| Type | 4-door, 5-passenger compact hatchback |
| Layout | Transverse front engine/front-wheel drive |
| Engine | 2.0-litre I4, DOHC, 16 valves |
| Horsepower | 158 @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 141 @ 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (CVT optional) |
| Tires SE | P205/70R15 all-season |
| Tires SXT | P215/60R17 all-season |
| Curb weight SE | 1345 kg (2966 lbs) |
| Curb weight SXT | 1378 kg (3039 lbs) |
| Wheelbase | 2635 mm (103.7 in.) |
| Length | 4414 mm (173.8 in.) |
| Width | 1747 mm (68.8 in.) |
| Height | 1533 mm (60.4 in.) |
| Ground clearance SE | 167 mm (6.6 in.) |
| Ground clearance SXT | 178 mm (7.0 in.) |
| Cargo capacity | 524 litres (18.5 cu. ft.)(seats up) |
| 1360 litres (48.0 cu. ft.)(seats down) | |
| Fuel consumption 2.0 | City: 9.0 L/100 km (31 mpg Imp) |
| Hwy: 7.3 L/100 km (39 mpg Imp) | |
| Fuel type | Regular |
| Warranty | 3 yrs/ 60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yrs/100,000 km |
| Side airbags | Optional |
| Curtain airbags | Standard |
| Anti-lock brakes | Optional (SE) |
| Standard (SXT) | |
| Traction control | Optional |
| Stability control | Optional |
| Assembly location | Belvidere, Illinois |

