Changes for the redesigned model include an all-new, more powerful engine and a stronger body structure.

’09 Price Range
$29,720
’08 Price Range
$28,905
Body Styles
4-door sedan
Drive Configuration
Front
Engines
2.4L I-4
Transmissions
M-6, A-5
Assembly Location
Sayama, Japan
What’s New for ’09
- The all-new body structure incorporates a cross-braced roof and inside frame rails for increased rigidity, and better underbody aerodynamics for improved fuel economy.
- Crash energy is better dispersed to load-bearing members for improved crash safety in the new body structure that also is designed for better crash compatibility between vehicles of various sizes.
- An all-new 2.4L I-4 engine incorporating dual balance shafts and direct ignition, provides more torque, lower emissions and better fuel economy than the prior engine of the same displacement.
- NThe optional Technology Package includes a navigation system, Zagat Survey restaurant, entertainment and hotel information, a rearview object-detection camera, local traffic and weather information, 10-speaker ELS surround-sound system with XM satellite radio capability and GPS-linked, solar-sensing automatic climate control system.
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