Model Year | 2006 |
Model | GX |
Trim | 470 |
Engines | |
Transmissions | |
Drivetrains | |
Tires | |
Audio Systems | |
Accessories | |
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier. | |
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |
Homelink. | |
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |
Rear disc brakes. | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |
Mandatory, in all cars. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle. | |
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system. | |
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others. | |
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |
Cargo Management | |
Hitch rated for up to 5,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | |
Usually part of an overhead console. | |
Includes side rails and crossbars. | |
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | |
Climate Control | |
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | |
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | |
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |
Drivetrain | |
The center differential can be manually locked using a button. Only for use at low speeds on loose surfaces. Engaging low range (where available) usually locks the center differential automatically. | |
Engine / Motor | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Exterior | |
Protective cladding extending partly onto the doors. | |
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |
Reduces interior noise, prevents side windows from shattering. | |
Flaps mounted behind two to four wheels, to protect the body from mud and rocks. | |
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | |
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |
Infotainment | |
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |
Includes CD player. | |
CD changer in the glove compartment, trunk, or cargo area, beyond easy reach. Can be in addition to an in-dash CD player. | |
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | |
Screen-based navigation system. | |
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | |
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |
Reports height above sealevel. | |
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |
Reports barometric pressure, which suggests future weather conditions. | |
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |
Front row reading lights. | |
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |
Reports engine speed. | |
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |
Seats and Interior Trim | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
Power-adjustable lower back support. | |
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |
Seat must be removed for maximum cargo capacity and a flat load floor. | |
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning. | |
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |
The stabilizer bars can be disconnected to permit additional wheel travel off-road. | |
Air springs maintain the rear ride height. | |
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |
Transmission | |
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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