THE SPECS
Type of vehicle: Front-wheel-drive compact sedan
Engine: Turbocharged 1.4L DOHC four-cylinder
Power: 138 hp 4,900 rpm; 148 lb-ft of torque 1,850 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Brakes: Front disc/rear drum with ABS
Tires: P215/55R17
Base price/as tested: $19,495 / $20,405
Destination charge: $1,450
Transport Canada fuel economy L/100 km: 7.2 city, 4.6 hwy.
Standard features: Air conditioning, power door locks, windows and heated mirrors, cruise control, six-way manual driver and passenger seats, tilt and telescopic steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM satellite audio with six speakers and auxiliary input jack, driver information centre, remote keyless entry, variable intermittent wipers, 10 air bags, StabiliTrak, anti-theft with engine immobilizer
Options: Connection kit ($745), includes OnStar with turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth, USB audio and steering wheel-mounted controls; tire pressure monitoring screen ($65)
