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2.2L turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Automatic diesel: $73,330

3.5L  6-cylinder 8-speed Automatic unleaded: $71,100

2.2L turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Automatic diesel: $69,000

3.5L  6-cylinder 8-speed Automatic unleaded: $66,770

1.6L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $76,630

1.6L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $56,100

2.2L turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Automatic: $52,800

3.5L  6-cylinder 8-speed Automatic: $50,570

2.2L turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Automatic diesel: $58,700

3.5L  6-cylinder 8-speed Automatic unleaded: $56,470

1.6L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $68,330

2.2L turbo 4-cylinder 8-speed Automatic: $65,030

3.5L  6-cylinder 8-speed Automatic: $62,800

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2.8L 5D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $60,196

2.8L 5D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $59,446

2.8L 5D combi turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $53,886

2.8L 5D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $51,636

2.8L 4D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $51,636

2.8L 4D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $50,886

2.8L 5D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $50,886

2.8L 5D panel van turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Manual: $48,886

2.8L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $77,656

2.8L turbo 4-cylinder 6-speed Automatic: $80,656

Type
TURBO		TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1598 - 3470		2755
Size (L)
1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L		2.8L
Cylinders
4, 6		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 24		16
Power
148kW - 216kW		120kW - 130kW
Power RPM
3800 - 6400		3400 - 3600
Torque
355Nm - 440Nm		420Nm - 450Nm
Torque RPM
1500 - 5000		1400 - 1600
Bore Stroke
-		103.6
Compression Ratio
-		-

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