| Drivetrain |
| Configuration | Transverse, front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Turbocharged, direct-injected, inline-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,998cc (122 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.2 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 270 @ 5,300 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 295 @ 2,400 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended but not required) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed manual |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I = 3.92; II = 2.04; III = 1.32; IV = 0.95; V = 0.76; VI = 0.62; R = 3.75 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.76 |
| Chassis |
| Suspension, front | Independent modified MacPherson struts, coil springs, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, driver-adjustable three-mode variable dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 15.2 |
| Tire make and model | Pirelli P Zero |
| Tire type | Summer, performance |
| Tire size | P255/35ZR20 front and rear |
| Wheel size | 20-by-8.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Forged alloy |
| Brakes, front | 14.0-inch ventilated discs with four-piston fixed aluminum calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.4-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding aluminum calipers |
| Audio and Advanced Technology |
| Stereo description | Harman Kardon 336-watt 5.1 Matrix surround-sound audio system with nine speakers |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Standard iPod via USB jack |
| Satellite radio | Standard XM with 3-month trial service |
| Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb) | Not available |
| Rear seat video and entertainment | Not available |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional with 7-inch display screen |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard OnStar |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition |
| Parking aids | Standard parking sonar front and rear |
| Blind-spot detection | Not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available |
| Lane-departure monitoring | Not available |
| Collision warning/avoidance | Not available |
| Night Vision | Not available |