Body and Paint

Description and Operation — Body and Frame

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Body

The body consists of the following:

  • Front frame rails are made of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel.
  • Rear frame rails are made of ultra-high-strength boron steel.
  • The fender apron reinforcement tube is made of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel.
  • The fender apron assembly is made of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel.
  • The outer panel of the rear liftgate is made of mild steel.
  • The body structure is made of boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steel.
  • Roof panel reinforcements are made of Dual Phase (DP) 600, Smart and High-Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) 380 steel.
  • Bolt-on front fenders, swing doors and hood
  • Outer body panels made of mild steel
  • Mastic sealer strips used on the underbody for sound insulation

Under-Hood Dimensions


Front Door Opening Dimensions


Rear Door Opening Dimensions


Liftgate Opening Dimensions


Underbody Dimensions


Height Reference Dimensions

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