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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