Overview and Common Failures
Pre-facelift version (2002 - 2005):
Petrol Engines:
- 1.6 L Z16XE: 100 hp, 150 Nm, 5-speed manual (F17+)
- 1.8 L Z18XE: 122 hp, 167 Nm, 5-speed manual (F17+)
- 1.8 L Z18XE: 122 hp, 167 Nm, VT20E continuously variable transmission
- 2.0 L Z20NET: 175 hp, 265 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 2.2 L Z22SE: 147 hp, 203 Nm, 5-speed manual (F23)
- 2.2 L Z22SE: 147 hp, 203 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF23)
- 2.2 L Z22YH: 155 hp, 220 Nm, 5-speed manual (F23)
- 2.2 L Z22YH: 155 hp, 220 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF23)
- 3.2 L Z32SE: 211 hp, 300 Nm, 5-speed manual (F35)
- 3.2 L Z32SE: 211 hp, 300 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF33)
Diesel Engines:
- 2.0 L Y20DTH: 100 hp, 230 Nm, 5-speed manual (F23)
- 2.2 L Y22DTR: 125 hp, 280 Nm, 5-speed manual (F35)
- 2.2 L Y22DTR: 125 hp, 280 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF33)
- 3.0 L Y30DT: 177 hp, 370 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 3.0 L Y30DT: 177 hp, 370 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF33)
Facelift version (2005 - 2008):
Petrol Engines:
- 1.6 L Z16XEP: 105 hp, 150 Nm, 5-speed manual (F17+)
- 1.8 L Z18XER: 140 hp, 175 Nm, 5-speed manual (F17+)
- 1.8 L Z18XER: 140 hp, 175 Nm, Easytronic 5-speed semi-automatic transmission
- 2.0 L Z20NET: 175 hp, 265 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 2.2 L Z22YH: 155 hp, 220 Nm, 6-speed manual (M32)
- 2.2 L Z22YH: 155 hp, 220 Nm, 5-speed automatic (AF23)
- 2.8 L Z28NEL: 230 hp, 330 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 2.8 L Z28NEL: 230 hp, 330 Nm, 6-speed automatic (AF40)
- 2.8 L Z28NET: 250 hp, 350 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 2.8 L Z28NET: 250 hp, 350 Nm, 6-speed automatic (AF40)
- 2.8 L Z28NEH: 280 hp, 355 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 2.8 L Z28NEH: 280 hp, 355 Nm, 6-speed automatic (AF40)
Diesel Engines:
- 1.9 L Z19DTL: 100 hp, 260 Nm, 6-speed manual (M32)
- 1.9 L Z19DT: 120 hp, 280 Nm, 6-speed manual (M32)
- 1.9 L Z19DTH: 150 hp, 320 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 1.9 L Z19DTH: 150 hp, 320 Nm, 6-speed automatic (AF40)
- 3.0 L Z30DT: 184 hp, 400 Nm, 6-speed manual (F40)
- 3.0 L Z30DT: 184 hp, 400 Nm, 6-speed automatic (AF40)
Faults
The car has proven to be reliable overall, but there are a few common issues such as rapid micro-cracking and clouding of the windshield, and easily scratched paintwork. Despite this, rare problems like premature thermostat failure are concerning. However, the overall impression is positive, especially with regular maintenance.