| Engineering Features | SLX | SLX Premium Package |
| 3.2-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, 75o V-6 engine | X | X |
| Programmed fuel injection | X | X |
| 4-speed automatic with lock-up torque converter (in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears) with Power Drive and Winter Start modes | X | X |
| Independent double-wishbone front suspension with torsion bar springs | X | X |
| Multi-link rear suspension with coil springs | X | X |
| Front and rear stabilizer bars | X | X |
| Variable power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering | X | X |
| Power-assisted, self-adjusting 4-wheel ventilated discs | X | X |
| P425/70R16 Tubeless mud-and-snow rated All Season radial (with matching spare tire and wheel) |
X | X |
| Safety Features | ||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | X | X |
| Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | X | X |
| Skid plates for radiator, tarnsfer case, transmission, exhaust crossover pipe, catlytic converter and fuel tank | X | X |
| 3-point front and outboard rear adjustable seat belts plus rear center lap belt | X | X |
| Power door locks with security logic for driver's door | X | X |
| Automatic theft-deterrent system with starter disable | X | X |
| Cornering lights activated by turn signals | X | X |
| Integrated halogen fog lamps | - | X |
| High-mount LED brakelight | X | X |
| Dual power outside mirrors with electric defoggers | X | X |
| One-touch dual power fold-in outside mirrors | - | X |
| Rear window defogger with automatic shut off timer | X | X |
| Safety reflector on rear doors | X | X |
| Collapsible steering column | X | X |
| Exterior Features | ||
| 70/30 vertical split rear doors | X | X |
| Integrated rear air deflector | X | X |
| 16-inch, 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with wheel locks | X | - |
| 16-inch, 6-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with wheel locks | - | X |
| Bronze-tinted glass, windshield band and privacy glass | X | X |
| Rear step bumper with integral slep pad | X | X |
| Galvanized steel for all body panels | X | X |
| Chip-resistant rocker panel coating | X | X |
| Overfenders with rocker sills and integral front and rear splash guards | X | X |
| Power moonroof | - | X |
| Interior Features | ||
| Seating and Trim | ||
| Leather-trimmed seats | - | X |
| Moquette fabric-trimmed seats | X | - |
| Reclining front bucket seats with 2-way headrests | X | X |
| Heated power front seats | - | X |
| 8-way power driver's seat | - | X |
| 4-way power front passenger's seat | - | X |
| Woodgrained-style trim on doors and dashboard | - | X |
| Individual front seat fold-down armrests | X | X |
| 60/40 split folding rear seats | X | X |
| Dual 2-way headrests | X | X |
| Fold-down center armrest with table-top surface when folded | X | X |
| Dual rear footrests and 7-passenger assist grips | X | X |
| Cut-pile floor carpeting | X | X |
| Concealed rear storage compartment | X | X |
| Comfort and Convenience | ||
| Air conditioning with CFC-free refrigerant | X | X |
| Rear seat heater ducts | X | X |
| Cruise control | X | X |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | X | X |
| Tilt steering column | X | X |
| Power windows with driver's express down feature | X | X |
| Premium electronically tuned 100-watt AM/FM stereo/cassette 6-speaker sound system and automatic power antenna | X | X |
| Center storage console with dual beverage holder | X | X |
| Cargo area lights with 3-way switches and door-mounted step courtesy lights | X | X |
| Touch-control dome light (with delayed shut off and auto-cancel) and overhead map lights | X | X |
| Headlights-on reminder chime | X | X |
| Tachometer, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges, voltmeter, trip odometer and digital clock | X | X |