Engine: 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve VTEC V6

Engine Options: 300-hp 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve VTEC V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic w Sequential SportShift

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic w Sequential SportShift

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage, dual threshold frontal airbags; side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants; side-impact airbags for driver and front passenger; 3-point seatbelts at all five seating positions; LATCH; ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Assist w traction control, all-wheel drive

Optional Safety Equipment: none

Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Sayama, Japan

Model Tested: Acura RL ($48,900)

Standard Equipment: dual-zone automatic climate control, perforated leather-trimmed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat with adjustable lumbar support and driver recognition, 4-way power front passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar, heated front seats, remote retractable rear headrests, illuminated center console storage, rear center folding armrest with locking trunk pass-through, curly maple trim, AcuraLink satellite communication system with real time traffic, Bluetooth wireless telephone interface, navigation system with voice recognition, Acura/Bose 10-speaker AM/FM/XM Satellite Radio surround sound w 6CD, DVD audio and DTS changer, Active Noise Cancellation, OnStar telematics, power moonroof, tilt/telescoping steering column, steering wheel-mounted controls, multi-information display, speed-sensing wipers, power windows w auto-down/up, auto-reverse and key-off operation, front and rear map lights, HomeLink, programmable feature customization, 12-volt power outlets (2), dual trip meters

Options as Tested: none

Destination Charge: 570

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 6200

Torque: 260 @ 5000

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/26

Wheelbase: 110.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 193.6/72.7/57.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.0/62.4 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.5/55.1/42.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.2/54.0/36.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 13.1 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double-wishbone w coil springs and stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.7 inches

Curb Weight: 3984 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P245/50VR17 Michelin high-performance all-season

Brakes: disc/disc w ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 19.4 Gallons