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ENGINEERING FEATURES
2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC� aluminum alloy inline 4-cylinder engine
201 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 172 (MT) and 170 (AT) lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System^TM
Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Direct ignition system with knock control sensor
LEV-2 exhaust emission control system 100,000 mile tune-up interval Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with magnesium alloy case
Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control
4-wheel-independent double-wishbone front suspension with multi-link rear suspension
Front and rear stabilizer bars
4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front rotors
4-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Assist
Vehicle Stability Assist^TM (VSA�) with traction control
Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
17x7.5-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot P225/50R17 all-season performance tires
INTERIOR FEATURES
Seating & Trim
Perforated leather seating
Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
Heated front seats
8-way adjustable power driver's seat with two-position memory 4-way adjustable power front passenger's seat
Adjustable front headrests
Driver's and front passenger's seat back pockets
Locking 60/40 split fold-down rear seat
Rear seat armrest
Carpeted floor mats Alloy-look or wood-look interior trim
Comfort & Convenience
Power glass moonroof with tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Dual-zone automatic climate control with micron air-filtration system HandsFreeLink� wireless telephone interface
XM� Satellite Radio with 170 channels
USB and AUX jack connectivity ports in center console for auxiliary digital music players
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition^TM
Steering wheel-mounted illuminated audio controls
Steering wheel-mounted remote cruise control
Manual tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Auto-up/down driver and passenger power windows with auto-reverse feature Power windows, power door mirrors and power door locks Keyless entry system with window controls and panic button
Leather-covered front center console with sliding arm rest In-dash CD storage compartment with nighttime illumination Dual trip meters Overhead map lights
Front and rear dual beverage holders
Overhead storage compartment for sunglasses Door storage compartments
Maintenance interval reminder
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Maintenance Minder� system HomeLink� remote control system
Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors
Two 12-volt power outlets
Side-window defoggers
Blue LED ambient interior lighting Digital clock
Optional Technology Package
10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround� Premium Audio System with 415 watt amplifier, multi-format 6-disc CD/DVD-Audio changer, AM/FM tuner, XM� Satellite Radio, Note feature for XM� Radio, and Dolby Pro Logic II
Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition and rearview camera
AcuraLink Real-time traffic^TM with Traffic Rerouting^TM
AcuraLink Weather^TM
AcuraLink^TM Satellite Communication System
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) front headlights
Front bumper-integrated fog lights
Turn signal indicators integrated within the side mirrors
Rear window defroster with auto timer
Galvanized steel body panels
Speed-sensing windshield wipers with mist feature
Heat-rejecting glass
Auto-off headlights
Remote trunk/fuel door release
Stainless steel door sill plates
Electric trunk switch
Flush-mounted rear glass
Folding side mirrors
Heated side view mirrors
SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES
Driver and front passenger dual-stage front air bags
Driver and front passenger side air bags with passenger position sensors
Front and rear side curtain air bags
3-point seatbelts for all five seating positions
Front seat belt pretensioners with load-limiters
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system on rear outboard seats
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Phosphorescent emergency trunk release
Front and rear crumple zones
Sliding front subframe
AVAILABLE DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES
Interior
Perforated leather steering wheel
Perforated leather shift knob
Interior trim kit (Dark Metallic)
Steering wheel trim (Titian Silver) Steering wheel trim (Dark Metallic)
Ashtray
All-season floor mats
Trunk tray
Trunk hooks
Cargo organizer
Advance cargo net
Exterior
18-inch diameter 10-spoke alloy wheels (chrome-look or ebony finish)
Wheel locks
Sport bumper kit
Rear bumper appliqu�
Deck lid spoiler Wing spoiler
Color-matched splash guards
Body side protection molding
Door edge guards
Car cover
Nosemask
Moon roof visor
Door visor
Back-up sensors
Engine block heater