ShareThis2008 ACURA RLTYPE: All-wheel-drive, five-passenger, mid-size luxury sedan.PRICE: $46,280 base, $49,900 as tested.WHERE BUILT: Saitama, Japan.KEY RIVALS: Infiniti M35; Lexus LS; BMW 5-Series; Mercedes Benz E-Class; Cadillac CTS.POWER: 3.5-liter, 290-horsepower, SOHC, 24-valve VTEC V6; Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission with paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control.FUEL ECONOMY: 16 city, 24 highway, 19 combined mpg; 19.4-gallon tank.CHASSIS: Unit body; independent, double wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension with coil springs, stabilizer bars; power vented disc brakes with ABS, vehicle stability assist; speed sensitive power steering; 17-inch alloy wheels.LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 193.6 x 72.7 x 57.1 inches.WHEELBASE X TRACK: 110.2 x 62/62.4 inches.CURB WEIGHT: 4,014 pounds.STANDARD: Front airbags; side curtain airbags for front and rear occupants; side airbags for front passengers; Xenon auto headlamps; fog lights; tire-pressure monitor; power accessories; remote keyless entry; heated side mirrors; speed-sensing intermittent wipers; leather-trimmed, heated seats; leather-wrapped steering wheel; eight-way power adjustable driver's seat; four-way power adjustable front passenger seat; illuminated exterior door handles; rear center armrest; front console; Acura/Bose 10-speaker Surround Sound AM/FM/XM audio with six-disc CD, DVD-Audio and DTS changer; GPS linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control; rear passenger ventilation controls; power moonroof; electronic tilt/telescoping steering wheel; steering wheel-mounted controls for cruise control, audio, telephone, voice recognition; Homelink monitor; power rear sunshade; dual trip meters. OPTIONS: Technology Package includes satellite navigation system, AcuraLink with real-time traffic, rearview camera, active front lighting system, upgraded wood interior ($3,620). (Richard Williamson writes about automobiles for Scripps Howard News Service.)
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