Torrance, Calif. 09/01/2004

Powertrain+ World's first Super Handling All-Wheel-Drive System(TM) (SH-AWD(TM))+ 3.5 liter VTEC V-6 engine+ 300 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque+ 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift, steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters and Grade Logic Control+ CARB-certified LEV2-ULEV emissions system

Body & Chassis+ Unit-body with extensive use of high-tensile steel and aluminum+ Lightweight aluminum front and rear subframes+ Independent front double-wishbone suspension with independent multi-link rear + Active Front Lighting System (AFS) with Xenon High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps+ 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-piston front calipers, ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist+ 17-inch alloy wheels

Interior+ Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) (standard in the 48 contiguous states and Hawaii)+ AcuraLink(TM) satellite communication system with real time traffic+ Leather-trimmed seating and genuine wood dashboard trim+ Acura/BOSE(R) 10-speaker Surround Sound System with 6-disc CD, DVD-Audio and DTS' changer and AM/FM tuner+ Active Noise Cancellation + HandsFreeLink(TM) wireless telephone interface+ OnStar(R) digital/analog tri-modal system+ Keyless Access System+ GPS-linked, solar sensing, dual-zone, dual-mode automatic climate control system+ Power moonroof+ Power rear sunshade

Safety+ Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure + Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)+ Driver's and front passenger's side airbag with front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (ODPS)+ Standard side curtain airbags+ Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(R)) with traction control