POWERTRAIN Touring Premium
Drivetrain Front-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Engine Type 2.0 litre, 16-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder 2.0 litre, 16-valve, DOHC, 4-cylinder
Horsepower 155 hp @ 6000 rpm (sae NET Rev 8/04)* 155 hp @ 6000 rpm (sae NET Rev 8/04)*
Torque 139 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm* 139 lbs-ft @ 4500 rpm*
Bore & Stroke 86 mm x 86 mm 86 mm x 86 mm
Displacement 1998 cc 1998 cc
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1
Redline 6800 rpm 6800 rpm
Fuel System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, chain driven, dual overhead camshafts with i-VTEC® 4 valves per cylinder, chain driven, dual overhead camshafts with i-VTEC®
Engine Block Aluminum-alloy with cast iron cylinder liners Aluminum-alloy with cast iron cylinder liners
Emissions Control:  Surpasses the stringent 2005 Tier2 Bin5 emission requirements Surpasses the stringent 2005 Tier2 Bin5 emission requirements
Ignition System Electronic direct Electronic direct
Transmission:  5-speed manual (standard) 5-speed automatic, with steering wheel- mounted paddle shift controls (optional) 5-speed manual (standard) 5-speed automatic, with steering wheel- mounted paddle shift controls (optional)
* Horsepower and torque calculations reflect new SAE J1349 procedures revised August 2004.    
 
SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Touring Premium
Front Suspension:  Toe Control-Link Independent Macpherson Strut with coil springs Toe Control-Link Independent Macpherson Strut with coil springs
Rear Suspension:  Reactive-link independent double-wishbone with coil springs Reactive-link independent double-wishbone with coil springs
Shock Absorbers:  Gas-pressurized with progressive valve technology Gas-pressurized with progressive valve technology
Steering Type:  Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Stabilizer Bars - Front: 24.2 mm diameter 24.2 mm diameter
Stabilizer Bars - Rear: 11 mm diameter 11 mm diameter
Wheels: Aluminum-alloy, 16" x 6.5" J Aluminum-alloy, 16" x 6.5" J
Tires: All-Season P205/55 R16 89H All-Season P205/55 R16 89H
Braking System:  Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Power-assisted, 4-wheel disc with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Front Discs Ventilated, 282 mm Ventilated, 282 mm
Rear Discs 260 mm 260 mm
 
CAPACITIES Touring Premium
Engine Oil: 4.2 litres refill capacity 4.2 litres refill capacity
Cooling System MT/AT: Manual Transmission: 6.55 Automatic Transmission: 6.45  Manual Transmission: 6.55 Automatic Transmission: 6.45 
Washer Tank: 4.5 litres 4.5 litres
Fuel Tank: 50 litres 50 litres
Passenger Volume: Touring: 2574 litres Premium: 2502 litres Touring: 2574 litres Premium: 2502 litres
Cargo Volume: 340 litres 340 litres
 
FUEL ECONOMY Touring Premium
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km) - Manual: City/Highway 8.7/6.4* 8.7/6.4*
Fuel Consumption (L/100 km) - Automatic: City/Highway 9.5/6.5* 9.5/6.5*
Recommended Fuel Regular unleaded Regular unleaded
* Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary. See your Retailer for latest 2006 EnerGuide published by NRCan (when available).    
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (mm) Touring Premium
Front/rear Headroom 1001/951 967/951
Front/rear Legroom 1072/878 1072/878
Front/rear Hiproom 1317/1296 1317/1296
Front/rear Shoulder room 1361/1332 1361/1332
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS Touring Premium
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2700 mm
Track, front 1499 mm 1499 mm
Track, rear 1528 mm 1528 mm
Length 4544 mm 4544 mm
Width 1752 mm 1752 mm
Height 1435 mm 1435 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm 150 mm
Curb Weight: Manual Transmission 1289 kg 1313 kg
Curb Weight: Automatic Transmission 1322 kg 1343 kg
Weight Distribution F/R%:  MT: 61/39 AT: 62/38  MT: 61/39 AT: 62/38 
 
SAFETY FEATURES Touring Premium
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Active head restraints
Driver and front passenger dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS)
Driver and front passenger side airbags (SRS) with front passenger Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
3-point seatbelts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), front and rear
Front seat-belt dual pretensioners
Front adjustable seat-belt anchors
Remote keyless entry system with panic feature and trunk release
Security system
ECU immobilizer systems
Child-proof rear door locks
LATCH Child Safety Seat Anchor System
Inner trunk emergency release
Side curtain airbags
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES Touring Premium
Front splash guards
Integrated rear glass antenna
Heated power door mirrors with integrated turn signals
Body-coloured door handles with chrome insert
Chrome dual tailpipe finisher
Rear window defroster with timer
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights  
Body-coloured, retractable door mirrors
 
SEATING AND TRIM Touring Premium
Driver's seat height adjustment
Leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats  
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with aluminum panel insert
Centre console armrest with storage compartment and lid 
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
Passenger seatback pocket
Front seat adjustable headrests
Rear headrests (3)
Rear armrest
 
COLOUR (EXTERIOR/INTERIOR) Touring Premium
Alabaster Silver Metallic Black Fabric Black Leather
Nighthawk Black Pearl Black Fabric Black Leather
Galaxy Grey Metallic Black Fabric Black Leather
Royal Blue Pearl Black or Parchment Fabric Black or Parchment Leather
Neutron Blue Metallic Black Fabric Black Leather
Habanero Red Pearl Black Fabric Black Leather
 
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Touring Premium
Automatic Climate Control System with Micron Air Filtration System
Acura Sound System with AM/FM stereo, in-dash CD player, 6 speakers, MP3/WMA™ compatibility   In-dash 6 CD changer
Speed-sensitive volume control  
Adjustable steering column (tilt and telescopic)
Power-operated moonroof with privacy glass and auto-open
Power windows with driver's one-touch up/down and anti-pinch
Illuminated ignition lock, driver's power window and mirror switches
Power door locks with customizable automatic door locks
Tachometer with metallic trim ring
Digital quartz clock
Maintenance Minder
Driver's footrest
Driver and front passenger vanity mirrors
Overhead map light
Beverage holders (Front and rear)
Front windshield wipers with variable intermittent feature
Accessory sockets (2)
Trunk light
Two-tier instrument panel
Outside temperature display
Blue ambient lighting and interior illumination
Illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls
Illuminated glove compartment
Courtesy lights
Remote lockable furl-filler door release
• = Standard