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Engineering
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Engine Type V-6 V-6 V-6 V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 3471 3471 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm 247 @ 5750 247 @ 5750 247 @ 5750 247 @ 5750
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 245 @ 4500 245 @ 4500 245 @ 4500 245 @ 4500
Redline (rpm) 6300 6300 6300 6300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 89 x 93 89 x 93 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Locking Rear Differential Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fresh-Air Intake Standard Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Radiator with 160-Watt Fans (2) Standard Standard Standard Standard
100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval[1]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Transmissions
  RT RTX RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission Cooler Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard Standard Standard
Fully-Boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) Frame Rails and Crossmembers with Internal Stiffeners Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) Cargo Bed Standard Standard Standard Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms Standard Standard Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Power-Steering Cooler Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.38 3.38 3.38 3.38
Steering Ratio 18.5:1 18.5:1 18.5:1 18.5:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1 12.6 / 13.1
Wheels 17" Styled Steel 17" Alloy 17" Alloy 17" Alloy
All-Season Tires 245 / 65 R17 105S 245 / 65 R17 105S 245 / 65 R17 105S 245 / 65 R17 105S
Exterior Measurements
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Wheelbase (in.) 122.0 122.0 122.0 122.0
Length (in.) 206.8 206.8 206.8 206.8
Height (in.) 70.3 70.3 70.3 71.2
Width (in.) 77.8 77.8 77.8 77.8
Track (in., front/rear) 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9
Minimum Ground Clearance (in.) 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 24.5 / 22.0 24.5 / 18.9 24.5 / 22.0 24.5 / 22.0
Cargo Bed Length (in., tailgate up/down) 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0 60.0 / 79.0
Cargo Bed Width (in., between wheel wells) 49.5 49.5 49.5 49.5
Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Cleats (6) Capacity (lbs. per cleat) 350 350 350 350
In-Bed Trunk® Capacity (cu. ft.) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
Total Payload Capacity (lbs.) 1549 1549 1558 1554
Curb Weight (lbs.) / with Navigation 4500 4513 4491 4537 / 4552
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42
Towing Capacity (lbs.)[2]  5000 5000 5000 5000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs.) 6050 6050 6050 6050
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) (lbs.) 10085 10085 10085 10085
Pre-Wired for Trailer Connection (4-/7-Pin)[2]  Standard Standard Standard Standard
Interior Measurements
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Headroom (in., front/rear) 40.7 / 39.1 40.7 / 39.1 40.7 / 39.1  
Headroom with Moonroof (in., front/rear)       38.7 / 39.0
Legroom (in., front/rear) 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4 40.8 / 36.4
Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6 63.2 / 62.6
Hiproom (in., front/rear) 57.6 / 57.2 57.6 / 57.2 57.6 / 57.2 57.6 / 57.2
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 112.0 112.0 112.0 108.9
2nd-Row Under seat Storage (cu. ft.) 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
Seating Capacity 5 5 5 5
EPA Mileage Estimates[3] /Capacities
  RT RTX RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17
Crankcase (qt.) 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.3
Coolant System (qt.) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5
Fuel (gal.) 22.0 22.0 22.0 22.0
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Safety
  RT RTX RTS RTL
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Standard Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor Standard Standard Standard Standard
Side-Impact Door Beams Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Opener Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Features
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Power Moonroof       Standard
Dual-Action Tailgate Standard Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk® Standard Standard Standard Standard
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Standard Standard Standard Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles   Standard Standard Standard
Remote Entry System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Security System     Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Folding Power Side Mirrors Standard Standard Body-Colored Body-Colored/Heated
Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Towing Package (Hitch and Wiring Harness)   Standard    
Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard Standard
Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off Standard Standard Standard Standard
Alloy Wheels   Painted Machine-Finished Machine-Finished
Chrome Grille Accessory Standard Accessory Accessory
Comfort & Convenience
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System Standard Standard    
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System     Standard Standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition       Available
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise Cruise Cruise/Audio Cruise/Audio/Navi(available)
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel       Standard
Column-Mounted Shifter Standard Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard Standard
Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest Standard Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Standard Standard Standard Standard
HomeLink® Remote System[4]        Standard
Ambient Console Lighting       Standard
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Sunglasses Holder Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rearview Mirror with Compass       without Navigation
Beverage Holders (2 Front, 4 Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
12-Volt Power Outlets (2 Front, 1 Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Storage Tray Standard Standard Standard Standard
Door-Pocket Storage Bins Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seatback Pockets Standard Standard Standard Standard
Grab Rails (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Garment Hooks (2nd-Row) Standard Standard Standard Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard Standard Standard
Courtesy Door Lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Rear Console Vents Standard Standard Standard Standard
Flat Rear Floor Standard Standard Standard Standard
All-Weather Heavy-Duty Floor Mats Standard Standard Standard Standard
Seating
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Leather-Trimmed Seats       Standard
Heated Front Seats       Standard
Driver's Seat Adjustment 6-Way Manual 6-Way Manual 8-Way Power 8-Way Power
Driver's Seat with Lumbar Support     Manual Power
60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Under seat Storage Standard Standard Standard Standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard Standard
Audio Systems
  RT RTX RTS RTL
100-Watt AM/FM/XM Ready®/ CD Audio System with 6 Speakers Standard Standard    
160-Watt AM/FM/XM Ready®/ 6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer     Standard Standard
XM® Radio[5]        Standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack       with Navigation
Instrumentation
  RT RTX RTS RTL
Maintenance Minder System Standard Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Front Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator     Standard Standard
Tailgate-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk®-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Bed Light-On Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Fuel Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
 
[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.
[2]  Requires towing hitch and harness
[3]  Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[4]  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Price Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.™
[5]  Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. © 2009 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.