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Engineering
  RT RTS RTL
Engine Type V6 V6 V6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 3471 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) 250 @ 5700 250 @ 5700 250 @ 5700
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 247 @ 4300 247 @ 4300 247 @ 4300
Redline (rpm) 6300 6300 6300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 89 x 93 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® 24-Valve SOHC VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard Standard Standard
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) Standard Standard Standard
Locking Rear Differential Standard Standard Standard
High Mounted Fresh-Air Intake Standard Standard Standard
CARB Emissions Rating[1]  ULEV-2 ULEV-2 ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Radiator with 160-Watt Fans (2) Standard Standard Standard
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups[2]  Standard Standard Standard
Transmission
  RT RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard Standard
Gear Ratios: 1st: 2.697, 2nd: 1.606, 3rd: 1.071, 4th: 0.766, 5th: 0.538, Reverse: 1.889, Final Drive: 4.53      
Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission Cooler Standard Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  RT RTS RTL
Integrated Closed-Box Frame with Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard Standard
Fully-Boxed High-Strength Steel (HSS) Frame Rails and Crossmembers with Internal Stiffeners Standard Standard Standard
Steel-Reinforced Composite (SRC) Cargo Bed Standard Standard Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms Standard Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear) 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4 23.0 / 25.4
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard Standard
Heavy-Duty Power-Steering Cooler Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.38 3.38 3.38
Steering Ratio 18.5:1 18.5:1 18.5:1
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 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
Wheels 17" Styled Steel 17" Alloy 18" Alloy
All-Season Tires 245 / 65 R17 105T 245 / 65 R17 105T 245 / 60 R18 104T
Exterior Measurements
  RT RTS RTL
Wheelbase (in) 122.0 122.0 122.0
Length (in) 207.0 207.0 207.0
Height (in) 70.3 70.3 71.2
Width (in) 77.8 77.8 77.8
Track (in, front/rear) 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9 67.1 / 66.9
Minimum Ground Clearance (in, unladen) 8.2 8.2 8.2
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 24.5 / 22.0 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
Cargo Bed Width (in, between wheel wells) 49.5 49.5 49.5
Heavy-Duty Tie-Down Cleats (8) Capacity (lbs per cleat) 350 350 350
In-Bed Trunk® Capacity (cu ft) 8.5 8.5 8.5
Total Payload Capacity (lbs) 1546 1546 1497 / 1486 (with Navigation)
Curb Weight (lbs) 4504 4504 4553 / 4564 (with Navigation)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42
Towing Capacity (lbs) 5000[3]  5000 5000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 6050 6050 6050
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) (lbs) 10085 10085 10085
Interior Measurements
  RT RTS RTL
Headroom (in, front/rear) 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
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 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
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 112.0 112.0 108.9
2nd-Row Under seat Storage (cu ft) 2.6 2.6 2.6
Seating Capacity 5 5 5
EPA Mileage Estimates[4] / Fuel
  RT RTS RTL
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined) 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17
Crankcase (qt) 5.3 5.3 5.3
Coolant System (qt) 8.5 8.5 8.5
Fuel (gal) 22.0 22.0 22.0
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Safety
  RT RTS RTL
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Standard Standard Standard
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard Standard Standard
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints Standard Standard Standard
Side-Impact Door Beams Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control[5]  Standard Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)[6]  Standard Standard with Location and Pressure Indicators (RTL with Navigation)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) Standard Standard Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Emergency Trunk Opener Standard Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Features
  RT RTS RTL
Power Moonroof     Standard
Dual-Action Tailgate Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk® Standard Standard Standard
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers with Automatic Heated Wiper Zone Standard Standard Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles Black Standard Standard
Remote Entry System Standard Standard Standard
Security System   Standard Standard
Privacy Glass   Standard Standard
Folding Power Side Mirrors Standard Body-Colored Body-Colored/Heated
Integrated Bed Lights (4) with Auto-Off Timer Standard Standard Standard
Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch Standard Standard Standard
Pre-Wired for Trailer Harness[7]  Standard Includes Trailer Harness Includes Trailer Harness
Fog Lights     Standard
Heavy-Duty Tow Hooks (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass Standard Standard Standard
Hidden Roof-Mounted Antenna Standard Standard Standard
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-Off Standard Standard Standard
Alloy Wheels   Machine-Finished Machine-Finished
Chrome Grille Surround Black Center Painted Center Painted Center
Comfort & Convenience
  RT RTS RTL
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System Standard    
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Air-Filtration System   Standard Standard
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Rearview Camera[8]      Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®[9]      with Navigation
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window Standard Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls Cruise Cruise/Audio Cruise/Audio/Navi(available)
Cruise Control Standard Standard Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel     Standard
Column-Mounted Shifter Standard Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard Standard
Multifunctional Center Storage Console with Sliding Armrest Standard Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Standard Standard Standard
HomeLink® Remote System[10]      Standard
Ambient Console Lighting     Standard
Map Lights Standard Standard Standard
Sunglasses Holder Standard Standard Standard
Rearview Mirror with Compass     Standard (without Navigation)
Beverage Holders (2 Front, 4 Rear) Standard Standard Standard
12-Volt Power Outlets (2 Front, 1 Rear) Standard Standard Standard
115-Volt Power Outlet (Center Console)     Standard
Passenger-Side Storage Tray Standard Standard Standard
Door-Pocket Storage Bins Standard Standard Standard
Seatback Pockets Standard Standard Standard
Grab Rails (Front and Rear) Standard Standard Standard
Garment Hooks (2nd-Row) Standard Standard Standard
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard Standard
Courtesy Door Lights Standard Standard Standard
Rear Console Vents Standard Standard Standard
Flat Rear Floor Standard Standard Standard
All-Weather Heavy-Duty Floor Mats   Standard  
Floor Mats     Standard
Seating
  RT RTS RTL
Leather-Trimmed Interior     Standard
Heated Front Seats     Standard
Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment Including Power Lumbar Support   Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors Standard Standard Standard
60/40 Lift-Up Rear Seat with Under-Seat Storage Standard Standard Standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions Standard Standard Standard
Audio Systems
  RT RTS RTL
100-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers Standard    
160-Watt AM/FM/6-disc In-Dash CD Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer   Standard Standard
XM® Radio[11]      Standard
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack   Standard Standard
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA®) Playback Capability[12]  Standard Standard Standard
Instrumentation
  RT RTS RTL
Programmable Multi-Information Display     with Navigation
Maintenance Minder System Standard Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)-On Indicator[5]  Standard Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator[6]  Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Front Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Exterior Temperature Indicator   Standard Standard
Tailgate-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard
In-Bed Trunk®-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Power Sliding Rear Cabin Window-Open Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Cargo Bed Light-On Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Low-Fuel Indicator Standard Standard Standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Standard Standard Standard
 
[1]  ULEV-2 rated by California Air Resources Board (CARB).
[2]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[3]  Requires wiring harness.
[4]  Based on 2010 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.
[5]  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.
[6]  For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[7]  Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory towing kit and hitch ball. Trailer harness standard on RTS and RTL models. Premium unleaded fuel recommended when towing. See your local Honda dealer for details.
[8]  The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on RTL models in the United States, except Alaska. Please see your Honda dealer for details.
[9]  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.
[10]  HomeLink and the HomeLink house are registered trademarks of Johnson Controls®.
[11]  XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically be renewed and you will be billed at then-current rates until you call XM at 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.
[12]  Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.