Engine: 3.5-liter V-6, 263 horsepower
Fuel: Regular
Transmission: Six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
Safety: Six air bags; 4-wheel disc brakes w/antilock and stability control; reverse-obstacle detection with cross-traffic warning; collision warning with pre-braking boost; blind-spot warning; tire pressure monitoring, automatic crash notification of 911
Trunk: 20.1 cubic feet
EPA fuel economy estimates: 17 mpg city; 25 mpg highway
Price as driven: $41,085, including freight
Bottom line: Mostly surprises and delights