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Summary
Although designed in Japan and assembled in Australia, Diamante is one of the most definitively American luxury cars you can buy. Its engineering emphasis is on occupant comfort and convenience, coupled with freeway-friendly competence. This also means sumptuous luxury-car furnishings, conspicuously roomy proportions both in the passenger compartment and trunk, a vigorous powertrain, and luxury-car ride quality. This is a good car for bumpy Interstates and long commutes.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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ES ($25,687); LS ($28,447) |
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Engines:
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3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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traction and stability control |
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Adelaide, Australia |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Diamante LS ($28,447) |
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Standard Equipment:
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ABS, remote keyless entry, tilt-adjustable steering wheel, eight-way power driver’s seat, four-way power passenger’s seat, cruise control, security system, power locks and windows with driver’s auto-down, Mitsubishi/Infinity AM/FM/CD stereo, 16-in. alloy wheels with 215/60VR16 tires, fog lights, HomeLink garage door opener, power moonroof, leather seating and trim, color-keyed bodyside moldings, wood grain interior trim |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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All Weather Package ($720) includes traction control, heated front seats, heated mirrors |
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Destination Charge:
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560 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29727 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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205 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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231 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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18/25 |
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Wheelbase:
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107.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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194.1/70.3/53.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.8/60.4 |
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Turning circle:
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36.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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4.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.4/54.3/43.6 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.5/55.8/36.6 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.2 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent |
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Suspension, r:
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independent |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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3,549 |
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Tires:
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P215/60VR16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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19.0 |
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