This spring a new generation of outdoor grills is filling the aisles of home improvement centers, patio furniture outlets and department store retailers. High-end features and powerful performance rule the day. Here’s just a taste of the gas grills.

STAND-ALONE MODELS. If you haven’t shopped for a new grill lately, the first thing that will impress you is the sheer size, number of features and expense of the new stand-alone units. KitchenAid®, for example, is promoting a new 48-inch freestanding model with electric warming drawer, hot surface ignition, three main burners, an infrared sear burner, double side burner, rotisserie with double infrared burners for slow roasting and smoker box for a manufacturersuggested retail price (MSRP) of $4,999. Go to kitchenaid.com.

BUILT-INS FOR LUXURY. The top-of-the-line Epicure® Outdoor Grill from Dacor® is even bigger, measuring 52 inches. It can be freestanding, like the KitchenAid unit, but a grill this big is probably better built into the countertop of an outdoor kitchen. Versions are available with stainless-steel burners or an optional sear burner. Halogen lighting illuminates the cooking surface for after-dark grilling. MSRP—Grill: $4,370; Cart: $2,723. See more at dacor.com.

GRILLING ACCESSORIES. While the most popular Father’s Day grilling gifts may still be tongs, forks and brushes, serious grillers can choose from more elaborate accessories. High-end grills often include these as standard, but if not, consider separate purchases of a rotisserie, roast and vegetable racks, smoker attachment, rib rack, griddle and grill basket. And don’t forget a meat thermometer, grill light and grill cover.