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Manufacturer Technical Specifications
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General
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Country Of Origin
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Japan
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Year Of Introduction
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2008
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Base Price When New
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N.A
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Miles Per Gallon
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16/22 City/Highway
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Body Type
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SUV
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Curb Weight
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N.A
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Powertrain Layout
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Front Engine / AWD
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Transmission
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5 Speed Automatic
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Engine
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Configuration
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V6 SOHC 4 Valves | |
Displacement
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3471.00 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L. | |
Power
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244.00 BHP (179.6 KW) @ 5750.00 RPM
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Torque
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240.00 Ft-Lbs (325.4 NM) @ 5000.00 RPM
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BHP / Liter
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69.7 BHP / Liter
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BHP / Weight
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17.5 LB / HP
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Redline
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6300
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Performance
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Top Speed
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N.A
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0 - 62 mph
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N.A
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0 - 100 mph
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N.A
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0 - 250 mile
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N.A
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Skidpad
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N.A
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Braking, 62-0 mph
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N.A
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Slalom Speed
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N.A
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Wallpaper Gallery: 1600x1200
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Manufacturer Press Release
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PRESS RELEASE:
Next-Generation Honda Pilot Balances Ideal Combination of SUV Strengths and
On-road Refinement
Bolder styling and more accommodating interior highlight changes to 2009 Pilot
A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor
Co., Inc., announced today.
The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set
to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic SUV styling, clever and more
accommodating interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel
efficiency and convenience.
"The Pilot's pioneering formula improves for 2009 by enhancing its combination
of refinement and efficiency with even more traditional SUV strengths," said
John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "A powerful exterior
design communicates strength and allows for more space inside."
Functional eight-passenger seating, a hallmark of the Pilot, becomes even easier
to access in the third row as key dimensions for legroom, cargo and occupant
space increase in all seating positions. A redesigned platform allows even more
refined handling and ride comfort to exist seamlessly with all-weather and
medium-duty off-road capabilities.
To further enhance safety, the Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced
Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE®) body structure and the most extensive use of
high-strength steel in any Honda product to date.
The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of
different sizes and bumper heights. A pedestrian injury mitigation design in the
front of the vehicle is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a
collision.
A crossover SUV platform underpins the Pilot to provide the best of the car and
truck worlds by integrating the refined traits and packaging advantages of a
unit body car design with the utility and capability of an SUV design. A V-6
engine introduces the latest generation of Honda fuel-saving Variable Cylinder
Management™ (VCM®) technology that operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4-
and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, an improvement compared to the existing
Pilot's available VCM system that works exclusively in 6- and 3-cylinder modes.
Three rows of seats provide a high degree of adaptability for people and large
cargo loads. The first row provides a commanding view of the road from two
captains' chairs. A wide center stack and center console form the styling anchor
for the interior with a design that emphasizes spaciousness and power, while
allowing for convenient access to navigation, entertainment and climate-control
systems.
The 60/40 split second row, now more spacious, slides further forward for
increased ease of access to the third row. The 60/40 split third row, now
supplies enough knee room for an above-average-sized adult male to fit
comfortably, making the Pilot's third row among the most practical in the
industry. Each side of the second and third row independently folds down for
cargo. A flat floor is created when the second and third rows are folded down.
The Pilot originally debuted as a 2003 model in July of 2002. Design and
development of the 2003 Pilot and the 2009 Pilot were carried out at Honda R&D
Americas in Raymond, Ohio, and Torrance, California. The Pilot is assembled* at
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln.
Among its numerous accolades, the Honda Pilot has earned Car and Driver
Magazine's prestigious "5Best Truck" award on six consecutive occasions
(2002-2007). The current-generation 2008 Pilot is also among an elite group of
vehicles to receive both a "Top Safety Pick 2008" from the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety (IIHS) and a 5-star crash safety rating for frontal and side
collisions from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)**.
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