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2009 Honda Pilot: Introduction
2009 Honda Pilot Summary
§ 8-passenger midsize crossover SUV
§ Unit body platform
§ 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 with 250-horsepower and 253 lb-ft. of torque
§ Honda-estimated[*] EPA city/highway fuel economy of 17/23 (2WD) and 16/22 (4WD)
§ ULEV-2 Emissions Rating (CARB)
§ 5-speed automatic transmission (standard)
§ VTM-4 four-wheel-drive (available)
§ Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE®) body structure
§ MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension
§ Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control and ABS
§ Trim lineup – LX, EX, EX-L and (new) Touring
New Features
More than 10 significant and new features exist on the 2009 Pilot. Notable items include:
§ Newest generation of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) on all models
§ Tailgate with lift-up glass hatch
§ Standard integrated tow hitch
§ Hill Start Assist
§ Humidity Control System as part of standard air conditioning
§ Four Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH), increased from two
§ Driver’s and front passenger’s active head restraints
§ Tilt and telescopic steering column
§ Aluminum hood
§ Interface Dial with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display (Touring only)
§ Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink™ (Touring only)
§ Power tailgate (Touring only)
2009 Pilot vs. 2008 Pilot
2009 Pilot / 2008 Pilot / Change from 2008Wheelbase (in.) / 109.2 / 106.3 / +2.9
L x W x H (in.) EX 4WD / 190.9 x 78.5 x 72.7 / 188.0 x 77.5 x 71.7 / +2.9 x +1.0 x +1.0
Total Interior Volume*, LX (cu-ft.) / 174.5 / 170.4 / +4.1
Engine Size (L) / 3.5 / 3.5 / Same
Engine Output (HP) / 250 @ 5700 / 244 @ 5750 / +6 @ -50 rpm
Engine Output (lb-ft.) / 253 @ 4800 / 240 @ 4500 / +13 @ +300
Fuel Economy** (mpg city/hwy) / 17/23 (2WD)
16/22 (4WD) / 16/22 (2WD)
15/20 (4WD) / +1/+1
+1/+2
Fuel Tank / 21.0 / 20.4 / +0.6
Emissions / ULEV-2 / ULEV-2 / Same
Tires / P245/65/R17 / P235/70 R16 / Larger by 10/5 R1
Ground Clearance (Max.) / 8.0 / 8.0 / Same
* Includes 2.8 cu-ft. inside the underfloor storage well (2008 model =1.5 cu-ft.). The underfloor storage well can be fully combined with the above-floor storage by securing the cargo lid to the third row seatback.
** Based on 2009 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. Actual mileage will vary.
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[*] Based on 2009 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. Actual mileage will vary.