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2011 Honda Pilot

2011 Honda Pilot SUV Offers Room for Eight People, Standard V-6 Power with Variable Cylinder Management and Available VTM-4 Four-Wheel-Drive

The Honda Pilot earned its reputation as one of the original innovators in the crossover SÚV segment, raising the prominence of on-road driving sophistication, three-row passenger capability and higher fuel efficiency compared to conventional SÚV designs.

Currently in its second generation, the Pilot continues to represent the refined, comfortable, and family-oriented vehicle choice with space for eight passengers and a wide variety of useful capabilities and premium features. New for 2011, the availability of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System expands to the Pilot EX-L model, a feature previously exclusive to the top-level Pilot Touring model.
'The Honda Pilot excels at providing the capabilities that people desire most from a family-oriented SÚV,' said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 'The Pilot emphasizes safety, versatile cargo areas and comfortable space for adults and children, while also providing a smart balance between all-weather capabilities, refined driving dynamics and overall fuel efficiency.'

The 250-horsepower V-6 engine provides both performance and enhanced efficiency with Variable Cylinder Management , a technology that can deactivate up to three of the engine's six cylinders to save fuel when cruising or lightly accelerating.
The available Variable Torque Management 4-Wheel-Drive (VTM-4 ) directs power to the wheels with the most traction in rain, snow and slippery terrain. All models are equipped with a standard towing hitch receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models1.

2011 Honda PilotConsistent with contemporary SÚV styling, the exterior conveys a bold and substantial approach that also helps to maximize interior space, yet the Pilot still maintains a garage-friendly exterior length of less than 16 feet. The interior emphasizes an expansive feel with an efficient and modern design that supplies 152.7 cu-ft. of passenger space within three rows of seats. Adjustable storage compartments in the center console can accommodate items large and small from handbags to mobile phones. The instrument panel's wide center stack intelligently groups similar controls for the audio system, climate controls and the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System and Honda DVD Entertainment System (if equipped). All models provide an auxiliary audio input jack for digital music players, and navigation-equipped models also include Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and a ÚSB audio interface2.

The first row provides a commanding view of the road for the driver and the passenger. The 60/40 split second row bench seat accommodates three passengers and slides forward for increased ease-of-access to the third row. The third-row bench seat, also split 60/40, is designed to offer sufficient knee room for an average size adult. There are four Lower Anchor and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) attachment positions, which provide options for three child seats in the second row and one in the third row.

The 18.0 cu-ft of cargo space behind the third row matches or exceeds the trunk space of a typical large sedan and can accommodate items as large as a mid-size cooler or a folded stroller. The cargo area has a hidden storage well that provides 2.8 cu-ft. of space and can combine with the above floor storage area by securing the hinged cover against the seatback. The Pilot Touring provides a load-supporting cargo net (20 pounds maximum weight) to further subdivide the rear cargo area. For maximum cargo space, the second and third rows fold flat into the floor to create 87.0 cubic feet of storage capacity, while also providing sufficient width for 4-foot-wide items. The tailgate features a lift-up glass hatch for access to the cargo area.

Safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE ) body structure that helps redirect crash energy around the passenger cabin and can enhance frontal collision compatibility. Additional safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), commonly referred to as Electronic Stability Control; three-row side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); active front seat head restraints; and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist.

The Pilot is powered by an advanced 24-valve i-VTEC engine with 'intelligent' Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) technology. As part of the Pilot's i-VTEC technology, Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) allows the V-6 engine to operate in six-cylinder mode for power and four- or three-cylinder modes for efficiency. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated3 city/highway/combined fuel economy of 17/23/19 miles per gallon on two-wheel-drive models and 16/22/18 miles per gallon on four-wheel-drive models. A 21-gallon fuel tank can comfortably provide a driving range of more than 400 miles on the highway. The Pilot has a California Air Resource Board emissions rating of ÚLEV-2 and a Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 rating.

The 5-speed automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help maintain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill, thereby avoiding gear 'hunting.' The VTM-4 system (available) adds fully automatic four-wheel-drive capability. VTM-4 delivers seamless, 'decision-free' application of four-wheel-drive when needed, a key benefit compared to conventional systems. The system also provides a 'lock mode' - available when in first or second gears (up to 18 mph) and activated by a button on the instrument panel - that can deliver the maximum-possible torque transfer to the rear wheels to aid in extraction from extremely low traction or stuck conditions.

The unit-body construction makes extensive use of high-strength steel (52 percent) to minimize weight. The suspension is a fully independent system with front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link with trailing arm designs that contribute to responsive driving characteristics for an SÚV. The 109.2-inch wheelbase facilitates a smooth ride and standard 17-inch wheels with P245 65 R17 all-season tires combine both on- and off-road performance. A turning diameter of 38.6 feet aids maneuverability in tight parking situations.

2011 Honda Pilot
The Pilot is available in four model choices (LX, EX, EX-L and Touring); each offered in either a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive configuration. Standard comfort and convenience features on the Pilot LX include a front and rear air conditioning system with air-filtration system, keyless entry, tilt and telescope steering column, cruise control, power windows with auto-up/down driver's and passenger's window, power door and tailgate locks, AM/FM/CD stereo system with 7-speakers including subwoofer and Radio Data System (RDS), trip computer, digital compass, auto on/off headlights, heat-rejecting tinted glass, integrated class III towing receiver, and more.


The Pilot EX adds a tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration, a power driver's seat with 10-way power adjustment with lumbar support, 6-disc in-dash CD changer, security system, XM Radio 4, body-colored side mirrors and door handles, alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lights, exterior temperature indicator, HomeLink Remote System, and more.

The Pilot EX-L adds leather-trimmed seating surfaces, heated front seats, 4-way power front passenger's seat, one-touch power moonroof, acoustic windshield glass, automatic-dimming rearview mirror with rearview camera display (EX-L-exclusive), and the availability of either the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with rearview camera (navi display replaces backup monitor in EX-L rearview mirror) or the Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System with a 9-inch screen. The addition of either the navigation or the entertainment system also upgrades to the Premium Audio System with 10 speakers including subwoofer, and adds a 115-volt power outlet.

The top-of-the-line Pilot Touring comes standard with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with rearview camera, Premium Audio System, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink , ÚSB Audio Interface, the Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System, Multi-Information Display, two-position memory seats, corner and backup sensors, exclusive alloy wheels, power tailgate, side-mirror integrated turn indicators, and more.

The Pilot is assembled from domestic and globally sourced parts at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama. Honda R&D Americas designed and developed the Pilot in Raymond, Ohio, and Torrance, California. Additional consumer information is available at www.honda.com.

2011 Honda Pilot
1 Maximum towing capacity for 4WD models is 4,500 lbs. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3,500 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD models is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory towing kit, trailer harness and hitch ball. Trailer harness is standard on Touring models. Please see your Honda dealer for additional towing information.
2 The ÚSB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other ÚSB devices that contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some ÚSB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your local Honda dealer for details on compatibility.
3 Based on 2011 EPA mileage estimates. Úse for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
4 Required XM Radio subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions are governed by the XMCustomer Agreement available at xmradio.com/serviceterms. Other fees and taxes apply after trial period; see XM Customer
Agreement for details. Fees and programming subject to change. Service not available in Canada, Alaska, or Hawaii. 2010 SIRIÚS XM Radio Inc. SIRIÚS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIÚS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries
Third-party disclaimers: Windows Media Audio is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Únited States and/or other countries. HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls . The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any such use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.

Source - Honda

Related Reading : Honda Pilot History

Debuted in 2003, the Honda Pilot is a full-size crossover SUV that replaced the Honda Passport. Attempting to establish itself in the SUV market segment for its own line of cars, Honda had created the Passport, which was basically a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. The compact CR-V, loosely based on the Civic was the only other SUV. With its roomy cabin and impressive three rows of seating that could hold up....
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102,765
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99,785
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98,327
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105,740
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102,781
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103,177
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72,839
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