Honda Pilot Receives "Family Car of the Year" Award From Newspaper Owned Cars.com

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TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012;  American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com "Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy. The 2012 Pilot had already earned the top spot in the " USA Today, MotorWeek and Cars.com $37k and Under SUV Shootout," with the editor-in-chief touting the Pilot as "the perfect SUV for buyers who want to comfortably haul the entire family and all of their gear."

"We're delighted to see the eight-passenger Pilot's versatility and family-friendly attributes recognized with this prestigious award," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of product planning, American Honda Motor Co. "The newly refined and more fuel-efficient Pilot provides real value and surprising sophistication for anyone shopping in the segment."

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Cars.com Family Car of the Year award.