2010 Honda Pilot High on Comfort and Versatility, Right on
Size for Families - VIDEO ENHANCED
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Torrance, CA - May 31, 2009: The 2010 Honda Pilot crossover combines
car-like road manners and around-town driving ease with the most
sought-after SUV traits by virtue of its spacious interior, rugged
character and all-weather confidence.
"The Pilot crossover offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving
sophistication and refinement that people expect from a Honda," said Vicki
Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. "The combination of spacious eight-passenger seating, a
comfortable ride and advanced fuel-saving technology help make the Pilot
one of the most accommodating vehicles for children, work, errands and for
longer trips with family and friends."
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®) enhances traction in rain, snow
and slippery terrain. All models are equipped with a standard towing
receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500
pounds on 2WD models1.
Consistent with contemporary SUV styling, the exterior conveys a bold
and modular approach that also helps maximize interior space. Yet the Pilot
still maintains a garage-friendly exterior size of less than 16 feet,
requiring less space to park compared to other popular 8-passenger SUVs by
a margin of 10 inches, and in some cases up to two 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 together 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 the Pilot Touring also includes Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink™ and a USB audio interface2.
The first row provides a commanding view of the road from two
bucket-style seats. The 60/40 split second row accommodates three
passengers and slides forward for increased ease of access to the third
row. The third row, 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 - more than any other crossover SUV -
which provide options for three child seats in the second row and one in
the third row. The 20.8 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. A hidden storage
well (2.8 cu-ft.) combines with the above floor storage area by securing
the hinged floor panel against the seatback. Pilot EX-L and Touring models
provide a load-supporting cargo net (20 pounds maximum weight) to further
subdivide the rear cargo area. For maximum cargo, 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.
Click PLAY to take a Road Trip with Mark Ernst, Honda Pilot Engineer, in the 2009 model
