Honda Pilot

Developed under the theme of the "Ultimate Family Adventure Vehicle," the Pilot delivers interior space with theatre-style seating for up to eight passengers, along with V-6 power, four-wheel drive and five-star safety performance.

The Pilot's exterior was designed to be bold and distinctive with classic SUV proportions, a wide, strong stance, upright roof pillars and a large greenhouse area with panoramic views for all occupants. Careful attention to body shape and utilization of underbody strakes help to improve performance and fuel economy.

Designed from the inside out for optimal utility, the interior features 60/40 split folding second- and third-row seats that convert to accommodate up to eight passengers and a wide variety of cargo items.
Highlighting the Pilot's instrument panel is a beveled, three-gauge center instrument cluster inspired by a precision chronograph design. Complimenting the instrument panel's appearance is a silver-trimmed steering wheel with controls for the 7-speaker AM/FM/CD/Cassette Stereo and cruise control. A clean and functional center panel stack incorporates the air conditioning and stereo controls along with the optional Satellite-Linked Navigation System or DVD Rear Entertainment System. The column-mounted shift lever provides for a large, unobstructed center console area, in keeping with the vehicle's functional design theme.

As part of the "Ultimate Family Adventure" concept, Honda developed a number of family-friendly features including a multi-function center console with a large center storage bin, dedicated cell phone cradle, 12-volt power outlet, CD rack, and two-position cup holder. The second-row seat features a child's activity tray that incorporates a cup holder and storage tray with a place for a pocket-size game machine or PDA, crayons, markers or other kids' stuff, as well as a tray for fast food items including a special place for fast food sauce containers.

The Pilot has a reinforced unit body with front and rear subframes and four-wheel, fully independent suspension. Powering the Pilot is a 3.5-liter, 24-valve, all-aluminum VTEC V-6 engine and five-speed electronically controlled transmission mated to Honda's VTM-4 (Variable Torque Management 4WD) full-time, four-wheel drive system.

In targeting the highest levels of safety performance, Honda engineers employed a number of advanced safety systems including dual-stage/dual-threshold driver and front passenger airbags, an "intelligent" front passenger side airbag with Occupant Position Detection System, and three point seatbelts with pretensioners and headrests in all eight seating positions. Internal testing confirms five-star level safety performance in frontal and side impacts for all passengers, the highest safety ratings given by the federal government. Additional design measures were undertaken to confirm a high level of safety for third-row passengers in a rear collision, over and above existing safety standards.

In keeping with the SUV customer's off-road expectations, the Honda Pilot provides more than 8-inches of ground clearance, short front and rear overhangs and VTM-4 four-wheel drive technology with locking rear differential capability.

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