2009 Honda Pilot Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the latest new 2009 Honda Pilot with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the SUV's specifications, 23 hwy / 17 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2009 Pilot Review Summary & Specs
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All-new version is the consummate crossover SUV.
2009 Pilot Review Summary & Specifications
The 2009 Honda Pilot is an evolution of the first generation. Much like Honda's Odyssey minivan it offers plenty of cargo and people versatility in an efficient package, without the negatives many apply to minivans, and with the additional confidence of all-wheel drive and better towing performance.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale filed this report after his test drive of the Pilot around Riverside.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | G.R. Whale |
| Model Lineup | Honda Pilot LX, EX, EX-L, Touring |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, active front head restraints; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Lincoln, Alabama |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-999-1009 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Pilot 4WD Touring |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, moonroof, power windows/locks/mirrors/hatch, roof rails, fog lamps, tow hitch, navigation/rearview camera, 10-speaker audio/XM radio/USB port, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power heated front seats, sliding 60/40 folding second row with window sunshades, 60/40 folding third row, reconfigurable cargo area, console, conversation mirror, cruise control, message center, trip computer |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | rear-seat entertainment system |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 5700 |
| Torque | 253 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 109.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 190.9/78.5/72.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 37.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/58.6/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/56.9/38.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/48.4/32.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 87.0 |
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| Towing Capacity | 4500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4600 |
| Stock Tires | P245/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.0 |
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