The Honda Pilot is a powerful crossover SUV, engineered for quality and durability, as well as high levels of functionality and comfort. It features unit body construction and a fully independent suspension, providing a more car-like driving experience with crisp, predictable handling and a smooth ride.
The 8-passenger Pilot is available in both front- and four-wheel drive configurations, each with a choice of four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. All trim levels feature an advanced 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. The Pilot delivers impressive fuel economy through Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology, an engine cylinder-deactivation system that is capable of operating in either 6-cylinder mode for power or 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency. Standard equipment on the LX includes a lift-up glass hatch, 17-inch wheels, CD player, front and rear air conditioning, cruise control and three rows of seating; EX trims add 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lights, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth wireless phone/audio streaming and 2GB of internal media storage, while EX-L trims are further outfitted with a power liftgate, power moonroof, leather upholstery, heated front seats, satellite radio and a USB port. The Touring trim gets exclusive premium features that include a voice-activated hard-drive based navigation system with 15GB of internal storage and real-time FM Traffic, along with a rear DVD entertainment system. Safety features found on every Pilot include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags for all three rows and active anti-whiplash front head restraints; a rearview camera parking aid is also standard on EX-L and Touring trims.
For 2012, the Honda Pilot gets refreshed front end styling, interior revisions and improved fuel economy. Additional trim-dependent standard equipment includes 18-inch aluminum wheels, 2GB and 15GB hard-drive storage, Bluetooth audio streaming, FM Traffic and an intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) with 8-inch TFT screen and rearview camera display.<
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2012 Honda Pilot News, Reviews and Awards
The Pilot might not be fun to drive in the thrilling sense, but knowing that you made a rational, intelligent choice is fun in its own right.
The 2WD models too easily spin their front tires in rapid acceleration from a stop and are prone to modest torque steer.
In-cabin noise is...greatly reduced from the previous generation and is noticeably quieter than that of the Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer.
Honda has redefined an already capable package in ways that should spike its desirability index with both core and conquest buyers.
