2009 Honda Pilot/ Detailed: Overview

The Honda Pilot was shown to us at the 2008 North American International Auto Show as the Pilot Prototype, but not much has changed since then. The futuristic headlights have made way for affordable headlamps while the fog lamp housing has changed from round to square-ish. Also the rearlights have been adjusted with a more price-conscience version. The 2009 Honda Pilot has room for 8 people spread over 3 rows of seating.

Here is a quick comparison between the first generation Honda Pilot and the new second generation Pilot:

	2009 Pilot (2^nd Gen)	2008 Pilot (1^st Gen)
Wheelbase (in.)	109.2	106.3
L x W x H (in.) EX 4WD	190.9 x 78.5 x 72.7	188.0 x 77.5 x 71.7
Total Interior Volume*, LX (cu-ft.)	174.5	170.4
Engine Size (L)	3.5	3.5
Engine Output (HP)	250 @ 5700	244 @ 5750
Engine Output (lb-ft.)	253 @ 4800	240 @ 4500
Fuel Economy** (mpg city/hwy)	17/23 (2WD) 16/22 (4WD)	16/22 (2WD) 15/20 (4WD)
Fuel Tank	21.0	20.4
Emissions	ULEV-2	ULEV-2
Tires	P245/65/R17	P235/70 R16
Ground Clearance (Max.)	8.0	8.0