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| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Also called | Honda MR-V |
| Production | 2003-present |
| Predecessor | Honda Passport |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engine(s) | 3. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. The Honda Passport was a Compact SUV produced by Isuzu, released in 1994 as Honda 's first entry in the truck market for the United States Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between A Crossover &mdash variously called XUV or CUV, for crossover utility vehicle &mdash is a marketing term for a vehicle that derives from a car while borrowing Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to 5 L V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed automatic |
The Honda Pilot is Honda's second SUV fully built and designed by Honda, released in the summer of 2002 for the 2003 model year. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle () is a Multinational corporation, engine Manufacturer and engineering corporation headquartered in Japan. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis The Honda Pilot is built in Lincoln, Alabama and was built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada up until April 2007. Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. The Pilot is now built exclusively at the Lincoln, Alabama plant. Honda's initial SUV offering for many years was the Passport, which was a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis The Honda Passport was a Compact SUV produced by Isuzu, released in 1994 as Honda 's first entry in the truck market for the United States For a list of vehicles that have been badge engineered see List of badge engineered vehicles. The Isuzu MU Wizard was a Compact SUV made by Japan -based manufacturer Isuzu. Where the Passport was truck-based, it replaced the extended-wheelbase EX trim of the Passport. This article is about the semi-truck For the North American use of the word see Pickup truck. The Pilot shares underpinnings and the powertrain with the Acura MDX, which has a lineage which can be traced to the Honda Odyssey minivan. The Acura MDX ( Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a Mid-size Crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker The Honda Odyssey is a Minivan, or "large MPV" produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1994 A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle (abbreviated MPV) people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle (shortened The Pilot’s unibody construction, however, is fortified with integrated perimeter frame rails, which helps it withstand light off-road use. Monocoque, from the French for single ( mono) and shell ( coque) is a construction technique that supports structural load by using an object's external
The Pilot was designed to fill a large American demand for SUVs. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Prior to the introduction of the Pilot, Honda only had the smaller CR-V based on the Civic, and the aforementioned Passport. "Cr-V" redirects here It is also a shorthand referring to chromium-vanadium alloy Tool steels The Honda CR-V is a compact The Honda Civic is a line of subcompact / Compact cars manufactured by Honda. However, the CR-V lacked in features many American consumers looked for in an SUV, which are overall size, passenger space, and towing capacity. The Pilot is at most designed to withstand light-duty off-roading. The Pilot has been a best-seller for Honda, with Honda selling over 100,000 Pilots in 2004, an increase of almost 20% over 2003. The Pilot is sold in North America, while Japan and Australia get its relative, the Honda MDX instead. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Acura MDX ( Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a Mid-size Crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker In the Middle East, the Pilot is sold as the Honda MR-V. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East.
For 2006, the Pilot received new front and rear fascias, a redesigned interior, and various standard safety features.
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2003-2008
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| Production | 2003-2008 |
| Assembly | Lincoln, Alabama Alliston, Ontario, Canada (2003-07) |
| Wheelbase | 106. Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. Alliston Ontario is a community in Simcoe County in the Canadian province of Ontario. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 3 in (2700 mm) |
| Length | 188. 0 in (4775 mm) |
| Width | 2003-05: 77. 3 in (1963 mm) 2003-05 LX: 76. 3 in (1938 mm) 2006-08: 77. 5 in (1969 mm) |
| Height | 2003-05: 71. 7 in (1821 mm) 2003-05: 70. 6 in (1793 mm) 2006-08 LX 2WD: 70. 1 in (1781 mm) 2006-08 LX 4WD: 70. 4 in (1788 mm) 2006-08 EX & EX-L 2WD: 71. 3 in (1811 mm) 2006-08 EX & EX-L 4WD: 71. 7 in (1821 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 20. 4 US gal (77. 2 L) (17 imp. gal) |
| Related | Honda Accord Acura MDX Honda Odyssey Acura TL Acura CL Honda Ridgeline |
Specifications
Like the first-generation MDX, the Pilot is propelled by an aluminum alloy 3. The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world The Acura MDX ( Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a Mid-size Crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker The Honda Odyssey is a Minivan, or "large MPV" produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1994 The Acura TL is a Mid-size Luxury car from Honda 's Acura Brand. The Acura CL is a model of Automobile manufactured by Honda 's Acura brand from 1997-1999 and from 2001-2003 The Honda Ridgeline is a Mid-size Sport utility truck produced by the Japanese automaker Honda. 5 L SOHC, 24-valve VTEC V6 engine. Overhead camshaft, commonly abbreviated to OHC, Valvetrain configurations place the engine Camshaft within the Cylinder heads above the VTEC is also an abbreviation for the Verocytotoxin -producing Escherichia coli strain O157H7. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The engine is rated at 240 hp (179 kW) and 242 lb·ft (328 N·m) of torque, and mated to a five-speed automatic, which, as tested , results in a 0-60 mph time of 7. 6 seconds and 1/4 mile sprint of 15. 9 seconds. For the 2007 model, the power was increased to 244 hp (182 kW), 240 lb·ft (325 N·m) of torque and includes a drive-by-wire throttle. The Pilot weighs in at a little over 4400 lb (1996 kg), with an EPA estimated gas mileage for 2007 of 16 mpg–U. Fuel economy in automobiles is the amount of Fuel required to move the Automobile over a given Distance. S. (14. 7 L/100 km / 19. 2 mpg–imp) city and 22 mpg–U. S. (10. 69 L/100 km / 26. 4 mpg–imp) highway for the two wheel drive model, and 15 mpg–U. S. (15. 68 L/100 km / 18 mpg–imp) city and 20 mpg–U. S. (11. 76 L/100 km / 24 mpg–imp) highway for the four wheel drive model. Also, like the MDX, the Pilot rides on struts up front with a coil-spring, multilink arrangement at the rear designed to allow a flat load floor. It also has the MDX’s wide track — 66. 3 in (1684 mm) at the front and 66. 5 in (1689 mm) at the rear. The Pilot has a 4500 lb (2041 kg) boat/3500 lb (1588 kg) trailer towing capability.
Design
The Pilot is capable of transporting up to eight passengers. The third row seats 3 but legroom is limited, allowing transportation of small children or adults on short trips. Similar to the Honda Odyssey, the rear seats are capable of folding into completely flat surfaces to allow larger cargo inside if necessary. The Honda Odyssey is a Minivan, or "large MPV" produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1994 Seats are configured as stadium seating. "Stadium seating" can also be used as a synonym for Festival seating. Optional amenities that can also be included are a powered moonroof, DVD entertainment system, and a navigation system. An automotive sunroof is a fixed hinged or sliding opening in an Automobile Roof which allows light and/or fresh air to enter the passenger compartment DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is An automotive navigation system is a satellite navigation system designed for use in Automobiles.
The Pilot employs a four-wheel drive system called Variable Torque Management 4WD (VTM-4). Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The VTM-4 system delivers power to all four wheels under acceleration and when wheel slippage is detected. The VTM-4 system has a dashboard switch that locks both rear half-shafts to get the driver unstuck, but it operates in just the first two gears and unlocks at 18 mph (29 km/h). Otherwise, the system operates primarily in front-wheel drive and sends torque to the rear wheels when spin is detected up front. Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels Two wheel drive models have been available since 2006. Two wheel drive or 2WD describes vehicles with a Drivetrain that allows two Wheels to receive power from the Engine simultaneously
The Pilot's safety mechanisms are the VTM-4 system, ABS-equipped four-wheel disc brakes, rack-and-pinion steering, four-wheel independent suspension and 282° of outward visibility. An anti-lock braking system, or ABS (from the German, A nti' b' lockier' s' ystem) is a safety system on Motor vehicles The disc brake or disk brake is a device for slowing or stopping the rotation of a Wheel. The foundation for the Pilot is a highly rigid unibody with reinforcing structures and energy absorbing crush zones. The Pilot's structure is designed to deform progressively in front, side and rear end collisions.
2009-present
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| Production | 2009-present |
| Assembly | Lincoln, Alabama |
| Wheelbase | 109. Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 2 in (2774 mm) |
| Length | 190. 9 in (4849 mm) |
| Width | 78. 5 in (1994 mm) |
| Height | 71. 0 in (1803 mm) |
| Related | Honda Accord Acura MDX Honda Odyssey Honda Ridgeline |
The new Pilot is available in four models; LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring. The Honda Accord is series of midrange Automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976 and sold in most automotive markets throughout the world The Acura MDX ( Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a Mid-size Crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker The Honda Odyssey is a Minivan, or "large MPV" produced by the Japanese automaker Honda since 1994 The Honda Ridgeline is a Mid-size Sport utility truck produced by the Japanese automaker Honda. Its assembly began in Lincoln, Alabama. Lincoln is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, United States. Alabama (formally the State of Alabama;) is a State located in the southern region of the United States of America. It receives a new V6 vtec 250-horsepower engine with 5700 RPM, its EPA is 16 city/23 highway and 17 city/23 highway. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders The exterior adds a new wheelbase which is 109. 2 in (2774 mm), its length is 190. 9 (4849 mm), width is 78. 5 in (1994 mm), and its height is 71. 0 in (1803 mm), its visibility is wider like the MDX. Much of the interior has changed, receiving a tri-zone automatic climate control system, a Satellite-Linked Honda Navigation System with an inference dial, which is only available on Touring, new two-position memory settings for the driver's seat, the third-row seats remain small like the Acura MDX, a new power tailgate, and a new 115-volt power outlet on the Touring. The Acura MDX ( Honda MDX in Japan and Australia) is a Mid-size Crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker
Awards
- Car and Driver magazine's Best Large SUV for 2002 through 2007
- Intellichoice "Best Value of the Year"
- Edmunds. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks com "Most Wanted SUV"
- AMI Auto World "World Family Vehicle of the Year"
- Kelley Blue Book "Top 50 Most Popular Cars"
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