2009
Honda
Pilot
Ride
ready.
Finding the moment. The sweet spot.
The instant when everything comes together
perfectly. Achieving it is easier when you’re
ready for anything. With its wealth of features
and impressive capabilities, the new Pilot is
your tool of choice. Drive useful and functional.
Go prepared and equipped.
The key to
true happiness
is recognizing
when you’re
experiencing it.
Engineering
Engine Type
Engine Block/Cylinder Head
Displacement (cc)
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)
Valve Train
Drive-by-WireT Throttle System
Variable Cylinder Management T (VCMR)
Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
Active Noise CancellationT (ANC)
Hill Start Assist
Variable Torque Management R 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4R)
High-Mounted Fresh-Air Intake
CARB Emissions Rating
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
Heavy-Duty Radiator with 160-Watt Fans (2)
Heavy-Duty Power-Steering Fluid Cooler
100K +/– Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*
LX
EX / EX-L
Touring
V-6
Aluminum-Alloy
3471
250 @ 5700
253 @ 4800
24-Valve SOHC i-VTECR
•
•
•
•
•
Available
•
ULEV-2
•
•
•
•
V-6
Aluminum-Alloy
3471
250 @ 5700
253 @ 4800
24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
•
•
•
•
•
Available
•
ULEV-2
•
•
•
•
V-6
Aluminum-Alloy
3471
250 @ 5700
253 @ 4800
24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC
•
•
•
•
•
Available
•
ULEV-2
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
23.0/26.5
•
38.6
13.0/13.1
17" Steel
P245/65/R17 105T
•
•
•
23.0/26.5
•
38.6
13.0/13.1
17" Alloy
P245/65/R17 105T
•
•
•
23.0/26.5
•
38.6
13.0/13.1
17" Alloy
P245/65/R17 105T
109.2
190.9
71.0
78.5
67.7/67.5
8.0
27.8/24.5
4319/4506
56/44 (55/45)
3500/4500
109.2
190.9
72.7
78.5
67.7/67.5
8.0
27.8/24.5
4310/4504 (4359/4544, EX-L)
56/44 (55/45)
3500/4500
109.2
190.9
72.7
78.5
67.7/67.5
8.0
27.8/24.5
4407/4590
56/44 (54/46)
3500/4500
40.0/39.8/38.2
41.4/38.5/32.1
61.5/62.2/58.9
58.6/56.9/48.4
18.0
47.7
87.0
153.7
8
40.0 (39.3,EX-L) /39.8/38.2
41.4/38.5/32.1
61.5/62.2/58.9
58.6/56.9/48.4
18.0
47.7
87.0
153.7/152.7 (EX-L)
8
39.3/39.8/38.2
41.4/38.5/32.1
61.5/62.2/58.9
58.6/56.9/48.4
18.0
47.7
87.0
152.7
8
17/23/19
16/22/18
21.0
Regular Unleaded
17/23/19
16/22/18
21.0
Regular Unleaded
17/23/19
16/22/18
21.0
Regular Unleaded
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic Transmission
Heavy-Duty Automatic-Transmission Fluid Cooler
Body/ Suspension/ Chassis
Unit-Body Construction
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front/rear)
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft)
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in)
Wheels
All-Season Tires
Exterior Measurements
Wheelbase (in)
Length (in)
Height (in)
Width (in)
Track (in, front/rear)
Ground Clearance (in, unladen)
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees)
Curb Weight lbs, 2WD/4WD
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 2WD (4WD)
Towing Capacity 1 (lbs, 2WD/4WD)
Interior Measurements
Headroom (in, front/middle/rear)
Legroom (in, front/middle/rear)
Shoulder Room (in, front/middle/rear)
Hiproom (in, front/middle/rear)
Cargo Volume2 (cu ft, behind 3rd-row)
Cargo Volume2 (cu ft, behind 2nd-row)
Cargo Volume2 (cu ft, behind 1st-row)
Passenger Volume (cu ft)
Seating Capacity
EPA Mileage Estimates 3/Capacities
5-Speed Automatic (2WD; City/Highway/Combined)
5-Speed Automatic (4WD; City/Highway/Combined)
Fuel (gal)
Required Fuel 1
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner’s manual for more details.
Seating
LX
Driver’s Seat with 8-Way Power Adjustment
Passenger’s Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
Driver’s Seat with Power Lumbar Support
Leather-Trimmed Interior
Heated Front Seats
60/40 Split, Flat-Folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd-Row Bench Seat
•
60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat
•
Head Restraints at All Seating Positions
•
EX / EX-L
Touring
•
EX-L
•
EX-L
EX-L
•
•
•
with Memory
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Audio Systems
AM/FM/CD Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
•
AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
•
512-Watt AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, Including Subwoofer
EX-L with RES
XMR Radio 4
•
Radio Data System (RDS)
•
•
MP3/Windows MediaR Audio 5 (WMA) Playback Capability
•
•
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
•
•
USB Audio Interface6
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Instrumentation
Programmable Multi-Information Display
Maintenance MinderT System
•
•
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)
•
•
Average Fuel Consumption Indicator
•
•
Instant Fuel Consumption Indicator
•
•
Miles-to-Empty Indicator
•
•
Exterior Temperature Indicator
•
Corner and Backup Sensor Indicator
Compass
•
•
Door- /Tailgate- /Glass Hatch-Open Indicator
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Safety
3-Point Seat Belts at All Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder
Adjustable Seat Belt Anchors (front- and 2nd-row)
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Active Head Restraints
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringT (ACE T) Body Structure
Vehicle Stability AssistT (VSAR) with Traction Control
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 7 (TPMS)
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Side-Impact Door Beams
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (2nd-row, 3rd-row: passenger-side)
Child-Seat Tether Anchors (3rd-row)
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
with Location and Pressure Indicators
•
•
•
•
•
Exterior Features
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
EX-L
Tailgate with Lift-Up Glass Hatch
•
•
Power Tailgate with Lift-Up Glass Hatch
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
•
•
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
•
•
Remote Entry
•
•
Security System
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Exterior Features (continued)
LX
EX / EX-L
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Black
Heated
Body-Colored Door Handles
Black
•
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass
•
•
Acoustic Windshield
EX-L
Rear Privacy Glass
•
•
Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch
•
•
Pre-Wired for Trailer Harness
•
•
Roof Rails
•
Fog Lights
•
Body Side Molding
Black
Body-Colored
Auto-On/Off Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights
•
•
Body-Colored Parking Sensors (front/rear)
Chrome Exhaust Finishers
•
Touring
Heated with Memory and Integrated Turn Indicators
•
•
•
•
•
Includes Trailer Harness
•
•
Chrome
•
•
•
Comfort & Convenience
Front and Rear Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System
•
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air-Filtration
•
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemT 8 with Voice Recognition, Off-Road Tracking and Rearview Camera
BluetoothR 9 HandsFreeLinkR
Interface Dial with Scrolling and Multi-Line Display
Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System
Available (EX-L)
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver’s and Passenger’s Window
•
•
Power Door and Tailgate Locks
•
•
Cruise Control
•
•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
EX-L
HomeLink R Remote System 10
•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls
Cruise Only
•
Steering Wheel-Mounted Navigation and Phone Controls
Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
•
•
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
EX-L
Rearview Mirror with Rearview Camera Display
EX-L
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
•
•
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
EX-L
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
•
•
Beverage Holders (# per row: front/2nd/3rd)
2/6/4
2/6/4
12-Volt Power Outlets (front-, 2nd-row and cargo area)
•
•
115-Volt Power Outlet (center console)
EX-L with RES
Upper and Lower Seatback Pockets (front-row)
•
•
Map Lights (all rows)
•
•
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
•
•
Integrated Sunshades (2nd-row)
Floor Mats
•
•
Hidden Storage Well
•
•
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 total)
•
•
Cargo Area Bag Hooks
•
•
Cargo Net
•
•
1 Maximum
•
•
•
•
Available
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2/6/4
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
towing capacity for 4WD models is 4,500 lbs. Premium unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3,500 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD models is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory towing kit and hitch ball. Trailer harness standard on Touring models. Refer to
the owner’s manual for additional towing information. 2 Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect the handling and operation of this vehicle. Before carrying any cargo, be sure to consult the owner’s manual for load limits and loading guidelines. 3 Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting
new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle. 4 Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90-day trial period. Installation
costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered
trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc. 5 Windows Media® is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 6 The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that contain MP3,
WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see your dealer for details on compatibility. 7 For optimal tire wear and performance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge. Do not rely solely on the monitor system. See your
owner’s manual for details. 8 The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available only in the 48 contiguous United States on Touring models. See your Honda dealer for details. 9 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is
under license. 10 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.™ 11 3‑Year/36,0 0 0-Mile Limited Warranty. 5‑Year/60,0 0 0-Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty. Ordinary maintenance or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement,
and certain items are excluded. See your Honda dealer for terms and conditions of the limited warranties. 12 Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com awarded Honda three Best Resale Value Awards for the 2008 Civic, the 2008 Civic Hybrid and the 2008 Odyssey. www.kbb.com/brva08. Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific
to the 2008 model year. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc. 13 Based on 2008 model-year study. IntelliChoice® Inc. www.intellichoice.com. 14 Automotive Lease Guide, 2008 Industry Brand Residual Value Award. Always use seat belts and appropriate child seats. Children
12 and under are safest when properly restrained in the rear seat. Specifications, features, illustrations and equipment shown in this brochure are based upon the latest available information at the time of printing. Although descriptions are believed to be correct, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. American
Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifications, accessories, materials and models. Some features mentioned herein are not available in all areas. See your Honda dealer for details. Some vehicles may be shown with optional equipment.
Available = Optional. All images contained herein are either owned by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., or used under a valid license. It is a violation of federal law to reproduce these images without express written permission from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., or the individual copyright owner of such images.
Honda Financial Services is a DBA of American Honda Finance Corporation. Honda, the H‑mark, Honda Care, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, HondaJet, ACE, Active Noise Cancellation, Advanced Compatibility Engineering, Drive-by-Wire, HandsFreeLink, i-VTEC, Maintenance Minder, Variable Cylinder
Management, VCM, Variable Torque Management, VTM-4, VTM-4 Lock, Vehicle Stability Assist and VSA are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. © 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Pilot on cover shown with accessory crossbars.
Want your own look? Ask
your dealer about Honda
Genuine Accessories.
Some accessories include running
boards, crossbars, door visors, front and
rear aluminum under trim and back- up
sensors. They’re designed, engineered
and tested to meet the same exacting
standards as your new vehicle – a
high - quality way to make your new
Honda one of a kind.
Your dealer’s team of trained technicians
is ready to help keep your Honda in
superb shape. All 2009 Honda vehicles –
and any Honda Genuine Accessories
installed at the time of purchase – are
covered by the 3 - year/ 36,000 - mile
New-Vehicle Limited Warranty.11 Plus,
Honda cars and trucks are covered by a
5 -year/60,000 - mile Limited Powertrain
Warranty, too.11 For more information
or assistance, see your Honda dealer or
please give us a call at 1-800-33-Honda.
Whether you buy or lease a Honda
vehicle, Honda Financial Services can
assist you with the process. Please
ask your dealer which lease or purchase
plan best suits your needs.
Visit us at automobiles.honda.com
Get the latest photos, MSRPs, specs
and more. You can “build” your own
Honda, accessorize it – even ask for a
dealer price quote, apply for financing
and check dealer inventories online.
Honda Care™ is a highly affordable,
comprehensive vehicle and travel
protection plan backed by Honda
reliability, service and parts. Please
see your dealer for all the details.
Every Honda is a smart value thanks to timeless design, great reliability and extended maintenance
intervals. Check out our Best Resale Value Awards 12 from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, Best Overall
Value Awards from IntelliChoice
® 13
and – for the fifth year in a row –
Industry Best Residual Value Award from Automotive Lease Guide.14
honda.com