All the 2011 Pilot models are powered by a 250 horsepower i-VTEC V6 engines and are equipped with a standard towing hitch receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models.
EPA estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy is rated at 17/23/19 mpg, respectively, on two-wheel-drive models and 16/22/18 mpg on four-wheel-drive models.
"The Honda Pilot excels at providing the capabilities that people desire most from a family-oriented SUV," said Vicki Poponi, assistant vice president of Product Planning for American Honda Motor. "The Pilot emphasizes safety, versatile cargo areas and comfortable space for adults and children, while also providing a smart balance between all-weather capabilities, refined driving dynamics and overall fuel efficiency."
Safety technology featured on the new Honda SUV includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure that helps redirect crash energy around the passenger cabin and can enhance frontal collision compatibility.
Additional safety equipment includes ESP; three-row side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor; driver's and front passenger's side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); active front seat head restraints; and anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist.
The Pilot is available in four level grades (LX, EX, EX-L and Touring), each offered in either a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive configuration.
Standard features on the entry-level grade include a front and rear air conditioning system with air-filtration system, keyless entry, tilt and telescope steering column, cruise control, power windows with auto-up/down driver's and passenger's window, power door and tailgate locks, trip computer, digital compass, auto on/off headlights, heat-rejecting tinted glass and integrated class III towing receiver, among others.
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