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Honda pilot’s uni-body assemblage and independent suspension is designed to provide handling similar to that of a car. This vehicle faces a tough contest from solid pickup trucks like Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, Hyundai Veracruz, GMC Acadia twin, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander. National based price of 2010 Pilot is around $ 28,045 which excludes destination charges. Trim Levels and Options: pilot is a mid sized crossover Sports Utility Vehicle which is offered with four trim levels. 2010 Honda pilot’s model include Honda pilot LX, Honda pilot EX, Honda pilot EX-L and Honda pilot touring. Each of these models is available with either all wheel drive or front wheel drive. pilot LX trim is included with 17 inch steel wheel, rear privacy glass, keyless entry, automatic head light, trailer hitch, cruise control, steering wheel, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front and rear Air conditioner, audio system with seven speakers, AUX-IN pin and CD and MP3 player and split foldable third row seat. Honda pilot EX trim is added with 17 inch alloy wheel, painted body molding, flood lights, roof rails, eight way power driver seat,tri zone automatic climate control, audio scheme with six CD chargers, satellite radio, roof rails and heated exterior mirrors. pilot EX-L trim is added with upgraded leather upholstery, heated front seat, rear seat DVD amusement package with Bluetooth and I-Pod connectivity, audio scheme with 10 speakers. Both EX trim’s accessaries are included in Touring model and further included with power tail gate, driver memory function, rear window sunshade and tire pressure indicator. Engine and Performance: 2010 pilot is armored with 3.5L capacity V6 engine with front wheel drive as popular option and optional all wheel drive with automatic apportions power to the rear wheel up to 70 percent. The power train will be mated with five speed automatic gear transmission. This power source is also integrated with driver selectable lock feature that routs max torque to rear wheel at speed under 19 MPH. with this power train pilot may accelerate from zero to 60 MPH in just 9.7 seconds and likewise offers comparative mileage. Specification: * Base Number of Cylinders: 6 * Base Engine Size: 3.5 liters * Base Engine Type: V6 * Horsepower: 250 HP * Max Horsepower: 5700 RPM * Torque: 253 ft-pounds * Max Torque: 4800 RPM * Maximum Towing Capacity: 3500 Pounds * Drive Type: FWD * Turning Circle: 38.6 feet Mileage with Rear Wheel Drive: * City: 17 MPG * Highway: 23 MPG * Combined: 19 MPG Mileage with All Wheel Drive Option: * City: 16 MPG * Highway: 22 MPG * Combined: 18 MPG Design and Special Features: 2010 Pilot is offered with utilitarian exterior styling. Interior is offered with blocky and rugged them. Like some current Honda vehicles, this sedan’s central stack is packed with too a good deal of little and control buttons. Accessing of these buttons are made simple by in a unique manner designed logical layout. Pilot is likewise offered with roomy third row seats. Pilot is one of the few sedans that may accommodate adults and offer relative ease to all it is occupants. Cushions of second row and third row seats are very low and forces long legged passengers into a knee up and squatting position. Compared to Chevy Traverse and Ford Flex this sedan offers little compact seating. Dimensions: * Front Head Room: 40 inches * Front Hip Room: 58.6 inches * Front Shoulder Room: 61.5 inches * Rear Head Room: 39.8 inches * Rear Shoulder Room: 62.2 inches * Rear Hip Room: 56.9 inches * Front Leg Room: 41.4 inches * Rear Leg Room: 38.5 inches * Luggage Capacity: 18 cubic feet * Maximum Cargo Capacity: 87 cubic feet * Maximum Seating: 8 * Length: 190.9 inches * Width: 78.5 inches * Height: 71 inches * Wheel Base: 109.2 inches * Ground Clearance: 8 inches * Curb Weight: 4319 pounds Safety: 2010 Honda Pilot is well equipped with progressed safety features which offer optimal safety to it is occupants. This model is offered with stability control, full length side curtain airbag, front seat side airbag, general anti lock disc brakes and full length side curtain airbags. In government crash test this sedan performed flawlessly and has gained five stars for it is occupant’s safety for the duration of side and frontal impact. This sedan has likewise gained GOOD rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for side affect and frontal offset crashes. 2010 Honda Pilot Pros: Descent roomy third row seats Smooth V6 engine Excellent crash test rating Clever interior storage Cons: Sluggish interior Unremarkable fuel economy Heavy central stack Poor braking performance |
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2011 Honda Pilot Review
Posted by Tom Garcin
on September 2, 2011
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