2005 Honda Pilot Review
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2005 Pilot Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Pilot is a reasonably priced, good-looking, practical sport utility that offers exceptional interior space, excellent comfort and good power for the money. It brings Honda values, including an overall efficiency of design and operation, excellent build quality and a reputation for reliability to the medium-size SUV class. It also brings Honda's pricing strategy, which means choices for individual options are limited. You'll have to buy the high-trim EX if you want any options.If what you need more than anything is the family-friendly versatility of a minivan, with the security presented by all-wheel drive and the higher seating position of an SUV, then give Pilot serious consideration. In a world where many SUVs take up far more space than their utility justifies, and drink far more gas than their performance merits, the Pilot is a breath of fresh air. New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough reports from Los Angeles. Mark Phelan contributed to this report from Detroit.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive staff |
| Model Lineup | Honda Pilot LX ($27,350); EX ($29,920); EX with leather ($32,120) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter sohc 24-valve V6 with VTEC |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter SOHC V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage/dual-threshold front airbags, driver and front passenger side-impact airbags with occupant sensing, seatbelt pretensioners, ABS, electronic brake distribution |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | VSA electronic stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Alliston, Ontario, Canada |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 27350 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Pilot EX ($29,920) |
| Standard Equipment | Vehicle Stability Assist; air conditioning; cruise control; 125-watt, seven speaker AM/FM stereo with in-dash cassette and CD player and steering wheel controls; power windows, mirrors and door locks; eight-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support; rear cargo net |
| Destination Charge | 515 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather/Entertainment package ($3,700) includes leather first and second row seats, heated front seats and mirrors, 6-CD disc changer and DVD rear entertainment system with seven-inch drop-down screen, remote and two wireless headphones |
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| Price as Tested | 34135 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 255 @ 5400 |
| Torque | 250 @ 4500 |
| Fuel Economy | 17/22 |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.0/77.3/71.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 38.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.9/57.5/41.4 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/56.6/37.4 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.9/49.0/30.2 |
| Trunk Volume | 90.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 4500 |
| Front Suspension | independent strut-type with L arm, gas-pressurized shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent multi-link with trailing arm, gas-pressurized shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8 |
| Curb Weight | 4431 |
| Stock Tires | 235/70R16 all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.4 |
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