The Honda Pilot is a 4-door SUV offered in 2WD 4dr LX , 2WD 4dr EX , 2WD 4dr EX-L , 2WD 4dr EX-L w/RES , 2WD 4dr EX-L w/Navi , 2WD 4dr Touring w/RES & Navi , 4WD 4dr LX , 4WD 4dr EX , 4WD 4dr EX-L , 4WD 4dr EX-L w/RES , 4WD 4dr EX-L w/Navi and 4WD 4dr Touring w/RES & Navi . The powertrains include 3.5-liter V6 (250 hp) engines, and 5-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 17 mpg city to 24 mpg highway. The Pilot uses Regular fuel.
The Pilot has a 4,500 towing capacity.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Toyota Highlander , Chevrolet Traverse , Dodge Durango and Mazda CX-9 .
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