2011 Honda Pilot

Honda’s Pilot SUV is currently in its second generation. With seating for eight and available four-wheel drive, the Pilot offers the ability take people and cargo to places not reached by paved roads. Buyers can choose among four models, LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Learn more about the 2011 Honda Pilot at New Haven Honda dealerships.

A 3.5-liter, i-VTEC, V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission powers the Pilot. The engine develops 250 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft. of torque. An available four-wheel drive system shifts power among the wheels based on which of them has more traction. The engine uses Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management allows the engine to run on six, four or three cylinders, providing power when needed and fuel economy while cruising. The two-wheel drive Pilot achieves 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, while the four-wheel drive model gets 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Honda dealers New Haven have all the details on the 2011 Honda Pilot.

The Pilot provides 18.0 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row seat and a hidden storage well adds 2.8 cubic feet and can be combined with the above-floor area. The second and third row seats fold flat into the floor creating 87.0 cubic feet of space and accommodate items up to four feet wide. Get more information about the 2011 Honda Pilot at New Haven Honda dealerships.

Honda’s Grade Logic Control helps keep the Pilot in the correct gear when driving up or downhill, preventing the transmission from gear hunting. The automatic four-wheel drive applies power to all four corners as needed. The system’s manual lock mode can be used in first or second gear at speeds up to 18 mph and delivers maximum torque transfer to the rear wheels. Pilot can tow up to 4,500 pounds when equipped with 4WD and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models. Honda dealers New Haven can provide more about the 2011 Honda Pilot.

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