50 Significantly Changed and New Features
Exterior Styling and Features
Grille (design)
Front bumper (design)
Rear bumper (design)
Headlight (color)
Taillight (color)
Bed tie-downs (two additional, eight total)
Integrated trailer hitch (new for RT, RTS and RTL)
7-pin trailer wiring connector (new for RTS and RTL)
Daytime running lights (new)
Three new exterior colors
Fog lights (RTL)
18-inch Alloy Wheels (RTL)
4WD emblem (design)
Powertrain
Horsepower and torque (increased)
Magnesium dual-stage intake manifold (previously aluminum)
Camshaft (tuned for low-end torque)
Intake valves (larger)
Starter motor (ultra-fast)
Transmission gear ratios (lower for better acceleration)
6-degree crank pulse sensor
Airflow meter within the air intake tract
Optimized engine block coolant passages
New EGR valve
Interior Styling and Features
Steering wheel design
3-D-look speedometer, tachometer and IP meter designs
New front seat active head restraints
New trip computer
New MP3/WMA compatibility
Auxiliary audio input jack (RTS and RTL)
Cloth seating materials (RT and RTS)
New black interior color
Power lumbar support (RTS)
Carpeted floor mats (RTL) New integrated rearview camera (RTL w/Navi)
New Bluetooth HandsFreeLink (RTL w/Navi)
New multi-information display (RTL w/Navi)
Interior color schemes (revised)
Air conditioning controls (more ergonomic)
Air condition display (larger icons)
Clock display (enhanced)
Headlight switch (recessed, more ergonomic)
Door handle design (more integrated appearance)
Sunroof button (improved)
Cruise control button (improved)
Accessories
New motorcycle bed extender
New bed-mount bicycle attachment
New 18-inch accessory wheel
New Bluetooth HandsFreeLink adapter
Accessory grille (restyled) New Front lower air deflector
* Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
** Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
*** Required XM Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
Source: 2008 American Honda Motor Co., Inc.