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2009 Honda Pilot 4WD Touring
General
Location of final assembly Lincoln, Alabama
Body style 4-door, 4-pass crossover
EPA size class Special purpose
Drivetrain layout Front engine, AWD
Airbags Front, front side, side curtain
Powertrian
Engine type 60° V-6, alum block/heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.50 x 3.66
Displacement, ci/L 212/3.5
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Valve gear SOHC, 4 valves/cyl, VVT
Fuel induction SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 250 @ 5700
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 253 @ 4800
Transmission type 5-speed automatic
1st 2.70:1
2nd 1.61:1
3rd 1.07:1
4th 0.77:1
5th 0.61:1
Reverse 1.89:1
Axle ratio 4.31:1
Final drive ratio 2.64:1
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in 109.2
Length, in 190.9
Width, in 78.5
Height, in 72.7
Track, f/r, in 67.7/67.5
Headroom, f/m/r, in 39.3/39.8/38.2
Legroom, f/m/r, in 41.4/38.5/32.1
Shoulder room, f/m/r, in 61.5/62.2/58.9
Cargo vol beh 1st/2nd/3rd row, cu ft 87.0/47.7/20.8
Ground clearance, in 8
Approach/departure angle, deg 27.8/24.5
Base curb weight, lb 4499
Weight distribution, f/r, % 54/46
Max payload capacity, lb 1592
GVWR, lb 6091
GCWR, lb 9572
Max towing capacity, lb 4500
Fuel capacity, gal 21
Chassis
Construction Unibody
Suspension, front/rear Independent, MacPherson strut, anti-roll bar/independent, coil link, anti-roll bar
Steering type Rack-and-pinion
Ratio 19.0:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.7
Turning circle, ft 38.6 feet
Brakes, front/rear 13.0-in vented disc/13.2-in disc, ABS
Wheels 17x7.5-in alloy
Tires 245/65R17 Michelin LTX
Load/speed rating 105T
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg 16/22
As-tested fuel economy, mpg 16.8 (trip computer)
CO2 emissions, lb/mile 1.06
Price
Base price $30,000 (est)
Price as tested $40,000 (est)

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