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All-New 2009 Honda Pilot Pricing Holds the Line at $27,595
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Date: May 21, 2008 11:28
Submitted by:
Tuan
Source:
Honda Press Release
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TORRANCE, Calif., May 21, 2008 - The all-new, completely-redesigned
2009 Honda Pilot is set to debut at dealerships nationwide on May 22
with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at
$27,595, plus destination and handling, for the well-equipped Pilot LX
- the same as the 2008 model's price entry point, American Honda Motor
Co., Inc., announced today.
The upscale Pilot EX starts at $30,395 and adds alloy wheels and an
upgraded audio system; the Pilot EX-L, equipped with additional
premium features including leather-trimmed seating surfaces and a
moonroof, starts at $33,595; and the luxury-oriented Pilot Touring
edition, an entirely new premium trim level for 2009 with the Honda
Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ as standard equipment, starts at
$36,795. Pilots equipped with the available Variable Torque
Management(R) 4-wheel-drive (VTM-4(R)) system have an MSRP starting at
$29,195 for the Pilot LX; $31,995 for the Pilot EX; $35,195 for the
Pilot EX-L; and $38,395 for the Pilot Touring.
"The timing is right for a vehicle like this as fuel prices drive
families out of larger SUV's even though their lifestyles still
require the type of functionality that Pilot delivers," said Dick
Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
"Advanced engine technologies help improve fuel efficiency while the
interior has become even more comfortable and accommodating than the
previous model."
Designed to occupy a unique position within its segment, the
second-generation Pilot combines traditional SUV attributes of
ruggedness, standard towing capability and functionality with the fuel
economy, handling and refinement characteristics that have made
crossovers popular.
The 2009 Pilot offers an authentic SUV exterior design while further
enhancing on-road refinement and increasing interior functionality. A
modern, stylish and spacious interior provides room for up to eight
passengers while also providing more space behind the third row for
items as large as a mid-size cooler or a folded stroller.
New standard engineering features on all models include a
more-powerful, 250 horsepower, 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with the
latest generation of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM(R)) that works
in 6-cylinder mode for performance and 3- or 4-cylinder mode for fuel
efficiency. Additional new standard equipment includes a Class III
hitch, hill start assist, larger 17-inch wheels and tires (+1-inch)
and a lift-up glass hatch as part of the tailgate. New interior
features include a telescopic steering column, enhanced audio systems
and much more. The Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System™ is available
on the Pilot EX-L and Pilot Touring. The new Pilot Touring edition
introduces upscale features that include a power tailgate,
Bluetooth(R) HandsFreeLink(R) and a USB audio interface. Keyless
entry, power windows, power locks and cruise control are standard on
all models.
The Pilot achieves an EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy
of 17/23/19 miles per gallon on two-wheel-drive models and 16/22/18
miles per gallon on four-wheel-drive models. The available,
fully-automatic VTM-4 four-wheel drive is designed to deliver
decision-free operation for all-weather traction and medium-duty
off-road capabilities.
Standard safety equipment includes the Advanced Compatibility
Engineering™ (ACE(R)) body structure; Vehicle Stability Assist™
(VSA(R)), also commonly referred to as electronic stability control,
with traction control and ABS; three-row side curtain airbags with a
rollover sensor; dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; a driver's
front side airbag, and a front passenger's side airbag with an
occupant position detection system. The Pilot is equipped with four
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) positions - more than
any other SUV currently in the segment.
Last edited by JeffX on
May 21, 2008 14:52
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