2005 Honda Pilot Includes Several New Features

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The 2005 Honda Pilot sport-utility vehicle offers more power and additional features. It's overall design is still based on Honda's upscale Acura MDX. The Pilot replaced the Honda Passport SUV, which was itself a retooled Isuzu Rodeo.

The Honda Pilot engine and transmission is similar to the powerful Acura MDX powertrain. Both the Pilot and MDX share a moderately long 106.3-inch wheelbase and wide track for enhanced stability.

The 2005 Honda Pilot has a third-row seat for high eight-passenger seating and features more cargo volume. Brakes have a standard anti-lock system. Front side air bags are standard. The 2005 Honda Pilot also adds a driver-seat position sensor and a passenger seat weight sensor that correlate to front air bag deployment.

Horsepower from the 2005 Pilot 3.5-liter V-6 engine has been increased from 240 to 255, offering significantly more punch from the single-overhead-camshaft 24-valve engine. Fuel economy rates at 17 mpg in the city and 22 on the highway.

The Honda Pilot EX-L versions now offers the new vehicle stability assist system. The EX-L models also offer improved sunroof with a wind deflector. EX and EX-L models come equipped with new 6-disc CD changers.

All 2005 Pilots now have a tire pressure monitoring system, magnesium frame steering wheel, driver foot rest, remote key fob, front bucket seats, factory Honda roof rack siderails, revised instrument panel with added ambient lighting, large outside mirrors and deep center console bin.