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The 2006 Pilot

With the introduction of the Pilot, Honda established a new benchmark among sport-utility vehicles in its class.Designed, developed and manufactured by Honda, the Pilot takes traditional SUV strengths – such as a commanding seating position, rugged image, versatile utility and four-wheel drive – and combines them with core Honda design attributes including:

Honda durability, quality and reliability (DQR)
World class build quality
Nimble and precise handling with outstanding ride comfort
"Man maximum, machine minimum" packaging efficiency
Superb ergonomic design
High fuel efficiency and low emissions
Advanced engine technology
Innovative design features

With its versatile eight-passenger interior, advanced V-6 engine, VTM-4 four-wheel drive system, five-star safety performance and class-leading cargo capacity, the Honda Pilot is the best all-around performer in its competitive set. In keeping with Honda's longstanding commitment to environmental leadership, the Pilot continues to meet stringent Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) standards.

Developed under the theme of the 'Ultimate Family Adventure Vehicle', the Pilot is designed to handle the many different requirements of the typical driver and their passengers. From trips through the fast food drive-thru, a camping trip or a weekend visit to the home improvement store.

2006 Pilot Specifications

Engine

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC i-VTEC(r) V-6 engine
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3.5-litre, 24-valve, SOHC VTEC(r) V-6 engine
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Active Control Engine Mount system (ACM)
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Compression ratio
10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Displacement (cc)
3471 3471 3471 3471
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System(tm) 
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Emissions
Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net rev 8/04, SAE J1349)◊
244 @ 5750 244 @ 5600 244 @ 5600 244 @ 5600
Recommended Fuel
Regular Regular Regular Regular
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
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Torque (lb.-ft.) @ rpm (SAE net rev 8/04, SAE J1349)◊
240 @ 4500 240 @ 4500 240 @ 4500 240 @ 4500
Variable Cylinder Management(tm) (VCM(r))
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◊Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE J1349 procedures revised August 2004.
                 

Drivetrain

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control System
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Towing capacity* (kg)
1590 2045 2045 2045
Variable Torque Management(tm) 4-wheel drive system (VTM-4(r))
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*Based on towing a boat with the required Accessory Towing Package. See your Owner's Manual for proper towing operation.
                 

Chassis

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
16" aluminum-alloy wheels
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All-season tires
P235/70 R16  P235/70 R16  P235/70 R16  P235/70 R16 
MacPherson strut front suspension
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Multi-link rear suspension with trailing arms
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Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes
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Pre-wired for trailer connection
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Variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 
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Safety

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
3 LATCH positions in second row
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3-point rear centre seat belt 
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3-point seat belts with front pretensioners
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
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Child-proof rear door locks
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) 
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System
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Security system
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Three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with location indicators
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA(r)) with Traction Control
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Exterior

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
Body-coloured door handles
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Body-coloured heated power folding side mirrors 
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Fog lights
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Front splash guards 
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Glass-integrated antenna
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Intermittent rear window wiper/washer
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Power moonroof with tilt feature  
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Projector-beam halogen headlights 
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Rear roofline spoiler with integrated brakelight 
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Rear window defroster
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Roof rails
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Tinted glass
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Variable intermittent windshield wipers 
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Comfort & Convenience

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
115-volt power outlet
      Available
12-volt power outlets (4)
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Active Noise Cancellation
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Automatic climate control system with air-filtration system
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Auto-off headlights
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Conversation mirror
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Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
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Day/night rearview mirror
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Door-pocket storage bins
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Driver's and front passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors
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Exterior temperature indicator
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Four (4) cargo area tie-down anchors
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Front and rear air conditioning system
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HomeLink(r)
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Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with bilingual Voice Recognition and rearview camera
      Available 
Maintenance Minder system 
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Multi-functional centre console storage 
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Overhead sunglasses storage
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Power windows with auto-up/down driver window
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Rear cargo net
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Rear storage well in cargo area
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Rear-seat heater ducts 
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Rearview mirror with compass
      Available
Remote entry system 
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Second-row folding centre armrest
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Second-row manual HVAC controls
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Tilt steering column
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Entertainment

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers
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155-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 7 speakers
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Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System with 9" display, integrated remote control, and headsets with personal surround sound
      Available

Seating & Trim

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
50/50 split folding 3rd-row bench seat 
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60/40 split folding 2nd-row seat 
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Driver's seat with 8-way power adjustment 
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Heated front seats
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Leather-trimmed interior (1st and 2nd row)
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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
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Passenger seat with 4-way adjustment
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Seating capacity
8 8 8 8

Dimensions

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
Approach/breakover/departure angle (degrees)
28.1/20.4/22.5 28.8/21.6/23.1 28.8/21.6/23.1 28.8/21.6/23.1
Cargo volume behind third row (L)
461 461 461 461
Curb weight (kg)
1934 2020 2040 2052
Fuel tank capacity (L)
77.2 77.2 77.2 77.2
Headroom - front/2nd row/3rd row (mm)
1065/1040/989 1065/1040/989 1065/1040/989 1003/988/989
Height (mm)
1821 1821 1821 1821
Hiproom - front/2nd row/3rd row (mm)
1460/1438/1244 1460/1438/1244 1460/1438/1244 1460/1438/1244
Legroom - front/2nd row/3rd row (mm)
1051/963/766 1051/963/766 1051/963/766 1051/963/766
Length (mm)
4774 4774 4774 4774
Passenger volume (L)
5009 5009 5009 5009
Shoulder room - front/2nd row/3rd row (mm)
1564/1601/1518 1564/1601/1518 1564/1601/1518 1564/1601/1518
Track - front/rear (mm)
1689/1694 1685/1690 1685/1690 1685/1690
Turning diameter (m)
5.79 5.79 5.79 5.79
Wheelbase (mm)
2700 2700 2700 2700
Width (mm)
1969 1969 1969 1969

Fuel Economy* (L/100km)

  LX 2WD LX EX EX-L
Automatic transmission (City/Hwy)
13.3/8.9 14.1/9.7 14.1/9.7 14.1/9.7
*Fuel consumption (regular unleaded) for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See Dealer for latest 2007 EnerGuide published by NRCan