| PILOT PRE-PRODUCTION | . |
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| BODY | All-steel unit body with passenger safety shell and dual side impact door beams |
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| ENGINE | . |
| Type | 3.5-liter, 24-valve, all-aluminum SOHC V-6 with VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Electronic Lift Control) |
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| DRIVETRAIN | . |
| Type | Honda VTM-4 (Variable Torque Management 4WD) full-time four-wheel drive with electronically locking rear differential |
| Transmission | 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Honda Grade Logic Control |
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| SUSPENSION | . |
| Front | Independent strut-type with "L" arm, gas-pressurized shocks and stabilizer bar |
| Rear | Independent multi-link with trailing arm, gas-pressurized shocks and stabilizer bar |
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| STEERING | . |
| Type | Variable power-assist rack-and-pinion |
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| BRAKING | . |
| Type | 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution |
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| TOWING | . |
| Maximum Capacity | 3,500 lbs. (4,500 lbs. with boat) |
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| OFF-ROAD | . |
| Ground Clearance | 8 inches |
| Approach/Departure/Breakover Angles | 28/21/21 degrees |
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| SAFETY FEATURES | . |
| Five Star Safety for All Passengers | All-steel unit body with passenger safety cell construction Dual side impact door beams Dual-stage/dual-threshold front airbags Driver side airbag Passenger side airbag with Occupant Position Detection System Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners LATCH child seat anchor system |