| ENGINEERING | LX | EX |
| Engine Type | V6 | V6 |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum Alloy | Aluminum Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 3471 | 3471 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, Rev 8/04) | 244 @ 5750 (2WD), 244 @ 5600 (4WD) | 244 @ 5750 (2WD), 244 @ 5600 (4WD) |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 240 @ 4500 | 240 @ 4500 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6300 | 6300 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 89 x 93 | 89 x 93 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Valve Train | 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC (2WD) 24-Valve SOHC VTEC (4WD) |
24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC (2WD) 24-Valve SOHC VTEC (4WD) |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | x | x |
| Drive-by-Wire Throttle System | x | x |
| Variable Cylinder ManagementTM (VCMTM) | 2WD only | 2WD only |
| Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) | 2WD only | 2WD only |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | 2WD only | 2WD only |
| Variable Torque Management 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4) | 4WD only | 4WD only |
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2 | ULEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | x | x |
| 100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval* | x | x |
| TRANSMISSION | LX | EX |
| 5-Speed Automatic Transmission | x | x |
| Gear Ratios: 1st: |
2.693,(2WD, 2.422) | 2.693,(2WD, 2.422) |
| 2nd: | 1.565 | 1.565 |
| 3rd: | 1.023 | 1.023 |
| 4th: | 0.782 | 0.782 |
| 5th: | 0.595 | 0.595 |
| Reverse: | 1.888 | 1.888 |
| Final Drive: | 4.375 | 4.375 |
| BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS | LX | EX |
| Unit-Body Construction | x | x |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | x | x |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms | x | x |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 2WD (4WD) | 24.0 / 20.0 (23.0 / 20.0) | 24.0 / 20.0 (23.0 / 20.0) |
| Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | x | x |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 3.22 | 3.22 |
| Steering Ratio | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) | 11.8 / 12.3 | 11.8 / 12.3 |
| Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| All-Season Tires | P235 / 70 R16 104S | P235 / 70 R16 104S |
| EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | LX | EX |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Length (in.) | 188.0 | 188.0 |
| Height (in., 2WD / 4WD) | 70.1/70.4 | 71.3 / 71.7 |
| Width (in.) | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| Track (in., front/rear) 2WD (4WD) | 66.5/66.7/(66.3 / 66.5) | 66.5/66.7/(66.3 / 66.5) |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (in., 2WD / 4WD) | 7.8 / 8.0 | 7.8 / 8.0 |
| Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 2WD (4WD) | 28.1 / 22.5 (28.8 / 23.1) | 28.1 / 22.5 (28.8 / 23.1) |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) | 4264 / 4453 | 4341 / 4497 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., 2WD / 4WD EX-L) | . | 4356 / 4524 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 2WD (4WD) | 57/43 (54/46) | 57/43 (55/45) |
| Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) | 3500 / 4500t | 3500 / 4500t |
| INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS | LX | EX |
| Headroom (in., front/middle/rear) | 41.9 / 40.1 / 38.6 | 41.9 / 40.1 / 38.6 |
| Headroom with Moonroof (in., front/middle/rear) | . | 39.5 / 39.1 / 38.6 |
| Legroom (in., front/middle/rear) | 41.4 / 37.4 / 30.2 | 41.4 / 37.4 / 30.2 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/middle/rear) | 61.6 / 61.4 / 59.7 | 61.6 / 61.4 / 59.7 |
| Hiproom (in., front/middle/rear) | 57.5 / 56.6 / 49.0 | 57.5 / 56.6 / 49.0 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 3rd-row) | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) | 47.6 | 47.6 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 1st-row) | 87.6 | 87.6 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 153.0 | 153.0 / 148.5 (EX-L) |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES**/CAPACITIES | LX | EX |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 2WD) | 18/24 | 18/24 |
| 5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway; 4WD) | 17/22 | 17/22 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Coolant System (qt.) | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 20.4 | 20.4 |
| Required Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
*Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.
t Towing requires installation of power steering fluid- and automatic tranmission fluid-cooler, both available exclusively from your Honda dealer.Premuim unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3500 lbs. Capacity of 4500 lbs. is for boat trailers and 3500 lbs. for all other trailers. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.
**Based on 2006 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary. All specifications are subject to change without notice.