More Muscle
Feel free to brag. Every Pilot is powered by a 3.5-liter i-VTEC® V-6 engine, which delivers an impressive 250 horsepower and 253 lb.-ft of torque.
Powerfully Efficient
Every 2009 Pilot is powered by a 250-hp, 3.5-liter, aluminum alloy, SOHC, 24-valve i-VTEC engine featuring the latest version of Honda’s advanced Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) system.
Honda’s innovative Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) helps to increase mileage* and lower emissions by automatically deactivating and reactivating multiple cylinders, depending on the driver's needs.
Ride Smooth
4-wheel independent suspension features a front strut/multi-link rear design for a smooth ride and excellent handling.
> Performance Features
> Front and Rear Independent Suspension System
The Pilot’s front suspension combines smooth ride characteristics with excellent steering response and straight-line braking stability. For 2009, the suspension geometry has been improved to reduce impact harshness, a benefit enhanced by a new hydraulic bushing that reduces sensitivity to vibration. An aluminum lower arm has been used to reduce unsprung weight and enhance responsiveness.
>Hill Start Assist
An all-new feature for 2009, Hill Start Assist helps prevent the Pilot from rolling forward or backward when stopped on steep grade. Activated by sensors when the driver’s foot moves from the brake pedal to the accelerator, Hill Start Assist will maintain brake-line pressure for a brief moment when the brake pedal is released, giving the driver time to push the accelerator and resume motion.
>250-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 Engine
Every 2009 Pilot is powered by a 250-hp, 3.5-liter, aluminum alloy, SOHC, 24-valve i-VTEC engine featuring the latest version of Honda’s advanced Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) system.
>Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel-Drive System (VTM-4®)
Powered by the intelligence of i-VTEC® technology, VCM works on the principal that a vehicle only requires a fraction of its power output at cruising speeds. The system electronically deactivates cylinders to reduce fuel consumption. The new VCM engine is able to run on 3, 4 or 6 cylinders based on the power requirement. So you get the best of both worlds: V-6 power when accelerating or climbing, as well as the efficiency of a smaller engine when cruising
