24-7PressRelease/ - Rock Hill, SC, August 26, 2008 - About the 2009 Honda Pilot
The 2009 Honda Pilot is an SUV that enjoys its position as a leading Honda model. For this year, Honda has added features that make it more sophisticated, fuel efficient and feature-packed.

Engine
A 3.5-liter, i-VTEC, V6 engine with 250 hp at 253 lb ft of torque powers the 2009 Honda Pilot. It comes in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trims. The five-speed automatic transmission comes with Grade Logic Control to enable better handling when the vehicle is descending or ascending.

The 2009 Honda Pilot's engine is also equipped with several features such as Hill Start Assist; four-wheel independent suspension; Variable Torque Management 4-wheel drive system and Honda's Variable Cylinder Management.

Interiors and exteriors
The third row of this eight-passenger vehicle is now more accessible than before. Also added to this row are extra cargo space, occupant space and legroom, all designed to make all seating positions comfortable. The platform has become more refined in its handling and ride comfort.

Among other amenities given for the interiors are a wide center stack and center console that make the interior style stand up; climate-control; Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System; Bluetooth HandsFreeLink technology; rearview mirror with rearview camera display; audio system; Honda satellite-linked navigation system with voice recognition and rearview camera; USB audio interface and tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration

Standard 17"wheels; acoustic windshield with double pane glass for EX-L and Touring and tailgate with lift-up glass hatch are among the exterior features.

The 2009 Pilot's safety features include advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver and front passenger SRS airbags; brake assist; Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure; tire pressure monitoring system; active front head restraints; Lower Anchors and Tether for Children (LATCH) and anti-lock brakes among others.

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Honda Cars of Rock Hill, near Charlotte, NC
686 Galleria Blvd
Rockhill, SC 29730
Ph: 1 (877) 495-7159
Website: http://www.hondacarsrockhill.com/

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Honda Cars of Rock Hill is a leading Honda Dealer near Charlotte, NC selling new, used, and certified pre-owned Honda cars, trucks, suvs, and vans. Please contact us at (877) 495-7159.

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