Honda Pilot 2009–2011 car dimensions: 4849 mm long, 1994 mm wide and 1803 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,959 kg. Braked towing is 2,041 kg.
The LX cabin seats eight with cloth upholstery, a tilt/telescopic wheel and standard cruise control. Front and rear air conditioning with rear controls and air filtration is standard. higher trims add tri-zone automatic climate control. The audio is an AM/FM/CD system with auxiliary input and no touchscreen. A reversing camera appears only on EX-L and Touring models. No parking sensors, blind-spot warning, lane keep or automatic emergency braking are offered on this generation.
Cargo volume is 510 litres behind the third row and expands to 2464 litres with the second and third rows folded flat. An underfloor storage well adds useful hidden space.
Maximum towing capacity is 1588 kg on 2WD models and 2041 kg on 4WD models when properly equipped. An integrated Class III hitch, pre-wiring for a trailer harness, heavy-duty radiator with dual fans, automatic-transmission cooler and power-steering cooler are standard on every Pilot including the LX.
Payload is approximately 740 kg depending on drivetrain and equipment. The standard multi-link rear suspension and unit-body construction support everyday family and light work use. no reinforced suspension package is listed.
The LX cabin seats eight with cloth-trimmed manual-adjust front buckets and 60/40 split-folding second- and third-row benches that create a flat load floor. Front and rear air conditioning with filtration is standard, along with Active Noise Cancellation for a quieter ride. Tilt-and-telescopic steering, multiple cupholders, and map lights add everyday ease. Higher grades add power seats, heated fronts, leather, and a moonroof.
EPA 17 city/23 hwy mpg 2WD, 16/22 4WD
Regular unleaded fuel, 21-gal tank
Maintenance Minder oil-life system
100K +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups
IIHS Top Safety Pick, Good frontal/side/rear
NHTSA 5-star frontal and side ratings
The 3.5-liter V6 with Variable Cylinder Management returns EPA estimates of 17 city and 23 highway mpg on 2WD models or 16/22 on 4WD. It uses regular unleaded and carries a 21-gallon tank for solid range.
Service follows the Maintenance Minder system, which tracks oil life and flags needed work based on driving conditions. The engine needs no scheduled tune-ups for 100,000 miles plus or minus. fluids, filters, and other items still require attention per the display.
Crash tests earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good ratings in moderate-overlap frontal, side, and rear tests. NHTSA awarded 5 stars for frontal and side impacts. Standard equipment includes the ACE body structure, VSA with traction control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, three-row side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor, active front head restraints, TPMS, Hill Start Assist, and four LATCH positions.
Follow the Maintenance Minder for oil and inspections to keep the Pilot reliable for family duty. The durable chassis, standard safety suite, and versatile interior support long-term ownership with routine care.
Length 4849 mm, Width 1994 mm, Height 1803 mm, Wheelbase 2774 mm (Pilot 2009–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, The 15 March 2010 “2011 Honda Pilot Specifications and Features” sheet, Millimetres are those inches times 25.4, rounded to the nearest millimetre, Fuel tank is the published 21.0 US gal.