subject: 2012 Honda Pilot Assessment [print this page] New 2012 Honda Pilot looks just as comfortable vehicle for those who like simple and unobtrusive cars. Since then it has a reliable family car that can be up to eight people with luggage, we can say that it's not a bad car exterior dimensions for 2012 are similar to 2011 with identical dimensions for width (78.5 inches), height (71.0 inches for pilot LX and 72.7 inches for Pilot EX, EX-L and Touring) wheelbase (109.2 inches) and track (front 67.7 / rear 67.5 inches). Total length of 0.5 inches increases to 191.4 centimeters as a result of the front styling changes. Ground clearance is fundamenteecentimeterzelfde at 7.97 inches, slightly down from 8.00 inches in the previous model.
The re-designed center console adds a subtle sign of the U-shaped line, and different textures for a layered effect on the panel. Ideal for phones and audio players, a larger center storage bag is 0.4-inches taller. A simplified layout for the climate controls replace some buttons with dials for a more intuitive, easy-to-use overall design.
The top of the center stack at each pilot model contains a unique display name that varies by model. Honda Pilot LX and EX models include a three-line display. Pilot EX-L models for 2012 (without navigation) received the new i-mid, which provides a convenient platform for integration of vehicle information and compatible personal electronics via a color LCD and intuitive steering wheel. The Pilot EX-L rearview camera display in the i-MID and contains guidelines for the assessment of parking distance. Also displays the i-mid Handsfree operation, user-loaded wallpaper like photos, a fuel-economy display and an audio interface.
To add to the comfort level of the 2012 Honda Pilot is a reduction of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Improved body seam seal around the unit-body connection points, and re-tuned rear suspension subframe mounts, result in lower noise in the passenger cabin. Other specific NVH countermeasures include body-seam sealants for air leakage, improved pillar separators, revised insulation and acoustic windshield glass on all models.
The tailgate has a lift-up glass hatch for easy access to the rear cargo hold. Of the model 18.0 Cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row matches or exceeds the trunk space of a typical large sedan and is bookable items as large as a mid-size cooler or a folded stroller. For maximum cargo space, the second and third row folds flat into the floor to create 87.0 cubic feet of storage capacity, while also sufficient width for 4-foot-wide items.
The cargo area has a hidden storage well that 2.8 cu-ft. extra space and can combine with the above floor storage by securing the hinged cover against the adjustment system. The Pilot Touring also offers a payload loading support (20 lbs. Maximum weight) further subdivide the rear cargo hold.
Safety technology includes the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE ) body structure that helps reduce the amount of crash energy reaching the passenger compartment and the frontal collision compatibility can improve. Additional safety equipment includes three-row side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, driver and front passenger side airbags with passenger side occupant position detection system (OPDS), active head restraints and seat uitgerustmet ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assist. Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA ), commonly referred to as electronic stability control is standard on all models. The 2012 Honda Pilot Meet new federal regulations with larger rear headrests.
Power comes from an advanced 24-valve, all-aluminum engine with "intelligent" Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (i-VTEC) technology with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). The VCM system allows the V-6 engine not operating in the six-cylinder mode for power and four-or three-cylinder modes for efficiency. Fuel economy improves for 2012 with an EPA-estimated city / highway / combined fuel economy of 17/24/20 mpg on 4-wheel-drive models and 18/25/21 mpg on 2-wheel-drive models. An increase of 1-mpg in the city, an increase of 2-mpg highway and an increase of 2-mpg in the combined, the 2012 Pilot 2WD This gives the highest fuel economy of any 8-passenger SUV and Honda Pilot 4WD highest fuel consumption for each medium-sized 4WD SUV.
The 5-speed automatic transmission features Grade Logic Control to help maintain the most appropriate gear when going uphill or downhill, thereby avoiding gear "hunting." The available VTM-4-Pilot system on 4WD models adds fully automatic 4 - wheel-drive capability. VTM-4 delivers seamless "decision-free" use of 4-wheel-drive system when needed, a significant advantage over conventional systems. The system also offers a "lock mode" - available when in first or second gears to 18 mph and activated by a button on the instrument panel - that the maximum possible torque transfer can make to the rear wheels to aid in extraction of extremely low traction or plaster conditions .
The suspension is a fully independent system with MacPherson strut front and multi-line via trailing arm design with responsive handling for an SUV contributions to the rear. The 109.2-inch wheelbase facilitates a smooth ride. A tight turning diameter of 37.9 feet aids maneuverability in tight parking situations.
Chassis improvements that directly improve fuel efficiency include a variable displacement power steering pump, low-rolling-resistance tires and low-drag front and rear ventilated disc brakes. Improved aerodynamics, the front strakes, and inner fender splash shields, and reduced frontal area also contribute to better fuel economy.
As with the previous model year, the 2012 Honda Pilot is available in four model choices (Pilot LX, EX, EX-L and Touring), and each is offered in 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel-drive configuration.
Comfort and convenience, the Honda Pilot LX standard front and rear air conditioning system with air filtration system, keyless with easy control, tilt and telescopic steering column, Cruise Control, Power windows with driver and passenger auto-up/down window, power door and tailgate locks, AM / FM / CD stereo system with seven speakers with a subwoofer and Radio Data system (RDS), Trip Computer, heat rejecting tinted glass, integrated class III towing receiver, and more. For 2012, the Pilot LX is AAC audio file output data discs added to the CD player.
The Honda Pilot EX adds tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air filtration, a power driver's seat with 10-way power adjustment with lumbar support, security system, XM Radio , body-colored side mirrors and door handles, alloy wheels, roof rails, fog lights , exterior temperature indicator, HomeLink remote system, and more. For 2012, the Pilot EX now also features Bluetooth Handsfree Link (previously exclusive to EX-L with Navi and above models), Bluetooth audio streaming and a new 2 GB CD library (CD-L) replaces the previous 6-disc CD changer.
Additional Honda Pilot EX-L features include seats leather-trimmed surfaces, heated front seats, 4-passenger seat way power, one-touch power moonroof, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and the availability of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System or the Honda DVD rear Entertainment System with a 9-inch screen. The addition of the navigation or entertainment system also adds a 115-volt outlet. New for 2012 is the addition of a power tailgate to the Pilot EX-L, a USB audio interface, and an intelligent Multi-Information display (i-mid) with QVGA resolution. The mid-i includes a rearview camera display, iPod album art display and a user-loadable wallpaper function.
The Honda Pilot EX-L with Navigation adds an updated navigation system with higher VGA resolution replacing the previous DUIMQVGA display and an internal hard drive that the previous model of the DVD system replaces. New features include FM traffic, number of voice , Rear View Camera with 3-mode display and a Multi-Information Display in the center of the gauge cluster.
The top-of-the-line Honda Pilot Touring includes the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with rearview camera, premium audio system with 10 speakers, Bluetooth Handsfree and Audio Streaming (with selected phones), the Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System, two-position memory seats, roof rails, corner and backup sensors, side-mirror integrated turn indicators and more.
Colours available for 2012 Honda Pilot include Alabaster Silver Metallic, Bali Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Dark Cherry Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Taffeta White, Diamond White Pearl, new Dark Amber Metallic (replaces Mocha Metallic) and new Glacier White (pilot Touring). Fabric and leather interior color choices, tailored to selected exterior colors include beige, black or gray.
