2012 Honda Pilot Trims and Specs

The Honda Pilot LX crossover SUV receives a mid-generation update for 2012, which includes a new front fascia with a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper, which helps to improve aerodynamics and fuel economy. Other exterior features for the Pilot LX include a lift-up glass hatch and power-adjustable side mirrors. Inside, the Pilot seats up to 8 passengers in 3 rows, including a second-row bench seat that slides, reclines, splits 60/40 and folds flat, and a third-row 60/40-split, flat-folding bench seat. Standard interior features include front and rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted controls. A 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system with MP3 capability, speed-sensitive volume and a subwoofer also comes standard in the LX.

For power, the front-wheel-drive Pilot LX comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which generates 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to such features as Variable Cylinder Management, which deactivates up to 3 cylinders when they're not required, the V6 posts fuel economy numbers of 18/25 mpg, which compares to 17/23 for the previous year. The powertrain also includes a 5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, which helps maintain the proper gear when ascending or descending hills. The V6 runs on regular fuel. Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist all come standard, along with side-curtain airbags that run the entire length of the cabin, protecting occupants in all three rows. The Pilot LX rides on 17-inch wheels.

The updated 2012 Honda Pilot LX 4WD crossover SUV comes equipped with the automaker's Variable Torque Management 4-wheel-drive (VTM-4) system, which sends power to the front wheels under normal driving conditions but automatically transfers torque to the rear wheels when it detects a loss of traction. In addition, drivers can manually lock the rear differential for driving in low-traction conditions. The system channels power from a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which links to a 5-speed automatic transmission and generates 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. The engine gets 17/24 mpg and runs on regular fuel. Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist all come standard, along with a full range of airbags.

Outside, the Pilot LX 4WD receives a few exterior updates, including a new front fascia with a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper. Other exterior features include a lift-up glass hatch, power-adjustable side mirrors, and 17-inch wheels. Inside, the Pilot LX 4WD seats up to 8 passengers in 3 rows, including a second-row bench seat that slides, reclines, splits 60/40 and folds flat, and a third-row 60/40-split, flat-folding bench seat. Front and rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, remote keyless entry and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted controls are among the standard features. A 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system with MP3 capability, speed-sensitive volume and a subwoofer also comes standard.

The Honda Pilot EX comes equipped with a number of features not found on the entry-level LX trim, including tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a compass. In addition, Honda adds a 2GB CD library to the EX's 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system. Other standard features for the Pilot EX include front and rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. The Pilot EX seats up to 8 passengers in 3 rows, including the second-row bench seat that slides, reclines, splits 60/40 and folds flat, and a third-row 60/40-split, flat-folding bench seat.

Outside, the Pilot EX receives a new front fascia with a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper, all part of a mid-generation refresh. Other exterior features include an auto on/off feature for the halogen headlights, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, a lift-up glass hatch and chrome exhaust finishers. In addition, the front-wheel-drive EX gets new 18-inch alloy wheels for 2012. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which produces 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. The V6, which runs on regular fuel, connects to a 5-speed automatic transmission and posts fuel economy numbers of 18/25 mpg. Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist all come standard, along with side-curtain airbags for all three rows of seats.

The mid-level Honda Pilot EX 4WD, which receives a design update for 2012, delivers optimal stability on all types of road surfaces, thanks to its Variable Torque Management 4-wheel-drive (VTM-4) system. Under normal driving conditions, the 4WD system sends power to the front wheels, but it automatically redirects torque to the rear wheels when it detects a loss of traction. Drivers can also manually lock the rear differential in low-traction conditions. The system manages power from a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which links to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The V6 generates 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, and posts fuel economy numbers of 17/24 mpg, which represents a slight boost over the previous year. Such safety features as Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist come standard.

Exterior updates for the 2012 Pilot EX 4WD include a new front fascia with a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper. Heated power-adjustable side mirrors, auto on/off for the halogen headlights, a lift-up glass hatch, chrome exhaust finishers and new 18-inch alloy wheels are among the other standard exterior features. Inside, such features as tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a compass distinguish the Pilot EX 4WD from the entry-level LX trim. In addition, the 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system gets a new 2GB CD library. Other standard interior features for the EX 4WD include front and rear air conditioning, power windows and door locks, remote keyless entry and a tilt/telescopic steering wheel with illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. A full range of airbags includes side-curtain airbags for all three rows of seats.

The Honda Pilot EX-L receives a mid-generation refresh for 2012, which includes a number of new standard features as well as an updated exterior appearance. Inside its roomy cabin, the Pilot EX-L gets a new intelligent multi-information display (i-MID) with a full-color, 8-inch LCD screen, which drivers can use to access all the Pilot's systems, including the audio and climate control systems, rear-view camera and fuel economy information. It joins a number of other upscale standard features on the EX-L, including leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power tilt moonroof and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver's seat offers 10-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat features 4-way power adjustment. An auto-dimming rear-view mirror, tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a compass, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and power windows and door locks are among the crossover SUV's other standard features. In addition, the 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system gets a new 2GB CD library. It also includes a USB input jack, MP3 capability, speed-sensitive volume and a subwoofer.

Outside, exterior updates for 2012 include a new front fascia with a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper. A power liftgate, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, auto on/off headlights, chrome exhaust finishers and new 18-inch alloy wheels are among the other standard exterior highlights. Power for the front-wheel-drive Pilot EX-L comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which mates to a 5-speed automatic transmission and delivers 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. Fuel economy numbers for the V6 check in at 18/25 mpg, a slight uptick from the previous year. Safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, as well as a full range of airbags.

The well-equipped Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD sports a freshened exterior design and comes equipped with a few new standard features for 2012. In addition, it delivers optimal handling and stability, thanks to its Variable Torque Management 4-wheel-drive (VTM-4) system. Under normal driving conditions, the 4WD system sends power to the front wheels, but it automatically redirects torque to the rear wheels when it detects a loss of traction. Drivers can also manually lock the rear differential in low-traction conditions. The system channels power from a 3.5-liter V6 engine, which links to a 5-speed automatic transmission. The V6 generates 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, and posts fuel economy numbers of 17/24 mpg. Safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, as well as a full range of airbags.

The Pilot EX-L 4WD's exterior updating includes a three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and front turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper. A power liftgate, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, auto on/off headlights, chrome exhaust finishers and new 18-inch alloy wheels are also standard. Inside, the EX-L 4WD receives a new intelligent multi-information display (i-MID) with a full-color, 8-inch LCD screen, which gives drivers access to the vehicle's rear-view camera and audio and climate control systems. It joins a standard feature package that also includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power tilt moonroof and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The driver's seat offers 10-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat features 4-way power adjustment. An auto-dimming rear-view mirror, tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a compass, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and power windows and door locks are among the SUV's other standard features. In addition, the 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system gets a new 2GB CD library and also includes a USB input jack, MP3 capability, speed-sensitive volume and a subwoofer.

Well-equipped for 2012, the Honda Pilot EX-L with DVD trim receives the automaker's DVD rear entertainment system, which includes a 9-inch LCD screen. It joins a long list of other upscale features that differentiate the EX-L with DVD from the lower-end Pilot trims, including leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power tilt moonroof and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. In addition, the Pilot EX-L with DVD comes equipped with a new intelligent multi-information display (i-MID) with an 8-inch color LCD screen. It provides access to the vehicle's rear-view camera and climate control systems, as well as the 7-speaker, 229-watt AM/FM/CD system, which gets a new 2GB CD library for 2012. Other standard interior features for the EX-L with DVD include an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, tri-zone climate control, Bluetooth, a compass, remote keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel and power windows and door locks. The driver's seat offers 10-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat features 4-way power adjustment.

Outside, the EX-L with DVD displays a freshened exterior design, highlighted by a new three-bar chrome-style grille, redesigned headlights and turn signals, and a reshaped front air dam and bumper. A power liftgate, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, auto on/off headlights, chrome exhaust finishers and new 18-inch alloy wheels are among the other standard exterior features. Under the hood, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, generating 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque, continues to power the front-wheel-drive Pilot EX-L with DVD. The V6 links to a 5-speed automatic transmission and posts fuel economy numbers of 18/25 mpg. Safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist, traction control and antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist, as well as a full range of airbags.