2011 Honda Pilot Trims and Specs

Although it’s the base trim in the lineup, the 2011 Honda Pilot LX doesn’t skimp on the goodies. This eight-passenger midsize crossover boasts 87 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded, 17-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, a trailer hitch and wiring, power accessories including remote power door locks, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, front and rear air conditioning, and a 135-watt stereo with single-CD player and seven speakers. This hefty ute can be accessorized with step running boards, a roof rack, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, and upgraded cabin accents.

Safety-wise, count on four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted air bags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights with this reliable crossover. Front fog/driving lights are also an available option.

The standard (and only) powertrain for the front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Pilot LX is a 3.5-liter, variable-valve-timed V6 and five-speed automatic transmission with brake hill holder. This combo puts out 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 17/23 mpg with cylinder deactivation at highway speeds. Additionally, expect 3,500 pounds of towing capacity from the V6.

With on-demand four-wheel drive (the VTM-4 system), the 2011 Honda Pilot LX 4WD makes light work of snowy roads, while its high stance gives it moderate off-road capability. This eight-passenger midsize crossover, though the base trim in its lineup, nevertheless comes with such standard features as 17-inch steel wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, cloth upholstery, remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, front and rear air conditioning, 135-watts of audio that includes a single-CD player and seven speakers, and 87 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Add-ons include step running boards, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, upgraded cabin trim, and a roof rack. Standard safety equipment, meanwhile, includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, and daytime running lights. Front fog/driving lights are also available for the LX trim.

Powering the 2011 Pilot LX 4WD is the ubiquitous 3.5-liter V6 that combines with the standard five-speed automatic transmission and its handy brake hill holder for 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. With the manually locking/auto-unlock rear differential managing four-wheel-drive traction, expect 16/22 mpg from this midsize crossover ute, as well as the ability to haul 4,500 pounds of trailer.

The lower-midlevel, front-wheel-drive (FWD) 2011 Honda Pilot EX packs some significant amenities onto its midsize crossover frame. A trailer hitch and wiring, three rows of seating, 17-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, three-zone climate control, and a 155-watt, 6-CD changer with seven speakers and satellite radio distinguish the Pilot EX, while such accessories as step running boards, remote engine start, rear parking sensors, and 18-inch alloy wheels are available add-ons. Furthermore, this midsize ute offers 87 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded.

Safety features for the 2011 Pilot EX include standard four-wheel disc ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, remote anti-theft alarm, daytime running lights, and front fog/driving lights. Additional safety equipment includes rear parking sensors.

Powering the 2011 Pilot EX is a variable-valve-timed 3.5-liter V6 engine that, under the tutelage of the standard (and only) five-speed automatic transmission, equipped with a brake hill holder feature, puts out 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. Expect some 3,500 pounds of towing capacity with this blocky crossover ute, but also expect a mere 17/23 mpg despite cylinder deactivation at highway speeds.

With unique on-demand four-wheel-drive traction, the 2011 Honda Pilot EX 4WD has what it takes to beat winter’s worst. Additionally, this eight-passenger midsize crossover packs standard cloth upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels, trailer hitch and wiring, power-adjustable driver’s seat, power accessories, cruise control, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, tri-zone climate control, and a 155-watt audio system with seven speakers, satellite radio, and space for 87 cubic feet of cargo (with the rear seats folded) onto its hefty frame. Available accessories, meanwhile, include step running boards, 18-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, and remote engine start.

Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Pilot EX 4WD includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, remote anti-theft alarm, daytime running lights, and front fog/driving lights, with rear parking sensors additionally available.

As with the entire 2011 Pilot lineup, the EX 4WD packs a 3.5-liter V6 powerplant that combines with a five-speed automatic transmission with brake hill holder for 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. With variable valve timing, as well as Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), whereby up to three of the V6’s cylinders are shut down at highway speeds, it rates only 16/22 mpg, but towing capacity jumps to 4,500 pounds with the added grip of the VTM 4WD system.

The “L” in the 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L's name is touted to stand for “luxury.” And well it may, for this upper-midlevel, eight-passenger midsize crossover comes loaded with 87 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seats folded, 17-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, leather upholstery, power sunroof, power-adjustable heated front seats, power accessories, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, universal remote transmitter, tri-zone climate control, rear-view camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob, as well as leather door accents, and a 155-watt audio system with 6-CD changer, seven speakers, and satellite radio. Options include rear-seat DVD entertainment, hard-drive navigation, remote start, and 18-inch alloy wheels.

In keeping with its siblings, the 2011 Pilot EX-L boasts four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and a remote anti-theft alarm, all standard safety equipment. Rear parking sensors are an available safety addition for the EX-L.

Again, the ubiquitous 3.5-liter V6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission with brake hill holder give the front-wheel-drive 2011 Pilot EX-L 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. Towing is maxed out at 3,500 pounds, while variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds give this midsize ute 17/23 mpg.

Heavy on traction, cargo space (87 cubic feet with the rear seats folded) and standard creature comforts, the 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD eight-passenger midsize crossover puts the “S” in SUV. On demand four-wheel drive (4WD) complements 17-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, three rows of seating, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, power sunroof, power accessories, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, universal remote garage door opener, tri-zone climate control, rear-view camera, leather cabin and control accents, and 155 watts of audio with a 6-CD changer, seven speakers, and satellite radio. Options include voice-activated navigation, rear-seat DVD entertainment, step running boards, 18-inch alloy wheels, and remote engine start.

Safety-wise, the 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD boasts four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and a remote anti-theft alarm. Additionally, this traction-heavy ute is available with rear parking sensors.

Powering the 2011 Pilot EX-L 4WD is a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 that, when managed by the standard five-speed automatic transmission with brake hill holder, throws down 253 lb-ft of torque. The on-demand 4WD system is governed by a brake hill holder and manually locking rear differential (VTM) to provide needed torque when slippage is detected. Variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation mean 16/23 mpg with this capable crossover.