'16 Honda Pilot'16 Honda Pilot

Engine

3.5L SOHC direct-injected V-6, all-aluminum

Power (SAE net)

280 hp at 6,000 rpm

Torque

262 lb.-ft. (355 Nm) at 4,700 rpm

Bore x stroke (mm)

89 x 93

Compression ratio

11.5:1

Transmission

9-speed automatic with shift-by-wire

Wheelbase

111 ins. (2,819 mm)

Overall length

194.5 ins. (4,940 mm)

Overall width

78.6 ins. (1,996 mm)

Overall height

69.8 ins. (1,773 mm)

Curb weight

4,317 lbs. (1,958 kg)

Base price

TBD

Fuel economy

19/26 mpg (12.4-9.0 L/100 km) city/highway

Competition

Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-9, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander

Pros

Cons

Fuel-efficient, powerful engine

Still 10 hp below Ford, Hyundai/Kia V-6s

Less hard plastic

Less good-quality hard plastic

Much better infotainment

No volume knob?!