Redesigned '09 Honda Pilot keeps '08 base price

Thursday May 22, 2008

The redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot goes on sale on Thursday, May 22, with a base price of $28,230, including shipping charges, the same price as the 2008 model it replaces.

All '09 Pilots are fitted with a 250-hp, 3.5-liter V6 engine. The engine uses Honda's cylinder-deactivation technology, which switches among six-cylinder, four-cylinder and three-cylinder modes for better fuel economy.

The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the new Pilot is 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway for two-wheel-drive models, 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway for four-wheel-drive models.

Standard equipment includes a Class III towing hitch, 17-inch wheels and eight-passenger seating.

Honda will have three additional trim levels for the '09 Pilot:

-- The Pilot EX will start at $31,030 and includes alloy wheels and an upgraded audio system.

-- The Pilot EX-L starts at $34,230 and adds leather upholstery.

-- The Pilot Touring edition starts at $37,430.

All prices include a shipping charge of $635.