2009 Honda Pilot is just enough larger to provide more interior space while still fitting into the mid-size category. Its car-like unibody structure is stronger, more rigid, and more protective of passengers, with easier access. Power is up a bit, but using slightly less fuel, thanks to further use of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management(tm) (VCM(tm)) system. And the lineup has expanded to include a premium model, the Touring, in addition to the entry-level Honda Pilot LX, value-leader Honda Pilot EX, and core-model Honda Pilot EX-L. All have a 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 matched to a sophisticated five-speed automatic transmission, and are offered in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive trim, with AWD being Honda's "Torque On Demand" automatic single-range system. The 2009 Pilot is a 4-door, 8-passenger sport-utility, available in 12 trims, ranging from the LX 2WD 5-Spd... read more AT to the Touring 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ DVD. Upon introduction, the LX 2WD 5-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. The Touring 4WD 5-Spd AT w/ DVD is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 250-horsepower engine that achieves 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims