The top of the center stack on each Pilot model contains a unique display that varies by model. A simplified layout for the climate controls replaces some of the buttons with dials for a more intuitive, easy-to-use overall design. Ideal for phones and audio players, a larger center storage pocket is 0.4-inches taller. The redesigned center stack adds a subtle U-shaped character line and different textures to create a layered effect on the panel. Speedometer and tachometer gauge faces incorporate a new look with distinct segments surrounding each meter's perimeter, along with white background illumination for nighttime driving instead of the previous model's aqua-blue background illumination. A glossy black center panel for audio controls replaces the high-contrast silver panel of the previous model.
The instrument panel uses a more unified color theme with less contrast between panels. Interior styling changes are designed to increase refinement throughout the cabin while also enhancing the intuitive nature of the controls. Ground clearance is basically the same at 7.97 inches, down slightly from 8.00 inches in the previous model. Overall length increases 0.5 inches to 191.4 inches as a result of the front styling changes. Pilot LX models are equipped with 17-inch styled-steel wheels.Įxterior dimensions for 2012 are similar to 2011 with identical measurements for width (78.5 inches), height (71.0 inches for Pilot LX and 72.7 inches for Pilot EX, EX-L and Touring) wheelbase (109.2 inches) and track (front 67.7 / rear 67.5 inches). Pilot Touring alloy wheels feature an exclusive six-spoke design with a high-contrast machined surface. Rounding out the exterior design changes, Pilot EX and above models receive an all-new five-spoke, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheel design (plus 1-inch compared to the previous model).
A new front air dam and optimized strakes (the rectangular air deflector in front of the wheels) help reduce frontal area and unwanted air turbulence, both of which impact fuel economy. Reconfigured multi-reflector halogen headlights and turn signals contribute to the new look with a layout that relocates the turn signal from an outboard position to an inboard position within the headlight housing.
The 2012 Pilot's new grille and front fascia replace the prior model's six-sided grille insert with a distinctive three-bar horizontal design. The 2012 Pilot becomes quieter with additional noise insulation and other enhancements throughout the vehicle. The 250 horsepower i-VTEC V-6 engine includes additional measures for friction reduction and improved efficiency. The fuel economy gains for 2012 result from combined improvements to the powertrain, chassis and vehicle aerodynamics. Models equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System for 2012 receive subscription-free FM Traffic, 15 GB audio hard disk drive memory (HDD), and a higher-resolution display.
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For 2012, audio system upgrades on Pilot EX and EX-L models include a 2 GB CD-Library (CD-L) and Bluetooth® Audio Streaming, along with the addition of Bluetooth HandsFreeLink® to those trim levels.įeature upgrades on the Pilot EX-L include the addition of a full-color 8-inch intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) for audio and vehicle information. Interior styling changes focus on instrument panel refinement and a more intuitive button layout. The new styling for the front fascia, with its three-bar chrome-style grille, conveys a more sophisticated crossover SUV appearance. The Honda Pilot eight-passenger SUV receives a wide range of upgrades for 2012 with a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and an EPA highway fuel economy rating of 25 mpg on two-wheel-drive models, an increase of 2 mpg compared to 2011 models.