All-New Honda Pilot Sport-Utility Vehicle Set to Debut Next Year Pre-Production Model to be Shown at NAIAS
December 13, 2001, U.S.A.
Torrance, Calif., December 13, 2001 - Honda will introduce an all-new sport-utility vehicle called the Pilot, scheduled to debut in the summer of 2002. A pre-production version of the new SUV will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today.
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Pilot
Designed and built by Honda, the Pilot SUV aims to redefine the segment by combining a highly versatile interior with up to eight-passenger capacity with class-leading performance, functionality and features - including the largest passenger and cargo hauling capacity in its class. In keeping with Honda's commitment to safety and the environment, the Pilot will boast a full compliment of leading safety and low emissions vehicle (LEV) performance.
"The new Honda Pilot will deliver a new level of SUV versatility, performance and handling and combine it with the comfort, quality and refinement that comes with being a Honda," said Tom Elliott, executive vice president of American Honda. "Following on the heels of the completely redesigned CR-V, the Pilot will give our customers two great new Honda sport-utility vehicles to choose from.
Featuring classic SUV proportions, an advanced V-6 powertrain and sophisticated four-wheel drive system, the Pilot SUV is designed to deliver its occupants through all types of weather and road conditions in exceptional comfort, confidence and safety.