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A nip, a tuck and, actually, quite a bit more is in store for the
2012 Honda Pilot. The most noticeable change that's evident with a quick glance above is the reworked front end staring you in the face.
Honda has changed the grille while also making the lower fascia appear wider through the use of black plastic. Overall, the front end updates help to subtly modernize the Pilot for the new model year.
Inside, Honda has reworked its button layout into a more intuitive configuration, and applied new upgrades to the list of standard and optional features. The upgrades vary across the trim lines, which are ranked LX, EX, EX-L, EX-L with Navigation and the top-of-the-line Touring model. We'll leave the full slew of upgrades for you in the press release
posted after the jump. Instead, we'll use this space to highlight the biggest changes to the 2012 Pilot.
Honda has decided to push 18-inch aluminum wheels as standard equipment throughout the Pilot family, with the exception of the LX trim, which sticks with 17-inch styled steelies. An upgraded audio system and nav unit is now offered, and it's spiffed up quite a bit on the EX-L (L stands for leather) unit thanks to a full-color eight-inch intelligent multi-information display (iMID).
Click past the jump read all about the 2012 Honda Pilot, and click through the gallery for a closer look at the updates.
Continue reading Honda reveals modestly tweaked 2012 Pilot
Honda reveals modestly tweaked 2012 Pilot originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 1st, 2011
Filed under: SUV, Truck, Honda
Honda is giving the company's
Pilot a mild refresh for 2012. The SUV will ditch its bulky front fascia for a slightly more restrained nose with a three-bar grille replacing the thick-chrome grin of the
2011 model. In addition, Honda plans to squeeze a little more fuel efficiency out of the SUV with a new transmission, saying it will boast the highest EPA-estimated mileage of any three-row crossover. The old five-speed automatic gearbox has been replaced with six-speed unit for 2012.
Honda is throwing in a few interior updates as well. Buyers will be able to enjoy a slightly massaged cabin, complete with an updated navigation system and stereo to match. Finally, new paint colors and wheel options will round out the changes.
In addition to the revised Pilot, Honda has also added a new Sport model to its familiar
Ridgeline for 2012. Above the Ridgeline RT standard features, the Sport will get exclusive black 18-inch alloy wheels, black honeycomb grille, standard fog lights, black headlight and brake light housings, and black mirrors and door handles. The 2012 Ridgeline goes on sale November 2011; the Pilot a few months earlier.
See the brief blurbs from Honda for each model
after the break. You can also click on either image for an enlarged view.
Continue reading 2012 Honda Pilot to get new gearbox and revised face, Ridgeline adds Sport model
2012 Honda Pilot to get new gearbox and revised face, Ridgeline adds Sport model originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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July 25th, 2011
Filed under: Car Buying, Etc.
KBB.com names its 20 Most-Researched vehicles for 2010 - Click above for high-res image gallery
Kelly Blue Book has compiled a list of the most researched new vehicles for 2010, as well as brands that hold the greatest market share of interest. The Honda Accord, Civic and Toyota Camry claim the top three spots -- not a surprise if you've been reading this list the last few years. Since 2004, the same three vehicles have garnered the most attention at KBB.com.
While it's not a surprise to see those three, it's a nice change of pace for a few newcomers to the list. The Hyundai Sonata was 29th overall last year, but has risen 24 spots to claim the title of fifth most-researched vehicle for 2010. Not everyone rose this year, of course. Two notable vehicles, the Toyota Prius and Corolla, dropped a few spots compared to 2009.
It's not all bad news for Toyota, however, because KBB.com also takes a look at each brand's market share of interest among new car buyers. Toyota leads the way at 13.4 percent, with Honda, Ford, Chevrolet and Nissan rounding out the top five in that order.
Here's how the Top 20 Most-Researched Vehicles for 2010 breaks down:
1.
Honda Accord
2.
Honda Civic
3.
Toyota Camry
4.
Honda CR-V
5.
Hyundai Sonata
6.
Nissan Altima
7.
Honda Pilot
8.
Ford Mustang
9.
Toyota Highlander
10.
Toyota RAV4
11.
Toyota Sienna
12.
Honda Odyssey
13.
Chevrolet Equinox
14.
Toyota Corolla
15.
Ford Fusion
16.
Ford Escape
17.
Toyota Prius
18.
BMW 3 Series
19.
Chevrolet Camaro
20.
Volkswagen Jetta
Be sure to click past the jump to read the full release from Kelley Blue Book.
[Source: KBB.com]
Continue reading KBB reveals 20 most researched cars of 2010
KBB reveals 20 most researched cars of 2010 originally appeared on Autoblog on Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 26th, 2010
Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Crossover, Honda
2011 Honda Accord Coupe - Click above for high-res image gallery
Honda has announced another round of recalls for the
2011 Accord. Both the coupe and sedan, along with the
2011 Pilot, have been discovered to be susceptible to a failure in the front suspension. According to the
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the bolts that attach the front dampers to the suspension may not have been properly tightened.
In addition, the spindle nuts on the Pilot and Accord V6 may be loose as well, and both issues could cause a loss of steering. NHTSA says that 10,823 units are impacted by the recall. That number joins the 9,300 Accord and
CR-V models that are currently being
investigated for possible oil leaks due to an improperly cast portion of the engine.
According to
USA Today, the newest problem is due to a malfunction in the software that controls the machines that tighten bolts at the factory. Dealers will inspect and replace the damper bolts and spindle nuts if necessary free of charge, and owners can expect to be notified as soon as December 23, 2010.
Hit the jump to have a look at the recall notice for yourself.
[Sources:
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Continue reading Report: Honda recalling 10,800 Accord and Pilot models over potential suspension failure
Report: Honda recalling 10,800 Accord and Pilot models over potential suspension failure originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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December 23rd, 2010
Filed under: Car Buying, Sedan, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Crossover, Chevrolet, Honda, Toyota
One of HGTV's most popular shows is called House Hunters, where your average Joe and Jane Public take a look at two or three homes and ultimately end up purchasing their dream abode.
Chevrolet wanted to get in on this game and its teamed up with the network to develop the Car Hunters Challenge. You see where this is going, right?
Cameras are everywhere and the supposedly unbiased reactions of the car shoppers are recorded. How are they able to get to the real opinions regarding the Chevy-supplied cars? Independent research company GfK is asking the questions, and the car buyers also look at equivalent models from
Honda and
Toyota. In the mid-size segment, the
Chevy Malibu took on the
Toyota Camry and
Honda Accord. A
Chevrolet Equinox lined up next to a
Toyota RAV4 and
Honda CR-V for the compact crossover shoppers. In the mid-size crossover group, a
Chevy Traverse duked it out with the
Toyota Highlander and
Honda Pilot.
The Car Hunters Challenge ultimately ended up speaking with 70 people, but how did the
Bow-Tie brand fair? It took a gamble on the entire project but walked away happy after 43 new-car shoppers gave Chevrolet vehicles the thumbs up. By our grade-school math, that equates to a D-. However, it's entirely possible they grade on the nursing school curve. Regardless, it's interesting to see an automaker take a risk like this and the see the results play in its favor.
You can catch the Car Hunters Challenge spots in commercial form during episodes of House Hunters or watch episodes on the web courtesy of the
HGTV website. Take a gander at the trailer, available for viewing
after the jump.
Continue reading Video: Chevrolet sweeps HGTV Car Hunters Challenge
Video: Chevrolet sweeps HGTV Car Hunters Challenge originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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September 15th, 2010
Filed under: Safety, Crossover, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota
IIHS rollover tests for midsized SUVs - Click above for high-res image gallery
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has completed a
round of rollover testing on 12 mid-sized SUVs (though most are technically CUVs, but whatevs), and the results show that some carmakers are exceeding federal rollover standards. Six of the haulers scored a Good rating, led by the 2010
Jeep Liberty, one scored Acceptable, and the remaining five were Marginal. The Good rating means a tested car has a roof that is twice as strong as the current government safety standard.
Five of the top six - the
Chevrolet Equinox,
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Toyota Highlander and
Venza, and
Kia Sorento - also scored Good marks for front-, side- and rear-occupant protection, and so earn the coveted classification of being an IIHS Top Safety Pick. If your CUV isn't listed, fear not, as the IIHS is testing them in groups.
Follow the jump for the full release, and you can have a look at the entire batch of tested vehicles in the high-res gallery below.
[Source: IIHS]
Continue reading IIHS performs rollover test on 12 mid-sized SUVs
IIHS performs rollover test on 12 mid-sized SUVs originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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June 2nd, 2010
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