Honda has announced that production of the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot has kicked off at its plant in Alabama. The 2016 Pilot is slated to arrive at dealerships next month.
Honda has announced that production of the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot has kicked off at its plant in Alabama. The 2016 Pilot is slated to arrive at dealerships next month.
Pricing for the 2016 Pilot starts at $29,995 for the base LX 2WD model, but the top of the line Elite trim level starts at $46,420. The 2016 Pilot again offers seating for up to 8 passengers and is powered by a new 3.5L V6 that generates 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft. of torque. The V6 can be mated to either a six-speed automatic or new nine-speed automatic transmission. Two-wheel-drive models are rated at 20/27 mpg, while all-wheel-drive models are rated at 19/26 mpg.
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“Today we celebrate the incredible dedication of our Alabama team to delivering an outstanding new Pilot that will set the course for others to follow,” said Jeff Tomko, president of HMA. “I want to congratulate our associates for their unqualified commitment to building a new Pilot of the highest quality that exceeds the expectations of our customers.”
Source: Honda
