Used 2004 Honda Pilot
Just like Honda’s minivan, the Odyssey, the Pilot offers
three model trims to customers for 2004: LX, EX and leather-upholstered
EX-L. It also shares the same 240-horsepower engine as the
Odyssey. As with the minivan, it gets the midsize sport utility
vehicle up to speed without a problem.
The interior comfort is nice, the ruggedness useful and the
durability key, but Pilot’s biggest feature of them all is
probably its safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
awarded the Pilot its highest rating—five stars—in both frontal
and side-impact tests.
For 2004, the Pilot doesn’t get too many changes. It continues
to offer all-wheel drive as the standard configuration, and
it continues to be as capable as ever. There is a bit more
luxury added to the ride however, as the EX-L trim now has
heated front seats and heated mirrors.
Under the Hood
The engine the Pilot shares with the Odyssey is a 3.5-liter
VTEC V6 model. It mates to a 5-speed automatic transaxle to
generate the 240 horsepower at 5500 rpm, as well as up to
242 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm.
The VTEC engine is designed to maximize the production rate
depending on the driving situation. The valve train adjusts
the timing, duration and lift of the intake valves according
to engine speed. Additionally, the engine's induction, intake
and exhaust systems provide optimum airflow at all speeds.
As mentioned, all-wheel drive is standard. It is Honda’s
Variable Torque Management 4-wheel-drive system (VTM-4). The
VTM-4 senses wheel slippage before it takes place, adjusting
wheel speed to give the Pilot increased 4-wheel traction in
snow and ice or on muddy trails.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
Functional applications are key to the 2004 Honda Pilot’s
design—it is not just for looks, in other words. The Pilot
has a one-piece rear liftgate without separate-opening glass.
In addition, the second and third-row seats are 60/40 split
folding benches, providing more interior room when needed.
Base LX models get dual front airbags, front side airbags,
antilock 4-wheel disc brakes and such comfort appointments
as power mirrors, windows and door locks and an AM/FM/CD player.
The EX adds automatic climate controls, an 8-way power driver
seat, remote keyless entry, an AM/FM/cassette/CD player and
steering-wheel radio controls.
A DVD entertainment system and a navigation system are optional
with the 2004 EX-L trim.
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