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Honda Pilot

2009-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Honda Pilot

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Honda Pilot was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Honda as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain and side torso airbags deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2009 Honda Pilot EX 4wd
  • Class: Midsize SUV
  • Weight: 4,610 lbs.
  • Side airbags: head curtain airbags for all three rows of seats and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 109 in.
  • Length: 191 in.
  • Width: 79 in.
  • Engine: 3.5 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 16 mpg city | 22 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2012

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