<P> Design of the Pilot was by Honda's Ricky Hsu through 1999, when styling was approved . The Pilot can accommodate up to eight passengers in three rows configured as stadium seating . The third row can seat three, but the limited legroom makes it suitable only for small children or adults on short trips . Similar to the Honda Odyssey, the rear seats can be folded into flat surfaces for larger cargo . Options include powered moonroof, DVD entertainment system, and a navigation system . </P> <P> Other features include ABS - equipped four - wheel disc brakes, rack - and - pinion steering, four - wheel independent suspension, and 282 ° of outward visibility . </P> <P> Honda revised the Pilot for the 2006 model year in October 2005 . Changes to the exterior included a new fascia with a different grille insert and halogen projector headlights, and taillights with clear lenses . The EX trim level received redesigned wheels, and the original EX wheels were now found on the LX trim . On the inside, side airbags were provided in the C pillar, the gauge cluster was updated and the center console featured chrome trim and redesigned storage compartments and cup holders . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Second generation </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Overview </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Production </Th> <Td> April 2008--2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Model years </Th> <Td> 2009--2015 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Assembly </Th> <Td> Lincoln, Alabama, United States (HMA) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Designer </Th> <Td> Dave Marek (2006) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Body and chassis </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Related </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> Acura MDX </Li> <Li> Honda Odyssey </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Powertrain </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Transmission </Th> <Td> 5 - speed automatic </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> Dimensions </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Wheelbase </Th> <Td> 109.2 in (2,774 mm) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Length </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> 2009 - 11: 190.9 in (4,849 mm) </Li> <Li> 2012 - 15: 191.4 in (4,862 mm) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Width </Th> <Td> 78.5 in (1,994 mm) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Height </Th> <Td> <Ul> <Li> 2009 - 11: 72.7 in (1,847 mm) </Li> <Li> 2012 - 15: 71.0 in (1,803 mm) </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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