<Li> 2006--08 4WD EX / EX-L: 71.7 in (1,821 mm) </Li> <P> The 2003 - 2004 Pilots featured the J35A4 motor, an aluminum - alloy 3.5 L V6 producing 240 HP and 242 lb - ft of torque . The 2005 Pilot received a new engine, the J35A6, which featured drive - by - wire throttle and produced 255 HP and 250 lb - ft of torque . Refreshed 2006 - 2008 Pilots came with either the J35Z1 (FWD) or the J35A9 (4WD). Both engines are rated at 244 HP and 240 lb - ft of torque . Refreshed FWD models feature Honda's Variable Cylinder Management system, which can deactivate up to three cylinders under light load to increase fuel economy . All Pilots from this generation feature a 5 - speed automatic transmission . The Pilot has front struts with a coil - spring, multilink rear suspension for a flat rear load floor . Front track is 66.3 in (1,684 mm) and 66.5 in (1,689 mm) at the rear . The Pilot has a 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) boat / 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) trailer towing capability with the optional dealer installed towing package . </P> <P> 2003 - 2005 Pilots came with Honda's Variable Torque Management 4WD system (VTM - 4). Under normal driving conditions, most power is transferred to the front wheels while some is sent to the back wheels . If wheel slippage is detected up front, up to 50% of power can be sent to the rear wheels . The system features a VTM - 4 lock button on the dashboard which locks the rear differential and sends 25% of the power to each rear wheel . However, the VTM - 4 lock function only operates in first, second, and reverse, and automatically disengages above 18mph, then re-engages when the speed drops below 18mph. 2006 refresh models were the first time a Pilot has been offered in FWD . </P> <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>

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