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Engineering
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Engine Type V-6 V-6
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc) 3471 3471
Horsepower @ rpm 244 @ 5750 (2WD), 244 @ 5600 (4WD) 244 @ 5750 (2WD), 244 @ 5600 (4WD)
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) 240 @ 4500 240 @ 4500
Redline (rpm) 6300 6300
Bore and Stroke (mm) 89 x 93 89 x 93
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Valve Train 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® (2WD)
24-Valve SOHC VTEC® (4WD)
24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® (2WD)
24-Valve SOHC VTEC® (4WD)
Multi-Point Fuel Injection Standard Standard
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System Standard Standard
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) 2WD 2WD
Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM) 2WD 2WD
Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) 2WD 2WD
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel Drive System (VTM-4®) 4WD 4WD
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2 ULEV-2
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer Standard Standard
100,000-Miles-or-More Tune-Up Interval[1]  Standard Standard
Transmission
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
5-Speed Automatic Transmission Standard Standard
Body/Suspension/Chassis
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Unit-Body Construction Standard Standard
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Standard Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension with Trailing Arms Standard Standard
Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) 2WD (4WD) 24.0 / 20.0 (23.0 / 20.0) 24.0 / 20.0 (23.0 / 20.0)
Variable Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.22 3.22
Steering Ratio 16.9 16.9
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 38.0 38.0
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in.) 11.8 / 12.3 11.8 / 12.3
Wheels 16" Alloy 16" Alloy
All-Season Tires P235 / 70 R16 104S P235 / 70 R16 104S
Exterior Measurements
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Wheelbase (in.) 106.3 106.3
Length (in.) 188 188
Height (in., 2WD / 4WD) 71.3 / 71.7 71.3 / 71.7
Width (in.) 77.5 77.5
Track (in., front/rear) 2WD (4WD) 66.5 / 66.7 (66.3 / 66.5) 66.5 / 66.7 (66.3 / 66.5)
Ground Clearance (in., unladen 2WD / 4WD) 7.8 / 8.0 7.8 / 8.0
Approach/Departure Angles (degrees) 2WD (4WD) 28.1 / 22.5 (28.8 / 23.1) 28.1 / 22.5 (28.8 / 23.1)
Curb Weight lbs., 2WD / 4WD 4264 / 4453 4341 / 4497
Curb Weight lbs., 2WD / 4WD (SE, EX-L)   4356 / 4524
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 2WD (4WD) 57/43 (54/46) 57/43 (55/45)
Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500[2]  3500 / 4500[2] 
Interior Measurements
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Headroom (in., front/middle/rear) 41.9 / 40.1 / 38.6 41.9 / 40.1 / 38.6
Headroom with Moonroof (in., front/middle/rear)   39.5 / 39.1 / 38.6
Legroom (in., front/middle/rear) 41.4 / 37.4 / 30.2 41.4 / 37.4 / 30.2
Shoulder Room (in., front/middle/rear) 61.6 / 61.4 / 59.7 61.6 / 61.4 / 59.7
Hiproom (in., front/middle/rear) 57.5 / 56.6 / 49.0 57.5 / 56.6 / 49.0
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 3rd-row) 15.9 15.9
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 2nd-row) 47.6 47.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft., behind 1st-row) 87.6 87.6
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 153.0 153.0 / 148.5 (SE, EX-L)
Seating Capacity 8 8
EPA Mileage Estimates[3] / Fuel
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 2WD) 16 / 22 / 18 16 / 22 / 18
5-Speed Automatic (City/Highway/Combined; 4WD) 15 / 20 / 17 15 / 20 / 17
Crankcase (qt.) 5.3 5.3
Coolant System (qt.) 9.7 9.7
Fuel (gal.) 20.4 20.4
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
Safety
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions Standard Standard
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder Standard Standard
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors Standard Standard
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) Standard Standard
Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor Standard Standard
Side-Impact Door Beams Standard Standard
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Standard Standard
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Standard Standard
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (2nd-Row) Standard Standard
Child-Seat Tether Anchors (3rd-Row) Standard Standard
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks Standard Standard
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System Standard Standard
Exterior Features
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature   SE / EX-L
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers Standard Standard
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer Standard Standard
Remote Entry Standard Standard
Security System   Standard
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors Standard Heated
Body-Colored Door Handles Standard Standard
Rear Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass Standard Standard
Alloy Wheels Machine-Finished Machine-Finished
Roof Rails Standard Standard
Fog Lights   Standard
Body-Colored Rear Roofline Spoiler Standard Standard
Body-Colored Body Side Molding Standard Standard
Integrated Glass Antenna Standard Standard
Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights Standard with Auto-Off
Side Marker Lights Standard Standard
5-mph Impact-Absorbing Bumpers Body-Colored Body-Colored
Comfort & Convenience
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Front and Rear Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System Standard  
Synchronized Automatic Climate Control System   Standard
Rearview Mirror with Compass   Available on EX-L without Navigation
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition, Off-Road Tracking and Rearview Camera   Available EX-L[4] 
Honda DVD Rear Entertainment System   SE / Available EX-L[4] 
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window Standard Standard
Power Door and Tailgate Locks Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel   EX-L
HomeLink® Remote System[5]    Standard
Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio Controls Standard Standard
Multi-Functional Center Console Storage with Cellular Phone Cradle Standard Standard
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Standard Standard
Sliding Sun Visor Extensions Standard Standard
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder   SE / EX-L
Sunglasses Holder Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Column Standard Standard
Beverage Holders in all 3 Rows 7 Total 9 Total
12-Volt Power Outlets (Front, 2nd-Row and Cargo Area ) 4 Total 4 Total (3 with / DVD)
115-Volt Power Outlet (Center Console)   with DVD
Seatback Pockets (Front-Row) Lower Upper and Lower
Grab Rails with Integrated Maplights (2nd- and 3rd-Row) Standard Standard
Ambient Console Lighting   SE / EX-L
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release Standard Standard
2nd-Row Fold-Down Activity Tray   Standard
Courtesy Door Lights Standard Standard
Rear Window Defroster with Timer Standard Standard
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Cargo Area Light Standard Standard
Hidden Storage Well Standard Standard
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (6 Total) Standard Standard
Cargo Area Bag Hooks (9 Total) Standard 8 with DVD
Cargo Net Accessory Standard
Seating
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Front Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Leather-Trimmed Seats and Door-Panel Inserts (Front and 2nd-Row)   EX-L
Heated Front Seats   EX-L
Driver's Seat Adjustment Manual 8-Way Power
Driver's Seat Manual Lumbar Support   Standard
60/40 Split Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Bench Seat Standard Standard
60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat Standard Standard
Head Restraints at all Seating Positions Standard Standard
Audio Systems
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
AM/FM/XM Ready®/6-Disc In-dash CD Changer Audio System with 7 Speakers Including Subwoofer   EX
AM/FM/6-Disc In-Dash Audio System with 7 Speakers, Including Subwoofer Standard SE / EX-L
XM® Radio[6]  Standard SE / EX-L
Instrumentation
  VP EX / SE / EX-L
Maintenance Minder System Standard Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Indicator Standard Standard
Vehicle Stability Assist™(VSA®) Indicator Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard
Passenger-Side Front Airbag-Off Indicator Standard Standard
Door-/Tailgate-Open Indicator Standard Standard
Low-Fuel Indicator Standard Standard
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator Standard Standard
 
[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Exact mileage is determined by actual driving conditions. Please see your owner's manual for more details.
[2]  Towing requires installation of power steering fluid- and automatic tranmission fluid-cooler, both available exclusively from your Honda dealer.Premuim unleaded fuel is recommended when towing above 3500 lbs. Capacity of 4500 lbs. is for boat trailers and 3500 lbs. for all other trailers. Refer to the owner's manual for additional towing information.
[3]  Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[4]  Only EX models with leather can be outfitted with either the Navigation System or the DVD System, not both
[5]  HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Price Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls.™
[6]  XM services require a subscription after 90-day trial period. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement; see www.siriusxm.com. If you decide to continue your XM service at the end of your complimentary trial, the plan you choose will automatically be renewed and you will be billed at then-current rates until you call XM at 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. ©2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries.