2005 Honda Pilot Executive Signature Series

Honda launched the midsize Pilot sport utility vehicle for 2003 and billed it as "not too big, not too small." It is larger than the company's compact CR-V and youth-focused Element and replaces Honda's Passport SUV., , A new 255-horsepower V-6 operates via a drive-by-wire throttle system for 2005. Upper gear ratios in the five-speed-automatic transmission have been modified to yield smoother transitions. A new fuel tank boosts the Pilot's range by more than 40 miles, and the driver gets a footrest. All trim levels gain a tire-pressure monitoring system., , Three versions are available: LX, EX and top-of-the-line EX-L. Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist electronic stability system is standard on EX-L models.