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New 2010 Honda Pilot
Pleasant ride, perfect crash test scores, decently roomy third-row seat, smooth V6, clever interior storage features.
Honda's sterling reputation will likely clinch plenty of Pilot sales. It's got a usable third-row seat and perfect crash-test scores.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Honda Pilot is a midsize crossover SUV offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Each is available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The LX comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, full power accessories, cruise control, 60/40-split second- and third-row seats and a seven-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary audio jack. The EX adds foglights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, an in-dash six-CD changer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, tri-zone automatic climate control and satellite radio. The EX-L upgrades to leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof and a rearview mirror-mounted back-up camera. The high-end Touring model includes a power liftgate, rear-window sunshades, Bluetooth, a 10-speaker audio system, a USB audio interface, and a navigation system with voice recognition and an integrated back-up camera.
There are no available options on LX or EX models. Optional on the EX-L is a DVD rear entertainment system that's packaged with a 10-speaker audio system. The DVD system is the only option on Touring models.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Honda Pilot is motivated by a 3.5-liter V6 that generates 250 hp and 253 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only available transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all Pilot models are available with an all-wheel-drive system that automatically apportions power to the rear wheels -- up to 70 percent -- when front slippage occurs. This system also has a driver-selectable "lock" feature that routes the maximum 70 percent of torque to the rear wheels at speeds below 19 mph. Fuel economy is aided by Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system, which shuts down half of the V6's cylinders when they're not needed, but it's still just average for this segment at 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined (16/22/18 for AWD models).
Safety
Standard safety equipment includes stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Antilock disc brakes are also standard. In government crash tests, the Pilot performed flawlessly, scoring a perfect five stars in frontal and side-impact testing, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety likewise awarded the Pilot its top "Good" rating for both frontal-offset and side-impact crashes.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2010 Honda Pilot's interior layout is rugged-looking, in keeping with the boxy
exterior. The navigation system is one of the best in the business , and thoughtful storage areas and cubbies abound.
Out back, the Pilot boasts a third-row seat that's actually inhabitable by adults --
no small feat in this midsize segment that's full of third-row penalty boxes. Both the
second and third rows are let down by low cushions, though, forcing even moderately long-legged passengers to adopt a knees-up riding position. Prepped for cargo, the Pilot can take on 87 cubic feet of stuff.
To schedule a test drive for a new Honda, call 1-888-CONICELLI or use the Contact Us link in the Navigation bar.
Honda's sterling reputation will likely clinch plenty of Pilot sales. It's got a usable third-row seat and perfect crash-test scores.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2010 Honda Pilot is a midsize crossover SUV offered in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. Each is available with either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The LX comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, full power accessories, cruise control, 60/40-split second- and third-row seats and a seven-speaker CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary audio jack. The EX adds foglights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power driver seat, an in-dash six-CD changer, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, tri-zone automatic climate control and satellite radio. The EX-L upgrades to leather upholstery, heated front seats, a sunroof and a rearview mirror-mounted back-up camera. The high-end Touring model includes a power liftgate, rear-window sunshades, Bluetooth, a 10-speaker audio system, a USB audio interface, and a navigation system with voice recognition and an integrated back-up camera.
There are no available options on LX or EX models. Optional on the EX-L is a DVD rear entertainment system that's packaged with a 10-speaker audio system. The DVD system is the only option on Touring models.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Honda Pilot is motivated by a 3.5-liter V6 that generates 250 hp and 253 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only available transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all Pilot models are available with an all-wheel-drive system that automatically apportions power to the rear wheels -- up to 70 percent -- when front slippage occurs. This system also has a driver-selectable "lock" feature that routes the maximum 70 percent of torque to the rear wheels at speeds below 19 mph. Fuel economy is aided by Honda's Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system, which shuts down half of the V6's cylinders when they're not needed, but it's still just average for this segment at 17 mpg city/23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined (16/22/18 for AWD models).
Safety
Standard safety equipment includes stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Antilock disc brakes are also standard. In government crash tests, the Pilot performed flawlessly, scoring a perfect five stars in frontal and side-impact testing, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety likewise awarded the Pilot its top "Good" rating for both frontal-offset and side-impact crashes.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2010 Honda Pilot's interior layout is rugged-looking, in keeping with the boxy
exterior. The navigation system is one of the best in the business , and thoughtful storage areas and cubbies abound.
Out back, the Pilot boasts a third-row seat that's actually inhabitable by adults --
no small feat in this midsize segment that's full of third-row penalty boxes. Both the
second and third rows are let down by low cushions, though, forcing even moderately long-legged passengers to adopt a knees-up riding position. Prepped for cargo, the Pilot can take on 87 cubic feet of stuff.
To schedule a test drive for a new Honda, call 1-888-CONICELLI or use the Contact Us link in the Navigation bar.
12 Defensive Driving Tips
1. Never assume the other driver sees you. Whether you are making a turn, changing lanes, pulling out into traffic, never assume drivers in oncoming traffic see you or will react correctly to your maneuver. They may be distracted, intoxicated, in a daze or just plain pissed off about something. This is especially important if you are driving a small car or riding a bicycle.
2. Never trust a turn signal. How many times do you see vehicles driving down the road with the turn signal on, but they never change lanes or make a turn? The advice is do NOT pull out in front of these people assuming they are going to turn, and do NOT try to pass them on the side their turn signal is flashing. But who knows? They may fool you and actually make a lane change or a turn (maybe in the opposite direction!).
3. Assume the other driver is not paying attention. You pull up to a four-way stop a few seconds before another vehicle to your left or right. Who goes first? You should because you got there first, stopped first and have been waiting the longest. But many drivers apparently haven't learned this rule of driving courtesy and may charge ahead totally oblivious to others who might be in their way.
4. Leave yourself some maneuvering room when stopping behind another vehicle. When traffic stops, don't get right up on the bumper of the vehicle ahead of you. If you're on a four lane street, the car ahead of you may be waiting to turn, leaving you trapped until they can make their turn. Even if the vehicle ahead of you is apparently going straight, drivers have been known to suddenly change their minds. Engines have also been known to stall. Leave a car length so you can pull around if the need arises.
5. Never try to beat a red light to save time. Nobody likes to waste time sitting at a stop light. But other that wasting a little gas and possibly making you late, it won't cost you a fine for running a red light, thousands in collision repairs should you hit somebody or somebody hits you. Many urban areas are now installing red light camera as a way to generate revenue. Big Brother is watching, so when the light turns yellow put on the brakes.And never blow through a stop sign. It could be the last traffic sign you disobey.
6. Be a "heads up" driver. As your speed increases, so should your gaze down the road. Too many drivers get tunnel vision following the vehicle ahead of them, and do not look ahead to get the big picture of what traffic is doing. It's hard to see around a big SUV or a truck, so don't follow too closely, or change lanes and get behind a car.
7. Don't hurry. Be happy! Urban driving can be a challenge, especially during rush hour when everybody is rushing to get to work or rushing to get home. It's the NASCAR mentality that gets their shorts in a bind. Rush hour isn't a race, though it may seem that way. So relax,go with the flow and arrive home happy. Listen to your favorite music to soothe the soul. Life is a journey, so enjoy the trip.
8. Give the other driver a break. Be the nice guy who lets another driver pull out of a driveway or side street into heavy traffic. Pull over into the left lane on a four-lane highway or interstate is somebody is trying to merge from the right. Don't be a jerk. Be nice and be sure to wave. Your good deed will be paid back sooner or later.
9. Don't flip off other drivers. They may be packing heat (carrying a gun!). If somebody cuts you off in traffic or makes a driving blunder, a toot on your horn should suffice (the duration of which may increase with the severity of the offense). Giving some idiot the finger is a good way to encourage more obnoxious behavior. That, in turn, may start a game of "getting even" which can lead to road rage, people trying to run other people off the road or punch each other out. It's not worth it.
10. Be Polite. Stay Right. And Step on the Gas when you Pass. A pet peeves is drivers who get
in the left lane on a four lane highway or interstate (which is supposed to be the PASSING lane), and they poke along blocking others who might want to pass. They'll roll along for mile after mile, two abreast blocking traffic, not daring to adjust their speed slightly for fear they might use an extra drop or two of fuel.
11. Go Right! UPS says it saves a ton of fuel as well as delivery time by avoiding LEFT turns. Your odds of being rear ended or having an accident in the middle of an intersection are greatly reduced by turning RIGHT as much as possible.
12. Give Truckers a Break, not the Brakes. Big semi-trucks are HEAVY, with some hauling loads
of 60,000 to 80,000 lbs. They can't stop on a dime, or a quarter, or a hundred dollar bill. So don't cut them off in traffic, or zip into the lane ahead of them and suddenly hit your brakes. The truck will run over you like a steam roller.
2. Never trust a turn signal. How many times do you see vehicles driving down the road with the turn signal on, but they never change lanes or make a turn? The advice is do NOT pull out in front of these people assuming they are going to turn, and do NOT try to pass them on the side their turn signal is flashing. But who knows? They may fool you and actually make a lane change or a turn (maybe in the opposite direction!).
3. Assume the other driver is not paying attention. You pull up to a four-way stop a few seconds before another vehicle to your left or right. Who goes first? You should because you got there first, stopped first and have been waiting the longest. But many drivers apparently haven't learned this rule of driving courtesy and may charge ahead totally oblivious to others who might be in their way.
4. Leave yourself some maneuvering room when stopping behind another vehicle. When traffic stops, don't get right up on the bumper of the vehicle ahead of you. If you're on a four lane street, the car ahead of you may be waiting to turn, leaving you trapped until they can make their turn. Even if the vehicle ahead of you is apparently going straight, drivers have been known to suddenly change their minds. Engines have also been known to stall. Leave a car length so you can pull around if the need arises.
5. Never try to beat a red light to save time. Nobody likes to waste time sitting at a stop light. But other that wasting a little gas and possibly making you late, it won't cost you a fine for running a red light, thousands in collision repairs should you hit somebody or somebody hits you. Many urban areas are now installing red light camera as a way to generate revenue. Big Brother is watching, so when the light turns yellow put on the brakes.And never blow through a stop sign. It could be the last traffic sign you disobey.
6. Be a "heads up" driver. As your speed increases, so should your gaze down the road. Too many drivers get tunnel vision following the vehicle ahead of them, and do not look ahead to get the big picture of what traffic is doing. It's hard to see around a big SUV or a truck, so don't follow too closely, or change lanes and get behind a car.
7. Don't hurry. Be happy! Urban driving can be a challenge, especially during rush hour when everybody is rushing to get to work or rushing to get home. It's the NASCAR mentality that gets their shorts in a bind. Rush hour isn't a race, though it may seem that way. So relax,go with the flow and arrive home happy. Listen to your favorite music to soothe the soul. Life is a journey, so enjoy the trip.
8. Give the other driver a break. Be the nice guy who lets another driver pull out of a driveway or side street into heavy traffic. Pull over into the left lane on a four-lane highway or interstate is somebody is trying to merge from the right. Don't be a jerk. Be nice and be sure to wave. Your good deed will be paid back sooner or later.
9. Don't flip off other drivers. They may be packing heat (carrying a gun!). If somebody cuts you off in traffic or makes a driving blunder, a toot on your horn should suffice (the duration of which may increase with the severity of the offense). Giving some idiot the finger is a good way to encourage more obnoxious behavior. That, in turn, may start a game of "getting even" which can lead to road rage, people trying to run other people off the road or punch each other out. It's not worth it.
10. Be Polite. Stay Right. And Step on the Gas when you Pass. A pet peeves is drivers who get
in the left lane on a four lane highway or interstate (which is supposed to be the PASSING lane), and they poke along blocking others who might want to pass. They'll roll along for mile after mile, two abreast blocking traffic, not daring to adjust their speed slightly for fear they might use an extra drop or two of fuel.
11. Go Right! UPS says it saves a ton of fuel as well as delivery time by avoiding LEFT turns. Your odds of being rear ended or having an accident in the middle of an intersection are greatly reduced by turning RIGHT as much as possible.
12. Give Truckers a Break, not the Brakes. Big semi-trucks are HEAVY, with some hauling loads
of 60,000 to 80,000 lbs. They can't stop on a dime, or a quarter, or a hundred dollar bill. So don't cut them off in traffic, or zip into the lane ahead of them and suddenly hit your brakes. The truck will run over you like a steam roller.
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CHILI
1 pound(s) beef round, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
3 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
6 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 tablespoon(s) paprika
2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
12 ounce(s) dark or light beer
1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
2 bay leaves
3 cup(s) dark kidney beans, rinsed
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over
medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20
minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until
aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3. Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced
tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice . Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoon(s) canola oil, divided
3 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
6 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
2 tablespoon(s) chili powder
1 tablespoon(s) paprika
2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
12 ounce(s) dark or light beer
1 cup(s) diced tomatoes
8 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), snipped into small pieces
2 bay leaves
3 cup(s) dark kidney beans, rinsed
1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a Dutch oven over
medium-high heat. Add half the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with another 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and remaining beef.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to the pot. Add onions and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown, 10 to 20
minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos, cumin, chili powder, paprika and oregano. Stir until
aromatic, about 2 minutes.
3. Add beer and simmer, scraping up any browned bits, for about 3 minutes. Add diced
tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, bay leaves and reserved beef. Cover and simmer, stirring
occasionally, until beef is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
4. Add beans; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until chili has thickened, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cilantro and lime juice . Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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