Cargo Hauling Capabilities
The Pilot is designed to provide the most versatile cargo hauling capacity in its class with the unique capability to allow loading of four-foot wide items, like plywood sheets, between the wheel wells with no tilting of items or scraping of interior surfaces. With its two rows of 60/40 split fold-flat seats, the Pilot is easily reconfigured to handle anywhere from one to eight occupants and a wide variety of cargo. Longer items can be stored down either side of the vehicle while maintaining two to four occupant seating capability. In full cargo mode (all second and third row seats flat), the Pilot provides 87.0 cubic feet of storage capacity. The rear cargo floor has four separate tie-down points to secure loose items.

When the second-row seats are in use, there is still 47.7 cu-ft. of space available, more than three times that of a full size car's trunk. And if it's necessary to use all three rows of seats for passengers, the Pilot still provides up to 20.8 cubic feet of space behind the third-row seat (lid open to utilize the 2.8 cu-ft. underfloor storage zone). The floor of the rear cargo area has large enough dimensions for a medium-size cooler, or a collapsed baby stroller, or a full set of golf clubs.

A 2.8-cubic-foot underfloor storage area exists behind the third row (+1.3 cubic feet compared to the 2008 model). The lid of the underfloor storage area opens flush against the back of the third row seat and locks in place. The open lid creates an extra deep well and provides access to five grocery bag hooks. Once open, a cargo net (standard equipment) can then be attached across the upper portion of the lid to create a second tier of storage. Access to the rear cargo area is enhanced with lift-up glass hatch in the tailgate, a new feature for 2009. A power tailgate is standard on the Pilot Touring.

Another new feature is an integrated storage box located in the driver's side wall of the cargo area. It's large enough to accommodate such items as a one gallon container of windshield washer fluid, an ice scraper or a roadside assistance kit.

Instrument Panel and Gauge Cluster
The instrument panel is divided into three specific regions – the driver's zone, the information center, and the utility zone. Frequently used systems like the audio and climate controls have switches conveniently positioned within logical zones near the steering wheel. For 2009, an instrument panel-mounted gear selector replaces the column-style gear selector. On the Pilot Touring, an Interface Dial operates the audio system and the navigation system.

Driver's Zone
To put the Pilot's various systems under the clear control of the driver, the gauge cluster provides analog instrumentation supplemented with digital and graphic displays. The analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel meter and engine temperature gauge are fashioned to provide a three-dimensional floating appearance. The gauges are front-lit with LED lights. The Maintenance Minder™ system also alerts the driver of upcoming maintenance needs via either the information display or multi information display.

Information Display (LX, EX, EX-L)
Pilot LX, EX and EX-L models receive an LCD information display below the speedometer, which includes the following features: odometer; dual trip meters; trip computer with instant fuel economy, average fuel economy A/B and range (miles to empty); glass-hatch open indicator, TPMS indicator and outside temperature display.

Programmable Multi Information Display (Touring)
The Pilot Touring has a dot matrix Multi Information Display (MID) that interfaces with that model's more advanced, programmable features. In addition to the trip computer, the MID includes: TPMS display with individual tire pressures, HandsFreeLink information, compass, keyless memory settings, parking sensor display and glass-hatch open indicator.

Information Zone
As the vehicle's information center, the center panel has been carefully designed for maximum visibility and ease of use. Its large central display is mounted at the top of the center stack for easier visibility, and the switches are mounted lower for easier reach. Most components are flush mounted with high-grade materials for an upscale appearance and feel.

The center display provides an important advancement in usability and convenience. Its easy-to-see location at the top of the instrument stack allows the driver to quickly see information. The three-line display shows clock, compass and audio system information (mode, track, time information for XM, RDS, CD and MP3). Temperature readouts for the tri-zone automatic climate control are included in the Pilot EX, EX-L and Touring.

Underneath the center display are two adjustable HVAC vents, the emergency flasher switch and a passenger-airbag off light. Below the vents are the HVAC controls. Audio-system controls are located in a separate row and feature larger switches that are easier to identify at a glance. Near the middle of the center panel, Pilot LX, EX and EX-L models have easily accessible volume knob and tuning knobs.

Utility Zone
The utility zone is located on the passenger side of the instrument panel. A large lighted and locking glove box measures 6.4 liters. Just above the glove box is a three-segment storage tray. The tray is an ideal space to store small items for convenient access while traveling.

Automatic Dimming Rear View Mirror with Backup Camera Display (EX-L)
As an enhancement to rear visibility, the Pilot EX-L is exclusively equipped with a 2.5-inch LCD display in the rearview mirror that shows live video from the rear of the vehicle when the gear selector is in reverse. (The video from rearview camera on the Pilot Touring is shown on the navigation display.)

Multi-Function Center Console
A truly innovative and useful interior design is highlighted by the Pilot's multi-function center console. For 2009, the 0.53 cubic foot storage bin has 47 percent more volume for enhanced functionality and a new level of connectivity. Whereas most vehicles in this segment have the gear shift lever located in the console, the Pilot's gear shift lever is intelligently located on the instrument panel to further enhance the capacity and function of the center console.

The console features a large, covered deep storage bin in the rear to hold large items including music CD or DVDs- it is even large enough to hold a conventional square box of tissues. The rear-hinged cover opens upward. Inside is a standard auxiliary input jack for the audio system and a 12-volt auxiliary outlet.

The Pilot Touring adds a 115-volt outlet (100 Watts) and a USB connectivity port in this location for Apple iPod®* and iPhone®, or removable "memory stick" mass storage devices containing WMA or MP3 format music. The Touring's115-volt, 100-watt outlet is positioned inside the center console to provide power for a video game console, laptop computer or other small electronic device. (^{*5th generation or later Apple iPod or 2nd generation or later iPod Nano®})

Just ahead of the rear bin is a smaller and dividable space for storing personal items like a wallet, mobile phones and PDAs. In front of the small personal item space is a beverage holder with room for two containers that can hold drinks as large as 44 ounces side-by-side. Built into the console is a toll way-friendly coin storage area that can hold up to 18 quarters. A large tambour door scrolls from the front of the console backward to conceal personal items, which also creates a convenient flat surface to rest a purse or backpack.

The console also incorporates separate temperature, fan and vent controls for the rear passengers along with upper air conditioning vents (fresh or cooled air) and lower heat vents for improved airflow and comfort for second- and third-row passengers.

Additional Storage Capacity
Occupants of second- and third-row seats also have their own special storage solutions.

Front row seatbacks also have netted storage compartments for use by second-row passengers. Both rear doors feature large storage compartments and new mid pockets for personal storage modules. Each rear door provides two beverage holders.

Third-row passengers have access to four beverage holders. In addition, two outboard armrests have been added. The left armrest incorporates a hidden storage area with a lid, the right armrest provides a side storage area underneath the elbow pad. Two grab handles are located on the C-Pillar to support easier vehicle entry and exit.

The rear cargo area has a 12-volt power outlet and a spacious storage box on the left-hand side large enough to hold a 1 gallon jug of windshield washer fluid. The rear cargo floor also has tie-down anchors to secure loose items.

The Pilot features a 2.8-cubic foot covered cargo area built into the rear cargo floor behind the third-row seat. When open, the lid rests flush against the upright third row seats and creates a deep storage well. The inside of the lid has a strap that connects to the third row seat to secure it in the upright position. The inside of the lid also has five grocery bag hooks, plus a standard net system that creates a second level of storage in the cargo area. The third row seatback also has three grocery bag hooks on the seatback. When the cargo lid is raised, the third row seatback grocery bag hooks are not accessible. Pilot LX, EX and EX-L have additional hooks on each rear side panel; the Pilot Touring has an additional hook on the passenger side only.