The Honda Pilot is a Japanese mid-size crossover vehicle produced by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. since 2002. Shares with Acura MDX, Honda Odyssey and Honda Accord and the largest body in its model range for 7-8 seats. Since 2016, the 3rd generation of the model has been produced. Most of the machines produced are sold in the markets of America, the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine. Pilot, supplied to the domestic market, features all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance and an intelligent drive control system.
Honda’s J35A 3.5-liter V6 engine was produced at a facility in the United States from 1998 to 2012 and was installed on a number of major models of the concern, including cars under the Acura brand. It was the modification of this unit that was the first to receive the VCM cylinder deactivation system.
