New 2009 Pilot Are you Ready?

The new 2009 Honda Pilot might just be the most prepared, useful and ready-for-anything vehicle on the road. Within its completely redesigned exterior, you'll find:
Increased space: Plenty of room for 8 passengers, or fold the rear seats down to carry extra cargo. More luxury: Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemTM with voice recognition,* DVD Rear Entertainment System, tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control (EX and above), power tailgate and more. Better performance: A strong, 250-hp i-VTEC® V-6 with Honda's fuel-saving Variable Cylinder ManagementTM (VCM®)† Serious safety: Including ACETM body structure, Vehicle Stability Assist ® and advanced airbag systems.
And now you can see photos, a 360-degree spin and get all the other information you've been waiting for. You can even make a "Readysode"--a mix-your-own video you can pass along to your pals. So visit the site and see more of what's new for the 2009 Pilot. Because when it pulls into dealers in May, you'll want to be ready.

Greenest Cars of 2008

If you want to drive the most environmentally friendly or "greenest" vehicle, you need to think small or think hybrid. According to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), one third of the top 12 vehicles that rank as the greenest of 2008 feature hybrid powertrains. These vehicles combine an internal-combustion engine with an electric motor for improved fuel economy and reduced emissions.
A nonprofit organization, the ACEEE is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of protecting the environment and strengthening the economy. Each year the ACEEE publishes the Green Book, listing the Green Scores and environmental information about vehicles available in the new model year, as well as a list of the 12 "greenest" vehicles available that year.
"Hybrids stand out, even after being taken down a notch by the new fuel economy calculations," said ACEEE vehicle analyst Shruti Vaidyanathan. "And sales rose by a whopping 40 percent last year. This interest in hybrid vehicles should shine the spotlight on other green vehicle technologies that can significantly improve fuel efficiency."
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One of the mainstays of the ACEEE "Greenest Vehicles" list for the last several years — and repeating at the top of the list for the second consecutive year — is the natural-gas-powered Honda Civic GX. Scoring 57 points for 2008, the Civic GX operates on compressed natural gas (CNG). While it may not go as far on each gallon of fuel as some other entries, its combination of high efficiency and near-zero emissions makes it the highest-ranking vehicle for the environment. Note that the Civic GX is for sale to retail customers only in California and New York.

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Another European model added to the list for 2008 is the MINI Cooper / MINI Clubman. The fun-to-drive MINI lands in the eighth position with a Green Score of 44. And unlike last year when there were no domestic cars on the list, Ford has the sole domestic offering to make the cut. The Ford Focus takes the ninth position with its 2.0-liter PZEV 4-cylinder engine.
The second, third and sixth eco-friendliest vehicles in the U.S. are all hybrids — the Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and Nissan Altima Hybrid, respectively. The only other hybrid to make it into the ACEEE's top 12 happens to be the largest car on the list — the Camry Hybrid. Coming in tenth, this midsize hybrid earns a Green Score of 44, matching the MINI Cooper, Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Honda Fit.
Greenest Vehicles of 2008, With Green Score
Honda Civic GX
57
Toyota Prius
53
Honda Civic Hybrid
51
Smart fortwo
49
Toyota Yaris
46
Nissan Altima Hybrid
46
Toyota Corolla
45
MINI Cooper/Clubman
44
Ford Focus
44
Toyota Camry Hybrid
44
Honda Civic
44
Honda Fit
44
Source: ACEEE's Green Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks
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