For your reference Honda Canada Inc. will be unveiling and or featuring the following new vehicles at the 2002 Canadian International Auto Show. HONDA Honda Pilot prototype (only Canadian appearance)
- To go on sale in summer 2002
- Based on the Odyssey platform
- V-6 engine with 5 speed automatic transmission
- VTM-4 Four Wheel Drive system
- 8 passenger seating
- Class leading interior volume and flexibility
- To be built at Honda Canada Manufacturing, Alliston Ontario
- Gasoline/Electric Hybrid powerplant
- 1.3 i-DSI gasoline engine with electric motor assist
- Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Fuel economy (Hwy) estimated at 3.6 L per 100km (78 mpg)
- The new i-DSI engine features two spark plugs per cylinder and a cylinder-idling system that reduces internal friction by 50% allowing better use of regenerative braking
- IMA battery and power unit is 50% smaller and lighter than Honda Insight system
- Best acceleration and fuel economy performance for 5 passenger Hybrid vehicle
- Proven Honda Civic design
- 5 star NHTSA and "Good" IIHS safety ratings
- To go on sale in Canada in spring 2002