Variable Cylinder Management™
Every Pilot features the latest generation of Honda's Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®), which is designed to help improve fuel economy[1] without sacrificing power. The system achieves this by automatically deactivating and reactivating multiple cylinders, depending on the engine's needs. It also helps the Pilot achieve its Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) rating[2].
[1] 17 city/23 hwy/19 combined mpg for 2WD models and 16 city/22 hwy/18 combined mpg for 4WD models. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
[2] ULEV-2 rated by California Air Resources Board (CARB).
