Honda officially released some information regarding the forthcoming 2012 Honda Pilot SUV. It might not have been much; but it was enough to leave us craving more.

Consumers who found the 2011 Honda Pilot a little too sharp-looking will be happy to know the 2012 model offers a softer, more-understated presence.

The more important promise, however, is class-leading fuel economy. Honda claims the new 2012 Pilot will not only be more fuel efficient than the 2011 model, but more efficient that any other SUV featuring three rows, seating a total of eight passengers - even the Explorer and Highlander.

At this point, that's as much as Honda has decided to tell. We expect the Japanese automaker will share more news on the 2012 Honda Pilot (available starting this November) soon. Scholfield Honda, located at 7017 East Kellogg Dr in Wichita, KS, invites you to stay tuned to learn exactly what other updates (i.e., interior, engine, technology), Honda is planning to make. In the mean time, feel free to explore the current 2011 Honda Pilot. At-a-glance details follow.

2011 Honda Pilot At a Glance

-          Advanced 250-horsepower (hp), 3.5-liter, i-VTEC Engine with Variable Cylinder Management and Variable Torque Management
-          250 Horsepower (hp)
-          253 Lb.-ft. of torque
-          Acoustic windshield for a quieter ride
-          Four-wheel independent suspension for a smooth ride and on-a-dime handling
-          Standard 17-inch wheels
-          Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Air Filtration (EX model and higher) -          87 Cubic-feet of cargo space
-          Power tailgate
-          Lift-up glass hatch
-          Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition (available in Honda Pilot EX-L and Touring models)
-          Vehicle Stability Assist
-          LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children)
-          Three-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
-          MSRP starting at $28,320