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Honda Pilot is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive2008 Honda Pilot EX-L - enlargeComplete Honda Pilot New Car Reviews listed below
The 2008 Honda Pilot mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle (MSRP $28,230 - $36,280, Invoice price $25,630 - $32,905) comes in base Value Package, EX, Special Edition, EX-L, EX-L with Rear Entertainment System, and EX-L with Navigation trim levels. This model competes with the Acura MDX, Buick Rendezvous, Nissan Murano, Subaru B9 Tribeca, Toyota Highlander, and Volvo XC90. The Honda Pilot is equipped with a 244-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6, engine, a 5-speed automatic transmission, and is available in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions.
The Honda Pilot is Honda's second SUV fully built and designed by Honda, released in the summer of 2002 for the 2003 model year.1 The Honda Pilot is built in Lincoln, Alabama.2
The 2008 Honda Pilot received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests and four stars out of five in rollover tests2008 Honda Pilot EX-L interior - enlargeThe 2008 Honda Pilot has a four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features for the 2008 Honda Pilot are 16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels, a temporary spare tire, a steel spare wheel, all season tires, and an underbody-mounted spare tire. This model comes with variable intermittent wipers, a privacy glass, a roof rack, and a rear defogger. More exterior features are a rear spoiler, SUV/minivan doors, and a fixed liftgate window.
A tachometer, a clock, and a low fuel level warning serve as instrumentation features on the 2008 Honda Pilot.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Honda Pilot are an eight-person total seating capacity, bucket front seats, and cloth upholstery. In the rear, the Pilot has a 40-60 split bench rear seat, a split-folding rear seatback, and rear ventilation ducts. It also has manual folding split-bench third row seats, 40-60 split bench third row seats, and reclining rear seats.
Honda Pilot is equipped with a 244-horsepower V6 engine2008 Honda Pilot EX-L engine - enlargeBasic power and convenience features for the 2008 Honda Pilot are remote power door locks, power windows, driver's side one-touch power window, and power mirrors. The Pilot is equipped with cruise control, speed-proportional power steering, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. This SUV has its audio and cruise controls on the steering wheel, front, rear, and third row cupholders, and front and rear door pockets. More convenience features on this model include front seatback storage, 12V front, 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlets, a front console with storage, and an overhead console with storage.
Comfort features for the 2008 Honda Pilot are front and rear air conditioning, interior air filtration, and front and rear reading lights. The Honda Pilot comes, as well, with dual illuminating vanity mirrors, front and rear floor mats, and a cargo area light.
Entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Honda Pilot SUV are an AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player stereo, a 155-watts stereo output, and seven total speakers. This model is available with an element antenna, an XM satellite radio, and 1 subwoofer.
The Pilot is equipped with cruise control2008 Honda Pilot EX-L - enlarge2008 Honda Pilot safety and security features are an emergency braking assist, traction control, and stability control. This model comes with ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes, a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and dual front side-mounted airbags. More safety features are front, rear and third row head airbags, passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation, and front seatbelt pretensioners. The Pilot has rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, a rear center 3-point belt, and electronic brake-force distribution. The 2008 Honda Pilot also sports two front, three rear, and three third row height-adjustable headrests, an engine immobilizer, and tire pressure monitoring.
Alternative/additional features on the EX and higher trim levels are cargo tie downs, a remote anti-theft alarm system, and front fog/driving lights. More features are an eight-way power driver seat, a height-adjustable driver seat, and a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support. Heated mirrors, a universal remote transmitter, and a cargo net are also standard on these trim levels.
Alternative/additional features on the 2008 Honda Pilot Special Edition and higher trim levels are a power glass sunroof, rear headsets, and a video monitor. A DVD player, XM satellite radio, and a video remote control are also standard on the said trim levels.
In the rear, the Pilot has a 40-60 split bench rear seat2008 Honda Pilot EX-L - enlargeAlternative/additional features on the 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L and higher trim levels are leather upholstery, multi-level heating driver and passenger seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Leather trim on shift knob and leather trim on doors are available on these trim levels.
The 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L with Rear Entertainment System has these additional features in its rear area: rear headsets, a video monitor, a DVD player, an XM satellite radio, and a video remote control.
The 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L with Navigation has a rear view camera and a DVD navigation system with voice activation as additional features.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Honda Pilot received five stars out of five in frontal and side crash tests and four stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Honda Pilot held up mechanically. The Honda Pilot received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2003): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive, fuel, climate, and electrical systems, suspension, brakes, and exhaust; Very Good ratings for paint and trim, body hardware, power equipment, and audio system trouble spots; and a Good rating for its squeaks and rattles trouble spots.
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