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Honda Announces Pricing for the 2008 Pilot

Two new variations debut: Value Package and Special Edition
The 2008 Honda Pilot goes on sale today, introducing two new variations to the lineup, American Honda Motor Co., Inc, announced today. The all-new Pilot Value Package and Special Edition trims debut, building on accomplished trims with popular feature content. As with previous Honda Value Package and Special Edition trim levels, these added features represent a significant value without a significant price increase. The Value Package and Special Edition start at $27,595 and $31,595, respectively. Destination and handling charges for all 2008 Honda models are $595.
'The Pilot was a conceptual pioneer within its segment when it was introduced,' said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 'And it continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of customers.'
For the first time in its six years on the market, the Pilot is available in two new trim levels, the Value Package and the Special Edition. The Value Package builds on and replaces 2007's value-leading LX trim, adding rear privacy glass, machined alloy wheels, XM® Satellite Radio, upgraded audio to include a 6-disc CD changer and additional speakers, roof rails, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, and body-colored door mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler. The Special Edition supplements the available EX trim, adding in-demand features like a DVD rear entertainment system, XM® Satellite Radio, power moonroof, 115-volt power outlet and ambient console lighting.

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2008 Honda Pilot Adds Value Package and Special Edition to Lineup

Spacious SUV package emphasizes safety, refinement and efficiency

The Honda Pilot offers traditional SUV versatility with eight-passenger seating in a refined and comfortable package that also achieves the highest five-star crash safety rating by the federal government for both frontal and side impacts1, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates the Pilot as a 'Top Safety Pick - 2007.'
For 2008, a Value Package (VP) and a Special Edition (SE) have become available. The well-equipped Pilot VP replaces the Pilot LX in the lineup and the premium Pilot SE package adds to the features of the Pilot EX, which remains in the lineup.
The Value Package adds rear privacy glass, machined alloy wheels, XM® Satellite Radio, upgraded audio including a 6-disc CD changer with three additional speakers (including a subwoofer), steering-wheel mounted audio controls, roof rails, and body-colored door mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler. The Special Edition adds features to the Pilot EX and includes a DVD rear entertainment system, XM® Satellite Radio, moonroof, 115-volt power outlet and ambient console lighting.
'The new variations for the 2008 Pilot create an ideal lineup,' said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 'As with all Honda Value Packages and Special Editions, the included features represent a tremendous value.'
All 2008 Honda Pilots are available with either two-wheel-drive (2WD) or four-wheel-drive (4WD). Pilots with 2WD feature a 3.5-liter, i-VTEC® V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) for enhanced fuel efficiency. Variable Cylinder Management deactivates three of the engine's six cylinders during cruising and deceleration. An 'ECO' indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel when the vehicle is operating at an optimal level of fuel efficiency.
In keeping with the Honda 'Safety for Everyone' initiative, all Pilots are equipped with standard anti-lock brakes; Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as electronic stability control; brake assist; advanced dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's SRS airbags; front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and three-row side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor. A tire pressure monitoring system is also standard.
Standard comfort and convenience features on all Pilots include air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, power windows and door locks, cruise control, keyless entry, 60/40 split three-passenger second row seat and a 60/40 split three-passenger third row seat. For child seats, the second row has two outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) attachment points and second and third row seats have child seat anchor tethers.
Available premium features include the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and a 7-inch screen, and a Honda DVD Entertainment
System with a 9-inch screen. A rear-view camera is standard on vehicles with the navigation system to aid rear visibility.
An independent front and rear suspension and a rigid unit body structure help provide a comfortable and refined ride. Additional premium chassis components include power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season P235/70 R16 tires.
Two-wheel-drive Pilots achieve an EPA-rated city/highway fuel economy of 16/22 mpg2. Vehicles equipped with VCM use both an audio system-based Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system and a chassis-based Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) system to cancel noise and vibration that can occur during cylinder deactivation. The 3.5-liter all-aluminum SOHC i-VTEC engine produces 244 horsepower at 5750 rpm and 240 lb-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm.
Four-wheel drive Pilots receive a 3.5-liter all-aluminum, SOHC, VTEC engine (no VCM) and produce 244 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 240 lb-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm. The EPA-rated city/highway fuel economy is 15/20 mpg2 for 4WD models.
The fully-automatic VTM-4 system provides confident, decision-free operation in rain, snow, ice, sand and mud, while also improving on-road and towing performance by distributing torque to all four wheels as needed. The system provides front-wheel drive for dry-pavement cruising conditions and engages all-wheel drive when needed. The VSA system can apply braking force to a wheel with low traction and direct driving force to the wheel with more traction. For the rear differential, a 'VTM-4' lock button located on the instrument panel allows the driver to temporarily hold engagement of both rear wheels to aid traction while in gears '1' and '2.'
The Pilot is assembled at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.
1 Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov).
2 Based on 2008 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.

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2008 Honda Pilot

Year2008
MakeHonda
ModelPilot
Body StyleSUV
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel (standard), AWD
Body / ChassisUnit-Body Construction
Weight4264 lbs | 1934.2 kg
MPG City16
MPG Highway22
Combined MPG0.00

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationV
Cylinders6
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement3471.00 cc | 211.8 cu in. | 3.5 L.
Valves24 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainSOHC
Horsepower244.00 BHP (179.6 KW) @ 5750.00 RPM
Torque240.00 Ft-Lbs (325.4 NM) @ 5000.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio17.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio)
HP / Liter69.7 BHP / Liter
Redline6300
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
BlockAluminum Alloy
HeadAluminum Alloy
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Gear Ratios
1st Gear2.693
2nd Gear1.565
3rd Gear1.023
4th Gear0.782
5th Gear0.595

Standard Transmission
Gears5
TransmissionAutomatic
Final Drive4.375

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume87.60 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume153.001 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity3500.001 lbs
Standard Payload0.00
Fuel Capacity20.4 Gal
Seating Capacity8
Doors4
Exterior
Length188.001 in | 4775.2 mm.
Width77.501 in | 1968.5 mm.
Height71.301 in | 1811 mm.
Wheelbase106.301 in | 2700 mm.
Front Track66.501 in | 1689.1 mm.
Rear Track66.701 in | 1694.2 mm.
Ground Clearance7.801 in | 198.1 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom41.901 in | 1064.3 mm.
Rear Headroom40.101 in | 1018.6 mm.
Front Legroom41.401 in | 1051.6 mm.
Rear Legroom37.401 in | 950 mm.
Front Hip Room57.51 in | 1460.8 mm.
Rear Hip Room56.61 in | 1437.9 mm.
Front Shoulder Room61.601 in | 1564.7 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room61.401 in | 1559.6 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : MacPherson Strut

Rear : Multi-Link with Trailing Arms


Steering
 Rack and Pinion with Variable Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio16.9
Turns lock to lock3.22
Turning Circle38.001 ft

Brakes
Front BrakesPower-Assisted Ventilated disc
Rear BrakesSolid disc
Front Brake Size11.801 in | 299.7 mm.
Rear Brake Size12.301 in | 312.4 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresP235 / 70 R16 104S All-Season
Wheels16inch Alloy


 
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