NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept

**Rex Raider** · 01-13-2008, 01:20 PM

The new Honda Pilot bows today at the Detroit auto show, as a thinly disguised concept car. The production version, dubbed a 2009 model, goes on sale in the spring.

The Pilot rides on a newly redesigned version of its front- or all-wheel-drive platform. In passing, the Pilot prototype bears a resemblance to Ford's Explorer America concept. Honda says it's a bolder look, with "authentic" SUV styling.

Under its hood the Pilot pulls its load with a V-6 engine outfitted with Honda's variable-displacement system, which can operate the V-6 in four-cylinder and three-cylinder modes to boost fuel economy.

Full story:
http://www.thecarconnection.com/Car_...83.A13745.html

Hunid Racks · 01-13-2008, 01:21 PM

I'm underwhelmed.

stevecmh · 01-13-2008, 01:25 PM

looks much better with no plastic .. but still funky

Old Dood · 01-13-2008, 01:25 PM

A bit 'Boxy'.

**Rex Raider** · 01-13-2008, 01:25 PM

Has anyone seen where I parked my refrigerator?

jkennedy293 · 01-13-2008, 01:33 PM

Honda is starting to go the route of Toyota...coming out with bland tasteless vehicles.

BrickTamland · 01-13-2008, 01:38 PM

It's okay. Reminds of a Jeep that has been slightly melted.

rob2299usa · 01-13-2008, 01:38 PM

Yawn... couldn't be any more boring.

**nsap** · 01-13-2008, 01:39 PM

Wow...its a concept and its still bland. Why?

Bvonscott · 01-13-2008, 01:43 PM

That front end is hideous.

KIDDIESEL79 · 01-13-2008, 01:49 PM

The drawing was much better looking

member12 · 01-13-2008, 01:50 PM

The front end is aweful.

The rest is okay, though. I don't get where there is anything groundbreaking here. It looks like they want some of their sales back that the Acadia stole.

It's the same Pilot as before, with minor tweaks, except this new one is much uglier.

Andonis · 01-13-2008, 01:51 PM

well this sucks....
sorry but i cant like one inch of this...thing

BusyBody · 01-13-2008, 01:52 PM

Peanut butter or jam?

I-Love-Pontiac · 01-13-2008, 01:57 PM

This is a "concept"? I don't see how Honda could tone it town anymore than they already have.

01-13-2008, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,733	NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept The new Honda Pilot bows today at the Detroit auto show, as a thinly disguised concept car. The production version, dubbed a 2009 model, goes on sale in the spring. The Pilot rides on a newly redesigned version of its front- or all-wheel-drive platform. In passing, the Pilot prototype bears a resemblance to Ford's Explorer America concept. Honda says it's a bolder look, with "authentic" SUV styling. Under its hood the Pilot pulls its load with a V-6 engine outfitted with Honda's variable-displacement system, which can operate the V-6 in four-cylinder and three-cylinder modes to boost fuel economy. Full story: http://www.thecarconnection.com/Car_...83.A13745.html __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

01-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hunid Racks 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 344	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept I'm underwhelmed.

01-13-2008, 01:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
stevecmh 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Muskego, WI Drives: 04' Grand Prix GT 03' Pierce Saber Fire Engine Posts: 3,031	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept looks much better with no plastic .. but still funky

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Old Dood 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lansing Drives: 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE Posts: 7,463	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept A bit 'Boxy'. __________________ 2000 Park Avenue 2007 Camry XLE "We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it." ~William Faulkner http://www.afterlife101.com/research2.html By the Way: There IS a Cabal

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Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,733	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Has anyone seen where I parked my refrigerator? __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

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01-13-2008, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
jkennedy293 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,161	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Honda is starting to go the route of Toyota...coming out with bland tasteless vehicles.

01-13-2008, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrickTamland 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waterville, OH Drives: 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Posts: 4,353	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept It's okay. Reminds of a Jeep that has been slightly melted. __________________ I reject your reality and substitute my own. Current: Super Black 2003 Nissan Maxima SE Former: Brilliant Blue Metallic 1995 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

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rob2299usa 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Metro-Detroit, MI Posts: 157	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Yawn... couldn't be any more boring.

01-13-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
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Bvonscott 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,692	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept That front end is hideous. __________________ Member of the: I Will Never Buy a Japanese Car In My Life Club. www.BADBOYVETTES.com C6 and C6R rule!

01-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
KIDDIESEL79 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept The drawing was much better looking

01-13-2008, 01:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
member12 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta Drives: pickup truck Posts: 4,911	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept The front end is aweful. The rest is okay, though. I don't get where there is anything groundbreaking here. It looks like they want some of their sales back that the Acadia stole. It's the same Pilot as before, with minor tweaks, except this new one is much uglier. __________________ I want to own a Corvette before I die.

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Andonis 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Home is where the heart is Drives: Volvo 480 Turbo Posts: 875	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept well this sucks.... sorry but i cant like one inch of this...thing __________________ Nemo regat vitam meam

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BusyBody 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,674	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Peanut butter or jam? __________________ 2008 Black Impala LTZ, titanium leather, sunroof, and Bose stereo.

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01-13-2008, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
I-Love-Pontiac 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 2,737	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept This is a "concept"? I don't see how Honda could tone it town anymore than they already have. __________________

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