NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept - Page 3

1487 · 01-13-2008, 04:27 PM

game over for acadia/outlook. This thing will sell like hotcakes because its a Honda.

LAChevy24 · 01-13-2008, 04:27 PM

man i don't know whats going on with hondas styling but as of late nothing is attractive

FenwickHockey65 · 01-13-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1487

game over for acadia/outlook. This thing will sell like hotcakes because its a Honda.

I kinda doubt it. Both the Acadia and Outlook have been selling pretty well around my area. What's more, this thing looks so bland and useless that anybody who's considering buying one has to be crazy.

zete · 01-13-2008, 04:41 PM

So, they expect this to go up against the likes of the Outlook, Acadia, and Enclave? Good thing they have loyal buyers otherwise no-one would buy this thing.

BWAnaheim · 01-13-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

I kinda doubt it. Both the Acadia and Outlook have been selling pretty well around my area. What's more, this thing looks so bland and useless that anybody who's considering buying one has to be crazy.

Plenty of people will buy it because it is new and it is Honda. I just cannot get past the rear passenger windows. Their size is probably designed with safety in mind, but they do not look proportional with the rest of the vehicle-- like they were tacked on as an afterthought. My Outlook looks much better.

Also, I cannot tell if there is much room in the third row from the pictures. Before purchasing the Outlook, I made sure there was room for me back there (6'1").

FenwickHockey65 · 01-13-2008, 04:45 PM

And the new theme of honda is...SQUARES!

CrunkedRL · 01-13-2008, 04:45 PM

They know it will sell despite it's looks so why should Honda put forth any extra effort design wise. To me I cant even say it's...meh.

Hurricane · 01-13-2008, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunid Racks

I'm underwhelmed.

I agree!

Love or hate the CR-V looks...at least the CR-V "reaches" a little bit...

This Pilot concept is borrrring....

HoosierRon · 01-13-2008, 04:46 PM

Other than (1) reducing the size of the rub strip and rear window, and (2) a MCE of the tail light and relocation of the fog lamps, what on earth is the difference?

Lichtronamo · 01-13-2008, 04:52 PM

The concept is actually more coherent looking than the current model. The Pilot has never hid the fact its based on the Ody very well (whereas the MDX does it better).

mikesright · 01-13-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by usa1

I'm under-underwhelmed.

Then again, the current Pilot struck me as an ugly and awkward looking SUV and it sold well.

Don't ever overestimate the buying public when there's a Toyota or Honda emblem on the hood.

Mark

Exactly. I think this is extremely ugly and would not sell, but the CR-V and Camry have proved me wrong. It makes me think that Toyota and Honda put a hypnotizing device in their vehicles, ordering them to buy another Toyota or Honda.

ByTheLake · 01-13-2008, 04:57 PM

I'm not moved.

Maybe this is where Honda's 'trainee' stylists practice.

GMusa · 01-13-2008, 04:58 PM

Wow, honda is really losing their way when it comes to design and style! Much like toyota!

It seems like the American companies are taking the lead when it come to design/style!

kuns83 · 01-13-2008, 04:59 PM

good lord...its hideous!

Cassie · 01-13-2008, 05:08 PM

Boring.

01-13-2008, 04:27 PM	#31 (permalink)
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01-13-2008, 04:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
zete 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NCR, Great White North Posts: 3,626	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept So, they expect this to go up against the likes of the Outlook, Acadia, and Enclave? Good thing they have loyal buyers otherwise no-one would buy this thing.

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FenwickHockey65 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 5,493	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept And the new theme of honda is...SQUARES! __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L DI VVT V6

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CrunkedRL 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Drives: 1998 Saturn SL2 2004 Saturn Vue RL Posts: 1,194	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept They know it will sell despite it's looks so why should Honda put forth any extra effort design wise. To me I cant even say it's...meh. __________________ Current Fleet: 04' Saturn Vue RL 3.5L Honda V6 98' Saturn SL2 1.9L 16 Valve DOHC I4

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01-13-2008, 04:46 PM	#39 (permalink)
HoosierRon Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 6,666	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Other than (1) reducing the size of the rub strip and rear window, and (2) a MCE of the tail light and relocation of the fog lamps, what on earth is the difference?

01-13-2008, 04:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
Lichtronamo 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 1,992	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept The concept is actually more coherent looking than the current model. The Pilot has never hid the fact its based on the Ody very well (whereas the MDX does it better).

01-13-2008, 04:57 PM	#42 (permalink)
ByTheLake 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Traverse City, MI Drives: '04 Corvette, '08 CTS Posts: 2,701	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept I'm not moved. Maybe this is where Honda's 'trainee' stylists practice.

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GMusa 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A!!! Drives: 1998 Ford Taurus SE Posts: 1,930	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Wow, honda is really losing their way when it comes to design and style! Much like toyota! It seems like the American companies are taking the lead when it come to design/style!

01-13-2008, 04:59 PM	#44 (permalink)
kuns83 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 176	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept good lord...its hideous!

01-13-2008, 05:08 PM	#45 (permalink)
Cassie 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Drives: 2002 Saturn SL2, next year I hope to buy a late mo Posts: 320	Re: NAIAS 08: Honda Pilot Concept Boring. __________________ *"If you want rainbows, you have to put up with the rain." - Dolly Parton*

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