2008 Honda Pilot Exterior Review [ 2009 , 2007 ]

MSRP: $27,595 - $35,645
Invoice: $25,011 - $32,285
MPG: 16 City / 22 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:9.3
Performance:8.1
Exterior:8.6
Interior:7.9
Safety:9.8
Reliability:7.0
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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

As noted in the Exterior Overview, auto writers generally approve of the 2008 Honda Pilot's conservative styling, but none are enthusiastic about it.

  • "The styling won't turn heads, but it's clean and sensible. For many, Honda's big 'H' badge in the middle of the grille will be impressive enough." -- MSN
  • "Only modest bodyside cladding is used on the Pilot, which exhibits a clean look." -- Cars.com
  • "Inside or out, the Pilot doesn't set new styling standards, but its design is clean and functional." -- Car and Driver
  • "In profile, the Honda Pilot mirrors much of the styling of the previous generation CR-V. ...  The Pilot's front fenders, grille, headlamp and taillight treatment mimic the look established by Honda's other big truck, the Ridgeline." -- Kelley Blue Book
  • "What's to say here? Like all SUVs from the A-pillar aft, the Pilot is basically a big box." -- About.com
  • "The Pilot still is basically a rather bland-looking wagonlike crossover vehicle that has tons of usability, but very little pizzazz." -- Seattle Post Intelligencer
  • "Honda Pilot's styling remains conservative, yet greets the world with a good deal more authority than before." -- Automotive.com
Review Last Updated: 7/31/08