BuddySol Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Just debuted at the NAIAS: A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot is being unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The prototype conveys design features of the more boldly-styled 2009 Pilot, set to debut in spring 2008, which emphasizes authentic SUV styling, clever and more accommodating interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience. "The Pilot's pioneering formula improves for 2009 by enhancing its combination of refinement and efficiency with even more traditional SUV strengths," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda. "A powerful exterior design communicates strength and allows for more space inside." Functional eight-passenger seating, a hallmark of the Pilot, becomes even easier to access in the third row as key dimensions for legroom, cargo and occupant space increase in all seating positions. A redesigned platform allows even more refined handling and ride comfort to exist seamlessly with all-weather and medium-duty off-road capabilities. To further enhance safety, the Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE®) body structure and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in any Honda product to date. The ACE body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. A pedestrian injury mitigation design in the front of the vehicle is designed to help absorb energy in the event of a collision. A crossover SUV platform underpins the Pilot to provide the best of the car and truck worlds by integrating the refined traits and packaging advantages of a unit body car design with the utility and capability of an SUV design. A V-6 engine introduces the latest generation of Honda fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology that operates in 6-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, an improvement compared to the existing Pilot's available VCM system that works exclusively in 6- and 3-cylinder modes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Matteu Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 The interior reminds me of white CRXs with blue interiors, very retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben. Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guythatknowsnothing Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 interior looks alot like a element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch92 Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 doesn't look too bad. it looks like a cross between an element and a CRV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight civic Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I don't think I'm to crazy about the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda for me Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I don't think I'm to crazy about the interior I agree. Still I'd go for Honda Pilot. I'd always stick for Honda, keep it up. Now I'm thinking of upgrading my Accord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 well, first off it's not a 4x4. second, it is boring for sure, but the market segment it markets to doesn't call for exciting. it is the mid-30's and 40's with kids and do not want to drive a station wagon or mini-van market. they need function and safety. if they wanted exciting they wouldn't be buying an suv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR17 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 super nice, the other honda/acura 09 models look like crappp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddySol Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Here you go some production pics...minor differences from the prototype: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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