Honda’s popular Pilot seven-seater SUV is entering
the MY2018 with a slight increase in price; now starting from US$ 31,875,
including destination and handling fees.
The three-row SUV remains pretty much unchanged
compared with last year’s model, which already offers everything from a roomy
cabin with clever practical solutions to a wide range of active safety systems
and from a plush ride to a modern infotainment system with both Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay.
Power is still provided by Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 with
direct injection and 280 hp. Cheaper models in the range get a six-speed
automatic gearbox while the more expensive Touring and Elite versions come
fitted with the nine-speed automatic unit. Front- and all-wheel drive versions
are on offer, with fuel economy rated at 20/27/23 mpg for the former and
19/26/22 mpg for the latter.
Honda’s Sensing suite bundles safety and
driver-assistance systems together, including Collision Mitigation Braking
system with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise
Control and Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning.
Sales of the 2018 Honda Pilot have already started,
with the base front-wheel drive LX model priced from US$ 31,875 (including
destination and handling fees) and the all-wheel drive version asking from US$ 33,775.
