Honda Tweaks Pilot for 2008

Honda made some modest adjustments to the variants in its 2008 Pilot lineup, including rolling out a new Pilot "value package" that is priced $500 more than the 2007 Pilot LX that it replaces. The '08 Pilot goes on sale this week.
The 2008 Honda Pilot "value package" starts at $28,190, including a $595 destination charge. It includes rear privacy glass, machined alloy wheels, satellite radio, a six-disc CD changer and additional speakers, roof rails, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls and body-colored door mirrors, door handles and rear spoiler. The base 2007 Pilot started at $27,690, including destination.

The 2008 Pilot Special Edition is priced at $32,190, including destination. It is intended to supplement the EX trim, adding a DVD rear entertainment system, satellite radio, power moonroof, 115-volt power outlet and ambient console lighting.

The 2008 Pilot gets the carryover 3.5-liter V6 that makes 244 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.