Honda: Pilot News
04-09-2008, 08:07 PM
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I've lost faith in Honda designs... First the Accord, then the new Acura RL and TSX. Just plain ugly.
After the S2000 is gone, there will be nothing desirable in their lineup.
After the S2000 is gone, there will be nothing desirable in their lineup.
04-09-2008, 08:11 PM
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I actually think the new Accord looks pretty decent in sedan form, and fucking gorgeous in coupe form. But other than that, their designs have gone steeply down hill.
04-09-2008, 09:02 PM
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04-09-2008, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dougler
04-09-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
I am SOOOOO irritated that even the lowly Pilot (hell--the Odyssey, as well) has front and rear parking sensors from the factory. This inconsistency drives me freakin nuts. It's about the little things, Acura...the little things.
04-09-2008, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Horrible. Honda has lost their fucking minds.
One thing I do not like about a lot of current SUVs is that rounded shape. Super curvy around the tailgates...rounded rear designs.
Those SUCK for real internal storage and utility. I think they is why the trend for SUVS has been moving back the square boxy shape.
This new Honda looks like it hold a good size amount of gear. And leaves the rounded, girly designs for the mini-utes.
04-09-2008, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarlacc
No, Honda must be thinking like they usually do...use and utility.
One thing I do not like about a lot of current SUVs is that rounded shape. Super curvy around the tailgates...rounded rear designs.
Those SUCK for real internal storage and utility. I think they is why the trend for SUVS has been moving back the square boxy shape.
This new Honda looks like it hold a good size amount of gear. And leaves the rounded, girly designs for the mini-utes.
One thing I do not like about a lot of current SUVs is that rounded shape. Super curvy around the tailgates...rounded rear designs.
Those SUCK for real internal storage and utility. I think they is why the trend for SUVS has been moving back the square boxy shape.
This new Honda looks like it hold a good size amount of gear. And leaves the rounded, girly designs for the mini-utes.
When I look at those pictures of the new Pilot I see confusion. The front end is just awful and looks nothing like anything else in their lineup.
And if they wanted to differentiate their SUVs/Ridgeline from their cars that would be fine with me. I can certainly see the reasoning behind it.
But the front end is just awful. It's busy in parts and then empty in others.
I'm one of the first ones to preaching looking past the exterior to the interior because that's what we see but good god man, the exterior is just bland and minimalist in a completely incoherent way.
04-09-2008, 11:20 PM
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Merged with existing Pilot thread.
04-09-2008, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
And that's fine. Being overly squared isn't a bad thing. I still like the original Xterra and that's boxy as hell.
When I look at those pictures of the new Pilot I see confusion. The front end is just awful and looks nothing like anything else in their lineup.
And if they wanted to differentiate their SUVs/Ridgeline from their cars that would be fine with me. I can certainly see the reasoning behind it.
But the front end is just awful. It's busy in parts and then empty in others.
I'm one of the first ones to preaching looking past the exterior to the interior because that's what we see but good god man, the exterior is just bland and minimalist in a completely incoherent way.
When I look at those pictures of the new Pilot I see confusion. The front end is just awful and looks nothing like anything else in their lineup.
And if they wanted to differentiate their SUVs/Ridgeline from their cars that would be fine with me. I can certainly see the reasoning behind it.
But the front end is just awful. It's busy in parts and then empty in others.
I'm one of the first ones to preaching looking past the exterior to the interior because that's what we see but good god man, the exterior is just bland and minimalist in a completely incoherent way.
As for minimalist, I like that. But I drive a 1st pathfinder with is VERY boxy and minimal looking.
04-10-2008, 07:35 AM
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I think it's horrible. Bland exterior (even by Honda standards). The current Pilot has more visual cues throughout, and that's saying a lot. What's with the goofy looking headlights?
04-10-2008, 08:17 AM
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^ why did they discontinue the X-trail? Do you guys have the Rogue now?
04-10-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BuddySol
lol...it's SLX...
I think the only people who won out of that deal was Isuzu...as they got a well built Odyssey and Domani. While Honda had to deal with angry Honda Passport and Acura SLX owners.
I think the only people who won out of that deal was Isuzu...as they got a well built Odyssey and Domani. While Honda had to deal with angry Honda Passport and Acura SLX owners.
04-10-2008, 09:42 AM
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Ha-ha I saw one of these drive in Mississauga the other day, and at first thought the guy went to a lot of trouble to rebadge a shitty rusted out Isuzu. Then I realized that guy was Acura
04-10-2008, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
Yup.
04-10-2008, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
They were the size of a CR-V. Actually a tad more interior space according to reviews I've seen.
04-10-2008, 10:29 AM
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Another winner for Honda
04-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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is it me or does the pilot look like the "what" smilie?
04-12-2008, 03:19 PM
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I feel like I am in the twilight zone. It is a shame that people get paid to design such atrocities. It boggles the mind that someone at Honda Corporate actually looked at this thing and thought " Oh yeah, that's the one!" 
Then again, these are the same people that brought us the original Pilot, and the Ridgeline (which Inexplicably is in abundance at all of my local Honda Dealer's lots.)
Then again, these are the same people that brought us the original Pilot, and the Ridgeline (which Inexplicably is in abundance at all of my local Honda Dealer's lots.)
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04-13-2008, 10:29 AM
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The blue interior did in fact make it to production. Our first order gave us the option on white, Bali blue and silver for a blue interior. I'm sure you guys are thrilled. mileage is the make or break for this car, with gas at 3.50 a gallon mony Suv/Cuv are struggling. If the Pilot with VCM can acheive 17/22 it will sell. We will also sell a lot of accessory grills.
04-13-2008, 04:02 PM
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This is better than the concept Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show. Honda is listening to their customers. I am hoping they make some changes to the RL based on seeing this. 
04-13-2008, 08:07 PM
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The blue interior did in fact make it to production. Our first order gave us the option on white, Bali blue and silver for a blue interior. I'm sure you guys are thrilled.
No way!
04-14-2008, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
This is better than the concept Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show. Honda is listening to their customers. I am hoping they make some changes to the RL based on seeing this.
It is?
04-14-2008, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
This is better than the concept Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show. Honda is listening to their customers. I am hoping they make some changes to the RL based on seeing this.
04-15-2008, 01:27 AM
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BRILLIANT, HONDA, BRILLIANT! Out-content your own MDX!
They should think about equipping the Pilot with ventilated seats, active cruise control, and CMBS, too, just for safe measure.
04-15-2008, 06:56 AM
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With as much as 4,600 pounds to motivate, Honda figures you'll need something useful from under the hood, so its 3.5-liter V6 delivers 250 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 253 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm.
Are these guys serious? The competition is pushing 270-275 or 290 in the case of the GM Quadruplets.
By the sound of things the new Pilot will be great. But I can't get past those looks.
04-15-2008, 08:54 AM
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Current one looks better IMO.
04-15-2008, 09:26 AM
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the 03-05 ones look the best
honda is about to lose one of its customers very soon if they keep this up
there arent any new acura models that make me go "damn, i want that"
same with honda with the exception of the s2000
IMO, the accord looks hot because of how nasty the last gen was
honda is about to lose one of its customers very soon if they keep this up
there arent any new acura models that make me go "damn, i want that"
same with honda with the exception of the s2000
IMO, the accord looks hot because of how nasty the last gen was
