2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD
The 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD is a 244-hp 3.5-liter V6 SUV with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $33,445 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 244 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 240 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Pilot measures 188.0 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,524 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,445 ($50,486 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,080 ($51,444 *) |
| Destination Charge | $635 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 244 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve SOHC VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 93.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | VTM-4 Four-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.693 (46 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.565 (79 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.023 (121 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.782 (159 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.595 (208 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.888 |
| Final Drive | 4.375 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with trailing arms |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 20.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 38 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc 11.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc 12.3 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | P235/70R16 104S all-season |
| Tires Rear | P235/70R16 104S all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 77.5 in |
| Height | 71.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 66.3 in |
| Rear Track | 66.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8 in |
| Approach Angle | 28.8° |
| Departure Angle | 23.1° |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,524 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 55% / 45% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 61.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 61.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline