The 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD is a versatile eight-passenger SUV available at a starting price of MSRP $32,045. This trim is equipped with a 3.5-liter V-6 powerplant that generates 244 horsepower. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed automatic transmission with Overdrive. Front-wheel drive is standard. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Pilot EX-L 2WD is 16/22 (city/highway) mpg.

The 2008 Honda Pilot EX-L 2WD adds more features to the luxurious SE 2WD, including leather-trimmed seats, door panel inserts, heated front seats, a power moonroof with tilt feature and XM Satellite Radio. Other features standard on the EX-L 2WD trim are 16-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, cruise control, security system, front bucket seats, ambient console lighting, beverage holders in all three rows, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, roof rails, body-colored power side mirrors, rear privacy glass and XM Satellite Radio. Color options on the 2008 Pilot EX-L 2WD include Formal Black, Billet Silver Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl, Steel Blue Metallic, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Mocha Metallic, Aberdeen Green Metallic and Taffeta White.

The 2008 Pilot EX-L 2WD comes with a host of standard safety features, such as anti-lock brake system; dual-stage, dual threshold front airbags; vehicle stability assist with traction control; electronic brake distribution system with brake assist; head restraints; tire pressure monitoring system; three-point seatbelts at all seating positions; full-length side-curtain airbags and front seat side airbags.

Buyers of the Honda Pilot get Accessory Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, depending on the time of installation; Powertrain Limited Warranty is for 5 years/60,000-miles; Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty is for 3 years/36,000 miles and Corrosion Limited is for 5 years/unlimited miles. Under Additional Limited Warranty, original Honda parts installed by a Honda dealer are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.