The 2008 Honda Pilot EX 2WD comes with an additional dash of refinement to the VP package. This eight-passenger SUV is offered at a price of MSRP $29,745. The 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management sends 244 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a standard five-speed automatic transmission with Overdrive that drives the front wheels. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Pilot EX 2WD is 16/22 (city/highway) mpg. Its maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.

The 2008 Honda Pilot EX 2WD gets additional amenities, such as fog lights, synchronized automatic climate-control system, a driver's seat with eight-way power adjustment, HomeLink remote system and a second-row fold-down activity tray. Standard features include 16-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, cruise control, security system, XM Satellite Radio and steering wheel-mounted audio controls, roof rails, body-colored power side mirrors, rear privacy glass and door handles. The different color options on the 2008 Pilot EX 2WD include, Taffeta White, Formal Black, Aberdeen Green Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic and Mocha Metallic.

The list of standard safety gadgets available on the 2008 Honda Pilot EX 2WD include electronic brake distribution system with brake assist; vehicle stability assist with traction control; head restraints at all seating positions; tire-pressure monitoring system; dual-stage, dual threshold front airbags; three-point seatbelts at all seating positions; anti-lock brake system; full-length side-curtain airbags and front seat side airbags.

The Honda Pilot EX 2WD is covered under the Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles; Powertrain Limited Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles; Accessory Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, depending on the time of installation and Corrosion Limited for 5 years/unlimited miles. Genuine Honda parts installed by a Honda dealer are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles, under the Additional Limited Warranty.