The 2008 Honda Pilot VP 2WD is a well-packed four-door eight-passenger SUV offered at a price tag of MSRP $27,595. The new VP 2WD trim features an extensive list of standard amenities. The Pilot VP 2WD has a 244-hp, 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management. The engine is mated to a standard five-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Pilot VP 2WD is 16/22 (city/highway) mpg. Its maximum towing capacity is 3,500 pounds.

The 2008 Honda Pilot VP 2WD is loaded with features, such as front and rear air-conditioning with air-filtration system, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote entry system, power windows with auto-up/down driver's window, power door and tailgate locks, cruise control, front bucket seats, sunglass holder and an AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD changer with 7 speakers. Additional features are machine-finished alloy wheels, XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, roof rails, body-colored power side-mirrors, rear privacy glass and door handles. Color choices for the 2008 VP 2WD trim include Formal Black, Aberdeen Green Metallic, Billet Silver Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Mocha Metallic and Taffeta White.

Standard safety features on the 2008 Pilot include vehicle stability assist with traction control; head restraints at all seating positions; tire pressure monitoring system; anti-lock disc brakes, brake assist; full-length side-curtain airbags and front-seat side airbags.

The Honda Pilot is covered under the Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles; Corrosion Limited for 5 years/unlimited 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 Additional Limited Warranty on authentic Honda parts installed by a Honda dealer for 1 year or 12,000 miles.