The 2008 Honda Pilot VP 4WD is a refined and comfortable eight-passenger SUV available at MSRP $28,995. The new Pilot VP 4WD replaces the Pilot LX for 2008. The VP 4WD trim features a 244-hp, 3.5-liter 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine paired with a standard five-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard. Estimated fuel economy of the 2008 Pilot VP 4WD is 15/20 (city/highway) mpg. Its maximum towing capacity is 4,500 pounds.

The 2008 Pilot VP 4WD gets a wide array of standard features that include 16-inch machine-finished alloy wheels, power windows with auto-up/down driver's window, door locks, four-wheel independent suspension, cruise control, front and rear air-conditioning with air-filtration system, power door and tailgate locks, front bucket seats, roof rails, driver's and front passenger's illuminated vanity mirrors, body-colored powers side mirrors, rear privacy glass, XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and an AM/FM/six-disc in-dash CD changer with seven speakers. The 2008 VP 4WD trim is available in many colors, such as Taffeta White, Aberdeen Green Metallic, Dark Cherry Pearl, Billet Silver Metallic, Nimbus Gray Metallic, Mocha Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic and Formal Black.

Standard safety features on the 2008 Pilot include side impact door beams; three-point seat belts; anti-lock brake system; vehicle stability assist with traction control; electronic brake distribution; tire-pressure monitoring system; front side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system; side-curtain airbags with rollover sensor; dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags; child-proof rear door locks; lower anchors and tethers for children; and immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

The 2008 Pilot is covered under several warranties that include the Powertrain Limited Warranty for 5 years/60,000 miles; Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles; Corrosion Limited for 5 years/unlimited miles; Accessory Limited Warranty for 3 years/36,000 miles, depending on the time of installation; and Additional Limited Warranty on genuine Honda parts installed by a Honda dealer, for 1 year or 12,000 miles coverage.