Honda Announces Pricing For All-New 2003 Pilot SUV

TORRANCE, Calif., May 17 -- Honda's all-new sport utility vehicle, Pilot, will go on-sale June 3 as a 2003 model with prices beginning at $26,900 for LX models, and $29,270 for EX models, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

Standard equipment on LX models include a 240-horsepower, VTEC V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission; Honda's advanced VTM-4 (Variable Torque Management 4WD) four-wheel drive system; air-conditioning; cruise control, AM/FM stereo with CD player, power windows, door locks and mirrors, and dual front and side airbags.

EX models will carry a suggested retail price of $29,270 and add alloy wheels; automatic climate control; 8-way power driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support; high-powered stereo with cassette player, six-disc CD changer and steering-wheel mounted stereo controls; roof rails; and second row fold- down kid's activity tray. EX models with leather interior trim will be priced at $30,520 and may also be equipped with a DVD Entertainment System at $32,020; or Honda's satellite-linked DVD Navigation System for $32,520.

The eight-passenger Pilot boasts the largest and most versatile interior in its class with 90.3-cubic feet of cargo volume and 60/40 split second- and third-row seats that convert easily into a flat load floor. All models come equipped with a full complement of advanced safety features and are designed to achieve a five-star rating for all passengers in the NHTSA's frontal and side impact crash tests.

In keeping with Honda's long standing commitment to environmental leadership, the Pilot will be a Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV) with class-leading fuel economy of 17 city and 22 highway (EPA estimate), and is constructed with 90 percent recyclable components.

                     2003 Honda Pilot Prices AND EPA Data

                                                                        EPA
    Model                              Transmission         MSRP     City/Hwy.

    Pilot LX                           5-Speed Automatic    $26,900    17/22

    Pilot EX                           5-Speed Automatic    $29,270    17/22

    Pilot EX (Leather)                 5-Speed Automatic    $30,520    17/22

    Pilot EX (Leather and Rear
    Entertainment System)              5-Speed Automatic    $32,020    17/22

    Pilot EX (Leather and
    Navigation System)                 5-Speed Automatic    $32,520    17/22

    Destination and Handling Charge is $460 per vehicle.