There are a few web sites with information on the pilot.
It has been shown at both the Detroit and Chicago auto shows.
I saw it in Chicago.
It is a slightly longer MDX, with second and third row seats that
fold 1/3 - 2/3. The third row does not look any wider than the MDX,
(might be an inch or two) but has belts and head rests for three
instead of two.
The styling is like a mixture between 1st and 2nd gen CRV, pumped up
to MDX size.
The interior is like the MDX in layout with a center console rather
than the CRV/Odyssey pass-through.
The engine and trans are MDX/Odssey, and 4WD system is MDX. The dash
looked very Honda.
Official word (as given to me by the know nothing at the show) is
June availability (probably somewhat limited as they ramp up).
He said more info would be available late April, when they finish the
vehicles for the press to test.
Looks like my next car, should go nice next to the '02 CRV.
(OK, my wife actually gets the Pilot, and I get the CRV hand-me-down)

Sorry, Not trading the 2002 CR-V.
The Pilot will replace my Dodge Intrepid.
Well not realy, the CRV replaced my Dodge, but we sold the my wife's
Range Rver first. So she got the CR-V, and I keep driving the Dodge.
When the Pilot comes in we will sell the Dodge, and my wife will get
the Pilot, and I get the slightly used CR-V.
And, yes, if you must ask, she is spoiled!

You forgot, if she is happy, YOU are happy! My brother in-law is tearing
out the bathroom today, a complete remodel from the floor up. It is the
second bathroom remodel in two months. He needs to cancel the magazine
subscriptions where she says "I want this in our home" - laugh.
SALTMAN

Does anyone know what kind of gas milage the pilot will get?

I asked, they would not say.
I would have to guess that it will be very close to the MDX.
The MDX is 17/23.

I asked, they would not say.
I would have to guess that it will be very close to the MDX.
The MDX is 17/23.