Honda will show a concept of the next-generation Pilot at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2008. Although the Americans call it ‘midsize’ the current car is hardly small: at 4775mm long it’s over 200mm longer than a BMW X3 so expect the new car to be as big as the X5. However, that means the concept can offer seating for eight.
That styling is clearly more 4×4 than crossover, and in line with that Honda claims the next Pilot will have ‘all-weather, medium-duty off-road capabilities’.
The Pilot won’t be coming to the UK, but looks set to cost under $30,000 on the other side of the Pond. The current car starts at $27,595, which is less than £14k in our money.
Also on the Honda stand will be the company’s production hydrogen fuel-cell car, the FCX Clarity, and the hybrid CR-Z concept, which looks set to make production.