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#41 of 6821 by varmit Dec 17, 2001 (1:15 pm)
Interesting point. The Highlander has already taken a serious chunk of the Big 3's market, by offering an affordable soccer mom SUV. If the pilot meets those needs AND those of the people looking for more utility than the HL, the Big 3 could be in trouble. They may have to seriously lower their truck prices in order to compete.
#42 of 6821 Very Intriguing, but by toledo19 Dec 17, 2001 (1:58 pm)
This will probably go the way of the Odyssey, minimal availability and selling for MSRP plus.
#43 of 6821 by varmit Dec 17, 2001 (2:36 pm)
Honda just opened a new plant to handle Ody production. This leaves the Ontario plant open for SUV manufacturing.
#44 of 6821 Still think... by rsholland Dec 17, 2001 (2:48 pm)
there will be a HUGE demand. Even with two factories on line, I expect to see long waits and ADMs being the rule for some time to come.   Adding more gas to the fire is the fact that Lexus will be offering a GX 470 for '03. I think(?) this may be based on the all-new 4-Runner, which is due in the fall, but with the Lexus V8.   In Japan and other markets, they offer a Land Cruiser Prado, which uses some 4-Runner gear, but is packaged in a vehicle that looks more like the Trooper. My understanding is that this is also due to be redesigned, which could also be the basis for this new Lexus.   In any case, I think it will fall in between the RX 300 and the LX 470.   Bob   http://www.wieck.com/public/*2PV_031714
#45 of 6821 Bench in front?? by maxintosh Dec 17, 2001 (3:35 pm)
Good lord, benches in the front are a horrible idea. Not only does it make it look like a 1980's car, but think about it from a practical standpoint. A third person would have no shoulder belt or head restraint. In other words, their head would smash into the center console in between the two airbags if you got into a crash. Even if they managed to fit a shoulder belt, they wouldn't have an airbag protecting them, which is essential in the front seat....
#46 of 6821 8-seater by diploid Dec 17, 2001 (4:04 pm)
I also question Honda's claim that the Pilot will be an 8-seater in a mid-size SUV. If they meant 5 adults and 3 kids, they're right on target.   In fact, the only mid-size SUV that is capable of holding 8 is the Dodge Durango - which uses a 3 seat bench up front.
#47 of 6821 capacity by Spyponder Dec 17, 2001 (5:39 pm)
I think that most people who would buy a Pilot for the seating capacity would have a least a couple of kids in the mix. When Honda says "8-passenger seating", what they probably have in mind is: you, your kid, and six of your kid's soccer/little league/pee-wee hockey teammates.
#48 of 6821 kids or no kids by canadiancl Dec 17, 2001 (5:50 pm)
with 8-passenger capacity, I can't see the thing smaller than the MDX in exterior dimensions. Especially if it is any WIDER, then it would be too big, IMO.
#49 of 6821 I wouldn't... by rsholland Dec 17, 2001 (6:34 pm)
want to see a front bench seat either, even as a option.   Bob
#50 of 6821 by varmit Dec 17, 2001 (7:27 pm)
I hate to put stock in drawings, but those pics that we're seeing published all over the place are very similar to the ones that were done for the '02 CR-V. Here's one.   http://a1008.g.akamai.net/7/1008/5509/1008026204/autoweb.com.au/autonews/images/hnd0112111fhi.jpg   Though they are outrageously overstylized, they do they accurately show the basic design of the vehicle. Similar pics of the CR-V showed the interior whih turned out to be a dead ringer for the actually dash layout. So I think what you see is what you get.

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