Herb Chambers Honda
2018 Honda Pilot
Now available at Herb Chambers Honda in Boston, MA
- Starting MSRP$32,800
- Horsepower280 hp
- EPA MPG18–20 city / 26–27 hwy
- Max Towing3,500–5,000 lbs
The 2018 Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV for Boston-area shoppers seeking flexible seating, V6 power, and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. At Herb Chambers Honda in Boston, shoppers can explore the Pilot’s five-trim lineup, compare starting MSRPs from $32,800 to $47,470, review towing and fuel-economy ranges, and connect with current Honda inventory, sales, service, and trade-in resources. The Pilot seats seven to eight passengers depending on trim and uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 280 horsepower, making it a practical fit for family transportation, cargo needs, and properly equipped towing. Pricing excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
- Starting MSRP
- $32,800
- Horsepower
- 280 hp
- EPA MPG
- 18–20 city / 26–27 hwy
- Max Towing
- 3,500–5,000 lbs
- Seating
- 7–8 seats
- Drivetrain
- All Wheel Drive / Front Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Unleaded
- Body Style
- SUV
2018 Honda Pilot Trims and Pricing
Pricing spans five trims, from the $32,800 LX to the $47,470 Elite. MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
| Trim | Horsepower | EPA MPG (city / hwy) | Max Towing | Drivetrain | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | 280 hp | 18 / 26 | 5,000 lbs | All Wheel Drive | $32,800 |
| EX | 280 hp | 18 / 26 | 5,000 lbs | All Wheel Drive | $36,230 |
| EX-L | 280 hp | 19 / 27 | 3,500 lbs | Front Wheel Drive | $37,760 |
| Touring | 280 hp | 20 / 27 | 3,500 lbs | Front Wheel Drive | $41,970 |
| Elite | 280 hp | 19 / 26 | 5,000 lbs | All Wheel Drive | $47,470 |
Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
The LX starts at $32,800 with all-wheel drive, a six-speed automatic transmission, 18 city MPG, 26 highway MPG, up to 5,000 pounds of towing, and 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. The EX starts at $36,230 and retains those listed figures. The EX-L starts at $37,760, changes to front-wheel drive, seats eight, returns 19 city MPG and 27 highway MPG, and has a 3,500-pound maximum towing capacity. The $41,970 Touring adds a nine-speed automatic transmission while retaining front-wheel drive, 20 city MPG, 27 highway MPG, 3,500 pounds of towing, and 16.5 cubic feet of rear cargo space. The $47,470 Elite uses all-wheel drive and a nine-speed automatic transmission, seats seven, returns 19 city MPG and 26 highway MPG, tows up to 5,000 pounds, and provides 16 cubic feet behind the rear seats.
2018 Honda Pilot Specifications and Configuration
The Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 3,471 cc of displacement, 280 horsepower, and 262 lb-ft of torque. Peak power arrives at 6,000 rpm, while peak torque arrives at 4,700 rpm. The engine runs on regular unleaded fuel and pairs with an automatic transmission available with six or nine speeds across the lineup.
Depending on trim, the SUV offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, seating for seven to eight passengers, and a maximum towing range of 3,500 to 5,000 pounds. EPA fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 city MPG and 26 to 27 highway MPG. Curb weight ranges from 4,123 to 4,317 pounds, with a 19.5-gallon fuel capacity.
The Pilot measures 194.5 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 69.8 to 70.4 inches high, with a 111-inch wheelbase. Cargo space behind the rear seats ranges from 16 to 16.5 cubic feet.
Buying a 2018 Honda Pilot in Boston, MA
Herb Chambers Honda serves Boston-area shoppers from 720 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02122. For the most current selection, use the search inventory page and compare available Honda SUVs as inventory changes on a rolling basis.
Shoppers can also review vehicle options before visiting, value a current vehicle through the trade-in tool, and contact Herb Chambers Honda at (617) 271-2776 for dealership assistance.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Trim selection changes the Pilot’s drivetrain, transmission, seating, fuel economy, towing capacity, and cargo space. The LX and EX combine all-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic transmission and up to 5,000 pounds of towing, while the EX-L and Touring use front-wheel drive with 3,500 pounds of towing.
The Elite returns to all-wheel drive and 5,000 pounds of towing, but its seven-seat layout provides 16 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Consider passenger count, towing needs, drivetrain preference, and the difference between six- and nine-speed automatic transmissions when comparing trims.
