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2012 Honda Pilot Overview

Price Range: $28,620 to $40,970

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A mainstay in the three-row crossover segment, the 2012 Honda Pilot gets a few changes inside and out that should help it to appeal to car shoppers even more.

For 2012, the Pilot did not get a redesign as much as it was refreshed and the nip/tuck gives it a new face and some upgraded interior features. It all starts with a new three-bar grille, bumper, and headlights which change the entire front of the Pilot, which retains the boxy and upright stance of its predecessor.  Exterior options include 18-inch alloy wheels (17-inch wheels come standard), roof rails, and fog lights. A power liftgate, which makes loading and unloading the Pilot’s 87 cubic feet of cargo space (with both rows folded) easier, is also available.

Under the hood of every 2012 Pilot you’ll find a 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 that pumps out 253 pounds-feet of torque. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission option, and front-wheel drive is standard while a four-wheel drive system is available. The Pilot’s V-6 features Variable Cylinder Management technology, which works by activating and deactivating cylinders as they’re needed to improve fuel economy. EPA estimated fuel economy ratings check in at 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway for FWD versions (opting for 4WD drops each of those numbers by one).

The Pilot also gets a few interior changes and upgrades for 2012, including a reorganized center console and dash with new gauges/buttons. Strides have also been made in the tech department; Bluetooth® streaming audio is now available and the optional navigation system adds traffic information, 15 GB of music storage, and an improved screen. The 2012 Pilot also adds as an option Honda’s i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display), which is displayed on an 8-inch screen above the center console. i-MID relays important information about the Pilot to the driver, such as fuel economy, Bluetooth® updates, and audio settings. You can even upload photos into i-MID and use them as the wallpaper for the system. The navigation system and rear view camera share this display.

Standard features on the 2012 Pilot include air conditioning, power windows and locks, auxiliary audio input jack, and remote keyless entry. Further options include a power moonroof, tri-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, USB audio interface, satellite radio, leather upholstery, and heated/powered front seats.

The Pilot’s standard safety features include antilock brakes, electronic stability system with traction control, side curtain airbags for all three rows, and active front head restraints.

Honda has taken a proven winning formula and simply made it better with the 2012 Pilot.
2012 Honda Pilot

2012 Honda Pilot

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

How can you fully understand incentives to get the lowest possible price on your car?

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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