The Honda Pilot eight-passenger SUV receives a wide range of upgrades for 2012 with a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and an EPA highway fuel economy rating of 25 mpg on two-wheel-drive models, an increase of 2 mpg compared to 2011 models.The 2011 Honda Pilot ranks 16 out of 22 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 38 published reviews and test drives of the Honda Pilot, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The Honda Pilot is a family SUV with a spacious third-row seat, lots of storage cubbies, and a powerful engine, but it can’t keep up with competitors when it comes to interior quality and braking performance.With a starting price around $28,000, the eight-passenger 2011 Honda Pilot’s price sits squarely in the middle of its class.