Honda Pilot debuts in Oman

"I have to say the Pilots we've already had in our showrooms have literally flown out!"

laughs Paul Turner Honda National Sales Manger commenting on the all new Pilot Grand-Comfort Cruiser which has recently arrived in Oman.

"Honda has a reputation for excellence but this vehicle really does set an exceptional new standard."

Turner adds with obvious pride.

"Its key features are comfort, design, power, safety and technology and these are certainly being appreciated not just by the reviewers in the international motoring press, but more importantly by the customers in our showrooms in Oman."

Hamed Al Balushi, salesman at the Wattaya Showroom is in complete agreement.

"The Grand-Comfort Cruiser really does live up to its name. It's a vehicle that puts a premium on comfort; it has, if you like, a 'business class interior'. It is family friendly and seats eight adults with ease. The ride is surprisingly smooth, more like that of a luxury saloon car than the SUV that it actually is. The Pilot has a great bold design with really powerful front-end styling and its highly flexible 3.5 litre i-VTEC VCM engine ensures power and superb fuel efficiency, as well as lowering emissions."

he says.

Turner adds:

"Honda is a company that's proud of its environmental credentials. We've been at the forefront of environmental and energy technologies for decades so fuel efficiency is something that really matters to us and we know that Honda drivers also appreciate this from the point of view of economy. Honda is also well-known for its involvement in cutting-edge technology so of course the Pilot comes equipped with all the techno-gadgetry that our customers expect, including a superb state-of-the-art sound system and an ingenious reverse parking camera monitor cleverly built in to the rear view mirror. At Honda we value safety and this is recognized in the market. These days our customers demand the best possible safety features and those of the Pilot are particularly impressive. It has received top ratings for the protection it gives in impact tests and is fitted with a suite of airbags and satellite sensors able to detect a crash within an incredible 5-7 milliseconds. It also includes a rollover sensor and vehicle stability assist is standard."