Tan or Gray Leather Interior?? - Honda Pilot

bkfitz · 11-13-2011, 09:39 PM

Looking at pre-owned 09' or 10' Pilots and am trying to decide between gray and tan leather interior... we are most likely looking at the nimbus gray exterior but are also considering white or black.

Any thoughts on tan/gray leather... pros/cons/which one looks sharper/etc

freestyle · 11-13-2011, 09:53 PM

I have an 07 nimbus gray.....I didn't like the tan interior but loved the dark gray leather that they offered in those years with the nimbus.......when i looked at 2012's i didn't like the new gray leather as it was much lighter than my 07's so I went with black leather.

bkfitz · 11-17-2011, 09:28 PM

anyone else have input... anyone get the tan and like/dislike it? Seems like most folks get the gray bc the tan is only available in 2009 nimbus grey or burgundy...

RSQ Pilot · 11-18-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bkfitz

anyone else have input... anyone get the tan and like/dislike it? Seems like most folks get the gray bc the tan is only available in 2009 nimbus grey or burgundy...

and Mocha metallic....tan is a great color with this exterior color.

OhioPilot09 · 11-18-2011, 11:17 AM

I love the look of our tan, I'm a huge fan of light interiors (the all black interiors of the Europeans turn me off completely) BUT they do get get dirtier faster or at least appear to be so. Keep that in mind.

Johnjk · 11-18-2011, 12:10 PM

I have a 2011 EXL with light gray. It really shows the dirt after a month or two. I would have loved a darker gray or possibly the black with the same interior two tone the gray gives me.

cwa107 · 11-19-2011, 09:44 AM

As much as I was concerned about it when I first bought it - the black leather has been great. It doesn't show the dirt and compared to some pics I've seen of the grey leather (which would have ordinarily been my preference), it's held up very well.

I was worried about the black being too hot, but with the Pilot's powerful AC, it's really not a big deal at all. Just something to consider...

BHSXC · 11-19-2011, 02:43 PM

I have the gray leather on a white 2011 EXL. I think it looks great when clean, but it does show some dirt. Black leather may have been a better choice if you don't want to clean your seats occasionally, but would be too hot for me in the summer months.

iggibar · 11-19-2011, 07:48 PM

If it has to come down to tan vs. gray, I'd go with tan, if it can be found with your exterior choice. However, I prefer the black over them all.

1YESfan · 11-19-2011, 08:24 PM

There are more important things to look at and check out on a possible purchase of a used vehicle then the outside or inside colors. First couple of things I would look at would be service history and condition of the vehicle, mileage; etc.. Only then would try to see if I could get the curtains to match the carpet or go with what looks pretty. ;-)

mmm666 · 11-20-2011, 06:39 PM

I have 2010 pilot taff white. according on the paper, it say gray.. leather look like tan or light. whats the different ?? between gray?

rafael73 · 11-20-2011, 11:43 PM

My Ody was Tan and I hate it. Get dirty easily. Pilot and Accord are Black Leather which I love it. Granted, on Summer, put tints on the windows...

Daneo · 11-29-2011, 09:02 PM

Recently bought an 09 EXL..has dark navy blue leather. Has anyone seen a blue interior for 09...i just haven't seen one yet. Oh exterior is Bright silver. Love it and love black as well. Daneo

jhaig99 · 12-06-2011, 09:34 PM

Mine is Mocha with tan and I love it. The grey was too light for me.

americanpolice · 12-07-2011, 02:27 PM

u know i was confused when i saw postings with a blue interior. i just thought the dealer was confused or the black leather had faded to a bluish leather.

so they really made a dark navy or blue leather interior?

personally, i'd go with black or tan. the grey seems to light and easy to get dirty followed next by the tan. grey also looks like leather seats on a plane and the tan at least gives it a bit more of a luxurious look as does the black.

11-13-2011, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
bkfitz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tan or Gray Leather Interior?? Looking at pre-owned 09' or 10' Pilots and am trying to decide between gray and tan leather interior... we are most likely looking at the nimbus gray exterior but are also considering white or black. Any thoughts on tan/gray leather... pros/cons/which one looks sharper/etc

11-18-2011, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
OhioPilot09 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love the look of our tan, I'm a huge fan of light interiors (the all black interiors of the Europeans turn me off completely) BUT they do get get dirtier faster or at least appear to be so. Keep that in mind. __________________ ~2009 Honda Pilot EX 4WD Exterior - Nimbus Gray Metalic; Interior - Beige, Cloth ~2004 Honda Civic EX Exterior - Taffeta White; Interior - Tan, Leather ~2003 Honda CR-V LX (sold) Exterior - Satin Silver Metallic; Interior - Black, Cloth

11-19-2011, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,497 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As much as I was concerned about it when I first bought it - the black leather has been great. It doesn't show the dirt and compared to some pics I've seen of the grey leather (which would have ordinarily been my preference), it's held up very well. I was worried about the black being too hot, but with the Pilot's powerful AC, it's really not a big deal at all. Just something to consider... __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

11-19-2011, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
iggibar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it has to come down to tan vs. gray, I'd go with tan, if it can be found with your exterior choice. However, I prefer the black over them all. __________________ 2011 Honda Pilot EX-4WD. [bought] 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour EXL-4WD. [leased] 2009 Ford Focus SE. [bought]

11-19-2011, 08:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
1YESfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 279 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There are more important things to look at and check out on a possible purchase of a used vehicle then the outside or inside colors. First couple of things I would look at would be service history and condition of the vehicle, mileage; etc.. Only then would try to see if I could get the curtains to match the carpet or go with what looks pretty. ;-) __________________ Rob 2011 w.d.p. Touring 4x4, DeepWater Edition(it has a propeller on the back ;-) ) Last edited by 1YESfan; 11-19-2011 at 08:29 PM.

11-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
freestyle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Providence Posts: 51 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an 07 nimbus gray.....I didn't like the tan interior but loved the dark gray leather that they offered in those years with the nimbus.......when i looked at 2012's i didn't like the new gray leather as it was much lighter than my 07's so I went with black leather.

11-17-2011, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
bkfitz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: United States Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone else have input... anyone get the tan and like/dislike it? Seems like most folks get the gray bc the tan is only available in 2009 nimbus grey or burgundy...

11-18-2011, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnjk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Galloway, OH Posts: 100 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 2011 EXL with light gray. It really shows the dirt after a month or two. I would have loved a darker gray or possibly the black with the same interior two tone the gray gives me.

11-19-2011, 02:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
BHSXC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the gray leather on a white 2011 EXL. I think it looks great when clean, but it does show some dirt. Black leather may have been a better choice if you don't want to clean your seats occasionally, but would be too hot for me in the summer months.

11-20-2011, 06:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
mmm666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 256 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have 2010 pilot taff white. according on the paper, it say gray.. leather look like tan or light. whats the different ?? between gray? __________________ 2010 Pilot Ex-L AWD. Taff White. weathertech digiFit. llumar ATR CH 35% / 5 % tinted windows. 16,000 miles. 2006 Toyota Camry V6. 256,000 Miles.

11-20-2011, 11:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
rafael73 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: FL Posts: 70 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My Ody was Tan and I hate it. Get dirty easily. Pilot and Accord are Black Leather which I love it. Granted, on Summer, put tints on the windows... __________________ WW: 11 Pilot EX-L ASM 2WD, JDM Yellow Turn Bulbs, Crystal Vision Hi & Low Beams, 2500K Fogs Bulbs, Stage 2 LED conversion DD: 06 Accord EX-L V6 6MT 4DR ASM, Honda MP3 Player, Honda DVD Player, JDM Yellow Turn Bulbs, 9006 Crystal Vision, 9005 2500K bulbs, 2500K Fogs bulbs, Stage 2 LED conversion, Euro Switchblade Key, TL RSB

11-29-2011, 09:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Daneo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	color Recently bought an 09 EXL..has dark navy blue leather. Has anyone seen a blue interior for 09...i just haven't seen one yet. Oh exterior is Bright silver. Love it and love black as well. Daneo

12-06-2011, 09:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
jhaig99 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mine is Mocha with tan and I love it. The grey was too light for me.

12-07-2011, 02:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
americanpolice Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	u know i was confused when i saw postings with a blue interior. i just thought the dealer was confused or the black leather had faded to a bluish leather. so they really made a dark navy or blue leather interior? personally, i'd go with black or tan. the grey seems to light and easy to get dirty followed next by the tan. grey also looks like leather seats on a plane and the tan at least gives it a bit more of a luxurious look as does the black.

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