The 2005 Honda Pilot offered a diverse exterior color palette, including white, black, and several silver and pearl hues such as Taffeta White and Nighthawk Black Pearl.
This article examines the color options for the 2005 Pilot, noting variations by trim level and regional markets and listing common exterior colors reported for the model year.
US color lineup for 2005 Pilot
Below is a representative list of exterior colors that Honda marketed for the 2005 Pilot in the United States, spanning neutrals, metallics and pearl finishes.
- Taffeta White
- Nighthawk Black Pearl
- Alabaster Silver Metallic
- Millennium Silver Metallic
- Satin Silver Metallic
- Desert Rock Pearl
- Forest Mist Metallic
The color choices above covered most U.S. Pilot trims, though some regional dealers may have offered additional or slightly different hues.
Regional variations and trim-specific options
In markets outside the United States, Honda sometimes offered alternate hues or branding for trims; however, the core palette remained similar, emphasizing whites, blacks, silvers and select pearl tones. Availability could vary by year, region and dealership.
Canada and Europe
Canada and European brochures occasionally listed the same core colors with minor naming differences or slight availability changes depending on the market and production run.
Summary
The 2005 Honda Pilot’s exterior color options centered on a practical mix of white, black, and several metallic/pearl silvers, with notable names including Taffeta White and Nighthawk Black Pearl. Buyers generally could expect a palette that balanced neutrals with a few premium finishes, though exact availability varied by region and trim.