Facelifted for the 2012 model year, the Honda Pilot->ke1876 SUV remained basically unchanged for 2014, keeping its boring, highly criticized exterior looks. Now if you were hoping that will change for 2015, then you'd better start relaxing those fingers, because the boxy, three-row SUV->ke145 is holding onto its current specifications for one more year.

There is a notable change in the Pilot lineup, however, coming in the shape of a brand-new Special Edition trim. Sounds familiar? It should, because we're talking about the same strategy Honda pushed with the aging Ridgeline pickup truck->ke242 last year.

Essentially a well-equipped model fitted with a couple of exclusive features, the Pilot SE resides between the EX and the EX-L trims and can be had in both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive configurations. The Special Edition benefits from the same 3.5-liter V-6 engine as the rest of the Pilot lineup, meaning it can carry up to eight people and tow up to 4,500 pounds with input from 250 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque.

In charge with transferring the power to the wheels is a five-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control. The unit can be paired with Honda's VTM four-wheel-drive system for AWD capability. Helping the SUV cope with tougher terrain->ke450 is a fully independent suspension with a MacPherson strut at the front and a multi-link unit with trailing arm to the rear.

Click past the jump to read more about the 2015 Honda Pilot Special Edition.

2015 Honda Pilot Special Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2015 Honda Pilot Special Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 250
  • Torque: 253
  • Transmission: five-speed auto
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Honda Pilot Special Edition in detail

Although the Special Edition is not that obvious in a pack of Pilot SUVs, a closer look reveals a set of Pewter Gray aluminum alloy wheels and special SE badging. Interior changes are kept to a minimum, with only a DVD Rear Entertainment System and a power moonroof with tilt feature added on the standard equipment list.

Pricing for the 2015 Pilot SE begins from $33,120 for the 2WD model and from $34,720 for the 4WD version. Compared to the base Pilot LX, the SE fetches a $3,250 premium.