Like everyone else so far, I too think the Pilot is ugly in and out (especially ugly dash center console, gear shift, etc). I still can't figure out why Honda can't make decent good-looking cars.
On another hand, does the Pilot really compete with the 4Runner, Pathfinder, Explorer? I thought those are body-on-frame, "traditional" SUVs.
As far as I'm concerned, the direct competition is limited to Acadia/Outlook/Enclave, Highlander, CX-9 and Veracruz, which are unibody, full size, 7/8 seat CUVs.