Overview & Reviews
Since its launch for the 2003 model year, the Honda Pilot has helped shape the market for crossover SUVs with three rows of seating. Offering V6 power, respectable fuel economy, a comfortable ride, plenty of interior space and seven-to-eight-passenger seating, the Pilot is exactly the kind of vehicle that appeals to growing families who are leery of traditional minivans. Other crossover SUVs might be sportier to drive or more stylish on the inside, but Honda's three-row crossover appeals to your practical side and packs in a lot of functionality.
Choosing a Pilot is straightforward, as Honda packages equipment in a few basic trim levels rather than offering countless options. Regardless of the year, all Honda Pilots give you three useful rows of seating and lots of storage slots, though early models are smaller and aren't quite as accommodating for teenagers in the third row. Cargo capacity has also increased over the years.
User Reviews:
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Not so great - 2016 Honda Pilot
By Jenny - September 17 - 8:42 pmOur family has leased a new Honda Pilot every 3 years since 2003.Our current lease is up and we went to get a new Pilot. Needless to say, we did not like the redesigned Pilot. Don’t get me wrong, there were a lot of improvements to the new Pilot, but the overall style is more of a minivan than an SUV. The quality of materials is significantly better than our current 2012 Pilot and we like the captain chairs. The one button to move the middle seats is very easy and the camera in the passenger side mirror is very cool! The ventilated front seats are comfortable. What we did not care for is the minivan style flip down arm rests on the front seats and touch screen audio system. You can see every finger print on the screen. Our Acura also has the touch screen audio and the fingerprints never go away. It drives me crazy! The touch screen is bit more labor intensive to change the station or volume, so you will be more distracted from the road and traffic. There are controls on the steering wheel for some functions though. Our Acura also has push button start and both my husband and I would prefer an actual key. It is very easy to leave the car running, especially how quiet cars are today. The push button transmission selector is in a really bad location. I have visions of a beverage mishap and a very expensive repair to follow. Why the transmission selector is electronic and not mechanical is also a concern. The visibility is very good from the driver’s seat and the ride is awesome. The engine start-stop is something I would have to get used to, although. I really don’t see the saving as the mpg is rated the same as what we get in our 2012 Pilot. The steering and handling on the new Pilot is a huge disappointment. The steering is weak with a weird bottom heavy feel and it is slow to respond. The steering does not feel substantial enough to handle a vehicle of that size and weight. Needless to say it is very unnatural and not something I would want to deal with every day. The new Pilot has significant body roll on right hand turns, but seemed to be Ok turning left. If you take your turns at a snail’s pace, it might not roll as much. I am also not fond of the exterior styling. It screams “Me To” as it looks like an expanded CRV. We have been driving Honda’s and Acura’s for a very long time and have been satisfied and loyal customers, we are now looking at other manufacturers for our next SUV.
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In Love - 2006 Honda Pilot
By Jacksonville - September 17 - 3:00 pmWe traded our piece of junk 2002 Ford Explorer for this car and we are in love. It is roomy and sturdy. Great for a Mom with two little active boys. It drives great and you feel as if you are driving a car even though you are up high. Cupholders everywhere!Third row seat roomier than the Explorer. Weve had this car for 1 1/2 years and we are still in love! Bought it new.
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Fun Family Car - 2004 Honda Pilot
By Piloter1 - September 16 - 10:00 amFun to drive, Kids like bein the middle and way-back. Plenty of room to pack for long trips. Gas milage is the one drawback -- but true for SUV class in all. Pilot is better than most SUVs
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New Pilot - 2010 Honda Pilot
By HarryO - September 13 - 7:50 pmWe have a 15 year old and needed the extra space. Rides a little like a truck but is very smooth and handles very well. Love the iPod connection and surround sound. Mileage could be a little better but only filled up once so far. Great riding SUV with great styling.
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Finally got my Pilot! - 2005 Honda Pilot
By deb - September 12 - 1:50 pmI have wanted a Pilot since they first came on the market, but I wasnt willing to pay MSRP. I finally bought one in 2005. Overall, I have been very pleased with my Pilot. It is very roomy, even when I have been in the back seat between my two children in their car seats. The pick up when merging onto the interstate has been great. I love the great visibility to see other vehicles around you. So many other SUVs have very limited visibility out the side and rear windows. Only negative I have found is the gas mileage...I get only 14 miles to the gallon in the city.
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So Glad I bought a Pilot - 2007 Honda Pilot
By Perry - September 11 - 2:43 pmIll admit, I havent had this vehicle very long, but have driven Hondas for quite some time. The 4WD EX-L is very quiet, smooth riding, and simply a pleasure to drive. Get ready for the shock if youve been in a Civic and getting 35 mpg. Although I do get 21 mpg on the average. This aint bad! Extemely comfortable ride.
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Great SUV - 2007 Honda Pilot
By Chris - September 10 - 2:09 pmThis is our second Pilot. We love this vehicle model. If you are shopping for a SUV, considering this vehicle is a must. Very roomy and easy to drive. Has great versatility, be it handling a cross country family vacation to hauling stuff from the local home improvement store.
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Honda Pilot - 2016 Honda Pilot
By Steven Bochicchio - September 10 - 10:35 am -
Fuel consumption wont get any better - 2007 Honda Pilot
By Nick - September 10 - 9:51 amI own this vehicle for 8 months and have over 9000 miles on it. At first I was totally surprised at the outrageous fuel consumption, getting from 9-12 MPG in the city. The dealership and Honda customer reps kept reassuring me that it will get better as the car gets more miles. THEY LIED. THE MPG STILL SUCKS. Whats worse is that there is nothing you can do about it. Car manufacturers get a lot of levity in how they advertise fuel consumption.
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Fuel Consumption - Litres/100 km - mpg - 2007 Honda Pilot
By disapointedone - September 8 - 12:29 pmI have been carefully monitoring and charting the fuel consumption for 2 months since I purchased the vehicle. The posted ratings on my window sticker were: City - 14.1 L/100 km (20 mi/imp-gal or 16.7 mi/us-gal) Highway - 9.7 L/100 km (29.1 mi/imp- gal or 24.2 mi/us-gal) The actual average fuel consumption for a variety of driving conditions is Actual - 16.6 Litres/100km (17 miles/imp-gal or 14.2 miles/us-gal) The best highway fuel consumption Ive had from a weekend driving trip just matched the city rating shown above.
