Overview & Reviews
The fully redesigned 2009 Honda Pilot midsize crossover SUV sports more rugged exterior and interior styling along with a more usable third-row seat.
- Comfortable ride, ample cargo capacity, refined powertrain, adult-ready third-row seat, innovative interior storage.
- Poor braking distances, not enough power, fuel economy should be better, button-happy stereo and climate controls.
User Reviews:
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New but loving it. - 2009 Honda Pilot
By MK - June 6 - 10:17 amTook receipt of the vehicle and took it on a 3000 mile vacation drive. Although new it drove great and averaged between 22.8 and 24.4 mpg for the trip. No problems at all. Very comfortable.
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Better SUV in the market - 2009 Honda Pilot
By Hoka-ORL - June 3 - 2:23 pmThis new Pilot not only looks great but it performs great too! We test drove other SUVs but the Pilot not only captured us with its looks but now that we have own the car for a month, we can say the performance is excellent too. Fuel economy for having the shut-off piston system is a bit disappointing but nevertheless, it is on par with the competition. We purchased the Touring w/nav and we couldnt be happier. Some say the road noise is a problem, but we did not find it to be that bad. I also read that the engine does not provide as much power but I actually think it has adequate power (unless you intend to pull a boat or something like that). Overall very satisfied and highly recommend it.
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Excellent Choice - 2009 Honda Pilot
By JV - June 1 - 7:46 amWe chose the Pilot over the Buick Enclave and traded in our Buick Ranier (which we had thoroughly enjoyed for almost 5 years). The Pilot has more than exceeded our expectations and, at this point, is the most enjoyable vehicle we have ever owned. Increased gas mileage over the Ranier is also a plus. The Pilot has the best-designed and most usable, roomy interior we have ever seen. Combine that with a striking exterior and fun-to-drive performance, then wrap it up in Honda dependability and you have a package that is hard to beat. Did I mention that the Pilot was $6000 less than the Enclave? We also own a Honda Ridgeline and love both of our Hondas!
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Value for the money - 2009 Honda Pilot
By gp - May 30 - 12:57 pmSolid performance. Strong build. Excellent fuel economy (got 23 mile on long trip and inner city around 19).
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Love my 2009 Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
By ginnie - May 17 - 11:07 pmWe seriously considered several vehicles for 1-1/2 years before we made our purchase - the Highlander, Forerunner, Acadia, Enclave and the Outlook. Our main concern was a safe and comfortable vehicle to travel long distances and that got reasonable gas mileage for an SUV. The touring model ended up being our pick due to the Michelin tires. The sales people we encountered at all of the dealerships were not knowledgeable about the fact that there is a difference in the tires on the Touring and the EX and LX models. The Michelin tire on the Touring gave us a much quieter ride.
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Excellent Choice - 2009 Honda Pilot
By G-Man - May 12 - 4:06 pmI strongly considered buying a GM product. Test drove the Pilot & I was sold. The deals Honda was offering were much better than GM. I have owned Hondas in the past and have been extremely satisfied with the reliability. The ride & acceleration are smooth. The seats are comfortable- front is roomy. Plenty of features- Honda put a lot of thought in this vehicle-mirror for viewing the backseats, MP3 jack, console with lots of room. Plenty of storage in the doors. Gas mileage is acceptable-could be better. I have zero complaints. One small drawback is the small cargo space if you are with more than 6 people in the car. However, we were able to take 7 people to the beach with room for our beach gear.
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Wifes first Honda - 2009 Honda Pilot
By jimh - May 4 - 1:16 pmWe purchased our Honda in August 2008 and have put on nearly 10000 miles since owning it. Weve not had any problems. We average nearly 24 miles on the highway and 18 in the city. The ride is comfortable, even in the second and third row seating. I am 6 foot and sat in both the second and third row. My wife loves the drive and the feel of the vehicle. All of the controls are in good placement for visual and ease of reach. The kids love the I-Pod hook up. My wife feels very safe in the vehicle, much better than the last SUV we owned. All around, very happy with the car. I do wish it came with the wiring harness for the towing, I had to purchase the connector/wiring harness from Honda.
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Great SUV!!! - 2009 Honda Pilot
By Suzz1234 - May 3 - 8:40 pmI am thrilled with my Pilot. I traded in my BMW X3 and I dont regret the decision for a second. I enjoyed the BMW driving experience but for twenty thousand dollars less, I have a roomy, comfortable, nice to drive SUV. Everyone in the family is able to ride in comfort. This is my second Honda (1987 CRX) and I expect this one to be as reliable as the first.
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Best vehicle ever owned - 2009 Honda Pilot
By very happy guy - April 28 - 1:26 pmEvery time I drive my pilot I enjoy the experience. The pilot is not the most powerful or the fastest stopping or the smoothest riding midsize but when you add everything up it is very capable and a beautiful vehicle. hwy mileage up to 26mpg- city 16mpg--it all depends on driving habits and conditions. I love the way it looks-- love the grille-love the way it drives. Some of the reviewers are not that impressed with the pilot but it is a vehicle that I love to see in my driveway. Most people pay more for a crv than I did for my pilot. Honda has hit a home run with the pilot. Absolutely trouble free- and hopefully it will stay that way!!!
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Great Vehicle - 2009 Honda Pilot
By eric1949 - April 25 - 7:53 amThe Pilot has a smooth and quiet ride which was a bit of a surprise. Handling and braking are great. Although you wont win any drag races with the Pilot, the acceleration is more than adequate.
