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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  Outstanding! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By GONZO - April 23 - 2:23 am

  After looking for the ideal SUV and trying the Acadia, Enclave, Highlander and the Outlook we end up with the 09 Pilot. And I am glad I did purchase this SUV. It rides great and it is so roomy inside. Other vehicles had better gas mileage and maybe a little more room in the trunk with 3rd row up, but the leg room for 3rd row was not as good as the Pilot. Also Honda has a better money returned for the vehicle than others. After all my wife and I are very happy with this vehicle.

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  2009 Honda Pilot: A Great SUV - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Trish - March 7 - 5:36 pm

  I love everything about my new Honda Pilot. It is fun to drive and is a great car for families. It is very spacious inside, including the third row.

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  Very happy - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Claudia - February 5 - 3:40 am

  The lease on our 05 Pilot was up and we were so happy with it we decided to stay with the Pilot. I had seen the 09 Pilot prototype and although there has been criticism about the outside styling I LOVE the way it looks. It feels like a tough truck, but drives like a car and has plenty of room for all of us. We got the 4x4 touring with Navi and love all the features. I have friends that spend more for a vehicle to get a "name" and have less comfort and features.

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  So far so good - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Johnny - December 22 - 4:26 am

  Was looking at the Highlander and was totally surprised by the great deal Honda was offering on these. Very comfortable and I love the room and cargo configurations. Cabin is slick. Heating controls are kind of an odd design, but you get used to it. I think the Highlander ride was smoother and more car like, but the Pilot takes bumps well enough. Very versatile. Road trips, tailgating, cargo hauling, towing (included!). Its great for just about anything. MPG is about as advertised, not great. So far so good. Im very happy with my choice.

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  First Pilot - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Mike A - December 7 - 6:10 am

  My wife wanted an SUV this time around since we drive in various weather conditions. Love the Pilot so far. Its surprisingly roomy and the features are outstanding. We had looked at most SUVs on the market and chose this one. Weve had it 1 month now and Im watching to see what the mpg will be. Got 20.5 avg on our first 500 mile trip at 73 mph. Like to see a little better but Ill give it time to break in. Still have to read the book occasionally to figure things out.

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  New Pilot is huge - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Steve - July 23 - 8:16 am

  Im really enjoying all the room my Pilot has to offer. I find it very quiet and really like the way it rides. The seats are comfortable and heated. I traded in a Xterra and gained more room and slightly better mpg.

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  Great Buy - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Walkers - July 17 - 4:30 am

  We purchased our Honda Pilot last week and so far we love it. The interior design is wonderful and there is plenty of room. The new exterior looks great. The quality of the leather and plastic are nice. So far we are averaging 17.3 miles, but we have only driven 200 miles and I am sure after the break in period our average should improve.

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  Great SUV Crossover - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By HL - March 1 - 9:23 pm

  Purchased the 09 Pilot EX AWD and took it up in the snowy mountains. Handled really well w/ the 4WD. Very roomy for 8 full sized adults. Quiet ride quality.

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  Great Job Honda! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By Barb F. - December 7 - 1:16 am

  We have owned our Touring Pilot since May. We drove to Maine with 3 teenagers and Mom and Dad. The trip went great! We attached a carrier on the back and had more than enough room for a 2 week trip. This is a user friendly car. The seats fold down so easily-only 1 person needed. For the long trip I found the space above the glove box helpful for gum, change, etc. Our teens love the wireless headsets - and the ability for us to hear XM - while they watched their DVD. The road handling was excellent- especially in a horrible rain storm. The rear wiper - starts out fast then goes into its slow mode-very helpful. All in all -a very satisfied customer. As an ex-suburban owner- goodbye GM.

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  Pilot Wins Hands Down! - 2009 Honda Pilot
  By chicaojoe - November 25 - 6:40 am

  After 6 months of research, watching this forum, looking at the other internet sites - and waiting for the Honda cash incentives to return ($1,500 on Pilot till 2/2/09) - I pulled the trigger and bought a new Pilot two weeks ago. I looked at everything in this category including Highlander, Veracruz, CX-9, Traverse, Arcadia and the Acura MDX. Hands down, the Pilot trounces them all in features, technology and value. This vehicle has better tech than even the more expensive Acura MDX (USB audio interface for iPod). If you are looking at a mid/full size SUV - you must consider the Pilot. My wife loves the storage and the smooth handling. I love the tech toys - bluetooth, navi, iPod, etc.