2009 Honda Pilot Consumer Reviews Page 7
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
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(161 Total Reviews)
Great Family Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Since purchasing this SUV I've been more than pleased. It makes driving fun again. It's roomy but sleek on the inside. I've found that it has plenty of power for everyday driving and I've averaged 20 MPG so far (both city & HWY). After driving domestic cars my whole life I can now see why they are in so much trouble. The Honda Pilot is best in its class in my opinion.
Favorite Features
Backup camera, real plug, iPod adapter and just the way it drives.
Suggested Improvements
Make an easier pass through to the third row seat.
Love it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We love our pilot. It's strong, comfy and fun to drive.
Favorite Features
Rear camera, free hand link, sensors, space, open the back door with the key.
Suggested Improvements
0 out 2 people found this review helpful
More for the money
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
We originally stayed away from this vehicle due to the so called expert reviews. Sorry boys but you have missed the mark. We went looking for months and at the end of the day the new Pilot is the choice for those with any common since. The Tahoe is supposedly a full size yet the Pilot with all three seats up can hold something in the rear. "like a cooler!!!!!" The Tahoe, with all the seats up, you could not get a full size cooler in the back. Take a hint Detroit.
Favorite Features
This vehicle feels like you are actually sitting in something that has some substance to it as opposed to car like feel of the bulk of the GMC/Ford Xovers.
Suggested Improvements
Put a little bit more under the hood. Although it can pull the boat just fine.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Pilots Rock!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
As usual, my new 2009 Honda Pilot is everything that you would expect from Honda - solid, reliable, fun, etc. It has all of the features of more expensive SUVs for a reasonable price. I don't have one bad thing to comment on.
Favorite Features
Up/down windows, rear window hatch and huge storage area between the front seats.
Suggested Improvements
Not much - the interior could be a little more fancy for the cost and the Ipod should be able to be charged and controlled with the stereo controls.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Best Piot yet!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is my 2nd Pilot. The first one was an 03, and it ran flawless. The 09 Touring is a big step up. Fun to drive, roomy, quiet, decent power, and a lot of fun toys to make the ride enjoyable. Love the Navi and radio. So far, the first tank averaged 15 mpg in all city. Just a great vehicle. Glad to see the Michelin tires on it also.
Favorite Features
Navi, Audio system, room, hauling capacity, MDS
Suggested Improvements
A little more powerful engine.
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
the best foreign car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This is the first foreign car I have ever bought. I got it at a very reasonable price. It has great mpg, I have got over 30 mpg on the highway and even higher when I'm coasting! I love the bass, it's crazy! You use up a lot of gas when you accelerate really fast, and it kind of sounds like a tank. My son talked me into getting it and I'm glad he did because I love it.
Favorite Features
mpg is very good, I like the looks of it too.
Suggested Improvements
Nothing I think it's great!
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV w/Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
The 2009 pilot has a lot of great things going for it. It's fun to drive, has a great ride- has comfortable seating for kids and adults alike, great pick-up, Rear DVD, great storage and easy access to 3rd row seats. We are a family of 4, with 2 small kids and it fits are needs very well. We Love our new pilot.
Favorite Features
The radio, heated seats, rear entertainment, and the middle storage compartment.
Suggested Improvements
The glove box is WAY too small. More cargo space- wish the middle row slid back a little more.
Great Vehicle
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
I love the Honda. It's very luxurious and has great style inside and out. Fuel Mileage isn't great but it's not too bad. Cool features inside like an ipod compatible stereo.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Worst Vehicle I've Ever Owned
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot EX-L 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
Have had this car just over 2 months - Purchased 1/08/09. Have only 890 miles on it and it has been in the shop most of the time. 1/15/09-No start-dealer towed away. Replaced battery cable. 1/26/09-4 wheel drive VTM4 light on. Told it was cold and vehicles do funny things. Dealer reset computer. 2/04/09-4 wheel drive VTM4 light on. Told it was bad battery. 3/03/09- Opened passenger door and it rubs against front quarter panel- scraped off paint. Dealer couldn't fix it until 3/09/09. Had thru 3/13/09. Can open door now, paint is bubbled. 3/16/09 Dealer says he is going to fix it right....And on it goes...... American Honda says too bad
Favorite Features
Heated seats Great radio
Suggested Improvements
Reliability-Workmanship
15 out 21 people found this review helpful
One awesome Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV 4WD w/Nav, Rear Entertainment (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Review
This truck replaced a 2008 Volvo XC90. I never thought I would love a truck as much as the Volvo. I was very wrong. The Pilot has a very smooth ride and great pickup for its size. The interior is roomy enough for several kids and all of their gear. Road noise seems less than in older models. Gas mileage is not great - 16 mpg on average, but it's mostly city driving. I have black interior/exterior and it's really classy looking. Was mistaken for the big Mercedes SUV the other day!
Favorite Features
Backup cam, bumper sensors, sound system, auto rear door, front grille (everyone gets out of the way).
Suggested Improvements
Rear seats need to fold flat. I've had items roll to the rear door, then fall out when the hatch is opened.
7 out 9 people found this review helpful
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