Used 2011 Honda Pilot EX SUV Review
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Don't see what all the complaints are about
mattj2125, Florence, SC, 01/05/2014
2011 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
I drove literally a dozen different SUVs, domestic, foreign, you name it I drove it.
The pilot is the best you can get, hands down.
We thought we were sold on the Tahoe or suburban, or gmc and ford equivalents, but they are incredibly expensive and totally unreliable.
We bought our pilot used with 44k miles on it and you would think its new.
Transmission is smooth as silk and the 4x4 is … second only to jeep.
We take our 4x4's to the beach every year and the pilot can almost hang with the wrangler and would if it had a locker in the differential.
If you complain about this truck, you are too picky and should probably buy used.
My only complaints so far is the ridiculous Eco mode.
Excellent choice and still enjoy driving it.
pmm21, Annapolis, MD, 04/08/2013
2011 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Great alternitive to a minivan and it has 4wd (on demand AWD I guess). The only issue was the cheap tires that came with it lasted only 28k miles. It is very comfortable and can tow my 20 ft boat pretty well. Love the SUV rugged look even though it's more of a soccer mom crossover. We have had great lck with this vehicle and plan on keeping it forever.
So far so good
Wayne, 11/09/2010
2011 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
Had this vehicle for about a month now. Love it so far. Got it for the 3 rows that seat 8. It can fit our family of 5 with no problem with the 3rd row folded down which leaves plenty of room for cargo for our trips. AWD Sienna only seats 4 without third row (captains chairs) and Highlander was a bit narrower, had less cargo room and was more expensive. Didn't take to the Sorento or … Traverse - which were also more expensive for the same options.
great drive, huge space, good deal
zimboy, Amlin, OH, 08/22/2011
2011 Honda Pilot EX 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
had several hondas in my time so I expect great quality and got it. the Pilot has great space and features and is a sporty drive with excellent handling. i found out it shares the same platform as the Acura MDX and it's no surprise. looks chunky and big on the outside, incredible space inside and drives like a crossover. some great technology which the dealers never seem to highlight … like drive-by-wire accelerator, the 3-4 cyclinder shut-off for economy, tri-zone a/c etc. got the EX at invoice - $1250 after starting out looking at the CRV, the Pilot is so much more for a few extra $'s.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Honda Pilot EX SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Pleasant ride, decently roomy third-row seat, smooth V6, clever interior storage features, perfect crash test scores.
- Con:Poor braking performance, sluggish acceleration, unremarkable fuel economy, button-heavy center stack.
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