Used 2019 Honda Pilot SUV
Pros & Cons
- A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats
- Ride is smooth and compliant in most conditions
- Better fuel economy than rivals
- Multiple clever storage compartments
- Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive
- Third-row access is narrow
- Nine-speed transmission is improved, but still not as smooth as the six-speed
Other years
Used 2019 Honda Pilot SUV for Sale
Dealer Notes
Introducing the Love Your Car Guarantee from CarMax! Now you can take your time with a 24-hour test drive and a 30-day/1500-mile money back guarantee to be sure it’s the right car for you. See carmax.com for details. At CarMax, finding the right car is easy. You can shop online, get pre-approved for financing, and receive a trade-in offer all from the comfort of home. Then, when it’s time to buy, you can choose curbside pickup at your local CarMax or home delivery in select markets. And we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty. See store for details. Price assumes final purchase will be made in VA, and excludes tax, title, tags and $399 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Some fees are location specific and may change if you transfer this vehicle to a different CarMax store. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls to learn if this vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.
Dealer Notes
Certified. CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. Obsidian Blue 2019 Honda Pilot EX CERTIFIED Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! CERTIFIED 6-Speed Automatic FWD 3.5L V6 24V SOHC i-VTECCertification Program Details: Roadside Assistance Yes; Roadside Assistance for the duration of the Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty. Up to two complimentary oil changes within the first year of ownership. SiriusXM 90-day trial.Odometer is 11465 miles below market average! 19/27 City/Highway MPGWe make every effort to provide accurate information but please verify options and price with management before purchasing. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. All financing is subject to approved credit. Dealer installed options are additional. Stock photo colors, options and trim levels may vary. Not responsible for typographical errors. Published price subject to change without notice to correct errors and omissions or in the event of inventory fluctuations. Vehicles may be in transit to dealer. Vehicle photos may not match exact vehicle. Please call to confirm availability status. All prices exclude taxes, title, license, and a $899 documentation fee. Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). **Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery pack age/condition, and other factors.
Dealer Notes
CARFAX One-Owner. Modern Steel 2019 Honda Pilot Elite AWD 9-Speed Automatic 3.5L V6 24V SOHC i-VTEC19/26 City/Highway MPGWe make every effort to provide accurate information but please verify options and price with management before purchasing. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. All financing is subject to approved credit. Dealer installed options are additional. Stock photo colors, options and trim levels may vary. Not responsible for typographical errors. Published price subject to change without notice to correct errors and omissions or in the event of inventory fluctuations. Vehicles may be in transit to dealer. Vehicle photos may not match exact vehicle. Please call to confirm availability status. All prices exclude taxes, title, license, and a $899 documentation fee. Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB). Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). **Based on model year EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery pack age/condition, and other factors.
Dealer Notes
1-OWNER * CLEAN CARFAX * 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC MODE SELECT WITH MANUAL MODE * BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM * ELECTRONIC BRAKE DISTRIBUTION * AIR CONDITIONING: THREE-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL * APPS CONTROL * BLUETOOTH * BUILT-IN APPS * COMING HOME DEVICE * CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES * CRUISE/SPEED CONTROL, ADAPTIVE * ENGINE START BUTTON * ENTERTAINMENT DISPLAY, 10-INCH SCREEN WITH DVD/BLU-RAY * GARAGE DOOR OPENER * INTERNAL HD * INTERNET CONNECTION * MEDIA CONTROL WITH TOUCH SCREEN * MEMORY ADJUSTMENT: MIRROR * MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY SCREEN, 8.0-INCH * NAVIGATION system, multi-touch screen with internal HD and traffic info * POWER LOCKS, WITH PASSIVE ACCESS * POWER OUTLET, 12V: CARGO AREA (1), FRONT (2) * POWER WINDOWS * REMOTE ENGINE STARTER * SECONDARY VENTILATION CONTROLS * VOICE ACTIVATING SYSTEM, HANDSFREELINK, WITH RADIO SETTINGS, PHONE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM * AUTO START-STOP * ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V * TRACTION CONTROL, ELECTRONIC * BUMPERS, FRONT AND REAR BODY-COLORED * PRIVACY GLASS * SUNROOF, GLASS POWER * STEERING WHEEL: LEATHER-TRIMMED, TILT TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL * VANITY MIRROR: ILLUMINATED DRIVER AND PASSENGER VANITY MIRROR * LED LIGHTS: HIGH BEAMS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, REAR LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, LOW BEAMS, SIDE INDICATOR, FRONT FOG * BODY-COLOR HEATED DRIVER AND PASSENGER POWER DOOR MIRRORS WITH TURN SIGNALS * ELECTRONIC NOISE REDUCTION * COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM, COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM (Cmbs) * HEADLIGHT CONTROL, DUSK SENSOR * HEADLIGHTS, LED * HILL HOLDER * LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM * LIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING * OVERTAKING SENSOR, BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSI) * PARKING ASSISTANCE * PARKING DISTANCE SENSORS, FRONT RADAR, MULTI-ANGLE REAR VIEW CAMERA AND RADAR * REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT, CROSS TRAFFIC MONITOR RADAR * THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM * VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) * DRIVER SEAT, 10-WAY POWER HEATED BUCKET WITH MEMORY; PASSENGER SEAT, 4-WAY POWER HEATED BUCKET WITH MEMORY * LEATHER UPHOLSTERY * AUDIO SYSTEM, DISPLAY AUDIO AM/FM RADIO, MP3/CD/DVD PLAYER, DIGITAL/SATELLITE RADIO WITH COLOR MULTI-TOUCH SCREEN AND WIRELESS HEADPHONES * REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS * TEN SPEAKERS SUBWOOFER AND PREMIUM AUDIO * P245/50HR20 ALL SEASON BSW * 20 INCH ALLOY WHEELS *
Dealer Notes
2019 Honda Pilot EX-L Crystal Black Pearl AWD, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Automatic temperature control, Distance pacing cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Fully automatic headlights, Heated front seats, Power Liftgate, Power moonroof. Recent Arrival! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: - Lowest Prices Every Day: Our market based WOW pricing utilizes competitive market pricing guides, no games. So it is easy to make an educated, hassle -free purchase from us. Many of our competitors add freight, reconditioning or certification fees to their price quotes. Your WOW price has no hidden charges. Just add tags, taxes and processing fee. - Complimentary CARFAX Vehicle History Report - 7 Day Exchange Policy: This policy simply states if you are not completely satisfied with your vehicle purchase, bring it back to us for a full credit towards your next vehicle, no questions asked! RECALL NOTICE: Some vehicles may be subject to manufacturer safety recalls that for various reasons may not be repaired prior to sale. You may also check for open recalls at www.safercar.gov
Dealer Notes
Modern Steel Metallic 2019 Honda Pilot EX **REMOTE START**, **LOCAL TRADE**, Virtual Appointments, Home Delivery, Video Walkaround, Test Drive at Home, Delivery to Your Door, Private dealer appointments, Free test drive at home, Free home drop-off, Contactless purchase. CARFAX One-Owner.Clean CARFAX. 18/26 City/Highway MPGAwards: , Residual Value Awards
Dealer Notes
Introducing the Love Your Car Guarantee from CarMax! Now you can take your time with a 24-hour test drive and a 30-day/1500-mile money back guarantee to be sure it’s the right car for you. See carmax.com for details. At CarMax, finding the right car is easy. You can shop online, get pre-approved for financing, and receive a trade-in offer all from the comfort of home. Then, when it’s time to buy, you can choose curbside pickup at your local CarMax or home delivery in select markets. And we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty. See store for details. Price assumes final used vehicle purchase will be made in MD, and excludes tax, title and tags but includes $99 dealer processing charge (not required by law). Some fees are location specific and may change if you transfer this vehicle to a different CarMax store. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls to learn if this vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.
Dealer Notes
'Red 2019 Honda Pilot Elite AWD 9-Speed Automatic 3.5L V6 24V SOHC i-VTEC AWD, 3rd row seats: split-bench, Entertainment system, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Navigation system: Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System, Power Liftgate, Power moonroof, Steering wheel mounted audio controls.'-(CDO) Too new for the lot! Coming Soon!. FitzWay Certified Pre-Owned
Dealer Notes
2019 Honda Pilot Elite White AWD. CARFAX One-Owner. Odometer is 12043 miles below market average! 19/26 City/Highway MPG Clean CARFAX. For more info Call Paul; 240-731-0977. Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards
Dealer Notes
2019 Honda Pilot EX-L Blue AWD. Awards:<br> * ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards 18/26 City/Highway MPG
Dealer Notes
WHITE DIAMOND PEARL ** BACK-UP CAMERA ** BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM ** CRUISE CONTROL W/STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS ** DAY-NIGHT AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR ** ELECTRIC POWER-ASSIST SPEED-SENSING STEERING ** HEATED FRONT BUCKET SEATS ** LANE KEEPING ASSIST SYSTEM ** PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS ** REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ** PUSH BUTTON START ** ROOF RACK RAILS **
Dealer Notes
Fresh Trade!, Hot Deal!!!. CARFAX One-Owner. Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Odometer is 14764 miles below market average! 18/26 City/Highway MPG 2019 Red Honda 4D Sport Utility EX-L Pilot 3.5L V6 24V SOHC i-VTEC 6-Speed Automatic AWD Certified. Certification Program Details: ***ATTENTION***This vehicle comes with LIFETIME POWERTRAIN COVERAGE! Exclusively here at Priority Toyota Chesapeake we have added to our Priorities for life, to now include LIFETIME coverage on TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, and DRIVETRAIN, for as long as you own the vehicle! On top of OIL and FILTER changes for life, VA state INSPECTIONS for life, and TOWING for life! With so much added value why go anywhere else! Recent Arrival! Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards Also includes Priorities FOR LIFE at no additional charge! Oil and Filter changes For Life, VA State Inspections For Life and more! See dealer for full benefits package. What are you waiting for? DROP THE MOUSE AND PICKUP THE PHONE!!! (703) 269-1400.
Dealer Notes
CARFAX 1-Owner, Maryland State Inspected, No Accidents, Navigation, Bluetooth, Leather, Sunroof, Back-Up Camera, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Heated Seats, 3rd Row Seats, AWD, Alloy Wheels, AWD. 19/26 City/Highway MPGAwards: * ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards
Dealer Notes
Maryland State Inspected, No Accidents, Navigation, Bluetooth, Leather, Sunroof, Back-Up Camera, Cruise Control, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Power Seats, Heated Seats, 3rd Row Seats, AWD, DVD, Alloy Wheels, AWD. 19/26 City/Highway MPG Awards: * ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards
Dealer Notes
Introducing the Love Your Car Guarantee from CarMax! Now you can take your time with a 24-hour test drive and a 30-day/1500-mile money back guarantee to be sure it’s the right car for you. See carmax.com for details. At CarMax, finding the right car is easy. You can shop online, get pre-approved for financing, and receive a trade-in offer all from the comfort of home. Then, when it’s time to buy, you can choose curbside pickup at your local CarMax or home delivery in select markets. And we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty. See store for details. Price assumes final purchase will be made in VA, and excludes tax, title, tags and $399 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Some fees are location specific and may change if you transfer this vehicle to a different CarMax store. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls to learn if this vehicle has an unrepaired safety recall. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.
Dealer Notes
Black Forest Pearl 2019 Honda Pilot Elite AWD 9-Speed Automatic 3.5L V6 24V SOHC i-VTEC AWD.19/26 City/Highway MPGAwards:* ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards
Dealer Notes
This 2019 Honda Pilot Touring 7-Passenger is offered to you for sale by Jim Coleman Honda. Drive home in your new pre-owned vehicle with the knowledge you're fully backed by the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee. Do so much more with one vehicle. This Honda Pilot gives you everything you need an automobile to be. Sophistication & understated luxury comes standard on this Honda Pilot Touring 7-Passenger. Well-known by many, the Pilot has become a household name in the realm of quality and prestige. Enjoy driving? Well now you will get more thrills behind the wheel thanks to the heightened performance of AWD. Better handling. Better traction. Better driving experience. In addition to being well-cared for, this Honda Pilot has very low mileage making it a rare find. Please visit us at Jim Coleman Honda at 12441 Auto DR. Clarksville MD 21029
Dealer Notes
ALG Residual Value Awards, Residual Value Awards. Boasts 26 Highway MPG and 18 City MPG! This Honda Pilot boasts a Regular Unleaded V-6 3.5 L/212 engine powering this Automatic transmission.*Options:*All Wheel Drive, Power Steering, ABS, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Aluminum Wheels, Tires - Front All-Season, Tires - Rear All-Season, Temporary Spare Tire, Sun/Moonroof, Generic Sun/Moonroof, Heated Mirrors, Power Mirror(s), Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors, Rear Defrost, Privacy Glass, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Rear Spoiler, Remote Trunk Release, Power Liftgate, Power Door Locks, Daytime Running Lights, Automatic Headlights, LED Headlights, Fog Lamps, AM/FM Stereo, Satellite Radio, MP3 Player, Bluetooth Connection, Auxiliary Audio Input, HD Radio, Smart Device Integration, Requires Subscription, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Rear Seat Audio Controls, Entertainment System, Power Driver Seat, Power Passenger Seat, Bucket Seats, Heated Front Seat(s), Driver Adjustable Lumbar, Seat Memory, Pass-Through Rear Seat, Rear Bench Seat, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Trip Computer, Power Windows, 3rd Row Seat, Leather Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Keyless Entry, Power Door Locks, Keyless Start, Remote Trunk Release, Universal Garage Door Opener, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Climate Control, Multi-Zone A/C, A/C, A/C, Rear A/C, Leather Seats, Driver Vanity Mirror, Passenger Vanity Mirror, Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror, Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror, Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Floor Mats, Mirror Memory, Remote Engine Start, Keyless Start, Navigation System, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Trip Computer, Security System, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Traction Control, Front Side Air Bag, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Monitor, Cross-Traffic Alert, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Child Safety Locks, Back-Up Camera*This vehicle may be transferred to any Easterns location or delivered to you home.*Locations are: Sterling, VA | Alexandria, VA | Frederick, MD | Temple HIlls, MD | Hyattsville, MD | Laurel, MD | Glen Burnie, MD | Baltimore, MD. Our Open Inventory means you are empowered to shop the entire Easterns inventory. The Easterns express processed allows you to build your deal online with our online concierge service. Easterns Automotive Group is a family owned dealership with over 30 years of history serving the hard-working men and women of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. See what we do to give back to our community at easterns.com/community.
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Which Pilot does Edmunds recommend?
With more standard features than before, the EX is the definite value play. You get a lot of useful features, including keyless access and ignition, heated front seats, one-touch slide-and-fold second-row seats, and pretty much the same infotainment system and safety features that all the more expensive trims have. It doesn't have a power liftgate, however. For that, you'll need to upgrade to at least the EX-L.
Edmunds' Expert Review
Driving
7.5With ample power, a transmission offering full manual control and respectable handling, the Pilot is an athlete in the three-row SUV segment. It's a champ on mountain roads, and it can manage slippery surfaces should you opt for all-wheel drive.
Comfort
9.0The Honda Pilot does comfort better than most in the segment. Consider its excellent ride quality, ultra comfy seats and easy-to-operate tri-zone climate control. Tire and wind noise is also minimal.
Interior
8.0The Pilot exhibits Honda's typical efficiency of space and practical features. The driving position is a bit upright, so you never feel ensconced in the cabin, but that's usually what SUV buyers are looking for. Visibility is also quite good.
Utility
8.5The Pilot is a utilitarian vehicle even though it can't tow as much as large truck-based SUVs. Its roomy, well-thought-out interior proves extremely useful when you stuff it full of passengers and their gear.
Technology
8.0The Pilot's infotainment touchscreen is a big step forward from the previous system. Plus, there are a bunch of clever apps that use the onboard Wi-Fi connection, which will surely make road trips with friends or family more enjoyable. We know Honda is capable of a decent adaptive cruise system, but it has yet to find its way into the Pilot.
Scorecard
Overall | 8.2 / 10 |
Driving | 7.5 |
Comfort | 9.0 |
Interior | 8.0 |
Utility | 8.5 |
Technology | 8.0 |
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2019 Honda Pilot SUV.
Most helpful consumer reviews
Kurt Bender,04/13/2019
LX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
The 2019 Pilot LX is the lowest priced Pilot in Honda’s showroom. It has all most people need and some extras that people want. The great standard safety systems and adaptive cruise control work pretty good and the automatic emergency braking saved my bacon when I failed to see a car locking it’s brakes on the freeway. The LX has plenty of power and a smooth controlled ride. The gas mileage is good for a fairly big CUV/SUV. It has great climate controls that are easy to use and all three rows have air vents. It has a big roll top bin with great storage in between the front seats and a smallish lighted glovebox. The front seats adjust manually with a ratchet type plastic lever. The recline is adjustable with many positions using the side lever. All adjustments are very easy and work well. All seats fold easily with a lift up plastic lever. This includes the second and third row seats. (The Pilot LX does not have the one touch button. It has an easy to use one lift up lever.) The storage is fantastic with plenty of room for people and stuff. The base radio with standard Bluetooth works great and it sounds super as well. There is no XM radio, but I play it from my phone via Bluetooth. The interior lighting is not the greatest, but for a few bucks, change the bulbs to LED and you’ll light up the interior. The standard Bridgestone tires are okay, and the interior and exterior are well built. I highly recommend this CUV/SUV over other models from VW and Subaru. The Pilot LX is a great choice for families on a budget that want the room and comfort that the LX provides without spending $48,000 for the Honda Pilot Elite.
George Snyder,09/04/2018
EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
I like the Honda sensing feature, which is standard in the 2019 models. The side mirror interior lights are much nicer than the other manufacturer exterior orange lights. The 280 HP with the 6-speed transmissions has good smooth acceleration. Fits 8 people reasonably comfortable, wish they had an option for back bucket seats (7 seat) - but no such luck. The 2019 has mostly cosmetic changes, more significate are the LED headlights and larger rear center antenna - for FM/satellite reception. The 2019 is basically the same price at the 2017 models with the same features, so that is a pretty good deal.
RC,10/24/2018
EX-L 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
After months of research we decided to forego the 2018's tempting price discounts and picked up a 2019 EXL instead. Looked around until we found a dealer willing to deal and got the price we wanted. This is our third Pilot, we had a 2008 EXL which was traded after a wreck, bought a 2012 EXL to replace it and now the 2019 EXL. The 2019 is a nice car but it lacks the solid feel of the old 2008. The 2019 rides very quiet on good pavement, course pavement makes some body parts resonate, producing very annoying sounds, the rear suspension is another negative, small road imperfections, cracks and transitions produce a loud thump (feels like the compliance bushings are either too hard or not thick enough) which reverberates over the cabin.The front suspension works really well. Wind noise is low compared to previous models and other brands we considered. The interior is very spacious and is made with good quality materials. Fit and finish inside and out is no different than the Audi Q7 we tested (which was twice the price), with the Q7 having more felt in the cargo area and more sound insulation and other high end features (which we could have had if we had chosen the Elite model).The new Pilot is extremely efficient, best MPG was 31 (verified, the computer is only off by half a MPG), worse MPG has been 24. Lastly, we decided to purchase the Pilot because the first two that we owned were extremely reliable (zero shop visits), efficient and comfortable; the price was on target and the dealership employees are very competent and customer oriented. Overall the Honda offers a better balance of value, efficiency and reliability over the other brands we tested.
We have been driving the 2019 Pilot now for slightly over a year. So far zero problems.
Ride has improved a bit, still quiet and very comfortable inside. This past summer with all the grand kids visiting we could carry them around and their huge amount of paraphernalia quite easily, plenty of USBs too !!!
Highway fuel economy (at 70 to 75 MPH) is consistently at 29 to 31 MPG, much better then the previous Pilots we have owned.
Honda has made it really easy to make system updates, you can go by the dealership anytime (Sundays is easy) get next to the building in rage of their WIFI and the updates quickly fly in no problem, or you can do it over the air at home if you like (if your own WIFI) is strong enough.
We enjoy using the new version of Android auto, it has many more apps and options and especially the navigation app with step by step, turn by turn and voice input features; its easy, accurate and the screen is vivid.
We enjoy our Pilot and its dependability and its comfort and on and on....
BigRedOne,12/19/2018
Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)
As a previous owner of a 2016 Pilot I am going to focus on my first impressions of the mid-cycle refresh of the 2019 Pilot, Touring model. Let’s start with the transmission: My 2016 9-speed transmission was jerky at low speeds which was slightly improved when I added a transmission cooler for towing. I’m not sure what caused the improvement but it most likely had something to do with a software update. Enter the 2019 9-speed transmission; it seems that Honda has finally been able to tame the German made option as all the jerky movements seemed to have disappeared. I haven’t done any towing yet but my 2016 model performed flawlessly pulling a 2500 lb. boat up and down our Missouri hills.
Now for the Sensing Suite: I’m not sure what minor changes Honda has made but the not ready for prime-time Sensing feature seems to have little better responsiveness especially with the adaptive cruise control, which may have to do with the improved transmission. Honda has also added blind spot monitoring but they did remove the camera on the right mirror; I’ve gotten used to that camera and wished they would have left it there.
In 2016 Honda forgot to include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (which they added in 2017). This time they forgot to add remote start with HondaLink. They have it on the Odyssey so why not the Pilot? Honestly, I don’t see any value paying for a HondaLink subscription if remote start isn’t included. The radio head unit, which now has a volume knob, is the same one that’s in the Odyssey, it can now be updated over Wi-Fi so you no longer have to use a USB drive.
Appearance is subjective but I kinda like the new grille and the addition of the chrome strip around the bottom of the doors but other than that it pretty well looks the same. The plastic strip under the front and rear bumper has been changed to a silverish color to make them look like skid-plates but once again that’s a subjective look. The ride also seems to be a bit smoother and somewhat quitter. Hands Free power tailgate has also been added which I guess will be useful if I have my hands full. Some new graphics have been added to the instrument panel as well. The buttons on the steering wheel have been moved around so you will have to get used to that if you move up to a new Pilot. Another nifty feature that’s been added is Auto High Beam Headlights, nice feature but they are a little too sensitive and change back and forth too often.
Safety
Our experts like the Pilot models:
- Blind-Spot Monitoring System
- Alerts the driver if a vehicle is lurking in the blind spots and beeps if the turn signal is activated in that direction.
- Honda Sensing Package
- Includes items such as forward collision mitigation with auto braking and road departure intervention and is standard on all trim levels.
- Parking Sensors
- Indicates how close the vehicle is to objects with visual and audible alerts.