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Better Then I Thought
Gez, 03/04/2023
2023 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
Just pick-up a 23 Honda Pilot Elite. Traded in a 21 Pilot Elite. The 23 is bigger, easier to get into, more comfortable and has more bells and whistles. I have owned nine Hondas this the best riding one.
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Software has ruined the hardware
Bob Edwards, 10/20/2023
updated 01/14/2025
2023 Honda Pilot Touring 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: Nice engine. Nice transmission. Great interior. Lots of room. Very very silly tech hubris ruins experience and is dangerous. Example: Can not shut headlights off easily using the “off” switch. One can, in park, but that doesn’t help after beaming your kids soccer coach and half the team in the face pulling into parking space for pick up at dusk. The hack is to switch to parking lights, but lights still on. Why cant' the driver just use the "off" on the stalk. Inane. The more dangerous ones are leading me to sell this machine: Want to use the sequential paddle shifters to engine brake on steep icy hill on way to ski resort? Whoops! The “smart” programming decides to go ahead and shift to a higher gear after a few seconds. Why bother to have manual shifting, if its not actually manual? Unless in sport mode; then still can't go into D1, even at 5 mph. In the heat of moment- e.g. with abs on I am going to slide through this intersection into another car unless I can engine brake- one needs to remember to flick into sport before being able to engine brake. Unrealistic expectation for this driver. Or, better, remember to use the hill descend mode button. But must be going less than 12mph AND that feature is a combo of brakes and engine braking (defeating the purpose of use case) AND it takes up to a minute to start- already filing my insurance claim from the crash waiting for that to work. And the auto -on off at intersections. Yea it has a manual override but must be done each and every time one starts the car. And its very slow to-restart from off. Terrifying to come out of gas station (and forget to turn off the auto start/stop b/c I did when I left the garage) and punch it for a left hand turn on busy Highway and have the car not go for a couple seconds. Oh, almost forgot about mild off-roading (its an SUV?) on a dirt road with tall grasses in the middle of the track and on the side. Slams on brakes randomly. Can fully disable the rear for the bike rack, so can back up the car, but can not fully disable the front, so just have to not drive through tall grass, ever. Sure, one can unlearn 20 years of habit in every other car ever owned, including great previous Hondas, to operate lights, operate push button transmission, not use engine braking and remember to turn off the auto on/off. Or can just trade in for cx90. I have chosen the latter. Great mechanicals with silly semi-auto software features have ruined this car.
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Loving My Pilot
Sonikki, 02/16/2023
2023 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I bought my Pilot 2 weeks ago and I love the ride. It feels like a luxury car. I also like that there is a removable middle seat in the 2nd row. I am getting 21mpg on average. I only wish there was a hybrid option.
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Great Family Hauler
Collin, 08/01/2023
updated 02/09/2024
2023 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
This SUV is great. It is just about proficient in every aspect. Most of the noteworthy downsides are small and insignificant. They include: busy transmission and lackluster acceleration, small infotainment interface, annoying and oversensitive forward collision warning, lack of steering feedback and cramped third row. As an owner, let me address these and explain why these are insignificant. The transmission can seem a bit noisy around town, but the acceleration is fine, especially on the highway. The infotainment screen is a little small, but is versatile and easy to use. Honda probably should have put a little more into it with the redesign, but hey, it's only 2023 and there are changes yet to be made. I also love how it's undistracting and doesn't cause light glare. And about the overly vigilant front collision warnings, I love them. There is just no way you are going to crash this baby so long as they are active. They never send up false alarms, and their notifications should not be classified as annoying; they remind you to be cautious and are there for you if you happen to lose focus. For the lack of feedback while steering, I have one thing to say: The Pilot is not a sports car. It is a family hauler. Sure it would make the driving experience a bit more wholesome, but as it is, the steering is light and it handles well around turns. If you really want something sporty, maybe the CX-90 is the SUV for you, but it is not perfect either. And as for the third row, it's pretty tight. But the second row is roomy and can also slide, to make it easier for third row passengers without impeding too badly on their own space. Also, the small third row makes for great cargo capacity behind it even while it is up. Interior storage is class leading, too. And the third row is not intolerable, either. I come in at just about 6 feet tall, and I can fit somewhat comfortably. The Pilot has a lot going for it. Added off road capability, Honda reliability, and a child friendly interior, which is simple, practical, and easy to use. The Telluride's appointments are convenient, but mostly so for adults and not kids, so at this price you may as well upgrade to luxury or full size. The interior, while not as quiet, is pleasantly muted and isolated and at least slightly keeps you aware of the outside world. Great SUV and no problems so far. UPDATE-- The car still runs as good as it did when we first purchased it. One thing I've learned since-- I noticed that the transmission isn't the smoothest shifting. However, using sport mode eliminates the problems I had with this.
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Highly Satisfied Customer
K, 04/10/2023
2023 Honda Pilot Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
Over 1k miles in and not a single complaint. I am happy to say that as that is not common for a new car redesign. The interior is quiet and transmission buttery smooth. Everything works the way it should, with no learning curve. I have the reliability of a Honda, yet get a fresh look and beautiful interior/features on the Elite trim. I feel around $50k for the Elite is a highly competitive price if within budget! But the EXL gave a lot for the price too & Trailsport has the awesome Sky Blue color. HIGHLY RECOMMEND 2023 Pilot!
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