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3.6

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Good. Still room for improvement

By Bobbie Smittie written on 04-26-2016

I buy cars every decade or so. I seen many reviews that gave the redesigned 2016 Pilot rave reviews. To me? Most SUVs in this class are very close to each other. I decided on the Pilot due to the safety features found in the Honda Sense. As far as I know, Chevy/GMC, Toyota don't offer same options and Ford is only in the higher Limited edition. Had a few moments where these "Sense" options don't work as expected. One example, going around a curve in the car pool lane where the other lanes of traffic are stopped. The car sensed there was a car in front and slowed down, even though the car pool traffic was not slowing. The slow downs are not soft. No blind spot warning in the EX model w/ sense... just a right side camera. Seems like a short coming now. Adaptive cruise control works nice. Volvo's implementation (albeit in a sedan not a SUV) is much nicer in terms of lane keep and braking. The engine is strong in the Honda. Good acceleration. "Harsh" downshifts, not very smooth between 2nd and 1st. The touch screen navigation is horrible and the connectivity with phones are limited. iLink is designed for iPhones, and even then they cripple the interface so you can not display the navigation on the touch screen. Apps are very limited. You can connect Bluetooth with an Android, and listen to music. That's about it. 3rd row access is "OK". I think the Highlander and Explorer design is bit better. However, it's not used often so not a deciding factor The plastic in the rear storage scratches easily. Sound system is very "Flat" sounding, even with separate tweeters and (supposedly) a separate subwoofer. FM Radio reception is absolutely horrid. Good fuel economy for a mid sized SUV. On the highway, I seen 28 to 29 MPG. 23 mixed.

Dont buy the hype!

By Larry Pines written on 12-18-2015

Short version of my review: Honk the horn, if you have no problem with the horn (as it is small sixed for a moped) then look at what is involved in jump-starting this vehicle. If the procedure for jumpstarting the car is not an issue? then buy your pilot, as you most likely won?t notice the issues I noted below. If you take exception with the horn or the need to disassemble the car to jump start it??well the rest of the car like that. It?s way over Hyped or ?? over promised and under delivered. It?s like a bowl of good sour cream. Nothing more - nothing less. Long version of my review: I have wanted to write this review for some time now, and today I just need to sit down and write the review. I am one who got sucked into the Hype of this vehicle, and I wish I didn?t. My 2016 Honda Elite (?The PIG? don?t ask me why, but the name just fits) has just under4,500 miles on it, and it is for sale. The Good --Honda has spent a ton of effort getting the this car perform in the new overlap IIHS crash test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtOcKK6I4o. The result of this test is a true work of art. Especially when compared to others vehicles in the class. Size ?this is a big car there is plenty of room in it. The Sunroof is huge. The size of the rear doors are larger than other SUVs, it makes getting into the third row easy, and the auto tumble of the second row captain seats are very helpful for getting in the third row. USB charging stations ? are all over the vehicle. Maybe even in the third row! Great job Mileage ? Believe it or not, at one point I was getting 28 MPG on the freeway in this car. That may be due to a recall that fixed a small problem where the car would ?add? miles to the odometer I currently get 23 MPG on a tank of gas?.Winter gas? Software update?.i don?t know but it?s not what it used to be. The Bad The car drives around corners/ Auto braking systems ? Well it just follows the lines on the road, when it gets confused, or mistakes the sealant on the road for the painted road?.well you get to fight the car. And pray that the auto braking doesn?t kick in. (Just imagine if you and your spouse both had access to steering and the pedals.) For me, when I first experienced it I was traveling about 70 MPH on the interstate and in an instant I was doing 45 then the system ?recalculated? and I was able to drive again. As a result, we were almost rear-ended. The Ugly The 9-Speed transmission ? Holy Hannah, will this thing take a chill pill!? For example, at low speeds it?s like an amusement park ride. 5th gear at 20MPH, no now its 4th gear no upshift to 6th. It?s crazy! At low speeds the transmission is like a Jack Russel Terrier. Auto Start feature ?This feature simply shuts off the car?s engine when you come to a stop. When this activates you will need about a second or a second and a half to feel like the car is ready to go again. This is unreasonable at busy intersections. You can turn this ?feature? off but you have to do it every time you start the car. I have tried to get the dealer to disable this ?feature? but they say they can?t. Trust me it?s a pain in the rear. The Premium Stereo ? This is a HUGE disappointment. This stereo is just strange. I have the bass and treble settings maxed, and on the best of times it sounds ok. But, most of the time it leaves me wondering where is the other half of the song. For example, you can be listening to XM radio and one song sounds ?ok?, then the next song sounds like the stereo doesn?t know how to decode signal. The vocals are very weak and fade in and out. Subwoofer is nonexistent. The Touch Screen ?Disappointment. The Very glossy glass (or plastic) shows fingerprints very easily very the system is very complex to use. No way to set a priority on phones To change what phone is connected from the main screen is no less than 5 button pushes and takes 40 seconds to accomplish. Voice Command ? Useless. Instrument gauges ?The lack of information/customization of the gauges can?t be ignored. Talk about just under delivering. The placement of buttons in the car ? are Just wrong, you have to hunt and search for buttons in this car. It?s just wrong. Resale value ? (Update sold to a Honda dealership for $43,700 on 3-1-16) I was hoping to have sold this car before reviewing it however; I just can?t sit back and keep reading reviews from folks who say it?s a perfect vehicle. I often question the legitimacy of some of the reviews, like they were written by those with an interest in selling these cars. Sold after 6500 miles. Biter-sweet cause the auto had some good features. It is 6/28/16 and the stereo issue hasn't been addressed. How the mighty have fallen

Not ready for Prime Time...

By Thedogpack written on 02-22-2016

Wait another year until they figure out the quirks. There are some serious issues with the 9 speed transmission as well as a creaking issue the car has been back to the dealer for twice. I wanted so much to love this SUV but unfortunately there are some serious issues with the vehicle -Honda Engineering know about the creaking -The transmission accelerates when you are slowing (What the heck?) - Technology (radio) is very buggy - We have the Tech package. -Poor design when third row is folded - there is a big gap that makes loading difficult - No third row floor mat? Really, even on the touring? I paid 40K plus for a vehicle and I am treated as if I just walked off the street. I should have purchased the Infiniti! Buyers Remorse

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Features: Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Rear Bench Seats , Third-row seating , Tire Pressure Warning , Stability Control , Auto Climate Control , AWD/4WD , Alarm , Aux Audio Inputs , Trip Computer , Power Driver Seat , Back-up camera , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Bluetooth , 3500lb Towing Capacity , Sunroof/Moonroof , Leather Seats , Heated seats , Towing Hitch , USB Inputs , Power Liftgate/Trunk , Rear Entertainment System , Navigation , 5000lb Towing Capacity , Keyless Entry/Start , Remote Start , Parking sensors , Adaptive Cruise Control , Lane Departure Warning , Pre-collision safety system , Blind Spot Monitoring , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Post-collision safety system , 2nd Row Bucket Seats , Cooled Seats , Upgraded Headlights .

Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic .

Fuel Type: regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: four wheel drive , all wheel drive , front wheel drive .

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