2016 Honda Pilot - Great for Families!
This vehicle is simply amazing. From the heated seats, extra storage space, Sirius radio system, and separate climate controls, there are just so many perks to this vehicle. I absolutely love that I can pack everyone in my family into one vehicle, including our dog, and not feel like I need to leave something behind. There is enough space for all of our luggage, including the numerous amount of items that we need to bring for our baby, as well as the dog’s kennel. Plus, when my son has sports – either football or baseball – there’s enough room for his equipment as well as the equipment for a friend or two… or three or four! We never feel like we are short on space.
This is a true luxury car without the luxury price tag. I am so very pleased with this vehicle. The storage space was our... (more)
This vehicle is simply amazing. From the heated seats, extra storage space, Sirius radio system, and separate climate controls, there are just so many perks to this vehicle. I absolutely love that I can pack everyone in my family into one vehicle, including our dog, and not feel like I need to leave something behind. There is enough space for all of our luggage, including the numerous amount of items that we need to bring for our baby, as well as the dog’s kennel. Plus, when my son has sports – either football or baseball – there’s enough room for his equipment as well as the equipment for a friend or two… or three or four! We never feel like we are short on space.
This is a true luxury car without the luxury price tag. I am so very pleased with this vehicle. The storage space was our main focus, but the fact that the Pilot rides just as - if not more so - smoothly than a small to midsize car makes it that much more appealing. I cannot say enough good things about this vehicle!
We took this car to a baseball tournament down in the Twin Cities, and we were able to bring my son, the baby, our dog, and two of my son's friends and all of the applicable equipment!
We took this car to a baseball tournament down in the Twin Cities, and we were able to bring my son, the baby, our dog, and two of my son's friends and all of the applicable equipment!
We live in the Midwest where the winters can be brutally cold. The heated leather seats are my absolute favorite feature of this vehicle. I know that after a day of spending time outside sledding with my kids, I can get in the vehicle and warm up right away with a heated seat!
Additionally, I love the easy to use touch screen and navigation system. Gone are the days when I would have to look at a Garmin or use my phone’s GPS to locate where I am going. Now, I just glance over at the large screen in the dashboard and I know I can rely on the directions found there to get me to where I am g... (more)
We live in the Midwest where the winters can be brutally cold. The heated leather seats are my absolute favorite feature of this vehicle. I know that after a day of spending time outside sledding with my kids, I can get in the vehicle and warm up right away with a heated seat!
Additionally, I love the easy to use touch screen and navigation system. Gone are the days when I would have to look at a Garmin or use my phone’s GPS to locate where I am going. Now, I just glance over at the large screen in the dashboard and I know I can rely on the directions found there to get me to where I am going.
Finally, I love the space. The seats can fold down for extra storage room, and you can actually lift out the carpet in the back to find a well where even more items can be stored! Having a baby means we have a LOT of stuff, and this extra space is well used. I never have to worry about what I am leaving behind – I can fit everything I need!
There are not a lot of bad things to say about this car. I guess the worst thing is the price tag. This is definitely not a reasonable vehicle. That being said, you do get what you pay for. If you decide that you don’t want a lot of the extra features, like leather seats for example, you can drive the price down a little bit more.
I do wish that the vehicle had a CD player. The only way you can play music externally is to plug in a phone or MP3 player or other device that plays music. There is no CD player included with this model. You do get a Sirius radio subscription free for a few mont... (more)
There are not a lot of bad things to say about this car. I guess the worst thing is the price tag. This is definitely not a reasonable vehicle. That being said, you do get what you pay for. If you decide that you don’t want a lot of the extra features, like leather seats for example, you can drive the price down a little bit more.
I do wish that the vehicle had a CD player. The only way you can play music externally is to plug in a phone or MP3 player or other device that plays music. There is no CD player included with this model. You do get a Sirius radio subscription free for a few months, though.
I also wish that this vehicle had a built in DVD player. Since we have kids, it would be nice to have the built in screens so we didn’t have to install them separately after we purchased the car. It’s not a huge deal, and it definitely is not a deal breaker, but it would have been a nice perk when we purchased the car.
2016 Honda Pilot - A solid family SUV with a few simple bells and whistles
The Honda Pilot EX-L is a solid family SUV. It provides lots of seating room across three rows of seats. With the third row down, you get a large spacious trunk that can allow you to fill it with even the biggest Costco runs or a long vacation on the road. The seats are leather and have convenient controls for moving and adjusting them. Of special note is the button that allows you to access the third row just by pushing it. Leg space is ample in the 1st and 2nd row for most people. It easily fits two adults and two car seats for children, with additional room in the middle of the second row for either a passenger or another car seat. If you use the third row, it could comfortably sit two people. The car handles nicely, and the all wheel drive version handles very well on snow and ice.... (more)
The Honda Pilot EX-L is a solid family SUV. It provides lots of seating room across three rows of seats. With the third row down, you get a large spacious trunk that can allow you to fill it with even the biggest Costco runs or a long vacation on the road. The seats are leather and have convenient controls for moving and adjusting them. Of special note is the button that allows you to access the third row just by pushing it. Leg space is ample in the 1st and 2nd row for most people. It easily fits two adults and two car seats for children, with additional room in the middle of the second row for either a passenger or another car seat. If you use the third row, it could comfortably sit two people. The car handles nicely, and the all wheel drive version handles very well on snow and ice. It comes equipped with traction controls that help you adjust to the driving conditions. Handling is smooth and responsive. The driver's seat has a wide field of vision with few blind spots. You have the option of driving the car in normal or "eco" mode. The normal mode has a zippy pick-up, while the eco mode is a bit more sluggish. Fuel economy is generally in the 20 mpg range with a 50/50 mix of driving on roads and highways. If you do mostly highway driving, you could get as high as 25 mpg. While the practical features of the car are all nice, the electronics still need some work. The sound system via the touch screen can be annoying to work with and awkward to navigate through. The 2016 model is not compatible with Apple Car Play. This model also doesn't come equipped with any Honda Sensing, safety features as standard, and they can't be added on afterwards. Although the blind spot camera that activates when you turn left is a nice touch.
My family packed up the car for a long week at our family cabin several hundred miles from home. We were able to fit all luggage and amenities for two adults and one toddler, along with food, camping gear, and toys. Lots of room to spare and comfortable drive.
My family packed up the car for a long week at our family cabin several hundred miles from home. We were able to fit all luggage and amenities for two adults and one toddler, along with food, camping gear, and toys. Lots of room to spare and comfortable drive.
Lots of cargo and passenger space. Good handling in various conditions. Blind spot camera.
Lots of cargo and passenger space. Good handling in various conditions. Blind spot camera.
Poor audio control system. Advanced safety features are not standard. Mediocre to Poor mpg.
Poor audio control system. Advanced safety features are not standard. Mediocre to Poor mpg.
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