The Honda Pilot is perfect for a family that does not want to succumb to the minivan. With room for 8, even with car seats, the Pilot is spacious enough for small or large families. The four-wheel drive assures you can get your family anywhere safely. A V6 engine gives you power without guzzling gas at around 28 mpg/hwy. The 40/60 fold of the middle row and 60/40 of the back row allows for storage options and easy access to all rows without giving up seating. The rear control ventilation keeps everyone cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Heated side view mirrors are a bonus in the winter when you need to clear the frost. Power seating for the driver makes it comfortable. The trunk space is limited when all seats are in use, but upgrades to new models promise there will be more room. A trustworthy brand, you can depend on the Honda Pilot to last well over 200k miles. Replacement parts are affordable. Sensors in the tires let you know which tire has low pressure, and percentages are given to remind you of an oil change.

In the many years I owned this Pilot it has never given my any trouble beyond two recalls about airbag problems. The only times I need to go to a dealer are to do the regular inspections and change oils. This car is versatile. With the built-in top racks, you can haul the kayak, bike, camping gears, or whatever's on your list to wherever you like. This car is rough and tough enough to go off the beaten roads, yet gentle and classy enough to put a baby in and drive in any metropolitan area. The Honda Pilot is one of the few mid-sized crossover cars which can seat eight people. If you have a big family, this car can transport your whole family to your destinations. Even if you don’t have that many people in your family, you will be happy to have those seats there when you have visitors. When you don’t need those seats, you can put the two back row seats down to have a large cargo area. I once hauled two twin size mattresses and two kids all inside this car!