Entered CNET Catalog: 08/31/2005
SKU: 100467375
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Company, Incorporated
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User Rating: 
8/10
Great Suv with plenty of room!
Pros: Lots of room, sliding 2nd row, good size 3rd row, engine power, seating comfort, Radio sound, 4x4 traction, Gas milage........
Cons: Wind noise, lack of options
Review:
I have had my Pilot for about a year and a half and love it. There is lots of head room. I am 6 feet tall and my head comes no where close to the roof. The outward veiw is one of the best that I have driven. We have gone on a few trips with friends and they were impresed with the 2nd row leg room. The ride is also really nice. Gas milage is a big plus. I use 93 octane b/c I get better MPG. It ends up being cheeper to by the high octane since I get about 2 MPG more on a tank of gas. The engine also runs smoother with the 93 oct.
I also must say that the all wheel drive is great. I was very impressed with the traction that I get in snow and rain. I have been driving in snow and ice the last few winters and have had no problems. The tractions controle works better the some 4x4's that I have driven.
On the down side I bought mine in 2004. At the time there were not any options other than Nav and DVD player, and you could not get them together. I was realy wanting a sunroof but you could not get it. They have since changed in the 2005 models and added sunroofs and 6 disk cd changers without uping the price. I would still like some more options, they will come in time I hope> I wanted XM radio, dual climate contole up front, passanger power seat, and a trip computer would be nice. I know that these are small things but they are avalible on an Accord.
Other than the wind noise the cabin is really nice. The fit and finish is very high quality. I have now found myself comparing all SUV's to this one and with the others coming up short. The radio sounds great and the sub woofer is a nice touch. In all this is a great SUV and have had friends buy it and love it after seeing mine.
I also must say that the all wheel drive is great. I was very impressed with the traction that I get in snow and rain. I have been driving in snow and ice the last few winters and have had no problems. The tractions controle works better the some 4x4's that I have driven.
On the down side I bought mine in 2004. At the time there were not any options other than Nav and DVD player, and you could not get them together. I was realy wanting a sunroof but you could not get it. They have since changed in the 2005 models and added sunroofs and 6 disk cd changers without uping the price. I would still like some more options, they will come in time I hope> I wanted XM radio, dual climate contole up front, passanger power seat, and a trip computer would be nice. I know that these are small things but they are avalible on an Accord.
Other than the wind noise the cabin is really nice. The fit and finish is very high quality. I have now found myself comparing all SUV's to this one and with the others coming up short. The radio sounds great and the sub woofer is a nice touch. In all this is a great SUV and have had friends buy it and love it after seeing mine.
User Rating: 8/10
Spacious Cabin Real 3rd row seat
Pros: Big interior Powerful Engine
Cons: Appearance not so appealing
Review:
I have nothing against this wonderful SUV its my first Choice by the way only after a dozen of test drives we realize it wont fit in our garage! its so big ! oh yeah it will fit my garage without the rack. I like the interior set up it has a real 3rd row seat in which real taller adult people like me can seat comfortably. Buy the time we're test driving it they have no available wood paneling for the interior and the Exterior design looks more of a pumped - up CR-V !but
under the hood wow ! its a sportcar class engine. My overall esperience is all positive with this SUV, its a perfect family car: )
under the hood wow ! its a sportcar class engine. My overall esperience is all positive with this SUV, its a perfect family car: )
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