2011 Honda Pilot Review
2011 Honda Pilot Review
2011 Honda Pilot Review
In 2006 this model received a new rear and front fascia. Honda Pilot was exclusively designed to satisfy large American demands. Pilot's platform is shared between Honda Accord and Honda Odyssey minivan. Honda pilot's uni-body assembly and independent suspension is designed to provide handling similar to that of a car. This vehicle faces a tough competition from solid pickup trucks like Chevrolet Traverse, Buick enclave, Hyundai Veracruz, GMC Acadia twin, Mazda CX-9 and Toyota Highlander. National based price of 2010 Honda Pilot is around $ 28,045 which excludes destination charges.
Trim Levels and Options:
Honda pilot is a mid sized crossover Sports Utility Vehicle which is offered with four trim levels. 2010 Honda pilot's model include Honda pilot LX, Honda pilot EX, Honda pilot EX-L and Honda pilot touring. Each of these models is available with either all wheel drive or front wheel drive.
Honda pilot LX trim is included with 17 inch steel wheel, rear privacy glass, keyless entry, automatic head light, trailer hitch, cruise control, steering wheel, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, front and rear Air conditioner, audio system with seven speakers, AUX-IN pin and CD and MP3 player and split foldable third row seat.
Honda pilot EX trim is added with 17 inch alloy wheel, painted body molding, flood lights, roof rails, eight way power driver seat, tri zone automatic climate control, audio system with six CD chargers, satellite radio, roof rails and heated exterior mirrors.
Honda pilot EX-L trim is added with upgraded leather upholstery, heated front seat, rear seat DVD entertainment package with Bluetooth and I-Pod connectivity, audio system with 10 speakers.
Both EX trim's accessories are included in Touring model and further included with power tail gate, driver memory function, rear window sunshade and tire pressure indicator.
Engine and Performance:
2010 Honda pilot is armored with 3.5L capacity V6 engine with front wheel drive as standard option and optional all wheel drive with automatic apportions power to the rear wheel up to 70 percent. The power train will be mated with five speed automatic gear transmission. This power source is also incorporated with driver selectable lock feature that routs max torque to rear wheel at speed below 19 MPH. with this power train Honda pilot can accelerate from zero to 60 MPH in just 9.7 seconds and also offers comparative mileage.
Specification:
Base Number of Cylinders: 6
Base Engine Size: 3.5 liters
Base Engine Type: V6
Horsepower: 250 HP
Max Horsepower: 5700 RPM
Torque: 253 ft-pounds
Max Torque: 4800 RPM
Maximum Towing Capacity: 3500 Pounds
Drive Type: FWD
Turning Circle: 38.6 feet
Mileage with Rear Wheel Drive:
City: 17 MPG
Highway: 23 MPG
Combined: 19 MPG
Mileage with All Wheel Drive Option:
City: 16 MPG
Highway: 22 MPG
Combined: 18 MPG
Design and Special Features:
2010 Honda Pilot is offered with utilitarian exterior styling. Interior is offered with blocky and rugged them. Like many current Honda vehicles, this sedan's central stack is packed with too many small and control buttons. Accessing of these buttons are made simple by uniquely designed logical layout. Pilot is also offered with roomy third row seats. Pilot is one of the few sedans that can accommodate adults and offer relative comfort to all its occupants. Cushions of second row and third row seats are very low and forces long legged passengers into a knee up and squatting position. Compared to Chevy Traverse and Ford Flex this sedan offers little compact seating.
Dimensions:
Front Head Room: 40 inches
Front Hip Room: 58.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room: 61.5 inches
Rear Head Room: 39.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room: 62.2 inches
Rear Hip Room: 56.9 inches
Front Leg Room: 41.4 inches
Rear Leg Room: 38.5 inches
Luggage Capacity: 18 cubic feet
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 87 cubic feet
Maximum Seating: 8
Length: 190.9 inches
Width: 78.5 inches
Height: 71 inches
Wheel Base: 109.2 inches
Ground Clearance: 8 inches
Curb Weight: 4319 pounds
Safety:
2010 Honda Pilot is well equipped with advanced safety features which offer optimum safety to its occupants. This model is offered with stability control, full length side curtain airbag, front seat side airbag, standard anti lock disc brakes and full length side curtain airbags. In government crash test this sedan performed flawlessly and has gained five stars for its occupant's safety during side and frontal impact. This sedan has also gained GOOD rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for side impact and frontal offset crashes.
2010 Honda Pilot
Pros:
Descent roomy third row seats
Smooth V6 engine
Excellent crash test rating
Clever interior storage
Cons:
Sluggish interior
Unremarkable fuel economy
Heavy central stack
Poor braking performance
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