2019 Honda Pilot Review - Now With Added Volume Knob
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- We go for a drive in the 2019 Honda Pilot
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OOPS! There's no CVT option for this car. My bad. The base transmission is a 6spd auto.
Any improvement over the 9 speed trans that had so many issues an complaints over the past few years? I've been considering this or the Highlander as a family car.
why do you guys hate cvt so much? here in brazil it is the most popular and loved automatic transmission
YURI/JAKUB, would you agree the VW Atas is miles ahead of Honda in terms of aesthetics?
@@planetstupider502 I would drive the VW Atlas. I think you will be disappointed. I'm currently cross shopping this and the Highlander; need a family hauler. Driven the Subaru and the Atlas... was not impressed.
I like the Pilot
That eye distraction comparison was an informative test to show. It makes you see that a properly designed and functional layout is needed. It's not just cell phones that distract people while driving.
I probably should have made us turn the volume to a specific number to make the test more fair but ya. Next time!
I kind of want my parents to get either a Pilot, Passport or a Ridgeline for their next car, but that radio might be a dealbreaker.
#bringbackknobs
harrismi7 get a Tesla
There is a "tuning knob" on the steering wheel, but is changes the presets! Doh!
Jatt Posti no thanks! Too expensive and barely any electrical infrastructure and no dealers in the entire state I live in.
The “distraction test” with the volume knob versus the touch screen was a great addition to this review. If i could suggest, please add this more into other reviews. Hopefully car manufacturers see these issues and dress them cause the distraction driving charge in Ontario is insane!
Love the “distracted eyes” demonstration. Although for me, that obnoxious lakers shirt and undefrosted rear window were more distracting.
Hee Kim lol
@@YuriTereshyn hey I liked the Lakers sweater :)
... undefrosted ... so frosted ... also i think it was more fog then frost
Probably just snow dust or dirty.
If there’s anyone who could make me watch a Honda Pilot video it’s these guys. No way I would have watched it otherwise l
How much you get to say that?
You know... I've never admitted it to anyone but I didn't know sun visors extended until last year when I found you guys on TH-cam. Worst part is when the sun was hitting my face from the side I always asked myself "why don't these things go back far enough to cover the whole window?" Been subbed ever since!💙 #straightpipesconfessions
Prince Charming thats funny because Ive been watching these guys for months and I keep forgetting to check this on my own cars 😭
Leveraged 😂😂 first world problems. Have you checked since writing this comment?
Leveraged We did a visor test on my wife’s 2009 jetta and it worked on the driver’s side but not the passenger’s. Totally weird. My 2013 gti worked on both sides so I guess VW addressed it.
Pausing the review at 3 minutes to add some praise for the "distracted eyes" demo. In my opinion that was an incredibly inspired idea and you worked it into the video super clearly and professionally. "Usability" is a tricky thing to nail down and that was a great demonstration in only a couple seconds of video time.
Been following the channel for a few months and this finally motivated me to say something :) Overall I think these little video tricks are one of your great tools and you do a great job picking up on the "little things" that a prospective buyer probably won't pick up on during a test drive. Keep up the great work!
(Great point by Kevvo Wobbo! Everything he said is exactly what I thought.) Keep up the great work, guys!!!
What do you think of the refreshed Pilot?
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TheStraightPipes I don’t think there a CVT option, the lower trims have a 6 speed auto
Lovin' the lowkey LAKERS sponsorship Yuri LOL ❤👌
TheStraightPipes I’m a big Honda fan and I am excited to finally see a Honda review. Now can you please review the 2019 CR-V anytime soon?
I think the Passport is new to the US in 2019. So this is a CR-V with a 3rd row and a V6? How many SUVs can Honda cram into their line up?
Has a few downgrades in a few areas. For example, the Touring and Elite no longer have LED projectors. They now have LED REFLECTORS. Pretty stupid and a huge downgrade.
Otherwise it’s good.
You guys perfectly illustrated my biggest complaint about infotainment systems in cars!!! I hate having to take my eyes off the road to change the station or settings. You should send that clip to every manufacturer. Seriously.
i love how you are not so whiny as other car journalist and reviwers, all they complaint about is "hard plastics", i really like how you make very objective review and still get excited over little things, its so much more entertaining to watch someone enjoying a car than someone complaining about everything, you gained a subscriber
I feel that it's a bit scary how similar our values are in vehicles. I went vehicle shopping, didn't see a volume knob, immediately got out. Gloss black is awful. I'm glad you look at all the little details so so many reviewers just skip. These are just as important a how it drives.
The Pilot is fantastic. The AWD is torque vectoring and handles very well. Not as sporty as the MDX but still a solid choice.
The lesson is "don't buy a small cup of coffee." A "venti" is the only acceptable size. But if you have to have a demitasse, add the distracted video footage of trying to pry it out of the cupholder.
4:02 shows how much Jakub cares about satellite radio.
Yea , he knows it's garbage.
If you have kids, you need the Odyssey's sliding doors--which more than make up for the fact that it doesn't have AWD.
Matt Dinan i have two kids and have no need for sliding doors.
Sliding doors are all sorts of awesome when you have kids. AWD Sienna you get everything cause your never going offroad anyway.
Also great if you travel with dogs, height is much easier for them to get in and out of.
My family has three kids, sliding doors have never been a necessity. Much rather have the added utility presented in the pilot which we own
Imagine a vehicle with netflix, hulu etc. I would live in it
As someone who works out of their car on jobsites, this would be amazing.
Get a navigator put a roku,chromecast in the tablets..!!!!
Would that be illegal distracted driving
Son Le 🤦🏻♂️ how can the driver see the screen in the back?
If u meant entertainment systems thru the infotaimnet then I think there are some cars who let u use it thru the infotainment if the engine isnt on (eg Hyundai genesis gen1)
I have a 2016 Pilot Touring - awesome vehicle. No volume knob, but the volume +/- control on the left side of the steering wheel allows me to keep my eyes on the road. Try it. Your eyes don't even have to hunt for the volume knob. It can change stations also and selections show in the display.
I love the clean look of the infotainment unit. You can control the volume, change stations, switch from xm to nav to radio by using the steering wheel buttons.and a whole bunch of other stuff, without taking your eyes off the road.
Can wait for Palisade to launch in NA so you guys can review it!
V-TEC = VOLUME TECH
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control)
@@ABu09873 It was a joke. Humans are prone to such things. You should try it sometime.
What I found funny is how VTECH is not special anymore, and yet they're getting excited over the Pilot's VTECH. Most cars have VVT now, which is just VTECH but not trademarked.
Gaberyl Osborne V TEC, the Honda system, not VTECH, the children’s toy manufacturer
Lol 😂 at the title ‘now with added volume knob’ I’m pretty sure that every Hondas has the knob by next year
Even the Civic?
Spitfire599 yes, it’s refreshed for 2019
Have this car in touring. Been very happy with it. Fantastic AWD and love a little VTEC when passing once in a while. Recommend this year pilot.
The distracted eyes test is very useful; please keep it for future reviews. You might even collate data for various cars so we can have statistics on 'how many seconds does it take to find the' (volume, next song, rewind, etc.) for each vehicle.
Will be interesting to see how the Passport compares.
This is an excellent review, I share all the same sentiments!
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Nice video. You guys are enjoyable to watch.
I own the 2019 pilot EX-L AWD. As for the satellite radio channel changing, I believe if you press and hold the arrow button on the left side of the steering then Sirius changes to the next sequential channel. If you quickly pressing release, its cycles to the next preset.
_11:30__ "these seats are so comfortable" -- Jakob_
Absolutely! One of the absolute best seats of any car that I've driven.
I remember commenting on one of your old videos, asking that you start reviewing seats...
That was after I test drove a pilot, and realized that not all seats are equal. Pilot is by far ahead of most :)
You were right
Jesus christ, 32 thousand views and only 14 dislikes? That's gotta be, like, some record!
We bought this car dec 31st, it was a really good deal for us. Good to see a review of it, guys! .. and who uses volume knobs as a driver!? It's right on the steering wheel and you can easily find it without looking!
agreed; my car's console has all knobs and buttons, but i use the steering wheel controls almost exclusively while driving.
I bought a Honda Pilot 22 touring and loved it, an amazing SUV in many ways performance readable and feels so comfortable. Honda is Honda . They don’t need to compete with the other competitors. Thank you Honda for good product
I hope everyone know that you can adjust the volume with the button on the steering wheel. And it positions at your thumb reach if you hold the steering wheel at 9-3 or 10-2 just saying
I will be looking forward to your review of the Kia Telluride as it has gotten such great comments. .... Compare that to the Honda Pilot and the Hyundai Palisade. Keep it going in this class with a review also of the Cadillac XT6 Please ..... and Lincoln Aviator ....
Roger Janes yes! Telluride StraightPipes review!
1. Thank you, sincerely for talking about infotainment distractions and the lack of hard buttons. I know there are more intelligent people than me working at Honda et al, but why are they so blind to common sense when it comes to this?
2. It's not ironic that the Odyssey might be a better vehicle. It's exactly as exepected; all the effort goes into practical road going design, none of it into image and faux toughness.
3. Your Fortnight rant had me giggling.
^^ YES! ^^
It's got half a lobster claw. Keep the great reviews coming guys!
My favorite large suv is the Ford Expedition, you should review one of those. Just came out with a 2019 blacked out "stealth package" that looks menacing
I had a 2005 Honda Pilot and loved it. It was comfortable, carried 3 dogs, 1 child and two adults on vacations. The AWD was great in the snowy winter. One thing I didn't like the gas mileage was horrible.
Another great review! Like others have mentioned, the comparison with the tuning knob is a great idea to incorporate. I see too many people driving distracted and infotainments like this don't help the cause.
I don't think there's a better channel on cars than this one. Fresh content every week!
OMG the split screen thing was amazing; right up there with the manual transmission tribute!
i don't even care about most of the cars you guys review, but because it's you two presenting it ... somehow i watch right through to the end. bravo
Great review guys, and as an added bonus, Yuri is wearing a cool Lakers sweater : )
Awesome video thanks you for suffering while I watch in 70° Socal weather!
You guys should do a test on every vehicle with the auto-brake feature. Set up some boxes on s straight road, drive at a reasonable speed (say 35-40mph) and see what the system does. It would be a cool addition to your guys' pass/fail tests. :)
I have a 2004 Pilot with 424,000 km and it keeps on going. All original. Well built. I'm on team Pilot.
You guys have the best intro music
Yuri is right to say Hyundai Kia Genesis has infotainment and hard buttons down. I can switch between Maps, XM, CarPlay, apps, BlueLink, and settings all using hard buttons. One touch and I’m there, and it’s super snappy.
It was a serious treat in my ‘18 Sonata after owning a ‘17 Civic hatch.
I love the “knob screen” ha ha ha 😂
I have a 2012 Honda Pilot and it’s my most favorite vehicle i have ever owned! Great job on this video glad you guys agreed on the pilots!
Pixel 3 for the win
Squad
My mom has a 2016 pilot LX 2WD. The most basic model, and I think its the best option. It has the basic audio system with bluetooth and usb integration, tri-zone zone climate control (dual front, single rear), cloth seats, same 3.5l engine and the probably more reliable 6 speed auto. Thats all we need in a car like this. It is still very comfortable and reliable as a typical Honda. In my personal opinion thats the Pilot to get. No need to get frustrated by the bad infotainment system of the more expensive models or the transmission issues on the 9 speed that have happened in some models.
Never trust a Lakers fan. Except Yuri. Yuri gets a pass. #TeamIsEverything
I have the 2019 Pilot and I think an important thing to highlight is that is has Lane Keep Assist - NOT just Lane Departure Mitigation like many manufacturers. There’s a big difference. LKAS keeps you in the center of the lane and will automatically take gentle curves, while LDM ping-pongs you from side to side if you take your hands off the wheel. LDM is a safety feature, LKAS is semi-autonomous tech. And it works very well!
Finally, a review of my kind of car!
Can you guys say anything about the noise level especially on the highway between the Honda Pilot and the VW Atlas?
Fellas...great job! Yuri was less than enthused during the VW Atlas review. I know they're not sports cars, but it's the market a lot of us are in.
👍🏻 I like tune mix
@@TheStraightPipes Went back and watched it again...maybe it wasn't the Atlas, but the thought of taking kids to soccer practice (not with Jakub of course).
LOL! "I think the Odyssey because it's like a minivan." Well....it is. Great vid guys! I want more of the distracted driver tests.
The Pilot looks good. Hopefully this means the Passport will be this good as well.
It's basically the same, but for 5 people, more and capable and possibly a tad cheaper. Passport will sell like pussy
The answer to the radio discussion problem is preset. Preset had always been the solution. You should not be screwing with the settings in the car while cruising at any speed. The cars warming up, you adjust your memory seat, your climate control, your mirrors, and your entertainment. It's got many presets; do it once and you're set for life. Then you can talk to your toy, it's set. You live to love your tech, use it.
Hey guys. Pretty sure you can get Honda Sensing to resume cruise control once it comes to a stop. All you have to do is tap the gas pedal or press resume on the cruise control button.
Drives fantastic with the i-vtm4 on snowy greasy roads paired up with snow tires.
Is anyone else living for Yuri's sweater?
Went 3 row SUV shopping a month ago. Tried the 2019 Highlander fully loaded, the Palisade and the Atlas. Wife and I then went to Honda just to be thorough. The dealership had a 2020 Black Edition Pilot (yes, it’s been available in the US). Tried it, got a good discount, boom! The Pilot was not even on our initial list. But with 2 small kids, it made sense. Not as fancy as the Palisade, but much better than the Highlander and the Atlas. Plus it doesn’t look too bad all blacked out (still a SUV looking like a minivan somehow, make no mistake).
Looking forward to your Telluride review.
I love that Lakers jacket
Please do the Cx9, cliche corner please!! 😬
Arnt there steering wheel controls that you can adjust the volume and change the channel
You can only change your presets. You can’t seek through channels.
Brent Cairns. 100% 👍🏼
There’s 12 presets, I don’t know how many radio stations u actually listen to but I listen to about 4 tops, poor car review
Yuri's right with the 'no RCA for Tendo 64' rant ; P
A day without these guys is like Doug DeMuro did not say "This" at the start of his videos. You guys are great. Greetings from Chile !
Do the MDX!!
Coming up on Patreon soon
@@TheStraightPipes yes! Finally!
@@TheStraightPipes Please consider comparing the MDX to the Pilot in your review. When I bought my MDX in 2010, it was a huge upgrade from the Pilot. But in 2019, the Pilot seems the better choice considering the price! What is Acura/Honda thinking?
We filmed it like a month ago lol. Pilot gets referenced though
@@La_Maudite if you drive a pilot and an MDX back to back you will feel how much better the MDX handles, and the interior materials are much nicer.
Pilot + Ascent + Highlander + Telluride + Palisade everyday
I own a 2017 Pilot Touring AWD and I’m absolutely happy with that. I chose Touring over Elite because the latter one didn’t have LaneWatch. It’s sad to see the feature has been completely phased out by Honda. They could at least leave it as a safety option.
2019 Mazda CX9 next! I personally thing they are the best in this class
Just check the website you can spec it out online and get everything blacked out in the US
I had a 2016 Pilot for 2 years/66,000 miles. Really good family vehicle. Only traded it in as I needed 2 cars. I would definitely have another Pilot if I needed a 7 or 8 seat SUV again.
Would love to see the the comparison between safety suite features like Lane Keeping, Adaptive cruise control on different cars in the same class.
I live in Australia, and it's fucking weird seeing a massive Honda like this and the ridgeline. The biggest bad boi Honda we get is the CRV 😂
You guys need to review the new A6, A7, or A8. All the screens!
Before buying my 2019 Pilot 6spd , test drove the Highlander and the Explorer
I didn’t like the gear hunting transmission from the Highlander, the explorer was good but is not reliable as a keeper
I sold my 2014 accord v6 with over 100k miles and no issues other than battery, tires and filters
I’m happy with the Pilot on every way, reliability, comfort, performance and price
We own a CRV and I never have issues changing stations, because I use the steering wheel controls to do that. No need to take your eyes off the road. And if you set the display behind the steering wheel to “Now Playing,” you can see your stations right in front of you.
P.S. Love your show, btw.
WHAT IS THAT INTRO SONG ??? My Subwoofer was booming loved it, pls tell me where to find that. Ultra fine review again - like most here already said. Liked that swich to Jakub driving "time to really drive this" :D
Eye test Best, make it standard test for all reviews going forward
SUV review, add towing capacity! Pilot/Ridgeline is 5000lbs, much, much better then the little brother CRV. Actually usable for towing.
Pilot all the way. Just traded in my 2003 Odyssey after 17 years for a blue 2020 pilot elite.
They seem more excited in the video than the last Volvo video even though this is a Honda suv
🤔
Maybe because the Honda is just that much better it definitely will last longer then the Chinese Swedish car maker
Visor test cheer them up ! And Volvo always failed :P
Maybe just more coffee! 😂
Love the N64 call out!
It’s true though
A Lakers shirt in the Toronto Raptors backyard, Yuri? Drake won't be happy to see that 🙄🙄
These guys have character and are enjoyable to watch. Many things they talk about I agree with. My big disagreement is with Honda sensing. As a Pilot owner I can tell you all my Honda sensing options were disabled after a month of trying to adapt. Nice try Honda but try harder next time.
I've always liked the Pilot. Really nice vehicle. But I recently test drove the Palisade. It makes this Honda feel like a poor cousin. The Hyundai was better in every aspect. I hope the Pilot is cheaper than the Palisade in Canada, or it could be in trouble.
So how is your Hyundai holding out? I bought an Elantra in 2016. It's been burning oil and I think the Cat is plugged on it. Always something we have to replace on it. Will never buy a Hyundai again! Going back to Honda.
@@robertduncan5511 Sorry you had a bad experience. But that's the exception and not the rule. Hyundai is much more reliable than Honda. It's kinda shocking really. Honda/ Acura has fallen to near the bottom. You can do a lot better than Honda these days. Lots of good choices in this segment too. Happy shopping man!
You guys need too review the 2019 ford explorer 😁😁
You guys are very entertaining and keep my attention. Keep making awesome vehicle reviews!
AWD Sienna is my favourite big SUV. ;)
13:50 The Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride/Hyundai Palisade are definitely at the top of the class. With an non-CVT Automatic transmission, V6 engine, and AWD both the Kia/Hyundai and Honda outshine the smaller and slightly less family friendly Toyota Highlander and Subaru Ascent.
Ooooo that infotainment photoshop/editing was niiiiice
YES! I was waiting for this video. Don't need it now but in the future I'd love owning one.
That hard button cluster near the bottom left knee area is very similar to my 03 civic lol very conviniently placed
You can use the steering wheel controls to cycle through your favorites in the radio and channels in sirrusXM
But what if it’s not a fav, what if my wife is in the car and what’s me to play some Venus and I don’t set that.
Who would have thought the last cars to retain VTEC would be the Pilot and the Odyssey
Long live the v6
VTEC and i-VTEC. I mean, in a way, I guess you can say it has VTEC.
VTEC - Variable Timing (and lift) Electronically Controlled (VTEC), is a system that uses two different camshaft profiles. One camshaft profile for low RPM, providing good torque and excellent drivability, and a camshaft profile for high rpm that has greater lift and longer duration. This system is usually set to a specific RPM (5,500) and greatly increases horsepower.
i-VTEC - Intelligent Variable Timing (and lift) Electronically Controlled (iVTEC), is a system that combines VTEC and VTC into one unit. As you can imagine, combined the best of both world results in an incredibly efficient and powerful engine. The VTEC part of the system has two different camshaft profiles, one for low rpms, and one for high rpm. The VTEC part of the system allows valve overlap to be adjusted at any moment, resulting in much greater efficiency and slightly better performance.
dustrunnersauto.com/vtec-vs-ivtec/
In other words, i-VTEC is a combo of VTEC and VTC. VTEC itself sort of died in the early 2000's. I had a 2007 Honda Accord which had a 2.4L i-VTEC DOHC. It was a really great car. It had the power, but had pretty good gas mileage.
The screen on that infotainment looks very high resolution. Nice job Honda.
Absolutely love your content guys!!! Would be great if you could mention the 0 to 62 on the cars. 😍 🤘🏼
Peasant baby blockers:)