I know a lady who is 71, yeah 71, who watches all your videos. She knows all about pushbutton shifters, floppy mini-van style arm rests, CVT's, you name it, she's up on it!
Was seriously ready to buy a 2016 Acura MDX but after visiting three different Acura dealerships, I was disappointed with the unprofessional staff. Simply lousy used car sales mentality from the 80's. Went to a Honda dealership and bought the Honda Pilot EX-L and saved $14k over a comparable MDX. More importantly better service and low pressure. Acura must really be hard up for sales. I'm so not happy with Acura treating both my fiancé and myself like crap that now I want to get rid of our 2012 Acura TL and get a real luxury brand like BMW or Mercedes.
I know this video has been around for like 8 months but one thing about the front sun roof is that if you open the glass panel via the button and the shade is closed it will open the shade as well. But you always have to close the shade by hand.
I love that you make videos with you wife. You should do more videos with her as she brings different points of view you might not otherwise consider. A place for your purse, that is actually one that is important for me. I do a good bit of traveling myself, and having my purse out of sight at a gas station or someplace like that is an important safety concern.
I agree about the volume knob issue....why on earth is Honda taking that away on all of their vehicles? Also those cheap looking armrests do not look comfortable for long drives. I'll pass on this.
Congrats Dave.....You made it to the 8 second videomark before the first "does this car have air conditioning" complaint was made. She beat my wife's record by a whole 1.5 seconds. Impressive, Melissa :^} Luckily you took the high road and didn't respond, "No honey, Honda considers A/C an unnecessary standard option. It's only available as an expensive $2 thousand dollar upgrade".
This is the absolute "top of the line" version that the average joe might not be able to afford. I wonder how the middle of the models version would compare to this one....Did it "down shift" smoothly in Drive and a bit rough in "Sport"? Thanks
I willne pruchasing the Honda Pilot this year. I really like this cross over SUV, I love technology and saftey. This automobile has blended both tother rather nicely. The lane keep assist is awsome, the collision avoidance is pretty good to. The elite hasauto-sensing wipers with a 9 speed transmission. There are some problems with the 9 speed in slow traffice, but where I live, heavy traffic is two cars on the same freeway. Most of my driving is at highway speeds, traveling 30 minutes before getting to the next town. Heck, Walmart is a 45 minute drive.
Dave, from your rear view camera angle in this video. It looks like the driver would have a hard time with the "looking over the shoulder" view due to the headrests. Was this the case? I liked all the "pockets" in the cabin. It was nice to see Melissa too. Keep up the good work.
Just subscribed. Nice reviews. A few questions. How does the new Pilot compare to the Acura MDX? Material quality? Ride? NVH? Handling? Acceleration, 0-60? Both cars have the new 9-Speed, same performance? Noted you mentioned hesitation on the downshifts. Thanks and keep up the good work.
I think there's less of a difference feature-wise between the '16" Pilot & the '16' MDX than in year's past. All for about $7k-$10k less. Thx again. Would be interested in your mileage following a week or so of driving on a variety of roads (city/hwy).
First of all who's Jimmy Jones? Secondly, Dave did you wreck the Honda HRV or damage it? Lastly, when or are you going to review the new (2016) Hyundai Tucson and/or the Fiat 500X?
He's not going to be taking the cars he gets off road anymore. Seemingly more manufacturers are willing to loan him more test cars of he doesn't scratch them up. The new Pilot has less ground clearance, less departure and approach angles than before. But, the new AWD system is much more advanced, similar to the SH-AWD system, giving the Pilot vastly better capability in snow, sand, wet roads, etc. You are not going to be taking this thing on the Rubicon.
Jeffrey Kee Yes except in 5 years this Pilot will be worth $15K and a similar Traverse will be worth $8K. I love american cars, but those in the biz know Pilots are almost commodities and hold value very well.
I know a lady who is 71, yeah 71, who watches all your videos. She knows all about pushbutton shifters, floppy mini-van style arm rests, CVT's, you name it, she's up on it!
@ Skippy K
I bet most 71 year old women know all about their floppy arm-rests.
Reminder that you may be old with floppy nuts someday.
i have floppy nuts right now.
I still cannot get over those dainty armrest. . I need more elbow room.
Was seriously ready to buy a 2016 Acura MDX but after visiting three different Acura dealerships, I was disappointed with the unprofessional staff. Simply lousy used car sales mentality from the 80's. Went to a Honda dealership and bought the Honda Pilot EX-L and saved $14k over a comparable MDX. More importantly better service and low pressure. Acura must really be hard up for sales. I'm so not happy with Acura treating both my fiancé and myself like crap that now I want to get rid of our 2012 Acura TL and get a real luxury brand like BMW or Mercedes.
Melissa dirty!!! 8+ inches 😂😂😂
Dave did you know with this transmission if you were in drive and open the door it automatically goes into park without you doing it!
I know this video has been around for like 8 months but one thing about the front sun roof is that if you open the glass panel via the button and the shade is closed it will open the shade as well. But you always have to close the shade by hand.
I love that you make videos with you wife. You should do more videos with her as she brings different points of view you might not otherwise consider. A place for your purse, that is actually one that is important for me. I do a good bit of traveling myself, and having my purse out of sight at a gas station or someplace like that is an important safety concern.
Great review and such a lovely couple keep it up you all!
I agree about the volume knob issue....why on earth is Honda taking that away on all of their vehicles? Also those cheap looking armrests do not look comfortable for long drives. I'll pass on this.
Congrats Dave.....You made it to the 8 second videomark before the first "does this car have air conditioning" complaint was made. She beat my wife's record by a whole 1.5 seconds. Impressive, Melissa :^}
Luckily you took the high road and didn't respond, "No honey, Honda considers A/C an unnecessary standard option. It's only available as an expensive $2 thousand dollar upgrade".
This is the absolute "top of the line" version that the average joe might not be able to afford. I wonder how the middle of the models version would compare to this one....Did it "down shift" smoothly in Drive and a bit rough in "Sport"? Thanks
I love this Video I would love to see more of this videos Nice video Dave Keep it up, Thank you.
I willne pruchasing the Honda Pilot this year.
I really like this cross over SUV, I love technology and saftey. This automobile has blended both tother rather nicely. The lane keep assist is awsome, the collision avoidance is pretty good to.
The elite hasauto-sensing wipers with a 9 speed transmission. There are some problems with the 9 speed in slow traffice, but where I live, heavy traffic is two cars on the same freeway. Most of my driving is at highway speeds, traveling 30 minutes before getting to the next town. Heck, Walmart is a 45 minute drive.
Melissa makes your review interesting . Dave can you and Melissa do a review on the 2017 Honda Ridgeline?
Dave, from your rear view camera angle in this video. It looks like the driver would have a hard time with the "looking over the shoulder" view due to the headrests. Was this the case? I liked all the "pockets" in the cabin. It was nice to see Melissa too. Keep up the good work.
John Barnes Maybe a little but all the safety technology fills in the gaps.
Everyman Driver thank you for the response.
Dave Melissa did not name the pilot. Usually she gives a name to the cars she reviews
Just subscribed. Nice reviews. A few questions.
How does the new Pilot compare to the Acura MDX? Material quality? Ride?
NVH? Handling? Acceleration, 0-60? Both cars have the new 9-Speed, same performance? Noted you mentioned hesitation on the downshifts.
Thanks and keep up the good work.
Robert Ford Have you checked out the other 4 videos I produced on the 2016 Pilot yet?
Compared to the previous model this one looks like a weakling.
Ya know Dave tries to keep this a nice family channel...and then he invites Melissa in..:-\
Eric Oberhaus :-)
Everyman Driver Please do review 2015 Toyota Prius C. Thanx!
Everyman Driver Please allow Melissa to review 2015 Toyota Prius V. Thanx!
Melissa 😂 Great video guys!!
I think there's less of a difference feature-wise between the '16" Pilot & the '16' MDX than in year's past. All for about $7k-$10k less.
Thx again. Would be interested in your mileage following a week or so of driving on a variety of roads (city/hwy).
+Skip Hedgepath I would take the Pilot over MDX. MDX is overpriced.
It would have been nice to see the back two rows.
Does anybody think the panoramic moonroof layout on the Elite is a little weird?
Her pants are ripped. I'm sure she can afford something other than Ross or TJ Maxx pants.
First of all who's Jimmy Jones? Secondly, Dave did you wreck the Honda HRV or damage it?
Lastly, when or are you going to review the new (2016) Hyundai Tucson and/or the Fiat 500X?
denault3985 Jimmy Johns is a sandwhich shop. I did NOT damage the HRV. I'll review the Tucson and/or Fiat if and when I get one :-)
Hey Everyman driver when are you going to take 2016 Honda Pilot off road so we can see its off road capabilities.
He's not going to be taking the cars he gets off road anymore. Seemingly more manufacturers are willing to loan him more test cars of he doesn't scratch them up. The new Pilot has less ground clearance, less departure and approach angles than before. But, the new AWD system is much more advanced, similar to the SH-AWD system, giving the Pilot vastly better capability in snow, sand, wet roads, etc. You are not going to be taking this thing on the Rubicon.
Wow Honda, good job with building your own Chevy Traverse that we've had on the market for 5 years.
Jeffrey Kee Yes except in 5 years this Pilot will be worth $15K and a similar Traverse will be worth $8K. I love american cars, but those in the biz know Pilots are almost commodities and hold value very well.
Except the Pilot won't be recalled every year for petty crap that could kill the driver.
which is the best trim level to get?
+seinundzeiten exl as touring and elite have 9 speed transmission and have heard they have issues ( to some)
I like everything about this car. Everything. Except one thing. The read end of this thing. Oh god.
hey everyman does it have a bose or jbl stereo system
how is the nvh?????honda's typically have lots of road noise....
.......Did she say does it have air conditioning capabilities???...LoL.......
+billy fatbowe she was joking
very refreshing video. i laughed all the way. :D
Amazingly Honda hs the Best Hybrid system on the planet and they're to foolish to put it in more American models !
review honda ridgeline plzzzzzzz
Where's Leigh Anne? I was getting spoiled. Lol. Have Melissa push the D. Hahaha. J/k
she didn't say nothing
Lady looks like Mariah Carey. I guess...
push the d huh?
is she ur wife?
+8000RPMS Yes - Dave
congrats man! with all the respect in world, she lights up the show, she's very beautiful.
NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🎨🎨🎨
Good review. Melissa you're so naughty.