Is the 2023 Honda Pilot the King of the Carpool Lane?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Today we are looking at the 2023 Honda Pilot or the so-called King of The Carpool Lane!!
The reason why they are calling it the King of The Carpool lane it’s because of its spacious interior and flexible seating. I am so thankful to Frank Leta here in St. Louis for letting us tour this car this morning. This Honda Pilot is the elite all-wheel drive vehicle with a MSRP of $53000. Let’s do a deep dive to see if this vehicle really deserves the name “King of The Carpool”!
In the meantime, check out my 2023 Hyundai Palisade tour here:
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Sit back, relax, and let’s dive in!
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01:09 Exterior
02:32 Interior
08:07 Second Row
13:55 Trunk
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Your car reviews are perfect lol. As a working mom of two kids, I love that you talk fast, get to the point, and cover all the things moms are interested in. Great job! This is an awesome car!
Aw thank you and Thanks for watching!
But can this mom and others be submissive when their husbands talk to them??
@@juanalmos1959working dad here. Her reviews are so much better than “car guy” reviews
@@juanalmos1959Like your username, you are stuck in the 1950's. With her creativity, intellect, and wit alone, this woman would run absolute circles around you.
As a dad you are my favorite car reviewer. Nobody answers my questions like you. Thank you for the review late in your pregnancy. Much appreciated!!
I appreciate that!
Dad’s watch this too, not just moms, some dads do the pickup.. dad’s and mom’s..but appreciate the review so late in your pregnancy. Best of luck 👍👍. We will be looking at trading in our 2019 Pilot (horrible exterior, agree) for this in one in the touring. Excited for removable seat 👌
Fellow dad here! Agreed totally. Needs to be part of anyone's new car research.
Future/aspiring dad here. Excepting my first set of twins in 2024. Been watching her reviews for a couple of months now🤞🏾🙏🏾
@@musicmakesmesingas a dad of 2, and former 3 row SUV owner, I recommend a minivan 😀
“Put your daughters American girl doll there” 💀😂😂😂 too funny
I’m gonna give this video a million thumbs up because as pregnant as you are and still got into third row to give us all your review that’s HUGE RESPECT!
Thanks for the video and good luck with the baby!
This is by far one of the best car review videos I've ever seen! The energy and sassy jokes were everything lmao I'm convinced that she can literally sell any car now!
Thank you for calling out Honda on the lack of ceiling vents!! I have a 2021 Pilot and my kids hate it because of no ceiling vents! It’s so hard for kids to get air when it’s located in the middle, especially kids I car seats!! I hope Honda listens to you!!
I bought one today. The trunk lid comes off because it’s reversible and you can put it in the bottom of that storage area for more trunk space. I love it!
“Don’t listen to what Honda says, listen to what the Car Mom says!” ♥️💀 the best comments in this one! Love you girls! ♥️
I love the option to go from bench to captains and there’s a spot to store the middle seat. So functional and the door cup holders… 😍
Totally agree!
Aside from the really fast talking, I appreciate the sass and full front honesty; calling out on the misses from Honda and the comparisons of other vehicles. You’re doing the work for all the moms out there!
I had an 2007 and a 2011 Pilot- this one looks amazing! Thank you for such a detailed mom tour!
This review hit the nail on the head! LOVE everything you called out and LOVED your energy!! I'm excited to get my Pilot! I used to have a 2018 Odyssey before it was stolen and loved it. Now that my kids are older we''re opting not to repurchase the Odyssey but instead to get this pilot for the next phase in life now that my kiddos are able to open and close car doors.
New subscriber- you are the only one I found who talks about how infant seats fit in each specific vehicle, which is so helpful for someone like me with kids looking for a new vehicle!
The Honda Pilot has jumped to the top of my list for purchase later this year. We’re expecting our third child and this review is extremely helpful.
As a owner of a Honda Odyssey, I absolutely love how this vehicle has all the best things about van life but with way more style ❤
I was thinking about how it complemented the Odyssey.
The Odyssey still has a lot more cargo space and a much bigger third row.
Are you thinking of getting the Pilot instead of the Odyssey?
You are making car shopping for ym growing family so easy! Thank you!
Hi! Thank you for the thoughtful review! I love watching you! Could you include your trim recommendation? I think you used to include it at the end making your own version online but even just mentioning which trim you’d recommend and what you might be losing if you order a lower trim level. Thank you!
Great tour! I’d take a second look at this Pilot for sure.
👍🏽👍🏽
You need to have your own show. I’m a mom of a 12 month old and expecting our second. Will be a two car seat family in September. Your reviews are incredible. It’s awesome to see this info from a mother’s perspective.
Love your reviews, ma'am! They're very knowledgeable and straight to the point!
I'm in love with this car!
As a current Honda owner I have been waiting for the release of this Pilot! Your reviews are fantastic and super helpful for this father to be! I love almost everything about it. That 9inch screen has me dumbfounded given the price and what the direct competition in Kia, Hyundai and Toyota offer from a tech perspective. Like it looks like that dash is made ready to take the 12in screen they introduced in the 23 accord. But they didn’t… The space and practicality of everything else though is very appealing. What didn’t get touched on in this review was the addition of HUD and the Bose sound system. This new pilot has pretty much everything, but that screen!
I hope they add the same screen that they are using for the 2023 Accord Touring, that will be nice for the 2024 Pilot!
@@GBraidi78 agreed, they add that 12in screen they are putting in the new accord, I would go buy this pilot the next day.
They’ll add that larger screen next year or alittle later. It’s a marketing thing so you’ll have some improvements for potential buyers
I hope the speaker has bass on it.... immagine guys if they can immitate the dash board of highlander or at least a bit similar into it..... huuuuu
We test drove the first pilot that was released in our town. we basically agree with your review but one thing we didn’t catch on our test drive was there is another compartment below the level that holds the middle seat in the trunk…it blew our mind because if you take that out the trunk is even deeper. Right? We missed it but then saw someone remove the floor to expose a deeper compartment beneath in another review.
Loved the honesty in this review, well done!
Awesome suv despite of some people negative comments and not seeing the positive. Honda was first to bring insight before Toyota brought prius, then clarity electric and hydrogen power, but people love to hate on Honda and Acura which resulted in lower sales and discontinued products and prevention of new products. They forget the millions of people fed directly and indirectly by this company, especially ungrateful Americans, but smart Americans and Canadians still support this engineering company.
Thanks for your review
this is same priced or more expensive than the Hyundai Palisade, yet the Palisade has heated 2nd row seats, rear view mirror camera, bigger LCD display, wireless apple and android on most models, Hyundai App that lets you remote start your car and lot more, key fob with reverse and forward parking, great exterior features etc... Honda again trailing behind
Thank you! Fast talking, gets to the point, efficient review. Did you say that there's no car seat tilt on this at the end? That would be a bummer... I had hope it would after seeing the way the seat tilted foward.
Looks like a highlander to the front! Thanks for the tour!
Thank you for pointing out both pros and cons ❤
This was informative and super entertaining. Absolutely love your energy!
I’m transitioning from the CRV to the Pilot & was ecstatic when it got your stamp of approval!
Thank you for making really honest and useful car reviews. These talking points are far more helpful than marketing stuff I usually see in most places.
You are everything! Your reviews are always so on point! Best wishes on your delivery.
I have a 2011 pilot and wasnt sold on the 2023 but this video really has it growing on me
This makes me want a Honda Pilot! Love everything about it minus no ceiling vents. Thank you!
Omg, your videos are great. I laughed out loud. I’m so glad I found this channel! Much needed in the world! ❤️
Thanks for the review!!!
Found your page a few days ago and loving it!!
Sad they did away with the DVD system 😢😢 I have a 2019 Honda Pilot Elite and the Tv is a hit for my kiddos! Wish they would have kept it
Do I need a Honda pilot all of a sudden. I’m loving it! I appreciate the tour!
Holy heck that was a fast posting!! Excited to watch!
How did you get this posted so fast? Who does the editing for you or you just did it quick to give time for the newest little one? :)
Girl!!!! I have the 2nd gen pilot & love it. Its funny I have never sat in my 3rd row. But after seeing this I think I want to upgrade!!!Thanks for the review!
Love your reviews! Such a pleasant surprise that TH-cam finally notified me about something I needed to see. Been struggling to buy a Palisade and debating the bench vs captains chairs. Maybe this is the answer. This second row is amazing!
I saw in another video the trunk cover is removable so you can flip it over and have a non-carpet surface (the video mentioned tossing in your wet swim clothes, etc.).
That design works so well in my MDX. Most of the time two across with easy access to the third row is perfect but occasionally we need to do something like haul extra kids somewhere and it works perfectly.
The Palisade has such a small trunk space that we needed the bench in the middle. We put 3 kids there & 1 in the back then keep the 60% down for storage. Everything else on the Pali is amazing though.
Kudos to the video editor ! Flawless transitions. Content is spot-on.
You are so right about the display screen being an after thought😣😅
Thank you! Love it!
The screen size doesn't bother me much, but you are right.... the positioning and integration into the dash is pretty terrible.
Agree. Not a big fan of the tacked on tablet design. I do like how the previous generation has it integrated into the dash.
Thanks! Would love to see the comparison of this and the 2024 Grand Highlander. The outer dims and cargo specs would be great. The Max Hybrid version or this is what I'm looking at. Thanks
Good on you for doing this vid, best wishes on your 3rd 🎉
Thanks for the review, I'm crossing the Pilot off my list though do to no ceiling AC vents. That's our current problem in our Q7. Great videos!
Awesome car!!! Nice job with the tour Kelly!!
Great review for us car dads! Thanks
So excited for this! Love your videos. So for a family with 2 babies/toddlers and a dog, would you recommend this, Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade? So torn!
Perfection. Thank you for your reviews. AMAZING!
Thank You ... First time I've watched ... great job ... an honest / practical review ... Keith Chicago ... I have a 21 Honda Ridgeline and looking to replace my wifes' older Toyota Sienna ... this looks perfect!
I’m driving a 2009. Owned a 2003 and this is my second 2009. I never wanted to get 3rd gen but I will end up owing a 4th gen at some point. Love it. It does have a backup camera but you may have already covered that after mentioning early in video that it doesn’t have backup camera.
She's talking about a rear view camera so you can see behind you while driving when your visibility is obstructed from passengers/length, not a backup camera. Two different things :)
Digital rear view camera.
Backup cameras have been federally required in every newly manufactured vehicle since 2018. Shes talking about the rearview mirror being a camera. Once you start chauffeuring preteen boys it is damn near impossible to see anything in the rearview mirror thru their big heads!
We are on our third Honda Pilot lease and we love the car.. and looking at getting into the 2023.. But yes, needs all the features! Especially.. those ceiling vents. Come one Honda!! Even as an adult in the second row on long trips, those little counsel vents aren’t cutting it. ❌ Keep making it better! 👏🏼👏🏼
I love the boxy style as well. Hopefully some of the others will catch on and get back to the boxy style suv so I can have more options.
Fantastic video, thank you!!!
I enjoy your reviews. You're hilarious and definitely say the thoughts of people
Awesome car review!!! May you have a safe and beautiful delivery 🙏 Happy New Year to you and growing family!
Car reviews are helpful the amount of them I watch on many models before making my decision back in November and I love my car
Do you wish she had had the opportunity to post this 23 Pilot review sooner? What did you end up buying if you don’t mind me asking :)
@@jhcengineering 2023 Kia Sorento SX Prestige in Sapphire blue with black interior
I’m also looking at a sorrento sx - prestige or the hybrid version. I have a 2017 pilot elite . I like the sporty look of the sorrento, the tech , the better gas mileage because we drive a lot of miles & I don’t need a 3rd row all the time so going a little smaller is fine!
@@paleobrownie1474 yeah I upgraded from a 2017 Toyota Highlander limited and I looked at 2022 Highlander and it was a bit meh looked at the Sorento sat in it salesman showed me everything and I knew it was the car for me
Best review ever! Love the cup holders! Always appreciate your reviews Kelly. They’re the best! And way to go Frank Leta Honda for getting this car into your hands!!
I saw the new Pilot at the fair last week and I agree with you. I'm impressed! Just a quick sit inside and it sold me. The Pilot beat out the highlander, atlas, and telluride! That 3rd row can be for two individuals and a small dog maybe! Or grandma's purse in the middle seat! I don't like ceiling vents because younger kids cant adjust them without unbuckling. They always become too much fuss. I love the integrated android auto. I love the sharper detail exterior. Love the smooth leather interior. Love the store the middle seat in the rear. There is just so much to love.
My wife just bought this exact one here in Texas. #636 in US. Mineral grey Touring. Cant wait to pick it up
YES!!! So excited for this video drop!! Its my lucky day!
I love your videos you are the reason why I bought my Pilot before I had baby #3 in December thank you
Love your videos, a little disappointed that you weren’t able to show the trunk space with a stroller. Quick ? Is The second cup holder in the door big enough for a water bottle?
Easy, breezy, beautiful, cover girl! 🤣 Love it!! Kelly.. if you open the sun glasses holder all the way and release it just before you close it, it will stay in place and can use the conversation mirror without holding it. 😊 Three more weeks, congratulations!
Love the video thanks curious how did you get into the third row with the car seats? Just asking because we are 4 under 4 and I am trying to find a vehicle to buckle that’s easiest to buckle the third row
I’m thinking that’s only possible if you have the middle seat from the 2nd row removed?
I accidentally have come to your channel - and really like it! For too long, I have been looking at reviews by men who would focus on vehicle performance - you do it the practical way. Just subscribed. BTW, you sound like you could be from the North East!
You speak with so much enthusiasm
Thank you!!!! I was sooo worried about how small that middle seat and the 3rd row is... Honestly that is my only deal breaker! It doesn't work for us sadly!
I have a ‘22 Special Edition.
Things I like better about this ‘23 Pilot:
-exterior style is 💯
-panoramic sunroof 🤩
-middle beach middle seat 😍
-better cup holders 🥤
-Bird’s eye view camera is way cool!
Things I like better about my ‘22 Pilot:
-integrated screen
-center console size and ease of access
-can’t tell, but are there armrests here? I love my armrests!
- the price - I paid like $8,000 less than this trim.
Hope that helps someone!
We also have the 22’ special edition. The Panoramic is available in the 22’ elite. (Just couldn’t get one) also Captain’s chairs with the bench option also in the 22’ elite. But felt the birds eye was odd to not have in even the special. Wish the 22’ had the back storage depth. Everything else is spot on!
Oh, The driver door cup holder, thats a selling point for my wife.
+ 1 to what so many have said. Love the account and great job! Good luck and God bless😊
First-time viewer. I was very impressed. Nice practical review, not focused on 0-60 time. I'm not the biggest Honda fan (I don't dislike them), but this is a very good redesign.
Any info details about engine belt drive transmission suspension or anything in between like under the hood underneath chasis et al?
Nice review and so close to your due date. I’am keg half full on this new Pilot. Can’t wait for more reviews of the new V6 paired to that 10spd vs the outgoing
Width between the wheel wells? Will 2 24 inch dog boxes fit side by side? Can you manually turn the lights on? Can you manually lock/unlock the vehicle? Is there space for a real spare tire or just a donut?
How do you get to the third row when there are car seats in the second row?
Hey, simply don’t understand why does the screen need to be that big in the first place and you’re just focus on driving your vehicle down the road. Is it really that big of a deal?
Thank you ! That “8th person” seat lmao😂 ;
hope in near future , the SUV makers will add the feature of (1 or 2 ) side small entry door for the 3rd row seat folks ( that type of small door you see on those pick up truck cabin ) . I think it’ll be very convenient.
Thank you for pointing out the missing rearview mirror camera. That's the only thing I need it
Are you going to do another one for 2024, or the black edition? Love your videos btw
Car seats and dreams?! 😆 I was living for this commentary! Do you do reviews after a car has been out while about common issues or no? I still have a 1st gen I dont buy em new but would good to see!
Could you safely put a car seat in the back middle (alone) or would that not be safe?
I have a 2014 Honda pilot touring with almost the same 3rd row and fit 3 diono car seats forward facing in the 3rd row.
Wow I’m impressed! About to have a 3rd baby and debating if we need a different car but don’t want to necessarily go to a full size SUV. Excited to see another option! Wish my Palisade Calligraphy had this bench option!!!
I have a palisade calligraphy as well wish had bench option !
Get a minivan.
Get an Odyssey :)
Maybe on the next gen but overall the Palisade is more luxurious and has a better tech package.Palisade has heating in ALL three rows.With all the winter storms and all,that means a lot more comfort for everyone.
Palisade also has a bigger touchscreen (no wireless Android Auto or Car Play) and configurable driver's display.
@@anthonyesiemokhai1603 Palisade also has no overhead sunglasses holder and no folding exterior mirrors. But I miss my 2020 palisade which I sold summer of 2022. It had middle row airconditioned and heated seats! Now waiting for ordered Kia Telluride.
I think you made a very honest review of all the pos and cons with out a POV test drive.
Overall I agree with your summary 100% for a $53k Honda should have offers the same screed as the new accord.
Note you missed to mention the hands free opening of the rear door it it will come in handy while carrying bags & baby.
Also great to get your opinion as a mother to be as how it drives and in-out access regarding the opening of the doors and height. (next time)
But I love that you can take the middle seat out in the second row!! Genius feature
Yesss! I’ve been waiting for this one 🎉
Does a double BoB fit with the floor divider removed from the trunk?
The screen looks perfectly fine. Nine inches is plenty.
Can't wait to buy one!
Great review! I currently have a Pilot, but I noticed the new one doesn't have the DVD anymore. Big let down for me bc I have small kiddos and they love in our Pilot now.
most kids seem to have personal devices these days so I am sure it probably isn't used as much as they once were. At least they have embraced USB ports for every seat for such device use.
By far the best car reviewer.
I like it that Honda gives for this new 2023 year Pilot, severall optionts for the powertrain to the customer and not only a old NA V6 engine. Honda 👍
I want to see the blooper reel! 😂 great vid content . Nicely done 👍🏽
Does it have push start, keyless entry, and remote start?
Hello how accessible would the 3rd row be , with 2 car seats in 2nd row? Thank you