I've heard allot of folks mention the shifter, personally I love it in that spot. Frees up the center of the car at the same time allows easy access unlike behind the steering wheel. The late 2012 models were updated, interior quality and controls IMO are much better located. The GPS was also updated and is very graphically improved.
I find the transmission to be butter smooth, nice power, with an overdrive if needed I also get 22 mpg in this big thing that's awesome! Honda transmissions tend to not gear hunt I love that, the 4runner is almost a full-size truck and a comparable model is about $6000 more than a Fully loaded Touring Pilot. The Pilot as a Crossover does very good in all area's for the average family FWD, towing, cargo cap, etc
It has Hill assist, meaning that when you come to a stop on a steep incline the SUV senses it and letting off the gas and or brake will not result in you rolling backwards. Very handy, I’m very impressed with it 4wd ability thus far, and for the weekend camper its nice to have.
Love it I have a 2003 Pilot (first year they were made) I got it a couple of years used second owner and glad I did. The first ones were recalled due to overheating transmissions. Honda added tranny coolers to them, on the recall...I have had zero problems. Except the ignition..a $600.00 repair. No,I didnt pay that. I am mechanically inclined to fix it myself. Cost me zero. But I do not reccomend others doing this! Love my Pilot.
Excellent, comprehensive review, Chris! I really like the appearance of the restyled 2012 Pilot. The front end is greatly improved! Gotta love Honda engineering.
I have never experienced these issue, now there are allot of after market items that can address these complaints. Every car I have owned has required some customization for me to fully enjoy the driving experience. An example is the bug deflector I added to the Pilot; I found the windshield really was a bug magnet, problem solved.
@lrav The breaks have been fixed since the 2011 issues, the gas tank deal I have not had an issue with but I might take it in to get inspected. Stay tuned in for part 2
I have a 2007 honda Pilot,and I love my truck. Maybe in 3 more years I'm gonna upgrade to the latest Pilot. The Honda Pilot isa great SUV I highly recomend it.
This was a good review, but you should have showed how to change the wallpaper and various settings on the navigation. Also you failed to mention the drawer underneath the passenger seat.
thanks for the great review. i was on a budget so i got the ex-l model model. wish i have that turn signals on the side mirrors and the rear signals to be amber too. again, thanks for this video.
Hi Doggorunning, Thanks for making this video and sharing you independent opinion I really like the Pilot and I would like to know your thoughts about two things: 1) Is it true that the braking distance is kind of long on the Pilot? 2) About the recent recall about a gas leakage in the Pilot and Acura MDX. Have you had any trouble with it? Thanks again lrav
Honda Pilot is exclusively US oriented vehicle that is sold primarily for this market and few oil rich nations that likes to indulge with these kind of toys. If Honda designed this vehicle for world then they had to revise ground clearance and suspension for robust rough tarmacs.
Hello love the review ! I would like to know if this truck as Hill decent control ??honda clams that they have it's but IDK whre the botton is I was told that yes there is and it's the B or D botten on the gear shifter!?!? Can you please tell me where it is ?
I like the pilot interior features and hidden cargo but that 4 speed old school shifter on the dashboard it bothered me and no sport mode. Automatic transmission shouldn't be boring to drive! Hope Honda will address that. Toyota all models have sport mode shifter including my 2013 4runner that's the reason why I choose 4runner over pilot but pilot still a good SUV. I want to see the 2014 redesign.
There is a Honda Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. They build Oddysey, Pilot and Ridgeline. I live 97.5 miles away from Lincoln. I live in WAR EAGLE TERRITORY. Also known as Auburn.
with all the time spent on the bells and whistles and features, it would have been really have been helpful to know which ones were included in the EX and EXL models. not a high percentage of people are going to buy this Touring model. Also not much on the driving and handling.
The 2012 Honda Pilot is the Most Uncomfortable car I have ever owned ! The leather seats are as hard as a church bench , the lumbar does not retract enough , making it impossible to have your whole back in contact with the seat at one time . The center vents do not close !! The sunroof blows directly on your head when opened , any sunroof I had sucks air out . the tires make a loud ping noise when they hit a bump , the car shakes back and forth slightly when it hits a bump .
This thing is a beast.
Try it in the snow and it sticks you the road like a magnet. Truly awesome
Yes the Pilot is VERY good in snow and water
I've heard allot of folks mention the shifter, personally I love it in that spot. Frees up the center of the car at the same time allows easy access unlike behind the steering wheel. The late 2012 models were updated, interior quality and controls IMO are much better located. The GPS was also updated and is very graphically improved.
I know this is an old video but I’m lookin to buy a used 2012 pilot and the review explains a lot for me! Great job!
Its the best looking year, 4x4 is great, only draw back is its not as fast as the new mini van looking ones. Very functional car
I have no complaints, this car will be apart of my family for a long time
I find the transmission to be butter smooth, nice power, with an overdrive if needed I also get 22 mpg in this big thing that's awesome! Honda transmissions tend to not gear hunt I love that, the 4runner is almost a full-size truck and a comparable model is about $6000 more than a Fully loaded Touring Pilot. The Pilot as a Crossover does very good in all area's for the average family FWD, towing, cargo cap, etc
It has Hill assist, meaning that when you come to a stop on a steep incline the SUV senses it and letting off the gas and or brake will not result in you rolling backwards. Very handy, I’m very impressed with it 4wd ability thus far, and for the weekend camper its nice to have.
Love it I have a 2003 Pilot (first year they were made) I got it a couple of years used second owner and glad I did. The first ones were recalled due to overheating transmissions. Honda added tranny coolers to them, on the recall...I have had zero problems. Except the ignition..a $600.00 repair. No,I didnt pay that. I am mechanically inclined to fix it myself. Cost me zero. But I do not reccomend others doing this! Love my Pilot.
its serving me very well too, its a keeper for sure
Excellent, comprehensive review, Chris! I really like the appearance of the restyled 2012 Pilot. The front end is greatly improved! Gotta love Honda engineering.
I have never experienced these issue, now there are allot of after market items that can address these complaints. Every car I have owned has required some customization for me to fully enjoy the driving experience. An example is the bug deflector I added to the Pilot; I found the windshield really was a bug magnet, problem solved.
Thank you, nothing compares to the Honda Accord but the Honda Pilot has a place in my family too.
The amber turn sign mirrors should be standard on all Pilot trims or at least the EX-L model.
@lrav The breaks have been fixed since the 2011 issues, the gas tank deal I have not had an issue with but I might take it in to get inspected. Stay tuned in for part 2
Thank you for making this vid. I could not for the life of me figure out how to open the back window.
Drawer, wow thanks didnt know about that
I have a 2007 honda Pilot,and I love my truck. Maybe in 3 more years I'm gonna upgrade to the latest Pilot. The Honda Pilot isa great SUV I highly recomend it.
Hopefully you got the 2nd gen, the 3rd gen looks like a minivan.. Or like the CRV and Oddessy had a child
This was a good review, but you should have showed how to change the wallpaper and various settings on the navigation. Also you failed to mention the drawer underneath the passenger seat.
Hey man how would you rate your car 5 years later?
I dont think it does I still have to read the 100 page plus owners book
Thanks for good review, please did you do the second part?
Yes, a few, if you go to my page I have playlist and a search feature. I also have this car towing my camper and my tow package reviewed.
th-cam.com/video/Y8SVi_f7jJg/w-d-xo.html Drivers side look around
Brake controller set up... th-cam.com/video/LcJhZ6SFr70/w-d-xo.html
GPS th-cam.com/video/1uJMXZEwVgQ/w-d-xo.html
Really appreciated your long winded, but thorough review. Gives me a good idea of what is inside.
Do a review of the Ridgeline please hah
Just checked no drawer?
i used to drive a 98' Honda Accord, and now i am driving a 06' Honda Coupe, til i get one of these. thinking of the EX. i believe via bluetooth, etc
thanks for the great review. i was on a budget so i got the ex-l model model. wish i have that turn signals on the side mirrors and the rear signals to be amber too. again, thanks for this video.
Hi Doggorunning,
Thanks for making this video and sharing you independent opinion
I really like the Pilot and I would like to know your thoughts about two things:
1) Is it true that the braking distance is kind of long on the Pilot?
2) About the recent recall about a gas leakage in the Pilot and Acura MDX. Have you had any trouble with it?
Thanks again
lrav
Honda Pilot is exclusively US oriented vehicle that is sold primarily for this market and few oil rich nations that likes to indulge with these kind of toys. If Honda designed this vehicle for world then they had to revise ground clearance and suspension for robust rough tarmacs.
? don't get it, please explain
really great review......better than those car channels. How many miles on your pilot so far? do you feel the engine pulls its own weight?
did you ever setup the garage door opener? if so how? tks and great review
excellent review! thank you indeed
One more question the pilot also has auto sensing wind shield wipers to right ?
Hello love the review ! I would like to know if this truck as Hill decent control ??honda clams that they have it's but IDK whre the botton is I was told that yes there is and it's the B or D botten on the gear shifter!?!? Can you please tell me where it is ?
@Doggorunning Brakes that is :)
hey man awesome review thank you!
also do a video on that bug out bag :)
lol it was hard to find the first time
THank you
I like the pilot interior features and hidden cargo but that 4 speed old school shifter on the dashboard it bothered me and no sport mode. Automatic transmission shouldn't be boring to drive! Hope Honda will address that. Toyota all models have sport mode shifter including my 2013 4runner that's the reason why I choose 4runner over pilot but pilot still a good SUV. I want to see the 2014 redesign.
my uncle have a 2009 pilot same color and lives in va too
The only thing FOREIGN is the BRAND NAME of the vehicle.
and design, its also not union; so you get a better product
There is a Honda Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. They build Oddysey, Pilot and Ridgeline. I live 97.5 miles away from Lincoln. I live in WAR EAGLE TERRITORY. Also known as Auburn.
Really?
yes.
Great review thanks for sharing.
honest review... loved it
good looking
thanks for the review!!!
with all the time spent on the bells and whistles and features, it would have been really have been helpful to know which ones were included in the EX and EXL models. not a high percentage of people are going to buy this Touring model. Also not much on the driving and handling.
now that Ive had her for awhile I might do a driving review also, thanks
ummmm were is part 2
thank you :)
its better than a minivan
go to my channel search Honda Pilot, all related videos will pop up
Really? lol
The 2012 Honda Pilot is the Most Uncomfortable car I have ever owned ! The leather seats are as hard as a church bench , the lumbar does not retract enough , making it impossible to have your whole back in contact with the seat at one time . The center vents do not close !! The sunroof blows directly on your head when opened , any sunroof I had sucks air out . the tires make a loud ping noise when they hit a bump , the car shakes back and forth slightly when it hits a bump .
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