Honda Pilot is a eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2015 model year, there are seven trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 250 horsepower. Honda Pilot has received a 4-stars crash rating from NHTSA.
2015 Pilot has a relatively short wheelbase ( 109.2 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier with curb weight of 4295 - 4608 lbs.
2015 Pilot seats eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only one measurement - head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on legs, shoulders, and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Pilot ia a class-leader on only one measurement - shoulders - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on legs, hips, and head.
Trim | 2015 Pilot LX | 2015 Pilot EX | 2015 Pilot SE | 2015 Pilot EX-L | 2015 Pilot EX-L w/Rear Entertainment | 2015 Pilot EX-L w/Navigation | 2015 Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment |
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Starging MSRP | $29,870 | $32,120 | $33,120 | $35,370 | $36,970 | $37,370 | $40,020 |
Engine | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
Highway | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Combined | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
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2015 Pilot SUV comes in seven trim levels, with an average price that is $701 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Pilot
2015 Pilot SUV has a 4-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed eighty complaints, which is less than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Honda, which by itself is a relatively low number.