Honda Pilot is a seven to eight-seat medium-size vehicle in the SUV category. For the 2016 model year, there are nine trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 3.5L V-6 engine that produces 280 horsepower. Based on the estimated annual regular gasoline spending of $2,500 to $2,700, in five years you will lose $3,000 in fuel expenses, compared to that of an average vehicle. NHTSA has given the Honda Pilot a 5-stars overall crash rating.
2016 Pilot has a relatively short wheelbase ( 111.0 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 4054 - 4317 lbs.
2016 Pilot seats from seven to eight adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Pilot ia a class-leader on only three measurements - shoulders, hips, and head. Cargo volume behind second-row seats is smaller than the average among its peers with 46 - 46.8 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 Pilot LX | 2016 Pilot EX | 2016 Pilot EX w/Honda Sensing | 2016 Pilot EX-L | 2016 Pilot EX-L w/Honda Sensing | 2016 Pilot EX-L w/Navigation | 2016 Pilot EX-L w/Rear Entertainment System | 2016 Pilot Touring w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System | 2016 Pilot Elite w/Navigation and Rear Entertainment System |
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Starging MSRP | $30,145 | $32,580 | $33,580 | $36,055 | $37,055 | $37,055 | $37,655 | $41,170 | $46,570 |
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 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
HP | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp | 280 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
City | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 19 - 20 MPG | 18 - 19 MPG |
Highway | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 - 26 MPG |
Combined | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,500 - $2,600 | $2,600 - $2,700 |
2016 Pilot SUV comes in nine trim levels, with an average price that is $1,587 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average more powerful engine, Pilot has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 22 mpg.
2016 Pilot SUV has a 5-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 one thousand one hundred and two complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also five recalls issued by Honda, which by itself is a relatively high number.