When it comes to choosing a vehicle for your family, the two most considered options are minivans and SUVs. Given the fact that SUVs dominate the family vehicle market, there are many different sizes of SUVs you can consider.
Honda, the famous automobile company, has an SUV for every size of the family. First introduced in 2002 — Honda Pilot is a mid-size SUV in the respective car range. Ideal for mid-size and large-sized families, the car has three-row seating and can accommodate eight people.
These are the most eminent features of Honda Pilot 2020:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Automated emergency braking
- Lane-keeping assist
Here are 5 reasons you should buy the Honda Pilot 2020:
Appearance
The chromed grille is exchanged with a black grille. Everything else in the front 2020 model is the same as it was before. The headlines give a dominating look as they pop out from the muscular. The car has many LED lights, including the fog light. A large Honda emblem, which contains all the sensors, is on the front. While the Honda Pilot comes in different colors, the black edition is still the most coveted one. With 20-inch alloy wheels, the car has sturdy suspensions which can endure anything. One thing to keep in mind is that with the black edition, you can only opt for an all-wheel-drive as the front-wheel version is not available.
Space
There is massive space inside the car. The trunk, with the third row not folded down, enables a ton of space. It is vast and spacious. There is another hole inside the trunk which is around 8-10 inches and allows you to put more stuff. You can put a spare tyre beneath it. If this space is not adequate for you, don’t stress out, fold down a seat by grabbing the strap. There is another cubby hole on one side.
In the second row, we have a pair of vents, climate control, USB ports and media controls. There are two cupholders in the middle and two on both sides. A media screen is also there for the kids.
Space for is as follows after folding each row:
- 5 cubic feet behind 3rd row
- 8 cubic feet when you fold 3rd row
- 9 cubic feet when you fold both rows
Engine and Performance
The engine in Honda Pilot, V6 has a deafening sound and massive power. You will find nine-speed automatic on both Elite and Touring Trims. While the Honda Pilot is sizeable and heavy, it is not ponderous or slow. However, it can feel weighty while cornering.
It also offers optimal ride comfort with 20-inch alloy wheels (which are available inexpensive trim levels). The drive stays smoother, no matter how loaded the car is. However, not enough body control of the vehicle can make the ride a little inconvenient and disconnected from the road. The stability comes due to light steering.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Honda is known for producing fuel-efficient vehicles and Honda Pilot has kept the legacy moving. The practical vehicle, when equipped with an all-wheel drive and nine-speed automatic, gives 26-mpg on highways and 19-mpg in city. A thing to note here is that the fuel-efficiency can vary to some extent depending on the trim version you have. Elite trim offers 27 mpg highway.
The standard wheel drive will have more efficiency, while it can drop by 1 mpg in the higher trims.
Infotainment and Connectivity
Honda Pilot’s central touchscreen is loaded with numerous state-of-the-art features. While the modern features are tempting and advanced, these can be difficult to use for someone new to it.
The basic trim, LX’s has a 5.0-inch display screen which has all the basic features, while the upper trims such as Touring and Elite come with an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, voice command, and other app functions. While Navigation comes standard with Elite and Touring, it is optional on EX-L.
