2016 Honda Pilot review
Honda Pilot highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Quiet and upscale-feeling cabin
- Spacious second-row seats
- Excellent selection of optional driver-assist features
Cons
- Getting into the third-row seats is narrow
- Using the touchscreen interface isn't intuitive
- The forward collision warning system is over-sensitive
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 26 highway, 21 combined
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What is new for the 2016 Honda Pilot?
- The Pilot is available in a new trim called the Elite.
- The SE trim has been discontinued for 2016.
- Pilot trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning, Remote Start, Smart Key, Heated Steering Wheel, A/C Seat(s), Automated Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Quad Seats, Rear Seat Heaters, 20 Inch Plus Wheels, and Blu-ray Video System as standard equipment this year.
- The EX-L trim now comes with Rear Sunshade and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
- The EX trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The LX trim now comes with Alloy Wheels as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2016 Honda Pilot
1. Family-friendly interior
Whether you're a parent doing the carpool run, or you're taking your nieces and nephews for a weekend away, the 2016 Honda Pilot is built for families. The Pilot comes standard with seating for eight (but the Elite trim only seats seven due to the second-row captain's chairs). There are plenty of kid-friendly touches like the 15 cup holders that come standard, or the available push-button sliding second-row seats, which makes accessing the "way back" easier in the EX-L trims and higher.
2. Clever cargo spaces
If you're a family full of sports enthusiasts, musicians, or just like to travel with lots of gear, you'll understand the struggle between passenger space and cargo space. The 2016 Pilot maximizes both through clever options like in-floor storage behind the third row. With that space, the 2016 Honda Pilot offers 16.5 cu-ft behind the third row, 46.8 cu-ft behind the second row, and 83.9 cu-ft behind the third row.
3. Available all-wheel drive
The 2016 Honda Pilot makes winter commuting a breeze with available all-wheel drive. The AWD option is available on all trims, so you don't have to opt into fancy features that you don't really need in order to get this perk. However, choosing the EX trim or higher also gives you smart traction control with snow, sand, and mud modes.
4. Driver-assist packages
If you want a bit of peace of mind behind the wheel, choose a model with the Honda Sensing® suite of driver-assist features. Those features come standard on the Touring and Elite trims, and are available on the EX and EX-L trims. The driver-assist package gives you access to emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and more. All 2016 Honda Pilots come standard with a multi-angle backup camera.
5. Tech and connectivity features
The 2016 Honda Pilot makes it easy to keep up to date with your favorite music or make important calls when you're on the road. The base model comes standard with Bluetooth® connectivity, while the EX trim unlocks an eight-inch touchscreen with HondaLink® Next Generation, SiriusXM®, and Pandora® integration. This makes every drive as entertaining as you want it to be.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.4 out of 5
25 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 15 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 7 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 1 |
RepairPal gave the Honda Pilot an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Honda Pilot 15th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
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EX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Third Row Seat
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Automated Cruise Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Parking Sensors
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
262
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.5
Wheelbase
111"
Overall length
194.5"
Width
78.6"
Height
69.8"
Leg room
F 40.9"/M 38.4"/R 31.9"
Head room
F 40.1"/M 40.2"/R 38.9"
Front tires
P245/60HR18
Rear tires
P245/60HR18
Seating capacity
8
Transmission
Automatic
2016 Honda Pilot FAQ
The 2016 Honda Pilot is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Elite: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- EX: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- EX-L: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- LX: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- Touring: 20 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
The Honda Pilot received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Honda Pilot as 14 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2016 Honda Pilot has received an average 4.4 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2016 Honda Pilot, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2016 Honda Pilot Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2016 Honda Pilot:
- Elite
- Heated Steering Wheel
- A/C Seat(s)
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
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