2019 Honda Pilot review
Honda Pilot highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Comfortable interior with supportive seats
- Plenty of interior storage options
- Third-row seating
Cons
- Boxy design
- Disappointing interior materials
- No hybrid option available
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 26 highway, 21 combined
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What is new for the 2019 Honda Pilot?
- CD Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Touring trim now comes with Quad Seats, Rear Seat Heaters, and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
- The EX-L trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control, Memory Seat(s), Rear Sunshade, Blind Spot Monitor, DVD Video System, and Blu-ray Video System as standard equipment.
- The LX trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
- The EX trim now comes with Automated Cruise Control, Front Seat Heaters, and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment.
2019 Honda Pilot trims
LX:
- 280-hp, 262-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- Cruise Control
- Smart Key
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
EX:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Remote Start
- Android Auto
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Honda Pilot EX inventory
EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Sunroofs
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seats
- Rear Sunshade
- Leatherette Seats
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Navigation System
- DVD Video System
- View our Honda Pilot EX-L inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX-L
- Quad Seats
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- View our Honda Pilot Touring inventory
Elite:
- Includes all features available on the Touring
- A/C Seats
- Heated Steering Wheel
- View our Honda Pilot Elite inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Honda Pilot
1. Feature-filled model year
The Honda Pilot has seen some big changes over the past decade. In 2016, the Pilot was completely redesigned inside and out—with a new powertrain (with an available nine-speed automatic transmission) and an eight-inch touchscreen display. In 2019, the Pilot received a major update full of critical driver aids, including forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, and adaptive cruise control.
2. Full-body powertrain
The 2019 Honda Pilot doesn't just look like a tank, it's got the power to match. Standard under the hood is a 3.5L six-cylinder engine packing 280 hp. That's enough oomph to handle 262 lb-ft of torque and tow an estimated 5,000 lbs when properly equipped.
3. Spacious interior
The standard 2019 Honda Pilot is more than family-friendly, with three rows of seating for eight people. What's more, the Pilot doesn't compromise on comfort. Front seats offer 40.9 inches of legroom, middle seats 38.4 inches, and rear seats 31.9 inches—enough to comfortably fit adults in every row. If you want even more room and only need seating for seven, upgrade to the Touring or Elite trim to swap in captain's chairs in the middle.
4. Five great trims
To maximize comfort, the 2019 Honda Pilot offers five trim levels so you can choose what suits you and your crew. On the base LX trim, helpful driver aids include automatic cruise control and lane departure warning. The EX trim adds blind spot monitoring and front seat heating. Upgrade to the EX-L for power-adjustable passenger seats with memory capacity, along with a rear sunshade. Moving up to the Touring, you'll get rear seat heaters, front and rear parking sensors, a 10-speaker audio system, and more. Finally, the top-end Elite trim offers heated middle-row captain's seats, ventilated front seats, and all-wheel drive for any rough terrain you might encounter.
5. Entertainment for everyone
If you anticipate long trips and young kids on the horizon, the Honda Pilot has a secret weapon. Equipped standard on the 2019 model is a Blu-ray™ video system, which can keep kids occupied while you weave switchbacks in the mountains. There's even a 115-volt household-style power outlet and wireless charging capabilities on the Elite trim to keep all those electronics juiced during the journey.
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Ratings & reliability
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda PilotHonda Pilot features and specs
EX 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Front Seat Heaters
- 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
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Parking Sensors
- 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
196.5"
Width
78.6"
Height
70.6"
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
Max towing capacity
350/3500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Honda Pilot FAQ
The 2019 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 2019 Honda Pilot has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Honda Pilot, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Honda Pilot Reviews.
The 2019 Honda Pilot has a maximum towing capacity of 3500 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2019 Honda Pilot:
- Skylight(s)
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Automated Cruise Control
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