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2009 Honda Pilot - Consumer Opinions

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Consumer Opinions from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for consumer reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 81 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
A great family SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I love this SUV. It rides like a car, very comfortable and easy to maneuver yet offers the wonders of a SUV.
From the way it handles to how safe you actually feel inside it, very good traction and road handling.
If you’re looking for a family vehicle and you don’t like mini-vans this is the vehicle for you, as it seats 8 and offers some of the best safety features around.
This vehicle has a lot of nice additions and so many spaces for cups you'll never be lost for a place to put them!
Cons: Wide body style so parking is harder than most standard SUV's.
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#2
Best Accord Yet !!!
Source: MSN Autos

...Better moonroof controls than previous Accord. There are few cars that can match the Accords features, value and reliability at the current price. Cons: Leather seats could be a touch softer. No USB port like the Honda Pilot. Honda went back to bulbs in the rear tail lights. I prefer the LED lights in my 06 Accord. Not as "sporty" looking as earlier models, but a more "elegant" look. A/C usage seems to affect mileage more than it should with a 270 hp engine. Overall: This is a great looking car. The new body styling is very impressive, especially the rear end. You won't go wrong with this one...

#3
Best SUV of its Class!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: We bought this vehicle four weeks ago. Our previous vehicle was a 2005 Honda Odyssey.
We took a 1,000 mile plus trip through central Oregon.
We were very impressed with the performance and gas mileage for the size and comfort of the vehicle.
On several ocassion we had our two grandkids and their parents with us, 6 total, and the room and comfort were just great.
Access to the third row seats is amazing. The AC works great, even on days when the outdoor temperature is 107 degress.
We have owned several Hondas and will continue to be loyal owners. Cons: I can't...

#4
Great SUV that rides better than a lot of cars!
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: It has a lot of room, toons of space. Economica Cons: non Overall: 100% happy!...

#5
Honda Pilot not what it used to be
Source: MSN Autos

...It can be very difficult to have a conversation in the car without having to turn the radio off everytime someone in the car is talking. The interior is a little outdated. One of my biggest grips about this vehicle is the 3rd row seating. It is very difficult to get in and out of the back seat no matter how small you are. Overall: I think the pilot is still a very compentent vehicle but the competition has arrived. Honda has enjoyed having the title of best crossover for a few years now. Unfortunately the new comers like the GMC Acadia, Saturn Outlook, and Mazda CX9 have replaced this older...

#6
Safety Haven
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: I like feeling safe and I like being up off the ground.
Cons: The Passanger Seatbelts lock and tighten up driving down the road and for comfort they have to unbulkle let the belt go back and then buckle back up, and then hold it down to stay comfortable.
Overall: Wonderfull vehicle, I have own Honda Civic, 2 Honda Accords and now a Honda Pilot.
I have been in a head on collision in the first Accord and walked away from the accident without life threating injuries. Thank you Honda for keeping me and many others safe...

#7
Good, But Not Great SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: Had it since August '08. Overall mileage is consistently 22.3mpg over 10K increments.
No problems other than remote for door locks in the 34K miles.
Very comfortable, decent ride. great family car. Cons: The SUV is very noisy inside.
I have to shout to use the Bluetooth feature and the voice recognition feature seldom recognizes commands at highway speeds.
I chose the Touring for this feature and it is very disappointing not to be able to use the feature in my weekly trips.
Overall: I would recommend this for families who do not drive on the highway much. Unless...

#8
Pilot, Ride Ready
Source: MSN Autos

...Congrats, Honda! By far the smoothest and quietest ride available on an SUV. Honda has put a tremendous amount of thought into optioning this vehicle and they have done a tremendous job! If only I had chosen Navigation. Cons: I honestly can not think of anything. Overall: If you are looking for a reliable, dependable all around sweet ride, this is a must have. A great improvement over prior versions of the Pilot. I traded my '08 Accord reluctantly as I needed something that would get me through all the snow more efficiently. The Accord is a really fun drive and I was nervous to make the...

#9
Great Family SUV
Source: MSN Autos

...Nice handling and great looks. got the EX so not many upgrades but very pleased. Cons: HP coud be better for acceleration. Wish the gray interior was just a little darker. Overall: I previuosly owened a Pathfinder and loved it. I was going to get another but decided to look at the new Pilot. I am definetly glad that I did! Very much worth the money! I have been very satisfied. Shop around for a good deal though. I went to 3 different dealers before finding a great price that was $150+ difference. Can't go wrong with a Honda!...

#10
great suv
Source: MSN Autos

...Pros: alot of power for a 6 cylinder engine Cons: none Overall: maybe the best suv i have owned...


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The three-row, seven-passenger 2009 Honda Pilot has some tough competition in the crossover segment.

GM has four vehicles in the class, but the Pilot’s most direct competition from GM might be the Saturn Outlook, which has a squared-off shape, an import-friendly dealer experience, and lots of available options.

Toyota’s Highlander is a three-row vehicle now, but its soft handling is noticeably inferior to the Pilot’s, though it does come in a Hybrid edition.

The new Ford Flex is an intriguing crossover with MINI Cooper-esque styling, three rows of seating, and plenty of high-end features that aren’t limited to its most expensive models.

 
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