2019 Honda Pilot: What's New and What's Not

[@TFLnow]

How Good Is The New Pilot's AWD System? Fund out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKLXhX-Jpq6ceJo

[@72tubedmiaz]

great review! really helped in making my svu choice

[@DriveGamingLive]

6:12 When you sync the shutter speed with the wheels....

[@billwilmington8284]

Currently at a hotel waiting for the Georgia v Kentucky game. Have a black 2019 Touring Elite as a demonstrator. Drove 6 + hours from upstate SC on the interstate most of the time going up and downhill through the mountains. Best MPG was 24.6 which I thought was a bit lackluster. It is fairly heavy and has a 6 cylinder, but I thought the 9 speed would help. Previously drove a 2018 6 speed EX-L Pilot to Tennessee and the transmission in the mountains was eh. The visual difference and updates to the 2019 make a big difference in my opinion. Wnd the 9 speeds push button transmission isn't bad at all, but if you checking your parking by opening the door the car automatically throws itself in park.

[@garyblatt8925]

I got that kind of mileage on my ancient Grand Marquis with a V8 running 80 MPH through the Appalachian Mountains between Pennsylvania and Kentucky.

[@asharalvi]

I don’t know why most channels make car videos of the top model, which not the choice of most buyers.. in Honda’s case most selling vehicles are EX & EXL not the Elite

[@cro222]

Love my 2019 Honda pilot had it for a year now

[@Sacapuntas69]

Glad they kept the push button transmission. It is so much easier to reach and use. No more just reaching over while keeping your eyes up. Let's make people look down to see what button to press.

[@romanticdonkey468]

With an automatic transmission, what button are you pushing while the vehicle is moving?

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

While I do like the fact that this generation Pilot has a more modern design to it than previous generations, it does look pretty subduded especially compared to other entries in this class. (such as the Highlander, CX-9, etc) Bland minivan-like styling aside, these host of new updates for the Pilot should keep it competitive in this growing segment, until hopefully even better improvements will be lead for the next redesign (which I also hope will have handsome if not subduded styling). Cheers. :)

[@JanBartos24]

I have driven it couple times. I think it is ugly outside but a nice place to be inside. Definitely the best vehicle in its category. Funny, like Honda designers made sure it wouldn't look better than Acura MDX.

[@mct8888]

Jan Bartos this is so true. If they actually made it good looking, there would be zero reason to buy an MDX.

[@dc5duben96]

good comparison and information

[@tiennghe7143]

Thanks for sharing the details

[@jamslam5641]

It looks exactly like my sibling's year old Pilot. This wasn't a redesign, it's just a minor facelift.

[@JDMHaze]

Jam Slam of course.. It's only three years old, lol

[@MrRedskins0021]

Did they fix the transmission?

[@shihanjian5379]

I was looking forward to hear something like the "Transmission" problems have been fixed for this 2019 model

[@omegabeta3305]

ofcourse not lol.

[@seany11244]

They tweaked it. And so far it's been working flawless for me.

[@jakepollard3521]

As soon as they put a volume knob on the ridgeline I'm getting one. Hopefully this shows what's coming

[@kansastennessee281]

nice review. Thanks

[@ZeeMan84]

I liked this style of comparison.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Mike, still rocking your Puget Sound heritage with your jacket, I see. ;)

[@m1kerophone]

Fun fact: I used to work for Kenmore air!

[@rondail5675]

Great review. Any chance of stating what will be the same or different on the 2019 Passport? I believe you were at the LA show. Honda isn't giving much. Honda may get surprised that Mazda is jumping ahead with the new CX5.

[@techocrazy]

This is my dream car, but I couldn't afford anything but the Civic 2019 EXI brand new, but the civic is peppy and good on gas, way better than my Dad's 2009 corolla.

[@clo289]

Sooo, the "S" really means SPORT MODE? I always thought it was specifically used for steep hill climbing and towing? And the "S" mode doesnt seem like it has 9 gears? Almost seems like it's got only 2-3 gears only. 🤷‍♂️

[@pablosteinert5491]

Graphics package on hood??

[@zachmedrano373]

Y'all should do new vs old pilot

[@pablosteinert5491]

Best review yet.. better than redline

[@solid_spec]

It's a minivan with regular doors.

[@abdullahislam7451]

Thanks

[@KTMcaptain]

Was that a skx009?

[@noobie7522]

You are forgetting black edition trim

[@jamslam5641]

6:12... is it just me or is the Pilot skidding down the road?????

[@garyblatt8925]

I always want to give Honda credit for making a smart cross-over, but between this video and the slip test video, Honda has done nothing but developed a high ground clearance mini-van. This would be the perfect vehicle for a mother taking the soccer team to practice, but I don't think the AWD system is up to snuff to handle the foul weather that can plague the typical, Suburban driving, hockey mom in New England.

[@tritchie6272]

I doubt many crossovers will do much better than the Pilot on the slip test. Remember AWD ain't really built for the stuff a 4x4 is.I think it done almost the same as the Subaru.Maybe a hair better.Although I think the Forester looks nice. So I guess I'm saying if this wont do it you probably should stick to truck based SUV's with real 4x4..Which is something you can get with something like a Suburban,4Runner,Land Cruiser,Tahoe and such.

[@specialestness]

Gary Blatt snow and icy conditions the Honda Pilot handles perfectly. You’ve really got to push it before you get any slip in both acceleration and steering. I believe in snow/ icy conditions the Pilot handles more seamlessly than a truck based suv would.

[@VideosGalore]

When he opened the gas tank door......HOW did that get so filthy!?!?

[@KTMcaptain]

Videos .Galore because it doesn’t get washed like the exterior. People drive the press cars through nasty shit too.

[@specialestness]

Videos .Galore im assuming someone left the door open for a fair amount of time.

[@Red.Hot.Chili.Beans63]

The vehicle looks just like a mini-van and it still does for 2019.

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

The first two-generations of the Pilot with the boxy design language wasn't minivan-like at all if I were you to say.

[@csh000]

But they changed the rear doors from sliding to hinged and raised the price. And it sells well so that's a great business decision.🤑

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

I rather see the lexus RX350 f sport

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

Wrong segment, bud.

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

The lexus is faster and better

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

@@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661 Okay sure, but comparing the Pilot to an RX350 is like comparing apples to oranges. While the RX is better if you want to compare, they can't be compared in my book.

[@ericdolby1622]

I'll pass on any of those ugly Toyota/Lexus vehicles. I laugh out loud in my car when I pass one.

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

@@ericdolby1622 So apparently, the Supra, LFA, MR2, Celica, GT86, 2000GT, etc are ugly to your eyes, while even vehicles like the new LC, Camry, LS, Avalon, Corolla Hatch, RAV4, ES, etc are too apparently... ...seems like coming from someone who finds the overstyled all-around new Accord looks in the slightest bit good to your eyes, I'll take whatever you consider to be "ugly" with a pinch of salt.

[@utamav]

That outro though

[@GuitarVR331]

Nice

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Hate that button gear shifter 🚮🚮 Nd this is just a odyssey and the old generation looks way better

[@zacharymartin4861]

I agree

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Zachary Martin the gages looks horrible not gonna she well at all it just look horrible rather have myself a more reliable highlander that 9 speed is not reliable just like all Honda auto trannys

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

Anderson Rodriguez Same, they are really finicky to use in my book. A traditional shifter is more simple to operate and will immediately get the job done in a good way. Though I am sure that Lincoln started this whole trend of push-button gearboxes in the first place.

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

I'mJustFarhan is really bad nd is just more complicated to fix nd I feel bad for u if u tryna get away nd u nervous 😂😂😂 u probably end up going on reverse

[@IJBCI]

How come it has two different transmissions. Hmmmmmm

[@csh000]

Because many people will buy the Pilot LX with the old transmission instead of the Odyssey LX with the new 9 speed transmission. Dollar for dollar the Odyssey generally has the better features and more cargo space but many people refuse to buy the minivan, so they pay more and get less with the crossover.

[@BTC909]

Stop at the EX-L trim to avoid the stupid 9 speed.

[@johnfrantz5885]

Ivan Vojt they updated it for the refresh and reviews say it’s great now

[@BTC909]

@@johnfrantz5885 Software can fix anything. HAHAHA

[@bilalbajwa7253]

This car is a POS. 36K miles on my pilot and the transmission is going. Parts on "national backorder", been waiting 2 months, no loaner provided. Never again a Honda!

[@johncrowe3610]

I ought one touri mistake very very very rough ride

[@flatdog691]

Wtf the wheels move but the design stays still i watched it a couple times they never moved and If You need more head room open the sun roof

[@MP_-ek8ij]

I usually enjoy your videoes, but what’s the purpose of doing a video on a vehicle that hasn’t changed much

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

If the CRVs issues tell you anything avoid the Pilot

[@johnfrantz5885]

Adam Smith what issues?

[@1188clean]

???

[@mct8888]

Completely different engines & transmissions. How is the CRV relevant?

[@NukePooch1]

Pilot's never been a looker, but the 2018 looked better than this new one.

[@rights7328]

Garbage transmission will be failed in one year ..honda should be ban

[@omegabeta3305]

Still won't buy a vehicle that has the same transmission as a Nissan.

[@rockford2523]

It does not have the same transmissions as Nissan. It has a great 6 speed automatic with a shifter on the lower trims and a push button nine speed on the higher trims. Nissan has only CVT transmissions. If you like the Pilot, get the 6 speed transmission. It is great. Cheers!

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

I don't like Honda they are to slow I hard a Honda and I gave it away

[@ericdolby1622]

Let me guess. Who currently own a beat down 1997 Camry.

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

@@ericdolby1622 Yeah, definitely. My high-quality track modified Toyota GT86 and high-quality VIP modified Lexus IS350 F-Sport is trash and beat down. I'll stay beat down and laugh at you poor fucks in a Honda Accord.

[@zachf355]

idiot comment

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

Am just saying Honda is Larkin power and not powerful vehicle drink a lot of gas and call for services every 2 months and are also very ugly

[@live_the_moment_with_arnol5661]

@@zachf355 buy a Honda and u will regret it they are old vehicle