2020 Honda Pilot Review | The Best Pilot Ever

[@connordavis2142]

We had a 2012 Pilot EX-L (still have it, just isn’t our main car) and once we reached around 120k and our Toyota RAV4 lease was up, we began to look for a car. It ended up that we went for a 2019 Highlander SE. HUGE mistake. The next week, we went to the beach, which was around a 7-hour road trip from our home. That is where the regret really began. About three hours in, the seats started to show their true colors. They felt oddly hard, and I know that you might say that any road trip can be uncomfortable, but that isn’t the case. We drove our Pilot there MULTIPLE times with no issues whatsoever. The rest of the trip was okay, but nothing spectacular. We didn’t love the car then, but it was okay. However, after a few months, we formed the opinion that we really didn’t like the car. The visibility was poor in that the side mirrors were huge and the seats were low to the point that we struggled with seeing over the dashboard. Plus, the seats still weren’t feeling a bit better. So, after about a year of ownership, we decided that it was time to move on. We had thought about what we wanted before this time, so we kind of knew exactly what we wanted by that time. In conclusion, based on our experience with our 2012 Pilot, we bought a 2020 Black Edition and it is leaps and bounds ahead of the Toyota in every way imaginable!! Highly recommend!!

[@MoNoK15]

The Pilot is the leader 💯

[@kavo.23]

Most definitely should have put dual exhaust makes it look better

[@heidiborberg1717]

I just bought this Black edition. I love love love it.

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Heidi Borberg wow congrats this is my new dream car! How much did you pay?

[@bigal724]

Way to go. My dream car too

[@lyssapaige917]

Love my Pilot. My 2nd one and 7th Honda

[@tedwon4942]

Thanks for your Honda Pilot review and I made my decision to lease the Ex trim watching you.

[@epiclifemovement2924]

Well u did say upload at 6pm. Loving this Honda. Keep em coming GP

[@goldpony]

Will do! 😁

[@Marcelo-m6f]

What kills this car looks is the rear looks , just put the rear look from the Passaport on it it would be perfect

[@refineme]

We test drove the Honda elite and lots of other crossovers and true ‘body on frame’ truck suvs. Its an ok crossover, but we went with a true SUV, a Toyota Sequoia platinum.

[@LouAntonioGiordano]

So you went with 2004. Nice

[@MrShelange]

this is Canadian black edition actually

[@bigal724]

It's funny and spooky how I've been thinking about the pilots and this video pops up

[@goldpony]

KZbin knows your thoughts! haha :-)

[@bigal724]

Lol.....rite

[@armageddon3244]

I'm sad because I know I'll never get one. I got a 06 honda pilot ex with 244,005miles. Sigh the new pilots and ridgelines Is cool to look at though

[@peterp9660]

Mine is 2005 EXL, 235,000 miles on it and runs strong still!!

[@armageddon3244]

@@peterp9660 yeah mines about to have 245,000 miles I just need to drive it another 92 miles

[@HT-ud4fx]

Armageddon 32 2013, 32k, pilot ex

[@armageddon3244]

@@HT-ud4fx oh nice I'm guy you just got it

[@fernandovargas7562]

Cool SUV great explanation dude... Thank you.

[@zachbackar5389]

Super detailed review 👌.

[@tipthedriver2866]

So that second sunroof, if you don't want to see the sunlight streaming in or hear the rain hitting it you're just SOL? I'd pass on that one and just opt for it in the front. And how is it that the CR-V has more storage in the armrest thing than the Pilot?

[@caglioso]

Feel like you kinda undersold the snow we get lol, some years it’s pretty insane

[@goldpony]

Haha very true!

[@MiCoopRS]

HEY GOLD PONY.... have you done any RIDGELINE reviews?.... I'll poke around your channel....

[@goldpony]

Hum... I don't think I have actually. I'll try to get that one when I find a 2020 model. 👍

[@MiCoopRS]

@@goldpony If you can get that info, that there is going to be a 2020 refresh maybe...I was / am in the market for a RL Black Edition...but can certainly wait....I have a perfectly capable vehicle...so am in NO RUSH.... Thanks for your quick response!!

[@jetknight5051]

OF COURSE IT SOUNDS GREAT AND RUNS GREAT THAT'S BECAUSE IT BRAND NEW. .. GIVE IT SOME USE TIME AND ALL THE BUGS COME ALIVE. ..

[@alecan8745]

I need old honda pilot model 2014.

[@sharkgangleader5782]

That’s a awesome Honda SUV

[@felixagustin9573]

Paddle shifters, for real is a Honda, is a SUV. That should not be a selling feature for a car of this category. e.g. I am late to pick up kids ...

[@StolasOffspring]

This is how many time he said in my book 👇

[@alhoward6514]

The BEST one...

[@sharkgangleader5782]

That’s a awesome car

[@smiley4284]

Got the Elite and doing a chrome delete. Save myself 2 grand

[@lindayakey6980]

I saw internet on AWD LEVEL, I didnt see that in the add.

[@kristenh1982]

What are the height and width of the cargo space?

[@mccali2519]

so nissan and toyota both have v8 suv and trucks but not honda why?

[@caglioso]

mccali because they don’t make a V8 for anything, and that includes Acura. Even their near-supercar NSX uses a twin turbo V6 hybrid system. Toyota/Lexus and Nissan/Infiniti are using the same V8 designs they’ve been using for ages across multiple platforms, so it’s easy and cheap for them to keep doing it. But Honda never developed one and they certainly aren’t going to start now since they have no real incentive to do so. Even their largest SUV’s/trucks have plenty of power with their 6 cyl engines, and the additional power from a V8 would come at the expense of fuel economy so yea, no way Honda’s gonna spend a bunch of coin to develop a V8. It would be an antiquated design by the time they actually implemented it.

[@mccali2519]

@@caglioso oh ok thanks i just always wondered why honda does not have any v8 kinda strange where they have the armada titan tundra land cruiser etc and infiniti

[@reyperez3424]

mccali Just so you know The 3.5 Honda is SOHC with 280hp while the competition needs DOHC to compete with Honda

[@technox8166]

The shape still sucks. The shape was what made the pilot an SUV. Now, they have made it a stupid version of the odyessey. Yes, it does have safety features and navigation, LED, which is all great. There is a reason why the 2003-2009 shape still does not look outdated for the 4×4. Its supposed to be big, the point of a sport utility vehicle. Honda Pilots used to be really good.

[@kevincrush859]

I agree. The styling leaves me cold. The front looks almost identical to it's little brother(CRV) and the rear looks waaaay too much like a mini-van for my liking....just too soft-looking for an SUV. I have an '05 Pilot and I prefer the first two generations to the current one in regards to styling. I live near the Jersey Shore and I've seen very few of the current ones around here but I often see the first two generations on the road.

[@user-ws7ob9rn2x]

Looks like a glorified minivan. I like the boxy look much better.

[@parabody1]

The new one is sexy and actually bigger.

[@dukeraul624]

Mpg, the lines on the 20 are a little tighter and cleaner looking.

[@koolkitties8552]

Pretty cheap of Honda not to put a dual exhaust on this .

[@NSV610]

does the Honda Passport have dual exhaust?

[@dukeraul624]

It is a grocery getter. Not a bad tip on her

[@MrKevin920]

I have a 2019 Honda Pilot Elite and now I wish I waited for the black edition lol wish they would fix the janky transmission though i have almost 30,000 miles on mine and it's been acting funny

[@csh000]

Honda should offer the 10 speed transmission in the Pilot. It's now standard on all 2020 Odysseys and increased the tow rating over the 9 speed still used in the Pilot and Ridgeline.

[@MrKevin920]

@@csh000 wish the pilot had remote start from the app like the odyssey has as well. Would be nice to start my vehicle from inside work

[@professorjphillips]

Yea they should have fixed that by now, my 2016 does the same thing ...kinda ittitating

[@professorjphillips]

Hey Guy! Just left Honda and after four hours of waiting they said there is no update 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@jvk813]

Damn that third row seats are almost leveled to the floor, deal breaker for me.

[@JJustinXu]

2020 Highlander!!!!!!!

[@chikamsomodest4206]

Nice

[@namjaryu7886]

I'd rather get Telluride

[@alex042713]

Bruce Ryu 100% !! Much better.

[@samirasaada6470]

Ya it looks nice and expensive, but Honda pilot have a transmission problem. Do not forget that. I love my Chrysler 300s

[@elstingergt3374]

Sunshades lol I just get my windows tinted with double limo.

[@appleman812]

Upwards of 50k for a pilot. Damn

[@richard112360]

I’m a Honda guy but I will never buy a V6 Honda until they convert from a timing belt to a chain driven one. A $1000 timing belt maintenance allowance every 60,000 miles makes zero sense to me when the Toyota Highland has a chain driven system.

[@brenttitus2134]

Honda engines are damn near bullet proof and reliable. That is really nothing in the grand scheme of thing owning the vehicle long term.

[@refineme]

My 2007 Accord V6 sedan is now at 240,000 miles with no timing belt change!!!!! You’ll be fine. Single owner and I’ve done all my own maintenance. Only parts not original off factory floor are, 1 starter, right rear caliper, and brake rotors and pads.

[@kevincrush859]

Every 60,000 miles? Honda calls for TB replacement every 105,000 miles on my '05 Pilot and I know from experience you can extend the factory belt and related components quite a ways from that conservative figure. I replaced mine at 129,000 miles and everything was still in great shape. I'm a DIYer and it only set me back a little over $200 for the Aisin kit.

[@richard112360]

You are very lucky!!" A broken timming belt will destroy your Honda engine. Please don't ask me how I know this.

[@dukeraul624]

Nerd Alert 100,000 is the recommended interval to my understanding. That 3.5 is bulletproof.

[@fotomoshen]

Damn... was waiting for this review but it feels underwhelming compared to the Pallisade. 😔

[@2024_Edge]

All blacked out

[@maxmilbredes897]

Looks like a Cop Car