2021 Honda Pilot - A Great SUV Made Even Better

[@DriversOnly]

To see where this Honda Pilot Touring ranks check out driversonlyrankings.com

[@darylgarnica5703]

How much is this in canadian dollar? Thanks

[@mav_from_the_loo3549]

The fact that a SORENTO is #1... and a 4 Runner is at the bottom... yeah.... just yeah.

[@trevorjasiah2142]

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[@israelanthony98]

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[@trevorjasiah2142]

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[@moronibaloney6888]

The Touring trim absolutely has the captains chair available for the 2nd row. They call it the touring 7P.

[@juanokiller]

Yes indeed

[@crystalteems8331]

Yes! I just bought a 2021 and mine has the captain seats and it's a touring

[@yingeel]

in case you missed it the rear captains chair is an option on the Tourning edition. Its the only edition that is an option the elite and black edition is standard

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Mike for the catch.

[@stevemarquis7870]

Touring trim does comes with the captains chair option

[@xvcvx8549]

I bought this car 2021 in January and it’s AMZAING

[@myrabrown1720]

How is the infotainment system. 2020 had recall bout that issue

[@sclarke85]

We just bought our 2021 Pilot Touring. In Canada we have more options it seems then the US version. Most is included. The only option higher is the Black Edition. We have wireless charging and the 7P option same price as the 8P. With heated and cooled seats included too.

[@BigDaddysPlati]

That’s one thing I would love to see is cooled seats! I live in the a super hot place and need these.

[@jackandjoy9320]

that is interesting !!! Here in US could use COOL seats...

[@jodar96]

The issue that I have with Honda is that they decided to eliminate analog speedometer on Pilot. Many manufacturers give you the option of going back and forth between digital and analog. Hopefully they will fix that issue with 2023 new body style. We will wait to see what 2023 will look line. Both Highlander and Telluride are excellent alternative to a Pilot right now.

[@jasonlau]

Nice video. I like at how he also presents the pricing and trims at 15:45 cos most videos give base price which is never even close to what you pay. Some dealerships don't even stock many base models like audi dealerships so base price is meaningless in some cases. Anyway nice job. Keep it up!

[@DriversOnly]

Thanks Jason, appreciate it!

[@mongoose.0819]

Great review. I've driven my mom's 2018 Pilot and I love it, my only thing is I don't need a third row seat so I've been looking at the Passport myself. 👏

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Men, don't let the little lady pick out the SUV! Men, don't let mama castrate you when it comes to get a real man's SUV! The Honda Pilot is mama's SUV! LOL! Mama upgraded from the minivan to the Pilot; however, the Pilot is not a real man's SUV! First, let's look at the horsepower. 280 hp! Really! Something that weighs that much with a meesly 280hp loaded with the family trying to pass on the highway in the fast lane! LMAO! Secondly, let's look at the towing capacity. 5,000lbs! that's all!?! Again, if a person has the whole family in the Pilot and towing a boat decides to get in the fast lane on the highway to pass a vehicle. OMG! Talking about major disappointment and stuck with keeping that slow vehicle until it gets paid off! Mama aint thinking about a SUV towing abilities, just like a man isn't thinking about what type of make-up women should buy! Men, don't let the little lady talk you into buying a Pilot! I've seen to many men become disappointed from the lack of manly capabilities of the Pilot! Real men buy a Durango RT/SRT/Hellcat! The RT has 370hp. and 7400lbs towing. The SRT 485hp and 8900lbs towing!

[@thor942]

@@jamesmcclendon3932 real men drive pickups

[@sig3915]

We just bought one yesterday

[@Rpp92898]

I got it too, love the ride

[@gamerstwo6990]

@@Rpp92898 how do you like it

[@Rpp92898]

@@gamerstwo6990 love it, nice ride and very spacious

[@kimmyymmik]

I love the way this suv looks thinking about getting this

[@urizilak66]

Is worth it 👍

[@rondail5675]

I was happy to hear Honda firmed up the brake pedal. I have a 2019 Honda Ridgeline and I don't like the soft, low, brake pedal.

[@un2ny]

6:40 - i have a pilot with a touring trim, and it has 2nd row captain’s chairs

[@huydo1993]

Anthony Emmanuel Contreras yup. Touring does have 8 seats and 7 seats version.

[@berniecanada2967]

Anthony Emmanuel Contreras ....Touring has bench seats.....Elite has captain seats....

[@huydo1993]

Bernie Canada it have both styles, both 7 and 8 seats . U lives in different country so may be that's why

[@mjt13174]

I have a 19 Touring with 2nd row captain chairs.

[@patsilva1244]

captain chairs are available on the touring model at no cost

[@josee.1278]

I was about to comment that as well. Touring trim and up which is the elite and black edition have captain’s chair choice/option. 8-seat configuration is an option up to touring.

[@neomis0119]

If you don't need a ton of seating you can easily take out a row of seats and have a ton of space, most people don't realize how easy it is to unbolt a row of seats and add whatever you want, even a single seat with a cooler/fridge and solar for just a few hundred dollars. Years ago I took a chevy suburban and took out one row, had a TON of room and made it an awesome camping vehicle that still held 5 people and could travel around the U.S. camping in comfort, I miss those days.

[@ctvwrest]

I use the paddle shifters going down steep hills since it doesn't have a hill decent button/switch. Wish they put the odyssey 10sp trans in the new pilot tho. It's fantastic

[@lkae4]

I wish Honda put AWD in the 10 speed Odyssey 😅

[@ctvwrest]

@@lkae4 I bet they do for the next Gen, or even refresh for 2022 since now the sienna and pacifica offer awd

[@lkae4]

shawn n It'll have to be a new model. Honda won't develop AWD for just a year even though Odyssey and Pilot are the same platform. A truck-like Odyssey AWD with a 10 speed and turbo V6 from the TLX Type S would be bananas

[@ctvwrest]

@@lkae4 I'd kill for a turbo on my odyssey LOL. Some better brakes too 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@teslaxyz4660]

I missed the boxy SUV design

[@jairsanchez7709]

I agree, this to me looks more mini vanish

[@mrrecluse7002]

Always enjoy your reviews. Honest, and professionally done.

[@DriversOnly]

Thank you!

[@mrrecluse7002]

@@DriversOnly You bet Sir.

[@SMOOTHMUZICTV]

I have the 2019 touring AWD and it's a very solid SUV alot of space for road trips, very comfortable ride definitely feels like something alot more expensive. Now when you take the eco off it feels like a race car 🏎 lol 😆 it always scared my wife when it's time to move on the highway. All around solid SUV honda did it again 💯

[@Slim1986]

Hopefully the next generation will have lil more premium, A bigger infotainment, better instrument cluster(or digital) little bigger cabin, etc

[@dadoo985]

Definitely with panoramic moonroof and better stereo

[@dadoo985]

Ventilated seats

[@BigDaddysPlati]

I can see the paddle shifters coming in handy when off road in some tricky terrain like sand.

[@commanderwalnut3846]

This is mostly gonna be used to haul timmy to football practice every Sunday, I assure you no one will be offroading in a honda pilot anytime soon

[@marcomama1]

Very informative video thank you so much for posting.

[@jamsters06]

We have a 2021 pilot touring with captain seats, so you def can

[@TheElijahWhite]

Yes. Me too

[@reba4327]

Me three

[@Pebbles34]

Thank you for detailed review

[@KhmerH20]

@14:13 what's up with the screen flashing?

[@bangvec]

its just the camera

[@worldpeace5853]

Touring is the top level trim in Honda CR V and one of the top levels along with Elite and Black editions in Pilot.

[@jimg7318]

I own a 2016 Pilot Elite that I purchased in December of 2015. It has every feature that this video shows plus a few more. With the exception of wireless charging my Elite has most every feature that is in the market today. 63,000 miles and is tight and quiet as ever. Gas milage has been better than listed on the “sticker”. Not crazy about the auto off when sitting at stop signs so I never use it. Unfortunately you have to disengage it every time you start the engine. Also, forward collision sensing is very touchy and slow to disengage so I leave it off. Only real problem I have is with the very small first row arm rest.

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Men, don't let the little lady pick out the SUV! Men, don't let mama castrate you when it comes to get a real man's SUV! The Honda Pilot is mama's SUV! LOL! Mama upgraded from the minivan to the Pilot; however, the Pilot is not a real man's SUV! First, let's look at the horsepower. 280 hp! Really! Something that weighs that much with a meesly 280hp loaded with the family trying to pass on the highway in the fast lane! LMAO! Secondly, let's look at the towing capacity. 5,000lbs! that's all!?! Again, if a person has the whole family in the Pilot and towing a boat decides to get in the fast lane on the highway to pass a vehicle. OMG! Talking about major disappointment and stuck with keeping that slow vehicle until it gets paid off! Mama aint thinking about a SUV towing abilities, just like a man isn't thinking about what type of make-up women should buy! Men, don't let the little lady talk you into buying a Pilot! I've seen to many men become disappointed from the lack of manly capabilities of the Pilot! Real men buy a Durango RT/SRT/Hellcat! The RT has 370hp. and 7400lbs towing. The SRT 485hp and 8900lbs towing!

[@davec.3198]

@@jamesmcclendon3932 Men drive a truck or fun to drive car. She gets the suv.

[@robertkamanzi9147]

Very thorough and informative.

[@fredwild190]

Excellent review, articulate and efficient. We just bought a white 2021 Pilot EX-L after getting bids from several different dealers and got an excellent price and 0% interest. All we need do now is learn the systems. Does Honda offer instructional videos? Thank you.

[@seungholee5211]

Heard of wireless apple CarPlay is available for 2021. True or false?

[@flatrockufo]

Great review and info 👍, Honda could have kept the stop/start button and paddle shifters , and put some ventilated seats as standard in the front and second row seats instead.

[@Joe.dirt7909]

I currently have a 2013 touring with 84,000 miles. I recently thought about getting a 2021 for the improvements in technology. But.....the push button transmission was a deal breaker for me.....just looking for problems.

[@jackhuang9670]

Can u turn off the auto stop and go?

[@CatsOrangeAndGrey]

Yes you have to push a button every time you get in.

[@lindsay.rohrbaugh]

I'm trying to decide between this and the Subaru Ascent

[@idkwhtimduin]

Depends on what you need the vehicle for or to do. I traded in my outback for the pilot and I really wanted to get the ascent but pilot seems more secure and luxurious

[@lindsay.rohrbaugh]

@@idkwhtimduin After a year, my mind has changed completely and I'm looking at either a Honda Passport or Honda Odyssey. After having a baby, I see why people love how roomy minivans are. 🤣

[@idkwhtimduin]

@@lindsay.rohrbaugh we recently had the odyssey as well Was in a car accident and the van sliding door wouldn't open. So my wife wanted an suv. So at that time after the accident we had the subaru and jeep grand Cherokee left. And pilot was our choice to have the convenient of both worlds. Enjoy your vehicle have a good day stay safe!

[@Laoilli]

Why are the interior dash lights flickering?

[@lauram9645]

the recording speed of the camera

[@madofcars1804]

Just bought it 🥳🥳

[@DriversOnly]

Congrats

[@luvslogistics1725]

Is it reliable? I want a car that lasts and isn’t high maintenance

[@sosim846]

Thanks for your video. Can you do video on Honda Ridge Line 2021? Thank you.

[@DriversOnly]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmKtn6ase52ojs0 this will have to do until it gets released

[@LakshayGrover]

On my 19 pilot touring, there’s thumping noise when going over small bumps. Did you experience it in 21?

[@nganda68]

The problem is car makers stopped adding body stripes shield to prevent other cars from bumping their doors on the car parked next either left or right.

[@RedmanLS3]

They didn't stop making them. They just don't want to add it because they want costumers to buy it out of their pockets to make extra cash

[@FSharp357]

I wish reviewers such as yourself would continue to push for hard buttons and knobs for the infotainment system, instead of screen controls. Tactile control imo is so much better than screen controls.

[@jimruckel]

Can auto stop be over ridden?

[@teslaxyz4660]

Wow 3rd actually look usable for small adults

[@veronicastrauser5814]

Im 5'9 and sit comfortably back there.

[@scentjunkee]

It's definitely impressive! One of the reasons I went with this vehicle over others in it's class!

[@jeremy3261]

I went to a car lot and saw this car, it had a blu ray play so that's cool, I might get this car.

[@ahbenjamin2889]

Dude every car you drive you say is great !!!! I am sure the next suv you drive you will say that vehicle will be the best !!!

[@DriversOnly]

We shall see

[@BigDaddysPlati]

This is not a “in the middle” trim. This is one of the highest trims, a in the middle would be like an EX trim.

[@ninilovenana]

Will the second row seat still move if someone is sitting in it. I know my kids would toss one another aside with that feature?

[@mmr0221]

No

[@angelo2fye810]

What about the Honda Pilot elite?

[@СашаЛи-з4я]

Very useful car for family

[@thesinner767]

I leased my 2016 honda pilot for four years but returned it back at the end of my lease and went with Hyundai palisade. I just cant resist the style, luxurious feel and safety all combined at a more affordable price than a luxury car which honda is lacking.

[@winstonwinston3487]

As much as I like Honda and some of their cars(ie Honda Civic SI ) ... this car needs has the most uninspiring design ever ... but if u like attending soccer practice with the kids in a safe reliable manner , I guess design is an after thought

[@scottchen1840]

captain chairs are options in touring

[@anasadam8372]

Mengapa Honda pilot tidak masuk Indonesia?

[@OhNoAndyIsHere]

Honda tends to add a "Special Edition" trim one model year before a redesign. Not because they ran out of names. :-)

[@DriversOnly]

Haha I agree

[@rkalla]

Never noticed this but you're right!

[@nenepinolero5427]

Did they fix the transmission????

[@reyperez3424]

Yes

[@HenryFL1]

Gas mileage??? U rarely mention that in most videos

[@DriversOnly]

I show it during the engine shots.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

It really looks like an Odyssey. The profile screams minivan.

[@csh000]

Pilot offers AWD with additional towing. Odyssey comes with twice the storage space behind the third row and newer transmission made by Honda.

[@alisterthomson4139]

I see a USB port on the right side 3rd row in your video, yet you claim there are non🤔

[@rkalla]

You mean below the cup holder, the silver thing? It's tie down hook actually for when the 3rd row is down :(

[@scentjunkee]

That's not a USB port, but we use the plug in right behind the 3rd row for charging!

[@paulc2548]

I love the way the Pilot looks... and its 3rd row seats is usable unlike the Highlander's. The only hold back is the the Honda's V6 seems to hesitate to accelerate smoothly (at least that is what I experienced with my 2013 RDX and my 2007 Honda Odyssey...both are V6).

[@irene1435]

Does the third row seat have the same leg room as the second?

[@LamNguyen-sr1sy]

@@irene1435 If you move the second row up a little bit, the third-row will be quite comfortable in terms of leg-room. The only thing is your knees are up higher in the third-row comparing to second-row.

[@haze1123]

Man, I hate the gauges. That tach and speedo are wrong.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

Agreed. The entire instrument panel needs an overhaul.

[@mikemalluz8528]

Awesome!

[@maddaxsaya.3477]

I want the new front design on my 2016 pilot

[@kelm1123]

I had a 2016 and traded it in for a 2021. Somehow I miss the old one lol

[@maddaxsaya.3477]

@@kelm1123 I like the new front in the black color but the old one looks nice on gray

[@kelm1123]

@@maddaxsaya.3477 definitely

[@morrisf3957]

Nice van like suv basically.Seats inside are exactly like a minivan.

[@csh000]

Except the Odyssey gives your captain chairs in the second row and adds a removable center seat if you want the "bench" seating.

[@halfglassfull]

Honda typically offers "special edition" the final year of a body style. this style is now 6 years old. I hope they fix the ugly.

[@musamusa2961]

Thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

[@elcabopr]

Honda needs to refresh the Pilot to compete with the Kia/Hyundai models that came out last year. They are wasting a year here, and probably will come out with a 2022 model in March to prevent the refreshed Pilot and CR-V from coming out at the same time.

[@squidusn71]

The 2019-20 are a refresh from the 2016-18 model years. Honda just cant put out a new model every other year just because other makers just came out with a new one this year or last lol.

[@elcabopr]

Honda can have a 5 year cycle, like with the Civic and Accord. That would’ve made the 2021 a brand new model/generation. This is why I will be trading in my 2014 Honda for a 2021 Telluride instead of a 2021 Pilot. They will lose out on many customers like they are losing me.

[@kromahj]

@@elcabopr you will come back

[@abqs1499]

Why this model smallest than 2015 model

[@felipemedina3822]

I wish mine was electric!

[@warriorprincessofgod2289]

I just bought mine and I dont think this model has the hands free lift gate! Im going to research more

[@kadu2be]

good looking SUV but for 2021 that media/nav/entertainment screen is generic..

[@nathandobson5774]

I have a touring with capitan chairs

[@miguelircontar]

Can’t wait until they redesign for your money go Pallisade or Telluride

[@reyperez3424]

😂

[@wrduckclub]

So you're aware, I have a 2019 and I have all of the features you have covered outside of 9spd. transmission. This appears to be the only change from 2019 to 2021. There may be a slight difference in steering wheel.

[@SickguyAndrew]

My parents bought that exact car

[@coreyang08]

Oh great...now Honda's got two mini-vans----->> The Odyssey & the Pilot. Thanks but I'll stick with the 2nd generation Pilot...the most distinctive and rugged of all the Pilots ever made (2009-2015). Will miss the 2nd gen the most when you see them less and less on the road as time goes by. Going to hold on to my 2015 EX-L until the wheels fall off!

[@barritoes]

I am George!

[@thaistorres3243]

The touring could come with 7 passengers that the one I have.

[@frankramirez86]

9 speed transmission and even 6 speed transmission in this pilot are so bad honda should have go with the 10 speed automatic transmission instead. Just like RDX and odyssey 2020 up

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Men, don't let the little lady pick out the SUV! Men, don't let mama castrate you when it comes to get a real man's SUV! The Honda Pilot is mama's SUV! LOL! Mama upgraded from the minivan to the Pilot; however, the Pilot is not a real man's SUV! First, let's look at the horsepower. 280 hp! Really! Something that weighs that much with a meesly 280hp loaded with the family trying to pass on the highway in the fast lane! LMAO! Secondly, let's look at the towing capacity. 5,000lbs! that's all!?! Again, if a person has the whole family in the Pilot and towing a boat decides to get in the fast lane on the highway to pass a vehicle. OMG! Talking about major disappointment and stuck with keeping that slow vehicle until it gets paid off! Mama aint thinking about a SUV towing abilities, just like a man isn't thinking about what type of make-up women should buy! Men, don't let the little lady talk you into buying a Pilot! I've seen to many men become disappointed from the lack of manly capabilities of the Pilot! Real men buy a Durango RT/SRT/Hellcat! The RT has 370hp. and 7400lbs towing. The SRT 485hp and 8900lbs towing!

[@TheRockacer22]

Still has that stupid VCM. Until they fix that or solve the spark plugs fouling it's not worth a cent.

[@thatkidjoly]

I like the 2020 Highlander Platinum better

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Men, don't let the little lady pick out the SUV! Men, don't let mama castrate you when it comes to get a real man's SUV! The Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander are mama's SUV! LOL! Mama upgraded from the minivan to the Pilot and Highlander; however, the Pilot and Highlander is not a real man's SUV! First, let's look at the horsepower. 280 hp! Really! Something that weighs that much with a meesly 280hp loaded with the family trying to pass on the highway in the fast lane! LMAO! Secondly, let's look at the towing capacity. 5,000lbs! that's all!?! Again, if a person has the whole family in the Pilot and towing a boat decides to get in the fast lane on the highway to pass a vehicle. OMG! Talking about major disappointment and stuck with keeping that slow vehicle until it gets paid off! Mama aint thinking about a SUV towing abilities, just like a man isn't thinking about what type of make-up women should buy! Men, don't let the little lady talk you into buying a Pilot! I've seen to many men become disappointed from the lack of manly capabilities of the Pilot! Real men buy a Durango RT/SRT/Hellcat! The RT has 370hp. and 7400lbs towing. The SRT 485hp and 8900lbs towing!

[@thatkidjoly]

@@jamesmcclendon3932 Real men buy Toyota because they know it's reliable. Also if I wanted to tow more than 5,000 lbs I can get a seqouia no problem 😭

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

@@thatkidjoly Last time I've looked, Toyota's Service Department is very busy repairing all those so-called reliable vehicles! LMFAO!

[@jamesmcclendon3932]

Your Man's card has been revoked! LMFAO!

[@thatkidjoly]

@@jamesmcclendon3932 Last time I check The FCA dealerships were fixing their shitty engines that break down at 75k miles

[@john123033]

Wheels look like Lexus RX350

[@reonbarrett5546]

better mite bloke good but it is wheels sise up to you bigger looks better but lost of probems honda being real its better i am not honda dealer

[@bishalroyal827]

Gear and reverse should be lever not button...

[@Seekthetruth3000]

I'm waiting for the new Element.

[@juanbedolla8926]

I rather stick to my 15 touring, this new design looks more like a minivan.

[@pato7694]

Its a small thing but Honda needs to eliminate the manual parking brake and switch over to a push button, electronic parking brake.

[@ecamormex]

Looks like a minivan.

[@jvk813]

Third row seats that are very low to the ground is the deal breaker for me.

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@brianc5537]

2009-2013 was the best. Not a fan of this body style.

[@ninper007]

Toyota and Honda disappointing design and intent to keep up with the competition! Sad!

[@371francis]

The seats look like childrens seats. Notice how your body/shoulders extend beyond the sides. For $46,000. you would think they would give you decent seats that fit the average size person.

[@jvk813]

That third row seats are almost leveled to the floor, a bummer.

[@idkwhtimduin]

Perfect for the kids

[@MrHitthespot]

For 46k I can buy a fully loaded limited Highlander. Honda's pricing is ridiculous.

[@squidusn71]

What is your point?

[@MrHitthespot]

Squid Usn My point is the Pilot is a good Suv, but, for less money you can get a better equipped, proven better reliability, much better looking vehicle in my opinion. If the price was about 5 thousand less on each of the pilot trims, I would say it’s a viable alternative. As it stands it’s too expensive for what you get.

[@CaliSteve169]

Platinum Awd Highlander is priced around 49K, just like the Pilot Elite. I'm buying the Elite mainly because of the extra interior space.

[@Rpp92898]

Who said you will have to pay full 46K, I got EXL for 35k. You need to bargain.

[@danielbethanyweltzin1918]

@@MrHitthespot every CD & KBB study I find has the Pilot right at the top of reliability ratings (Highlander’s nowhere near). Where are you getting that idea from?

[@AbsoluteMdot]

No a fan, I'll take a 4 runner

[@郡山修平]

義兄が乗ってました。

[@kangkang653]

快点来中国我要买

[@medicalergonomics3670]

Uhh what is wrong with his face I’m confused

[@enisdedicfunnyvideos2126]

This is not 2021 this is 2019

[@spursdynasty7378]

Probably not

[@عبداللهصواخرون-ه1ز]

Honda designers please plz plz make like CRV its so pretty but this car so ugly unfortunately!!