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2009 Honda Pilot Features Review

May 30, 2008

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

superbly redesigned center console
Motor Trend

doesn't serve budget-minded buyers
Cars.com

Touring is “most expensive Pilot ever
BusinessWeek

Features galore are standard on the 2009 Honda Pilot; options include some of the latest high-tech equipment, but many are available only on the most expensive models.

The Detroit News reports that standard features on the 2009 Honda Pilot include "a flip-up glass hatch on the back door; integrated tow hitch; hill start assist; four car-seat latches,” as well as a “tilt and telescopic steering wheel.” Motor Trend adds that the Pilot has a “superbly redesigned center console that provides twice the capacity of any competitor's, multiple bins, supersize cupholders, [and] 12V powerpoints.”

However, many sources note that Bluetooth, a power tailgate, and navigation systems are only available on the most expensive EX-L and Touring models. Cars.com lays out the case against Honda’s packaging of options: “Rather than being optional equipment that you can add to any trim level, many popular features are limited to more expensive trims.” Features like a power moonroof and a DVD entertainment system are “only available on the top two trims, EX-L and Touring.” The Touring model is also the only Pilot that gets a USB port that teams up with Apple’s iPod to integrate your music library with the crossover’s sound system.

“While this feature-allocation strategy may be fine for buyers looking for a higher-end Pilot,” Cars.com adds, “it doesn't serve budget-minded buyers who aren't eager to step up to a higher trim level just to get one feature they're interested in.” BusinessWeek points out that the Touring edition “will sell for about $40,000, making it the most expensive Pilot ever.”

Conclusion

The 2009 Honda Pilot has an extensive list of features, but many are only offered on the most expensive model.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:superbly redesigned center consoleMotor Trenddoesn't serve budget-minded buyersCars.comTouring is “most expensive Pilot everBusinessWeek Features galore are standard on the 2009 Honda Pilot; options include some of the latest high-tech equipment, but many are available only on the most expensive models. The Detroit News reports that standard features on the 2009 Honda Pilot include "a flip-up glass hatch on the back door; integrated tow hitch; hill start assist; four car-seat latches,” as well as a “tilt and telescopic steering wheel.” Motor Trend adds that the Pilot has a “superbly redesigned center console that provides twice the capacity of any competitor's, multiple bins, supersize cupholders, [and] 12V powerpoints.” However, many sources note that Bluetooth, a power tailgate, and navigation systems are only available on the most expensive EX-L and Touring models. Cars.com lays out the case against Honda’s packaging of options: “Rather than being optional equipment that you can add to any trim level, many popular features are limited to more expensive trims.” Features like a power moonroof and a DVD entertainment system are “only available on the top two trims, EX-L and Touring.” The Touring model is also the only Pilot that gets a USB port that teams up with Apple’s iPod to integrate your music library with the crossover’s sound system. “While this feature-allocation strategy may be fine for buyers looking for a higher-end Pilot,” Cars.com adds, “it doesn't serve budget-minded buyers who aren't eager to step up to a higher trim level just to get one feature they're interested in.” BusinessWeek points out that the Touring edition “will sell for about $40,000, making it the most expensive Pilot ever.” ConclusionThe 2009 Honda Pilot has an extensive list of features, but many are only offered on the most expensive model.  2009 HONDA PILOT STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: “Bluff and hearty” USAToday: “Big, ugly grille” Automobile: “More muscular caricature of its predecessor” The 2009 Honda Pilot has a thicker body with a much more prominent--and controversial, according to reviews from across the ...

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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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