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2007 Honda Pilot Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2007 Honda Pilot Review
Honda's midsize SUV is unchanged for 2007. Pilot shares its basic design with the 2001-2006 generation MDX from Honda's upscale Acura division. The MDX is redesigned for 2007. Pilot seats eight. It comes in LX and EX models, plus a top-line EX-L with leather upholstery and heated front seats. All are available with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. A 244-hp V6 and a 5-speed automatic transmission is the only powertrain. The 2WD Pilots get Honda's Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation. AWD models lack low-range gearing, but a dashboard button locks in a front/rear power split. All Pilots have ABS and traction/antiskid control. Standard are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover all seating rows and include rollover deployment. The 2nd and 3rd seating rows are 60/40 split folding benches. An available navigation system and DVD entertainment are exclusive to EX-L models.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Larger than Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs offer a mix of car- and truck-type construction, V6 and V8 power, and up to eight-passenger seating. This class also includes crossover vehicles.
Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Our Best Buy choice is the Honda Pilot. Our Recommended picks are the Ford Explorer, Ford Freestyle, Mazda CX-7, Nissan Murano, and Toyota Highlander.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Dodge Nitro, Ford Edge, GMC Acadia, Hyundai Santa Fe, Mazda CX-7, Mazda CX-9, Saturn Outlook, Suzuki XL-7, and Toyota FJ Cruiser.
News
AWD Pilots may soon join 2WD models with fuel-saving cylinder deactivation. Otherwise, this SUV should see no major change until its first ground-up redesign, which is now mooted for model-year '09. At that point or soon after, Pilot could well add a "clean diesel" V6 being developed for the North American market. The diesel option is strictly our guess at the moment, but it would make sense given the prospect of even higher gas prices and the much greater fuel efficiency of diesel power. We'll keep you posted.
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2007 Honda Pilot Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Build quality | Fuel economy |
| Passenger and cargo room | |
| Visibility | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Strong, ready power. Especially robust highway merging, passing performance. Transmission's smooth, quick shifts contribute to powertrain's exemplary behavior.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.2 |
Strong, ready power. Especially robust highway merging, passing performance. Transmission's smooth, quick shifts contribute to powertrain's exemplary behavior.
Fuel Economy
Test 2WD LX averaged 17.6 mpg. Test AWD EX-L averaged 16.4. Pilot uses regular-grade fuel.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 |
Test 2WD LX averaged 17.6 mpg. Test AWD EX-L averaged 16.4. Pilot uses regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Pavement cracks, patches pass with little impact, though potholes register soundly. Pilot floats a bit, takes a moment to settle after big dips at highway speeds, but never loses composure.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 7 | 5.5 |
Pavement cracks, patches pass with little impact, though potholes register soundly. Pilot floats a bit, takes a moment to settle after big dips at highway speeds, but never loses composure.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Generally carlike driving feel, with fine low-speed maneuverability and city-friendly turning radius. But tires' tall sidewalls contribute to slightly lazy steering response in quick changes of direction. High center of gravity means fair body lean in sharp turns, but no undue noseplow. The 2WD models too easily spin front tires in rapid acceleration from a stop, and also tend to torque steer. AWD models better mannered in this regard, and also cope easily with moderately muddy backwoods trails. Braking strong, stable, though simulated panic stops generate copious nosedive.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 4 | 5 | 4.5 |
Generally carlike driving feel, with fine low-speed maneuverability and city-friendly turning radius. But tires' tall sidewalls contribute to slightly lazy steering response in quick changes of direction. High center of gravity means fair body lean in sharp turns, but no undue noseplow. The 2WD models too easily spin front tires in rapid acceleration from a stop, and also tend to torque steer. AWD models better mannered in this regard, and also cope easily with moderately muddy backwoods trails. Braking strong, stable, though simulated panic stops generate copious nosedive.
Quietness
As refined as any rival. Quieter, more solid than most. Coarse-pavement tire thrum, highway wind noise well-muffled. V6 never rises above muted growl. Only slight body drumming over washboard roads, lane-divider dots.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 5.6 |
As refined as any rival. Quieter, more solid than most. Coarse-pavement tire thrum, highway wind noise well-muffled. V6 never rises above muted growl. Only slight body drumming over washboard roads, lane-divider dots.
Controls
Hard to fault, though adjusting illumination of main gauges to less than full brightness renders lighting for other controls too dim for easy reading. Steering-column shift lever doesn't block access to controls, but imprecise action means it often overshoots Drive position. Navigation system easier to learn, use than most, but screen is small and driver must stretch to reach main toggle control. Cabin has fine fit/finish, but hard plastic surfaces abound.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.6 |
Hard to fault, though adjusting illumination of main gauges to less than full brightness renders lighting for other controls too dim for easy reading. Steering-column shift lever doesn't block access to controls, but imprecise action means it often overshoots Drive position. Navigation system easier to learn, use than most, but screen is small and driver must stretch to reach main toggle control. Cabin has fine fit/finish, but hard plastic surfaces abound.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Supportive seats, generous head room, but taller drivers may want more rearward travel and a steering wheel that tilts higher. Shorter drivers may find thigh bolstering too prominent. Thick front roof pillars block driver's view to some angles, but large windows and typically tall SUV driving stance mean good visibility otherwise. Trucklike ride height requires most occupants to hoist themselves aboard.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 |
Supportive seats, generous head room, but taller drivers may want more rearward travel and a steering wheel that tilts higher. Shorter drivers may find thigh bolstering too prominent. Thick front roof pillars block driver's view to some angles, but large windows and typically tall SUV driving stance mean good visibility otherwise. Trucklike ride height requires most occupants to hoist themselves aboard.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Second-row bench affords good room, comfort for two adults, three in a pinch, but some competitors offer more usable leg room when a front seat is pushed back. Third row is hard to access and sized mostly for kids, though even they have little leg space. Tall step-in a demerit for 2nd-row entry/exit, narrow passageways hinder access to 3rd row.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 6.1 |
Second-row bench affords good room, comfort for two adults, three in a pinch, but some competitors offer more usable leg room when a front seat is pushed back. Third row is hard to access and sized mostly for kids, though even they have little leg space. Tall step-in a demerit for 2nd-row entry/exit, narrow passageways hinder access to 3rd row.
Cargo Room
Ample load volume once you begin to fold down seatbacks. Both rear rows drop easily to form a flat deck, and some rear shoulder belts detach for cargo-carrying convenience. But 3rd-row headrests must be removed to fold rearmost seatback; they store in lidded floorwell just ahead of tailgate. Lack of opening liftgate glass disappoints. Ample interior storage includes versatile front console, two-tier front-seatback pouches.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 8 | 8 | 8 |
Ample load volume once you begin to fold down seatbacks. Both rear rows drop easily to form a flat deck, and some rear shoulder belts detach for cargo-carrying convenience. But 3rd-row headrests must be removed to fold rearmost seatback; they store in lidded floorwell just ahead of tailgate. Lack of opening liftgate glass disappoints. Ample interior storage includes versatile front console, two-tier front-seatback pouches.
Value within Class
Pilot is the Honda Accord of midsize SUVs--pleasant, practical, and family friendly. There's no question about this wagon's laudable balance of utility and comfort, refinement, and power. Toss in Honda's reputation for reliability and resale value, and Pilot is a bona fide Best Buy.
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 9 | 10 | 5.9 |
Pilot is the Honda Accord of midsize SUVs--pleasant, practical, and family friendly. There's no question about this wagon's laudable balance of utility and comfort, refinement, and power. Toss in Honda's reputation for reliability and resale value, and Pilot is a bona fide Best Buy.
Total Score
| 2WD LX | AWD EX-L w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
| 64 | 67 | 58.4 |
Scores for all Midsize Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 48 | |
| Average Score | 58 | |
| High Score | 69 |
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2007 Honda Pilot Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 02/01/2007
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| 2WD LX 4-door wagon | $27,095 | $24,544 | $595 |
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| AWD LX 4-door wagon | $28,395 | $25,719 | $595 |
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| 2WD EX 4-door wagon | $29,645 | $26,848 | $595 |
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| AWD EX 4-door wagon | $30,945 | $28,023 | $595 |
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| 2WD EX-L 4-door wagon | $31,945 | $28,927 | $595 |
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| AWD EX-L 4-door wagon | $33,245 | $30,101 | $595 |
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| 2WD EX-L 4-door wagon w/DVD | $33,545 | $30,372 | $595 |
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| AWD EX-L 4-door wagon w/DVD | $34,845 | $31,547 | $595 |
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| 2WD EX-L 4-door wagon w/navigation system | $34,145 | $30,915 | $595 |
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| AWD EX-L 4-door wagon w/navigation system | $35,445 | $32,089 | $595 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
LX
Powertrain
3.5-liter V6 engine w/cylinder deactivation, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front and rear air conditioning, interior air filter, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, height-adjustable driver seat, center console, cupholders, 2nd- and 3rd-row split folding seats, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, digital clock, variable-intermittent wipers, illuminated visor mirrors, map lights, active noise reduction, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear spoiler, 235/70R16 tires, alloy wheels, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential. Deletes: cylinder deactivation, active noise reduction.
EX adds to LX:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Automatic climate controls, 8-way power driver seat w/lumbar adjustment, AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, steering wheel radio controls, universal garage door opener, 2nd-row tray, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, fog lights, roof rails, AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential. Deletes: cylinder deactivation, active noise reduction.
EX-L adds to EX:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, heated power mirrors, power sunroof, satellite radio, compass, conversation mirror.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential. Deletes: cylinder deactivation, active noise reduction.
EX-L w/DVD adds to EX-L:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Rear-seat DVD entertainment system.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential. Deletes: cylinder deactivation, active noise reduction.
EX-L w/navigation system adds to EX-L:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Navigation system w/voice recognition, rearview TV camera.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
AWD adds: all-wheel drive, locking center differential. Deletes: cylinder deactivation, active noise reduction.
Optional Equipment
No factory options.
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2007 Honda Pilot Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Honda Pilot 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 106.3 |
| Overall Length, in. | 188.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 77.3 |
| Overall Height, in. | 70.4 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4453 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 87.6 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 20.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 41.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.4 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 40.1 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.4 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| sohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.5 /212 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 244 @ 5600 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 240 @ 4500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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| 5-speed automatic | 17/22 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Honda Pilot 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | 8/80,000 on Civic and Accord Hybrid battery packs. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | None/-- | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
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