2007 Honda Pilot: Overview
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- MSRP: $27,095 -$35,445
- Invoice: $24,544 -$32,089
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Pros
- Build quality
- Passenger and cargo room
- Visibility
Cons
- Fuel economy
Vehicle Highlights
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 GuideĀ® 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.
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Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | 2WD LX Rating | Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration | 6 | 5.2 |
| Fuel Economy | 4 | 4 |
| Ride Quality | 6 | 5.5 |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 4 | 4.5 |
| Quietness | 6 | 5.6 |
| Controls | 7 | 6.6 |
| Details | 3.5 | |
| Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) | 7 | 7 |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 7 | 6.1 |
| Cargo Room | 8 | 8 |
| Value within Class | 9 | 5.9 |
| Total Score: | 64 | 61.9 |
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