Test drive updated Honda Pilot 2016

The updated Honda Pilot 2016 model year has a price difference of $ 16000, from basic to top, there are 5 levels of equipment with additional options that more and more entice the buyer.

Pilot delights with its size, which means that the car is designed not only for simple movement in the city or on the highway, but also for towing trailers and other goods. With all-wheel drive engaged, the Honda Pilot is capable of towing cargo weighing up to 2,3 tons, and with front-wheel drive up to 1,3 tons.

Equipment of the new Honda Pilot 2016

The pilot is equipped with the same 6-liter V3,5 engine, which produces 280 hp. To many, it will look like the previous V-6 of the same size, but the new engine is taken from the Acura MDX car, equipped with direct injection, which gives it an additional 30 hp. relative to its predecessor.

The new 9-speed automatic transmission is only available in two top trim levels: Touring and Elite. The other three, simpler configurations, are equipped with only a 6-speed automatic transmission. Of course, the 9 stages allow the engine to maintain better ranges, both in terms of throttle response and fuel economy. I would also like to note that the two top-end configurations have paddle shifters, which is a convenient addition.

Differences between top and regular configurations

The EX front-wheel drive accelerates to the first 100 km / h in 6,2 seconds. It is worth saying that at the start, the front-wheel drive configurations lag slightly behind the all-wheel drive configurations, but in the process they catch up, since the conditions are equal under the hood, but the weight of the more expensive, all-wheel drive configurations exceeds by 120 kg.

For fans of 3-digit speeds, the new 2016 Honda Pilot will provide such an opportunity without any problems, in addition, the updated model is equipped with a stiffer suspension than its predecessor, which significantly improves handling at high speeds.

The steering has become more informative and convenient, now, to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock, you need 3,2 turns. Two top configurations are equipped with 20-inch wheels with 245/50 tires, and cheaper configurations on 18-inch wheels with 245/60 tires. The taller profile certainly adds some softness to the first 3 trims. As for the braking distance, here all the models are identical, although it should be said that relative to other crossovers in this class, the result is not the best, but it can be called sufficient.

Interior changes

Obviously, the new Honda Pilot has become larger, and the space in the car has increased accordingly. The back seat can accommodate 3 people, an impressive build, in addition there are 3 rows of seats, taking into account which the total capacity of the car is 7 people.

The new generation of Honda Pilot has become more comfortable, the materials in the cabin have become more pleasant to the touch, and the design of the center panel has changed for the better.

Fuel consumption for an engine of this volume and such weight of a car pleases:

• 12,4 liters when driving around the city;
• 8,7 liters when driving on the highway.

Packages and prices

• basic LX (AWD) will cost $ 30800 (more than 2 rubles);
• EX (AWD) will cost $ 33310 (more than 2 rubles);
• EX-L (AWD) will cost $ 37780 (2,5 million rubles);

It is worth noting that for the previous options, you can separately install permanent all-wheel drive. For these trim levels, this option will cost $ 1800.

• Touring equipment $ 41100 (2 rubles) is already all-wheel drive;
• the top-end Elite equipment will cost $ 47300 (3 rubles), as well as an all-wheel drive version with heated steering wheel, panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats and LED optics.

Honda Sensing option

Honda Sensing is a safety system that allows you to control the traffic situation and report dangerous situations to the driver:

• emergency braking in front of the vehicle in front;
• exit from the lane;
• maintaining a safe distance by means of the adaptive cruise control included in the system.

The driver is alerted by vibrations applied to the steering wheel. If the driver does not respond to warnings, the vehicle will brake itself.

This option is available on all versions, its installation will cost $ 1000.

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