Car and Driver ranked the Pilot the number-one SUV in a comparison test of six crossover SUVs. Car and Driver raved that "This latest gen—longer, wider, riding on 2.9 inches of newfound wheelbase—may well land it in the SUV Hall o'Fame." Specifically, the Pilot was praised for its off-road capabilities: "none of our crossover SUVs surpassed the Pilot's off-road prowess...the Pilot just bulled over the larger impediments." They went on to compliment its smooth ride, and were also impressed by its structure, which felt more solid than its competitors'.
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Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has honored Honda with its 2009 Best Resale Value Award in the Brand category. This means that across its entire line of vehicles, Honda has the best projected resale value. Individual Honda models—the Odyssey, CR-V, Fit and the entire Civic family—also won this prestigious award in separate categories.
Projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, go to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
Projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, go to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.
The 2010 Pilot has received 5-star frontal- and 5-star side-impact crash-test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Every Pilot comes standard with such safety features as Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, anti-lock braking (ABS) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Plus, six airbags, including side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor, help protect driver and passengers in sufficient impacts[1].
[1] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SAB's).
[1] Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact air bags (SAB's).
According to USA Today, the Pilot is "pretty close to wonderful." The editors laud the interior, saying "Wider than most rivals, it feels generously spacious and makes three-across child seats plausible." They also note that "The center stack up front bristles with buttons and controls. Intimidating at first, but quickly learned, and far better than trying to minimize the number of controls via joystick system or multiple-choice menu..."
As for the Pilot's dynamics, they have praise for that too: "Handling that's important to most people most of the time—maneuvering in tight spots and parking in crowded lots— was excellent because of a compact turning circle and good visibility."
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As for the Pilot's dynamics, they have praise for that too: "Handling that's important to most people most of the time—maneuvering in tight spots and parking in crowded lots— was excellent because of a compact turning circle and good visibility."
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