2012 Honda Pilot

Rating from Pilot Touring owner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We struggled with whether or not to spend the money on an Acura MDX until we looked into a Honda Pilot. The Pilot is slightly bigger, gets better gas mileage & its interior is better suited for a family in our situation (we have a 6 yr. old & a 19 mo. old). We chose the Pilot Touring which just means you get BOTH the DVD player AND the navigation system instead of having to pick one. The navigation system, DVD player, back up camera, and dash board are all the exact same as the Acura MDX but the Pilot costs less money. Once we figured that out it was a no brainer! There are also a lot of great accessories you can add, such as, a middle row seat cover to protect from spills from the kiddos and damage to the seats from car seats, roof rack with cross bars, roof box, all weather mats, cargo tray for the trunk, running boards. It really is a great car! We love it!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Hard Core Engineer

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Need a vehicle ? Choose a Honda model that fit's your needs and buy it. New or used - you can't go wrong - period."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Mommy of 3

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I LOVE my Honda Pilot Touring... I have had it 3 weeks now and am so glad I made this decision. We did a lot of research and had our choices narrowed down to a Honda Pilot or Ford Explorer. We test drove each with our children and my 11 year old hated the 3rd row seating in the Ford Explorer, she is very petite and was crammed. She loved the Honda Pilor third row seat. Also, my children love the DVD system. The Ford Explorer doesn't even have this as an option. My children love riding in the Honda Pilot, they get so excited to "go for a ride and watch movies." The only feature that I still need more experience with is the voice activated system. So far I have used it a few times only but was able to ge it to do what I was wanting to do, such as enter an address for GPS and Bluetooth Audio to listen to my music I have on my IPhone.. If I were to recemmend to Honda anything to add in the future it would be cooled seating option and touch screen GPS system."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from SUV Enthusiast

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		1 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		1 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"This is first summer for my brand new Honda Pilot car and I notice when AC in on and car is not moving there is some kind of moaning very loud noise coming from the engine. I took my car to the dealer from where I purchased this vehicle. I was informed that Honda Motors is aware about this issue in 2012 Pilot but they don't have any solution as of yet. I am very surprise and upset that despite Honda Motor is aware about this issue till the date Honda did not solve this problem. Please make a note that the noise is very loud when AC is on and car is not moving. This noise is very annoying."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Car Nut

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"With the kids getting older, traded our trusty minivan for a Honda Pilot EX 2012. Very quiet, comfortable, and easy to drive. Can easily handle 7 adults. Averaged 26MPG on a recent 400 mile highway trip and get around 20MPG city. Would strongly recommend to larger families (3+ kids) looking for a long term vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Easy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Excellent. lots of details, storage, everything works! good ride, comfortable seats, Love under cargo area storage, back seat A/C, easy action rear seats w one knob to operate Got 27mpg on my first 200+ miles trip very roomy inside. better finish than my last vehicle Easy"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Sales guy

(4)
Comfort:		1 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"As with all Honda products, my 2011 Polit has been virtually problem-free. HOWEVER, as I drive a lot, this has got to be the most uncomfortable vehicle that I have ever driven. I drive 40,000 miles per year and can't wait to get rid of this thing. Honda needs a complete redesign on their seats. Also, the road noise I'd ridiculous as well. If your running to the grocery store and back, it'd be okay, but any trip longer than 30 minutes, and you'll be heading to the chiropractor regularly."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Honda loving family

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have rode alot of SUVS and cars, but I love my 2012 Honda Pilot 4WD EX. Handles and drives awesome. I love all the features this car has. I think SUV is the best SUV I rode and owned."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from SRA

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Interior is nice, though gearshift and parking brake release have taken a little while to get used to. Seats are very comfortable. Performance is so-so. Only getting between 16mpg and 17mpg with mixed City/HW driving. Could use more horsepower - especially when having to move quickly. Road noise is very noticable especially on freeway. Almost like white noise. Have to turn up radio to hear over road noise. Space is great. Can haul alot of things - especially with 3rd row down. Exterior is boxier than a lot of other SUVs of similar size/price. Wish it was a little more stylish. Had a 2004 before I got the 2012. Went with the Pilot due to history with Hondas (Accords, Pilots, Civics, Odesseys, and Preludes) - very reliable and requires minimal maintenance - and 3rd row. Gave serious consideration to the Jeep Cherokee."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Rj Pilot

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I?ve had my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD for about a month. My main alternatives were Dodge Durango, and Chevy Traverse/ Buick Enclave. They are all about equal as far as power and road feel. The Honda?s ride is excellent, extremely smooth and quiet. The Honda has the best roominess and visibility of all the competition. I took a group of co-workers to lunch and it handled the load (8 men total, averaging 200 lbs. each) surprisingly well. Looks-wise, I wouldn?t say it?s lovely, just good, and definitely not ugly duckling, like the 2011. (I would not have considered the 2011 Pilot.) Honda recently updated the looks and interior control arrangement and it makes a huge difference. The minivan-style shifter on the instrument panel takes some getting used to, but allows a nice storage area in the console. The overall control layout is good. Mileage has been good at about 19 average in mixed city and rural highway. I was getting 16.5-17 in my 2001 Acura MDX. I had also looked at the 2011 Acura MDX, but was not happy with the comparative lack of roominess and visibility. (If Acura had made the second row adjustable like the Honda, it would have helped a lot. I didn?t actually test drive one.) Likes: Mileage, excellent ride, quiet, outward visibility, roominess, lots of storage areas, good engine power, stereo system, rear-view camera, Bluetooth phone system, general ease of use, rear window shades, sharp turning radius, uses regular gas, bright head lights. Minuses (not really dislikes): Cargo area is sloped, could use even better mileage, smallish sunroof, could use better brakes."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family