2018 Honda Pilot consumer reviews

It took me a while to finally settle on the model I chose. I picked the EX-L because for the money it was the best value. Right in the middle of the model scale so to speak the EX-L comes with leather seats, power rear tailgate, sunroof and auto dimming rearview mirror. The car is very nicely appointed and the leather is really excellent quality, you can feel it. I am breaking it in so I don't want to beat on the car but she seems to have plenty of power when she needs it. Cruising on the highway is very nice and the seats are very comfortable for long drives. The Apple Carplay is a really great feature as you do not need the navigation or a separate GPS unit. You just hook up your phone to the car's USB port and launch the Maps app on your phone. It could not be easier. You now get turn by turn directions directly from your smartphone. There is also a wide variety of music apps available for your listening pleasure. Oh, and what a pleasure it is. A seven speaker 250W stereo with a subwoofer. It's got very good sound and its loud enough for my taste. Some audiophiles may differ in opinion however. I am still breaking in the car but I am getting around 20 MPG combined city/highway driving. Not too bad considering my former van used to get around 16 MPG combined. Time will tell but so far I am loving this SUV.

Purchased the 2018 Elite after much research. Very happy with our decision. We were between the Pilot, Highlander, and Atlas. The Highlander was smaller and didn?t have Apple CarPlay. The Atlas, although nice, doesn?t have the track record the Highlander and Pilot have. Although many reviews complain about the 9-speed transmission, we have been happy. It does behave differently than a traditional transmission but it just takes time to get used to. Very happy with how quiet the interior is at highway speed and the ride is great. Very happy with the mileage we are getting so far. We only have a few dislikes?the infotainment system is a little slow and not quite as intuitive as it could be. I wish the auto start/stop feature could be disabled permanently instead of having to do it at each start-up. Although it has the premium sound system, the bass is lacking but is sufficient for a family hauler. I wish the Honda Link app would allow you to remotely start the car. Rear entertainment system is great for trips with the kids. I can use the HDMI input and use my phone to stream movies. Overall very satisfied with our purchase.

I like all, but they need little more work on interior screen. Inside a car is huge, and lot of space for big family , especially for families with young children

It is a smooth dependable ride. It has comfortable 8 passenger capability or more than ample room in the back for storage. We prefer Honda Pilot over any other vehicle, that's why we've returned to purchase 5!

Just what I was looking for and needed. A family car without it being big on the outside. Very smooth to drive. Plenty of room inside. Comfortable seats

This vehicle is smooth to drive and very stylish. I love all the features that Honda has made as I owned a 2016 prior to this

This thing is incredible for hauling things and people. The engine is strong and I get better mileage on the highway than I do in my Subaru Forester because of Honda technology.

Car meets all our needs, plenty of seating, nice storage, AWD, comfortable, great mpg. Handles well on Highway and country roads. Nice accessories with all the new technology.

Comfortable ride with many features in arms reach. Handles extremely well for a bigger suv. Decided on a Honda product due to Honda?s consistent high ratings. Look forward to driving during the winter months

After test driving many, many vehicles, I leased a 2018 Honda Pilot to replace my 2017 Audi Q7. The maintenance and repair costs for the Q7 (my second Audi and my 7th German car) kept me from getting another German car. I?ve now had my Pilot for about 3 weeks and love it. So far, I?ve had no infotainment problems like many others have noted. I use the volume control on the steering wheel and don?t miss the knob. The delay in response time for the head unit is only a second or two. Apple CarPlay has worked flawlessly. The Garmin Nav works equally well. The voice control system could be improved. It?s not as quick as CarPlay. Bluetooth streaming is flawless. Seating comfort (critically important for me in light of a spinal surgery and a spinal fusion) is excellent, supportive, and not hard like most German makes. I have an Elite trim, which is very quiet. The sound system is very good. The Pilot also handles surprisingly well, given its size. Fit and finish are very good too, but my dealership (Rusty Wallace Honda) does a detailed inspection before delivery. All in all, I really like my Pilot.