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Sunday, March 8, 2015

New Expectations from 2016 Honda Pilot

There are some interesting things that you can enjoy from 2016 Honda Pilot. There are some improvements and modifications, as well as some added features that can improve the comfort and enjoyment of the ride. After all, Honda claims that this third generation of crossover Pilot is better, leaner, longer, more spacious, and also power efficient. With Pilot being designed to improve usage and functionality, along with the included higher IT, better interior materials, and also more power, it is quite understandable if Honda really wants this ride to excel.

New Honda Pilot 2016

The Good and the Bad
Despite Honda’s claim that they have finally a perfect vehicle, you scan still expect some possible flaws from it. On the positive note, this new Pilot will be coming with more power, thanks to the powerful V6 engine. It will definitely improve speed and agility because of the lightweight construction. Not to mention that Pilot is coming with auto nine speed transmission that will deliver smooth and strong performance; able to help you fight off tricky corners. Moreover, more space is available for this ride, complete with personal technology and also safety features. However, it is too bad that Pilot doesn’t come with hybrid model or even make four cylinder option available. When compared to other competitors, this is the element where Pilot lacks of.

Specs Honda Pilot 2016

About the New Ride
Honda states that the new 2016 Honda Pilot is their flagship product, designed to accommodate eight passengers comfortably and without fuss. The SUV design allows you to tag along people as well as cargo without having to worry about comfort or added burden. The new Pilot has been redesigned and re-engineered so new technologies, features, dynamics, and versatility have been made – differentiating it from other big and wide crossovers. It is a good thing that Honda is able to deliver the promised developments and improvements in such good and smooth manner, although they can do better if they want to plan out Hybrid model.

Exterior Look
There are certainly appealing factors when it comes to the exterior side of Pilot. There are chiseled panels, sleeker lines, tapering roof line, and also narrow window opening. It is using the same new chassis as the Acura MDX, so there will be added length up to 3.5 inches. The additional space is nice for the third row space, providing more spacious room for the elbows and also the arms. the generous space is one of the main strength in Pilot, so it shouldn’t be surprising if it will be appealing for lots of auto fans, especially families who are looking forward to have a stylish ride while accommodating the passengers and cargo.

exterior honda pilot 2016

Power and Performance
The new Pilot will be running on V6 engine with 3.5 liter capacity that is delivering round 300 hp of power, a new improvement from the current 250 hp of power. It is paired up with auto six speed transmission as the standard, along with front wheel driving system. If you opt for the higher trim level, you can get the auto nine speed transmission. Optional all wheel driving system is also available, and it should cover terrain management system so you can choose different settings to improve tractions – in case you want to deal with various road settings and conditions. Honda promises better fuel economy system, with new 21 mpg combined. This is not bad, although Pathfinder from Nissan is able to deliver 23 mpg combined.

Engine Performance - honda pilot 2016

Unique Features
The current Pilot may not have many promising features, but that is about to change with the new Pilot. Be prepared to enjoy blind spot monitoring system, lane departure warning, forward collusion braking, adaptive cruise control, and also lane keeping assist. Better and high quality materials are also improved for the interior cabin. Navigation system and recent entertainment system will be expected, including the upgraded USB ports. There will be a center console that is wide and big enough to store portable devices like tablets or smartphones.

interior honda pilot 2016

It is expected that the new Pilot should be available this summer. Since new features are included and improvements have been made, the price should be higher than the current $38,000. Honda should be thinking wisely about the tag price of 2016 Honda Pilot, since other competitors like Pathfinder is sold around $33,000 only and Chevy Traverse is around $36,000. Related : Honda HR-V 2016 Crossover

New Expectations from 2016 Honda Pilot Posted By: technotheory