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#6 of 11 Side impact airbags??? by joeyjoejoe Mar 14, 2008 (11:30 am)
I know the Pilot at least has side impact airbags in the 3rd row section. I would also assume that the side of a Pilot would be more structurally sound than a minivan. With a higher wheel base you have more thick metal pieces (frame, tires, etc...) to take the brunt of a side impact. Just a couple random observations. Anyone else find other reasons?
#7 of 11 The seat belts in the 3rd row fit better by rickywx Apr 28, 2008 (9:51 pm)
This is the first that I've heard actual safety ratings for the rear passengers - but I've often wondered if the Pilot's 3rd row safety was better. Because of the tight seating in the 3rd row, it's almost like the kids are sitting in a booster seat even though they're not. The seat belts in the 3rd row of our pilot really do fit the kids better than the belts in the 2nd row.   That being said, I have to agree with the other posters in this topic. I like our Pilot, but if I had it to do again, with little ones (ages 2,4,6 & 8), I would go with a minivan. Getting kids in and out is a pain, and on road trips I often wish we had more space for gear. In addition, you'll save a few thousand at purchase and get a couple more mpgs as well. I wanted to get a minivan to start, but my wife wanted an SUV. If Mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! So we got the Pilot. But even she has admitted several times that a minivan would probably have been better.
#8 of 11 Re: 3rd row safety [jeffreyleigh] by bigdadi118 Apr 29, 2008 (10:08 am)
Replying to: jeffreyleigh (Oct 20, 2007 10:42 am) I just traded in 07 Odyssey LX to get a 08 Pilot VP AWD. They are both the base trims so I can't tell you anything re loaded one.   The Ody is lower and longer. That makes the minivan more convenient (load/unload everything) and more space for passenger / cargo.   They both have 3.5L engine and the MPG isn't a big difference. I got the 4x4 Pilot so the AWD system will have 1 MPG less than the FWD. However the AWD is great for New England harsh winter.   The steering in the Pilot feels heavier (that make the driver feels this is heavier car) in low speed than the Odyssey, but quieter than the Ody in driving, softer over bumps/holes, better handling due Pilot is about 1 foot shorter than Ody. Replies to this message: 123karl (May 16, 2009 7:11 pm) carturo (Nov 02, 2009 10:34 pm)
#9 of 11 Re: 3rd row safety [bigdadi118] by 123karl May 16, 2009 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Apr 29, 2008 10:08 am) Not being a expert, I believe when iihs.org tests rear impact, they place the seats on a platform and simulate a rear impact, so basically the seats are tested without the car. Placement of headrests are very important in this test, the headrests need to be adjustable...... Replies to this message: carturo (Nov 02, 2009 10:34 pm)
#10 of 11 Re: 3rd row safety [123karl] by carturo Nov 02, 2009 (10:34 pm)
Replying to: 123karl (May 16, 2009 7:11 pm) The way I read the orginal question, the poster was asking about safety for the kid in the 3rd row if the Pilot were rear-ended. As I understand the crash tests, they don't cover this situation. If anyone has insight on this aspect of the question, I'd be interested in hearing it too. Thanks!
#11 of 11 Re: 3rd row safety [jeffreyleigh] by mms5 Nov 03, 2009 (3:41 am)
Replying to: jeffreyleigh (Oct 20, 2007 10:42 am) Hi Jeff, I just bought a 2010 Pilot Touring 2WD on Friday and sold my 2000 Odyssey with 147,000 miles on Sunday. My kids are 10, 7, and 4. I am really excited about the pilot. I love it so far. It really is fun to drive. The Odyssey was perfect for us for ten years and I loved that car, but I sure am loving a change. There definitely isn't as much cargo space behind the third row because you lose the deep well of the Odyssey. So far, that hasn't bothered me, but I am sure on long trips we will feel it. I am planning on putting on a rooftop carrier for our annual beach trip. I don't know about the safety of the third row in the Odyssey versus the Pilot. My kids can sit in the second row comfortably, and yesterday we had more kids with us and it wasn't difficult getting them in and out of the third row. I will be adding on running boards, because the pilot sits up substantially higher than the Odyssey and my four year old is having trouble getting up into it. Check out the prices paid forum to see what people have paid before you make a deal. Good luck.

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