Article Comments - 2009 Honda Pilot First Drive and Full Test

54 messages, Last post on Jul 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM

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First Drive: 2009 Honda Pilot -First Impressions: No longer a minivan in disguise, the Pilot brings clever utility to the crossover concept. (more)

Full Test: 2009 Honda Pilot Touring - Bottom Line: Honda's second shot at the Pilot is more useful than ever, even if it hides beneath an overwrought skin.(more)

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#7 of 54 Is this a Honda or a Hummer/Nissan hybrid? by icecubefosho Apr 15, 2008 (3:36 pm)
The rear is undoubtedly inspired by the Pathfinder and Armada platform, while the front reminds me of a hummer or like a much more modern Lamborghini LM002 front. Still looks better than the current bland Pilot, but could've had alot more originality in it.
#8 of 54 Well..... by icecubefosho Apr 15, 2008 (3:39 pm)
Actually its more like a Chrysler/Nissan hybrid
#9 of 54 Buttons by sjaieve Apr 15, 2008 (4:56 pm)
That centre dash has so many buttons. I thought the cars are moving away from clutter? Toyota Venza for me thank you very much
#10 of 54 Re: somewhere between ugly and dull [morey000] by sjaieve Apr 15, 2008 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: morey000 (Apr 15, 2008 11:08 am) I am not a fan of American cars but I have to disagree with your comment on the Buick Enclave. The Buick has a much nicer and modern appeal than the box presented by Honda. Replies to this message: fshi (Apr 16, 2008 7:01 am) traveler73 (Apr 16, 2008 7:33 am)
#11 of 54 Re: somewhere between ugly and dull [sjaieve] by fshi Apr 16, 2008 (7:01 am)
Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 15, 2008 5:00 pm) I agree with you, pilot's styling is not comparable to enclave's. BTW, i think morey likes enclave. Replies to this message: traveler73 (Apr 16, 2008 7:33 am)
#12 of 54 Re: somewhere between ugly and dull [fshi] by traveler73 Apr 16, 2008 (7:33 am)
Replying to: fshi (Apr 16, 2008 7:01 am) please!!-----its lucky honda has its quality to fall back on because this thing is butt UGLY---it looks like the bastard child of a jeep patriot and an Land Rover LR3...sorry land rover-you're pretty but your child is a troll
#13 of 54 How ugly thou art, let me count the ways... by stingraydave Apr 16, 2008 (9:59 am)
Wow!!! Honda should stick to bland styling because this thing is uglier than Courtney Love after an all-nighter :-o Not one good angle on the whole mess. I was considering the Pilot last year when I heard they were restyling it. I was hoping for something visually similar the CRV which I think they did pretty well. They pushed out the Pilot restyle a year so I bought an Enclave, which I love and which looks 1000% better than this Pilot. Sorry Honda, better luck next time. Replies to this message: traveler73 (Apr 16, 2008 11:13 am) elroy5 (Apr 18, 2008 9:27 pm) budi (Apr 21, 2008 7:18 am)
#14 of 54 Re: How ugly thou art, let me count the ways... [stingraydave] by traveler73 Apr 16, 2008 (11:13 am)
Replying to: stingraydave (Apr 16, 2008 9:59 am) I thought I was done posting here but then I looked at ALL the pictures---oh my god the dash is even more of an abomination than the exterior-the tonka toy/ 80's ghetto blaster look is awesome and no need to mention the partially aroused shifter where no shifter has ever been before---fabulous---Is Honda recruiting retired AMC designers now???
#15 of 54 Keep the comments coming by mulligan101 Apr 16, 2008 (5:04 pm)
Keep it up since it will make easier for me to get a good deal on a new Pilot in a couple of months.
#16 of 54 GM Should Thank Honda Pilot Designer by easym1 Apr 16, 2008 (7:11 pm)
If Honda designed this car as nice as the Enclave, I bet that people won't think twice of getting a Honda. But Subaru is worst design wise.