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TestDriveNow.com video review: Taking the all-new 3rd generation 2016 Honda Pilot Elite on a family vacation with full review by auto critic Steve Hammes. MSRP as tested: $47,300. testdrivenow.co...
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Комментарии : 85

@afa6361 9 лет назад

The little girls is as well spoken as her dad.

@RealtimeReviews613 9 лет назад

Why don't car companies make led or hid fog lights when the headlights are equipped with led or hid's? It makes no sense other than cutting costs...but really?

@kevman949 9 лет назад

The transformation of the SUV into a minivan is now complete.

@HerbChambersHondaofSeekonk 9 лет назад

Steve; Great video thanks for keeping our clients informed. Looking forward to your next Honda Review. :) Honda Laura

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk Thanks!!

@golgo1398 9 лет назад

it was so cool of you to get your family's input, Steve ;0

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Golgo 13 Thanks...I paid them with ice cream.

@kjscoleman 8 лет назад

Nice to see you getting everyone in on the family business. Great review, always informative, well-paced and well-produced.

@stevehammes 8 лет назад

+kjscoleman We've done this a bunch of times over the years and it seems to go well.

@timtime88 9 лет назад

the kid explains better than a lot of "reviewers" on youtube.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

timtime88 Yeah!!

@venom5809 9 лет назад

No lie.

@mtnx7 9 лет назад

love the family discussion. perfect for this vehicle.

@MrNicholg 9 лет назад

Laura is scowling at all of us.

@jackli3413 9 лет назад

Great review once again! Glad you are incorporating your family! Looks like your daughter has a talent for reviewing cars too!

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Jack Li Thanks, Jack. She enjoys it!

@lomasticas893 9 лет назад

Good job with the family review too bad it looks like a lifted minivan or a crv on steroids

@vladimirdoe8127 9 лет назад

the most convenient, versatile and best family car manufacturers are only in the US market!

@mybeeb1 9 лет назад

great review as always steve

@damianstevenson5942 9 лет назад

I love my 08 Pilot but this reminds me of the 15 Odyssey my mom just bought.

@peepinR 9 лет назад

I'll definitely have this on my short list when its time to change vehicles in my household. My Mazda cx9 is hanging tough though. I also want to see what team zoomzoom has for 2016 too.

@Ricky-ms4fu 9 лет назад

Love the video just wish the fog lights were blue like the head lights

@KuyaArbee 9 лет назад

awesome review! Loving your reviews and the different opinions from your family :) The pilot is a definite step up! also another point. I've driven the 9 speed on the TLX v6 just feels really sluggish..... and slow... I'm glad you pointed that out, I thought I was the only one... I wish Honda FIXES that 9 speed.....

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

CSplayahata Thanks! And yes, I'm hearing that same complaint from a lot of people.

@vandreadparty 9 лет назад

Great review as always.

@kegtime 9 лет назад

Thanks for the review. The 9 speed tranny lags at the starting line from what I hear from all the reviews. Why would Honda not refine that?? What's up with the push button shifting?

@beansandcheese8151 8 лет назад

Very good review. I'm torn on this new transmission.

@dealzguyYT 9 лет назад

Steve, could you elaborate more on the city driving concerns you have and the transmission noises? Interesting....

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Dealzguy Both this and the MDX feel as though they don't want to shift to the next highest gear in slow, around-the-town driving. Kind of like you're in sport mode but you're not. Up in Maine where 20mph is often the limit, it was really exposed.

@Mr335iBMW 9 лет назад

Great review as always Steve. My wife drives a 2013 Pilot and we've noticed around 40-50 mph under certain conditions the engine will be unresponsive and sounds like it is knocking. Honda dealer and Honda NA said that is "normal" with the VCM. Did you notice that or think that could be what you were blaming on the transmission?

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Mr335iBMW Nothing like that here. I'd bet Honda will continue to tweak the software on this unit and eventually get it just right.

@Veyronp87 9 лет назад

really good crossover. 47k is a lot but its a good alternative to a base MDX

@skirmich 8 лет назад

+Veyronp87 For 2K more you get the Tech Package... Is a no brainer.

@fsugrad03 9 лет назад

Great review!!!

@RobertCookcx 9 лет назад

I keep hearing about the 9-speed tranny algorithm issues. I am leaving my 2nd Crosstour lease in three month and really want an Elite but am debating going the Durango way. Someone convince me that's a bad idea please! Can Honda do a software update on this tranny shifting issue? Great work on the video by the way!

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

+Robert Cook Thanks, Robert. Honda needs to get out in front of this issue, for sure.

@dannykelly3617 9 лет назад

I love York beach Maine!!!!

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

danny kelly We do, too!

@canddmeyer 9 лет назад

Good review. Not a vehicle I'd own. I see too many flaws.

@johncarr123 9 лет назад

Home run Honda. This is what the new MDX should have been.

@haroldthetubeman711 9 лет назад

This or 4Runner?

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

IMHO, the 4Runner looks hideous.

@mariomaster0248 9 лет назад

Really I thought the 4Runner looks great. Based on opinion I guess :/

@RossMKF1 9 лет назад

+Mario Master 02 I like the 4 runner too

@greenjack333 8 лет назад

do you only have 1 kid Steve?

@stevehammes 8 лет назад

+greenjack333 Unless you consider Lara as a kid, yes. ;-)

@goru426 9 лет назад

John Davis -> Steve Hammes

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

+Goru Minosyan I'd take that gig ;-)

@dealzguyYT 9 лет назад

Nice, but Steve, you did not allow your wife to complete her views fully, kind of you helped her along and jumped in substituting words for her. Would have been good to hear from her fully. Good review nevertheless.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Dealzguy That's what she said! My bad!

@Toyota4Life 9 лет назад

This thing is ugly. The rear is horrible. The older one had a better design throughout. The interior is a nice upgrade but look wise I don't like it and I have seen a few driving

@ivanronin8209 7 лет назад

Good review . Good guy but the wife looks like total bitch . Sorry but ...

@HondaProJason 8 лет назад

Great review. I really enjoyed the family perspective. Yes the HondaVac would be a very nice addition to this top trim.

@stevehammes 8 лет назад

+HondaPro Jason Thanks! Love when I can get my wife and daughter on-camera.

@mybeeb1 9 лет назад

great review as always steve

@mybeeb1 9 лет назад

great review as always steve

@mybeeb1 9 лет назад

great review as always steve

@kapkap2342 4 месяца назад

2016 Honda Pilot Elite, 2,280 miles

@johncarr123 9 лет назад

Like to see what it can do in the snow.

@whattheheck1000 9 лет назад

I went down to my local Honda dealer and test drove one on July 2. I test drive every new Honda when they are redesigned. I was really impressed. It's just as easy to drive as a current Honda Accord, doesn't feel unwieldy at all. I am 22 years old, by the way. August 23, 2015 12:02 am

@irfanspace 9 лет назад

Honda AHA sucks , Sucks , its a Joke .. They need to place more apps

@BTC909 9 лет назад

The exterior is boring in light colors. Too bad it doesn't have the 8 speed. Those push button seats are useless when you are parked on a inclined driveway.

@marcmalley1035 8 лет назад

Steve, your description of the transmission was spot on. I have one and all the transmission wants to do in the city is pull the vehicle back.

@TheHoth1 8 лет назад

Not sure if I like driving anything with the word "Elite" on it. Bad choice of trim name.

@mtnx7 9 лет назад

love the family discussion. perfect for this vehicle.

@latinlabel 9 лет назад

Excellent review!

@mybeeb1 9 лет назад

great review as always steve

@76carmel 9 лет назад

How is the start-stop function on the Pilot? Often for a 3 row crossover, often I call the 3rd row a penalty box. (Parents, send the misbehaving kids back there; you can use that conversation mirror (aka a parent's third set of eyes)). For those who really need room in the 3rd row, get a Dodge Durango, Chevy Traverse, or GMC Acadia. I've also noticed what you said about gear boxes going over 8 speeds. Not only did you see that with the Pilot and Acura MDX, but with FCA with the 2.4L Tigershark Inline-4 and the 9-speed auto, most notably in the Jeep Renegade and Fiat 500X. It's been a year and a half ago when you test drove the Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. Did you have those issues with the transmission when you test drove that one? (Note: that had the 3.2L Pentastar V-6)

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Not the smoothest but not terrible either.

@Packerm87 9 лет назад

Steve, this should be a honda commercial. You reviewed this SUV so well, and got realist use out of it. This is what a review should be.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

+Paul Ackermann Thanks, Paul. Glad you found it helpful.

@mtnx7 9 лет назад

love the family discussion. perfect for this vehicle.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Mateen S Thanks!

@ers1027 9 лет назад

Hey Steve just one quick question... Do both of those sunroof panels open, or is the back one fixed in position? Thanks!

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Fixed.

@ers1027 9 лет назад

That's a disappointment. It would be nice to have both of those open. There is plenty of room to make it possible, I'm sure Honda engineers could have figured something out. Oh well, thanks Steve!

@artmac9181 9 лет назад

Love the review. Thanks!

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Arthur Maclang Thanks!

@d163264 9 лет назад

Mr. Hammes, as always, a great review. I have a couple of questions. A lot of people say that the Elite Honda Pilot you tested is almost Acura like. I know the Acura MDX is a premium brand, but what would you say are the most differences between the new Elite Pilot and the 2016 MDX and which one would you choose from the two if you had to purchase any of them? Thank you in advance.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Very similar. The infotainment unit is FAR better here. Otherwise, it's mostly a matter of aesthetics.

@76carmel 9 лет назад

Don't forget price. This Pilot is about $9000 less than its luxurious cousin Acura MDX. Check your dealer for pricing. It may vary.

@stevehammes 9 лет назад

Billy Sou ...oh, and that ;-)

@d163264 9 лет назад

Billy Sou Thank you.

@d163264 9 лет назад

TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Thank you very much.