View Poll Results: Which one do you think looks better?
Honda Pilot
16
36.36%
Toyota Highlander
24
54.55%
Nissan Pathfinder
4
9.09%
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2016 Honda Pilot
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All-New Honda Pilot and Ridgeline Arriving this Year
Honda confirmed that the redesigned 2016 Pilot SUV will debut in the United States shortly after the launch of the all-new 2016 Honda HR-V SUV, expected in the first half of the year.
John Mendel, the executive vice president of Honda’s U.S. Automobiles division, said at the Detroit Auto Show that 2015 will also see the introduction of the all-new Ridgeline pickup. For the moment it is not clear whether the next-generation Ridgeline will be a 2016 or 2017 model. What is certain though is Honda’s first launch of the year will be the HR-V this spring.
“Shortly after, we’ll introduce an all-new Pilot SUV that will redefine what is possible with an eight-passenger midsize SUV. And further ahead, a completely re-engineered Ridgeline pickup. And we have some more excitement on the passenger car side of our lineup this year as well,” Mendel said without getting into details.
Rivals of the Honda Pilot include SUVs like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner. The related Honda Ridgeline competes with the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
Mendel also said 2015 will be a busy year for Honda, with the Japanese automaker rolling out new, small turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The executive did not say which models will get the new turbo units, but Honda is expected to launch at least one turbocharged vehicle by the end of 2015.
John Mendel, the executive vice president of Honda’s U.S. Automobiles division, said at the Detroit Auto Show that 2015 will also see the introduction of the all-new Ridgeline pickup. For the moment it is not clear whether the next-generation Ridgeline will be a 2016 or 2017 model. What is certain though is Honda’s first launch of the year will be the HR-V this spring.
“Shortly after, we’ll introduce an all-new Pilot SUV that will redefine what is possible with an eight-passenger midsize SUV. And further ahead, a completely re-engineered Ridgeline pickup. And we have some more excitement on the passenger car side of our lineup this year as well,” Mendel said without getting into details.
Rivals of the Honda Pilot include SUVs like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner. The related Honda Ridgeline competes with the Chevrolet Colorado, Nissan Frontier and Toyota Tacoma.
Mendel also said 2015 will be a busy year for Honda, with the Japanese automaker rolling out new, small turbocharged four-cylinder engines. The executive did not say which models will get the new turbo units, but Honda is expected to launch at least one turbocharged vehicle by the end of 2015.
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Rivals of the Honda Pilot include SUVs like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, Nissan Pathfinder and Toyota 4Runner.
i really wanted wait for the new Pilot to replace our '04 Pilot, but just couldn't wait anymore so we bought a '15 Highlander. If we were to wait for the Pilot we'd have to wait for another 2 years cuz i never buy first model year cars, ever.
I typically follow that 'rule of thumb' too, though on late model Lexus's like the 4GS for example it has been strong out the gate and bucks the trend unlike the start of 2006/2007 L-Finesse models of IS, ES, GS, LS which were plagued cost cutting measures. Starting in 2010 and for many 2011 models trims and new models like the CT were major improvements for revisions and introductions.
All-New 2016 Honda Pilot SUV Confirmed for Chicago Auto Show
Honda confirmed that the redesigned Pilot SUV will make its world debut at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show on February 12. The automaker says that the redesigned 8-seater model will bring "new technology, advanced safety, class-leading fuel economy and enhanced family utility and versatility" to the three-row SUV segment.
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/01/all...confirmed.html
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Is Honda really losing money on the Pilot? I cross shopped one in '12 against the Highlander and the CX-9. Even then, the Pilot was way behind those 2 cars in ride quality. The interior was just blah as well. But you can't knock the Pilot overall reliability--that's the Honda selling point, isn't it. You can't go 3 miles around me without seeing one. .
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2016 Honda Pilot
2016 Honda Pilot
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/02/201...are-first.html
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/02/201...are-first.html
According to Honda, "the new Pilot represents a dramatic shift in design, while showcasing new standout technologies, versatility, and dynamics currently unavailable in the mainstream SUV segment".
For more details we'll likely have to wait for Honda's press conference in Chicago tomorrow morning.
It's worth noting that the 2016 Pilot likely previews the styling of the upcoming 2016 Ridgeline pickup truck as well.
For more details we'll likely have to wait for Honda's press conference in Chicago tomorrow morning.
It's worth noting that the 2016 Pilot likely previews the styling of the upcoming 2016 Ridgeline pickup truck as well.
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Quite nice, but a clear attempt to buddy up with the Highlander's elongated profile. At least Honda is entering into an agreeable front corporate face. It's clean, modern, and a tad sporty, with it's liberal air intake openings and canted headlights. Taillights are tacky though, in the same vein as the frowned upon Camry lobster claws that were recently discontinued. Also dig the digital instrument cluster, sans traditional gauges. I don't see a use for those large, round gauges that take up valuable space when only 10% of their image is being read at any given time. Hope to see this ergonomic digital trend continue. In a funny way, GM was way ahead of the game with their 1980's digital speedometers.
On a final note, I'd like to officially say R.I.P. to the central grear shift lever. More and more redesigns are losing this.
Press forth Honda.... this will sell very very well.
On a final note, I'd like to officially say R.I.P. to the central grear shift lever. More and more redesigns are losing this.
Press forth Honda.... this will sell very very well.
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I find it odd that Honda/Acura uses this configuration, but it still takes up the same space on the console. In the new TLX, the 4 cylinder versions have a traditional shifter, and the V6 has the buttons, but they are laid out so as to utilize the same console cutout as the gear shift. I'm wondering if the Pilot is the same way--do LX versions have a regular gear shift? If you are going to do away with the gear shift, give me more utilization of the console--maybe use a rotating **** instead of a row of buttons? Or put it on the dash? Or do an MB style steering wheel stalk?
buttons instead of shifter may still take up room, but not 'vertically' making it easier to get to storage cubby holes, less intrusion with cup holders, etc.
chrysler/dodge/jeep is moving to the rotary dial too, but my jeep has a stubby shifter with no gear 'positions' just an indicator. it's a bit strange but works fine once you get used to it! and i love no worthless leather boot which never made any sense to me on an auto.
chrysler/dodge/jeep is moving to the rotary dial too, but my jeep has a stubby shifter with no gear 'positions' just an indicator. it's a bit strange but works fine once you get used to it! and i love no worthless leather boot which never made any sense to me on an auto.