@GeorgeJackson47645
I know I’m getting old because the convenience of the storage space and ability to hold up to grimy hands is suddenly exciting.
@alphabeta8403
1:40 Lots of storage 3:10 Small/dated infotainment 5:10 Very basic, no contrast 6:00 Buttery V6, hesitating 10 speed, abysmal MPG 9:00 Very nimble 11:20 Good value
@lexwaldez
"... Just stylish enough, without being douchey." That's pretty much what I look for, lol. Nailed it.
@Almighty_cornholio
I love that it has a smaller sized screen and actual physical hvac controls
@labradachig1976
Love these long term reviews of common sense vehicles.
@gordonbardet7838
I bought a 2024 Pilot Trailsport in Feb. 2024 and love it. I sold off my 2017 Toyota 4Runner that had only 29,000 miles on it. I am used to going off rosd on rough fire and logging roads in the high Sierra Nevada Mountains. Thus far, thru mud and snow and ice it’s exceeded my expectations. When I’ve had to stop and turn around due to the condition of the road I would have turned around too in the 4Runner (as well as in my 2006 Range Rover County LWB I purchased new that year and owed and used in the Sierras for 11 years. (Very few reviews cover the Trailsport’s impressive off-road capability.). I think a person’s opinions about how a new car or SUV feels to drive is impacted by what the new owner is used to. In my case, after 6 years of feeling like I was driving a truck (which of course the 4Runner essentially is), driving the my Honda Pilot Trailsport made me feel like I was in a high-end automobile. And talk about braking! The #1 reason I dumped my 4Runner (which was in like-new condition ) was because you couldn’t stop the thing easily. If you had to stop suddenly, the 4Runner’s front end lurches down and starts to move to the left, either into another lane on the freeway or on a two lane road dangerously over the line facing head on opposing traffic. Compared to that, the Trailsport feels like it stops on a dime and never feels as if it is going to weave left or right. And now with grandchildren, the roomy 3rd row is fabulous. And I did investigate the off road capability of both the Telluride and Highlander and Grand Highlander, which do not measure up to the Trailsport. The video was a very good review. Thank you!
@JP-jq1qx
I installed an "Ide-Stopper" on my Honda It electronically reverses the function of the idle stop pushbutton. easily mounts under the console and works flawlessly I have used it for a year on my Honda Passport It uses factory connectors, so you can take it out easily and transfer it to another Honda product. about $99 on amazon
@paulfromjupiter
'23 Elite with over 20K miles. I wanted the red paint, but ended up going with a different color to get the gray interior for the contrast since I have to look at the interior more than the exterior. I've only ever owned one vehicle with an all black interior, and realized I prefer lighter, or at least mixed, interiors. It's a Honda - I expect it to do a lot of things well without a fuss, even if it is not the best at any one thing.
@xiewei1989
The comments on the jerky transmission and soft brakes are spot on. These are my biggest gripes of the 24 Pilot. Wish Honda can make improvements.
@Supercruze
Great review. My wife and I test drove the new 2024 Pilot Elite and compared it to the 2024 MDX SHAWD Tech and while I love the features and utility of the Pilot, the MDX felt more refined and athletic. We ended up with the MDX for her and have not regretted that decision. I still love the new Pilot and may consider it for myself in a year or two. The Pilot packs so many features and convenience for the money. So impressed with what Honda did here. Keep up the great work and thanks.
@mikechafe419
Had a 2005 Pilot. It literally had a cassette player stock. Drove it for 15 years while raising a family. It was a fantastic partner. I miss it.
@alejandro8435
I’ve had my Pilot Elite for over a year. Agree with everything said in the video. My car was unfortunately plagued with quality control issues. - replaced electronic steering assembly due to vibrations in the steering wheel - replaced most of the front suspension (there was a clacking noise coming from front left) it took the dealership a lot of time to find the right component to stop the noise - and most recently had rear seat buckle assembly replaced ( otherwise it would continuously warn and beep). The car has under 8k miles. Im getting 18 mpg in mixed driving.
@tonysterbenc
Thanks for a very practical perspective. A friend just picked up one of these, and I was impressed by the quality of materials and level of style inside for a non-luxury nameplate. Together with the high-quality running gear, it gave an overall impression of quality that I personally can't feel with the Korean competition.
@MattMcGrathOfficial
We have the 2025 Elite in Modern Steel Metallic and we absolutely love everything about it. Smooth V6, light steering and simple controls. A no nonsense vehicle with a reliable power train and great looks.
@TheOreamnos55
Got our 2024 Pilot Elite in Oct 2023. Just now crossing 20k miles (includes a 7k mile roadtrip in September through 20 states). Has been great for all the reasons mentioned in this vid. Given where we live and our use cases, I wanted something roomy and reliable with a great AWD system, without spending true luxury SUV money. We previously had 2 MDXes for the same reasons. Haven't had any issues yet; have done 2 oil & filter changes (for free by Honda). Level road trip mileage has been around 27 MPG (we live over 4000' elevation, impacting mileage slightly). Mileage on our road trip on the long 80 MPH limit sections was 25-26. Long-term overall total mileage has been almost 23. I can easily live with that. Love the roominess and storage; stellar road trip vehicle. We easily fit our 9' Xmas tree last year. Even was able to fit the huge box that my new snowblower came in. The Bridgestone Alenza tires are indeed fine for highway driving, and obviously targeted toward noise reduction. I spend a lot of time in places with sharp rocky roads, and am considering switching to 18" all-terrain tires for my non-winter use. The Alenzas don't tolerate that use well. Also got a set of Blizzaks on 18" wheels for winter use. Have loved the MDX/Pilot AWD system for snow & ice, which is a constant in my life from December thru early May (have already had 3 snowy days in October). I've never noticed the transmission behaviors that some mention. Maybe I'm just lucky, but if such "issues" are there, they are extremely, extremely minor. Things I'd change if I could: 1) I'd want the steering feel to be a bit heavier. As is, it's likely great for the suburban mom crowd. Especially in strong crosswinds, I notice the buffeting easily. 2) The adaptive cruise control is far too aggressive in how it lets you catch up quickly to someone and then WHAM it cuts off the speed. My wife's Audi is much more graceful. 3) The cruise speed control is too strict in terms of not allowing a little bit of speed "float" on downhills. I have to remember to turn it off when going downhill, lest everyone around me think I'm some weird asshole who keeps slamming on the brakes for no apparent reason. 4) I could use at least another inch of ground clearance, both for rocks and snow. Yes, I could have gotten a Trailsport, but didn't want the orange striping on the interior, and didn't want 2nd row captain's chairs) Barring any issues, I'm expecting to keep this one for a long time. The plan is for it to be the not outrageously expensive, reliable, capable, roomy all-purpose utility vehicle in the stable, while other cars come and go for other use cases.
@johnjuza2659
I have a 2024 elite and your discreption of the transmission is spot on. The dealer said its normal operation. The braking is very soft indeed. 19 MPG for me. It is easy to drive. Very comfy in cruise for a long trip!
@j.redbeard99
Glad you guys have had a good experience with your Pilot. My sister bought a '24 Pilot Trailsport around the same time I bought my Accord. We love the N.A. V6 and the interior is so very practical. It's obvious Honda gave this generation Pilot more R&D and T.L.C. than Accord. Another great review from Savage Geese!
@justinrbair
I’ve watched a dozen or more review videos for the Pilot and this was the best.
@ScoobyDo2009
I have a 24 Trailsport and this video is spot-on. The transmission tuning IS annoying at times (esp when it’s cold) but overall it’s a great vehicle. If they would update the transmission software it would be perfect.
@seanflanagan2394