2007 Honda Pilot [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Honda Pilot
Overall Score - 9.2 (Excellent)
The Pilot delivers quality performance, a roomy interior and a reputation for safety and reliability, but not the fuel efficiency of some other cars in its class. If you're in the market for a midsize SUV, you should also consider the Nissan Murano and the GMC Acadia.
The 2007 Honda Pilot is a favorite among reviewers for its quality road performance, spacious interior, and storage capabilities compared with its class. Car and Driver has named the Pilot as the "Best Large SUV" every year since its debut as a 2003 model, explaining that that it "still offers a combination of practicality, value, and efficiency that has eluded its numerous mainstream-SUV competitors." Almost everyone agrees it's a good choice. "The Pilot can win you over quickly with its mix of utility, roominess, comfort, performance and generally car-like manners," MSN writes, while Cars.com adds, "Honda did nearly everything right with the Pilot." The 2007 Honda Pilot has also been selected as a Best Buy by Consumer Guide.
According to reviews, the 2007 Honda Pilot is a great bang for your buck. As Car and Driver says, "in every version, the Pilot delivers an outstanding degree of refined quality at a very attractive price." IntelliChoice gives the 2007 Honda Pilot a rating of "excellent" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership, compared with other vehicles in its class. Kelley Blue Book agrees, noting, "The Pilot is expected to retain better-than-average residual and resale values ... better than the Ford Explorer, Chevrolet TrailBlazer and Dodge Durango."
Pilot Performance - 7.6 (Good)
Auto writers describe a drive in the 2007 Honda Pilot favorably and seem impressed with the smooth capabilities of its V6 engine and automatic transmission. As Cars.com notes, "Carlike traits are immediately noticeable, and the vehicle's slightly heavy feel is mixed with considerable overall refinement." continue
Pilot Exterior - 8.6 (Very Good)
The consensus is the 2007 Honda Pilot has a sleek, if bland, outward appearance. With a similar frame to the Acura MDX, most auto writers approve of a "clean and functional" design, as Car and Driver describes it. continue
Pilot Interior - 7.8 (Good)
The 2007 Honda Pilot's interior is a hit with auto writers for its roominess as well as for providing standard features that its competitors do not. Car and Driver is just one of the reviews to praise the eight-seater for "plenty of space for people and cargo." continue
Pilot Safety - 9.8 (Excellent)
The 2007 Honda Pilot's excellent safety outlook is reflected in its perfect 5-star ratings for all government crash tests from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It also gets a "good" rating (the highest possible) from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). continue
Pilot Reliability - 7.0 (Good)
The 2007 Honda Pilot reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Pilot is covered with a bumper-to-bumper warranty for the first three years or 36,000 miles. continue