Honda’s 2011 Pilot is practical, functional and extremely roomy; there is sufficient seating for eight individuals. The Pilot is an affordable midsize SUV and competes with vehicles such as GMC’s Acadia, Toyota’s Highlander and the Chevrolet Traverse. This vehicle is square shaped and some reviewers have noted that it has looks that are reminiscent of a truck. The bold look is complemented further by wheels measuring seventeen inches. This SUV was designed to be practical in everyday life; the tailgate with a lift-up glass hatch makes unloading cargo super easy. The Pilot is also capable of towing, it comes with a standard Class III trailer hitch and is capable of towing 4,500 pounds. There are four trim levels available: the LX, EX, EX-L and top of the line Touring.

The engine isn’t extremely powerful by any means but it’s more than sufficient for every day driving. It’s a V6 with 250 hp and 253 lb feet of torque. Gas mileage stands at 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the freeway. It’s equipped with Variable Cylinder Management, which enables the vehicle to run on a lesser number of cylinders and as a result it offers excellent fuel economy.

If you are interested in the fancy extra options that are available, it’s suggested that you opt for the EX-L or the touring line, since certain options aren’t available for the base models. A DVD player and a nine inch screen is available for the EX-L and Touring models. There is an optional navigation system in place which can be commanded by voice and Bluetooth compatibility is also available. Cargo space is extremely good at 18 cubic feet. Storage space can be increased further to 87 cubic feet once you fold down the second and third row of seats. The Pilot EX-L and Touring models even feature an acoustic windshield to ensure a quiet ride.

Safety has been thoroughly addressed by Honda with the inclusion of a large variety of safety features. Advanced Compatibility Engineering Ace body has been incorporated in the structure which functions to distribute crash force during impact. Hill Start Assist is in place which prevents the vehicle from rolling back or forward when on a steep hill or incline. Vehicle Stability Assist helps to maintain control during oversteer or understeer conditions. An Occupant Position Detection system works in tandem with the air bag system and the side airbags come with a rollover sensor to help provide passenger protection in case of a roll over.

If you are looking for a vehicle that offers generous storage space, plenty of seating and reliability, then the 2011 Honda Pilot would be a fair choice. Another major advantage is that the Pilot, like all Hondas, retains its value extremely well and that is something that will come in handy should you decide to resell it at some point down the road. This SUV was built to be functional, practical and reliable and it’s one of the most popular vehicles in its class. Pricing starts at around the $28k range.

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