2009 Honda Pilot Touring Test
10-07-08, 10:30 PM
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The Pilot beat the CX-9, and the Highlander? I would really like to see why the Pilot won. Surely it can't be because of acceleration or braking numbers.
10-08-08, 07:40 AM
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In the comparo the Highlander was best in acceleration and fuel economy, and the Mazda CX-9 got the highest score in braking.
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10-08-08, 01:17 PM
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The EPA rates the all-wheel-drive 2009 Pilot at 16 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway — slightly better than the 2008 Pilot due mostly to the VCM system.
07-01-09, 03:12 PM
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I just checked both Honda's and Toyota's website (Touring vs Limited):
Pilot 2WD: 17/23
Highlander 2WD: 18/24
Pilot 4WD: 16/22
Highlander 4WD: 17/23
Pilot Curb Weight (2WD/4WD): 4590/4608
Highlander Curb Weight (2WD/4WD): 4112/4321
1 mpg doesn't bother me, especially considering how much more the pilot weighs. However, with VCM, I expected the Pilot to do much better on the highway, but not so much city.
Pilot 2WD: 17/23
Highlander 2WD: 18/24
Pilot 4WD: 16/22
Highlander 4WD: 17/23
Pilot Curb Weight (2WD/4WD): 4590/4608
Highlander Curb Weight (2WD/4WD): 4112/4321
1 mpg doesn't bother me, especially considering how much more the pilot weighs. However, with VCM, I expected the Pilot to do much better on the highway, but not so much city.
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07-01-09, 07:33 PM
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It's actually an advantage to the Highlander. It doesn't have to work as hard to get up to speed. The Highlander has a lot more advantage over the Pilot, yet it musters out only 1 mpg better.
The true disappointment isn't city mileage....it's highway. With 3 cyl running at a constant speed, you'd I expect at least 26mpg.
The true disappointment isn't city mileage....it's highway. With 3 cyl running at a constant speed, you'd I expect at least 26mpg.
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07-01-09, 08:24 PM
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07-01-09, 08:33 PM
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Get used to it. Those El Plasticko dash/interiors are becoming more and more common on new vehicles. Honda is not alone by any means.
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