by Derek McNaughton of www.driving.ca
SPARTA, KENTUCKY — It’s longer, lower and
not much wider, but more importantly, it’s no longer ugly.
Like an
Emperor Dragonfly, the 2016 Honda Pilot has transformed from icky nymph
to sleek and sinewy beauty after a remake from the wheels up. And the
beauty is not limited to the surface, but goes deep into the interior,
covering technology and mechanical too.
That buzzing sound you hear? That’s the midsized SUV market about to feel Honda’s teeth.
Gone is the chiseled, boxy shape and cubist
interior, which, although great for its countless cubbies and storage
bins, had more hard plastic than a Hasbro playhouse. The new interior
can still feel solemn in models other than the top-line Touring, which
benefits from a wider range of materials and contrasting colours; but
the overall improvement across the board is huge. Outward visibility is
excellent. Side mirrors reflect a generous view.
Under a glorious spring sun in rural Kentucky, the Pilot and its LED
running lights cut a quiet path past verdant lawns and forests as full
of promise as this new SUV. The cabin is remarkably hushed. The Pilot is
easy to drive — reactive, manoeuverable, almost sporty. No rattles or
squeaks.
Click here for the full article with tons of pictures;
http://driving.ca/honda/pilot/reviews/road-test/first-drive-2016-honda-pilot
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