Get to Know The Family-Friendly 2018 Honda Pilot at Honda of Hackettstown
The Honda Pilot is a popular three-row crossover that seats up to seven or eight. Today, we're going to review the Pilot's performance and space specs, safety features, and convenience technology. Afterwards, come down to our Hackettstown dealership to view our selection and head out on a test drive.
Power, Performance, & Space Accommodations of the Honda Pilot
The Pilot is available in five trims: LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. All trims have a 3.5L V6 engine with 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped the Pilot can tow up to 3,500 pounds in Denville and beyond. We like that all trims get a V6 engine, which isn't the case with some brands that keep the base model underpowered.
16.5 cubic feet is how much space you'll have if you need all rows up. For reference, that's just around what you'll get on the Honda Accord midsize sedan. If you keep the second row down you'll have 46.8 cubic feet to work with. Maximum cargo space with all back seats folded flat is 83.9 cubic feet. The question is, what will you bring around Dover?
Safety Technology Equipped with the Honda Pilot
- LX: you'll get a rearview camera and Bluetooth technology for handsfree calls. Honda Sensing® is not available.
- EX: get the Honda LaneWatch™ camera that uses the touchscreen to display what is in the blind spot on the passenger side when activated. Honda Sensing® is available.
- EX-L: Honda Sensing® is available.
- Touring: Honda Sensing® is standard. You also get parking sensors.
- Elite: Honda Sensing® is standard. There's also LED lights and blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
The Honda Sensing® package includes the following: Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Collision Braking System, and Forward Collision Warning. With these features you'll feel comfortable whether you're in Newton or someplace unfamiliar.
Technology and Convenience Features of the 2018 Honda Pilot
All trims except for the base model come with an 8-inch touchscreen. You can either use the Honda brand infotainment system or use the Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ capabilities. We also love the heated 10-way power-seats that can be adjusted to find maximum driving comfort, a Blu-Ray system to help keep everyone out back occupied on long trips, and a power tailgate that makes having full hands easier.
For more information on the well-equipped 2018 Honda Pilot, stop into our dealership this week.
