Hmm...I do NOT like pushing buttons for the gears. Nope. Give me a shifter please. I have too much stuff that could fall onto the "gears" I just don't trust buttons you push.
I have an Acura with push buttons. I also didn't want them but I've gotten used to it. You can't accidentally push a button while driving and cause it to change. It's smarter than that. But.. if you do not have on the driver seatbelt AND you are moving AND you open the driver's door it will put it into park! Even new cars with a gear shift are drive by wire. So you could bump the shifter much easier than pushing in a button.
It's ridiculous that the stereo /navigation experience isn't consistent on these vehicles. Yes to actual physical buttons and a volume knob, and large clear screen. It also seems to be very iPhone leaning leaving out the Android brethren. Also, for being the smaller vehicle, it's interesting that the Passport gets the same MPG as it's bigger sibling. Does the one extra speed in the Pilot's tranny make this possible?
The stereo / navigation experience isn't consistent because of where they are in the refresh cycle. I don't know of any manufacture who refreshes all their models at the same time so you are in for disappointment no matter where you go. The Pilot got a bit of a refresh for 2024.
I'm a really big guy and sat in both. The pilot has a smidgen more hip room in the driver seat. Both vehicles are awesome. The passport is sportier. both of the ones i looked at had 20 inch wheels.
I own a 2024 Passport Trailsport..I chose it over the Pilot on looks...The Pilot lost me with that back window area...just looks bad,,,dont like the back lights and overall look....The pluses of pilot is wireless apple play and dohc engine. I chose the passport because it is much better looking and more nimble than pilot...and to be frank since Pilot is more popular than PP i got the Trailsport for 41500 (5000 under msrp)...If you wanted the same in Pilot it would cost you around 50K and i doubt Honda would move much on price.
For a mid-level trim (on the pilot) and even the base trim (on the passport) these seem very, VERY basic and with old technology. Even the buttons/knobs look like 2003.
IF IT AIN'T BROKE ... Manufacturers need to STOP inventing new Gear Shifting mechanisms !!! Need to retain physcial shifters. Manufacturers need to STOP shoving EVERY CAR FUNCTION through the touchscreens+computer control. The processors and software are subpar and are not reliable. The touchscreens are not viable for daily driving.
Folks I test drove 5 Honda Pilots and I can tell you, they really are not that impressive. The biggest thing for me was the steering wheel is weird? I feel like I'm rotating the wheel completely just to turn slightly left or right. I ended up buying another SUV but don't get the Honda Pilot. This suv sucks
Which one did you get? I test drove Telluride, Palisade, two Volvos, Grand Cherokee, Grand Highlander, and Infiniti QX60. I chose the Pilot and I just love it. Interesting to see what captures people's attention. I've had mine two months and it's the first time I don't have any kind of buyer's remorse. ;-)
Nice video! My budget leads me to the Crv’ lol
Hmm...I do NOT like pushing buttons for the gears. Nope. Give me a shifter please. I have too much stuff that could fall onto the "gears" I just don't trust buttons you push.
What do you mean by stuff? We’ve had the pilot since 2016 and nothing has happened. It’s not bad at all
It is the future. I drive tractor trailer, and the new tractors are auto and getting rid of shifters.
I have an Acura with push buttons. I also didn't want them but I've gotten used to it. You can't accidentally push a button while driving and cause it to change. It's smarter than that. But.. if you do not have on the driver seatbelt AND you are moving AND you open the driver's door it will put it into park! Even new cars with a gear shift are drive by wire. So you could bump the shifter much easier than pushing in a button.
Although the Pilot has the third row and rides the same basically, you can get an all leather and nicer Passport for much less mula.
Exactly in Canada it’s an extra $15K I bought a 2025 passport and love it 😁😁😁
So we now click the seat buttons on the Passport? What happened to pushing them? :)
It's ridiculous that the stereo /navigation experience isn't consistent on these vehicles. Yes to actual physical buttons and a volume knob, and large clear screen. It also seems to be very iPhone leaning leaving out the Android brethren.
Also, for being the smaller vehicle, it's interesting that the Passport gets the same MPG as it's bigger sibling. Does the one extra speed in the Pilot's tranny make this possible?
The stereo / navigation experience isn't consistent because of where they are in the refresh cycle. I don't know of any manufacture who refreshes all their models at the same time so you are in for disappointment no matter where you go. The Pilot got a bit of a refresh for 2024.
I'm a really big guy and sat in both. The pilot has a smidgen more hip room in the driver seat. Both vehicles are awesome. The passport is sportier. both of the ones i looked at had 20 inch wheels.
Does the utility towing package have a transmission cooler.
The Passport’s Apple Car Play being wired and as laggy as it looks in this video is really disappointing.
I noticed the exact same thing, it's extremely laggy
I bought an airplay wireless adapter from Amazon for $40 problem solved 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ works perfect.
@@michaelbruce6190 i own a 2024 passport it is not laggy as this would have you beleive
I have a 2025 and it is not laggy at all. I added a $25 wireless adapter for CarPlay and it works perfect.
I own a 2024 Passport Trailsport..I chose it over the Pilot on looks...The Pilot lost me with that back window area...just looks bad,,,dont like the back lights and overall look....The pluses of pilot is wireless apple play and dohc engine. I chose the passport because it is much better looking and more nimble than pilot...and to be frank since Pilot is more popular than PP i got the Trailsport for 41500 (5000 under msrp)...If you wanted the same in Pilot it would cost you around 50K and i doubt Honda would move much on price.
For a mid-level trim (on the pilot) and even the base trim (on the passport) these seem very, VERY basic and with old technology. Even the buttons/knobs look like 2003.
I don't understand this as it's often mentioned. To me it's neat and clean and easy to use. I was very drawn to it when I first saw the vehicle.
Yeah since all the controls are supposed be on a touch screen and take 5 touches to get to in 2024
Passport re-design coming in 1/2025.
In 2026
IF IT AIN'T BROKE ... Manufacturers need to STOP inventing new Gear Shifting mechanisms !!! Need to retain physcial shifters. Manufacturers need to STOP shoving EVERY CAR FUNCTION through the touchscreens+computer control. The processors and software are subpar and are not reliable. The touchscreens are not viable for daily driving.
It’s been like this for a long time 🤷♂️🤷♂️
Crv are always better than pilot
Folks
I test drove 5 Honda Pilots and I can tell you, they really are not that impressive. The biggest thing for me was the steering wheel is weird? I feel like I'm rotating the wheel completely just to turn slightly left or right. I ended up buying another SUV but don't get the Honda Pilot. This suv sucks
Which one did you get? I test drove Telluride, Palisade, two Volvos, Grand Cherokee, Grand Highlander, and Infiniti QX60. I chose the Pilot and I just love it. Interesting to see what captures people's attention. I've had mine two months and it's the first time I don't have any kind of buyer's remorse. ;-)
Love honda
You must of bought a ford or Chevy then because you must not like quality or reliability.
@@patrickbaird839sir its Chevy and Jeep with quality and reliability issues, Ford is fine, vastly improved.
What did you buy?