Another Road Test Comparison - Honda Pilot

davemac · 08-23-2002, 07:25 PM

If anyone's interested, here's another road test http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdr...pilot-test.htm
www.canadiandriver.com is a pretty cool website. They seem to update the lead story almost daily & have good regular feature stories. Only problem is the prices seem freaky at first glance-being Canadian Currency.

Bean · 08-27-2002, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the links Davemac!

I noticed that at the end of the article, it shows a 5 yrs/100,000 km powertrain warranty. Is this unique to the Canadian version of the Pilot? I thought it was just 3/36 bumper-to-bumper.

SkyPilot · 08-27-2002, 10:36 PM

This does seem to be another difference between the US and Canadian offering. In Canada, it does come with 5/100000 limited powertrain warranty.

jfrano · 08-27-2002, 11:28 PM

Man I REALLY want the Canadian version...besides the great warranty...check out the listed Fuel Economy! Will it make my breakfast for me too!

Fuel consumption City: 13.8 l/100 km (20 mpg)
Hwy: 9.6 l/100 km (29 mpg)
Fuel Regular unleaded
Warranty 3 yrs/60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km

Joe

PrG · 08-28-2002, 06:06 AM

Doesn't better fuel economy mean performance sacrificed ?

PrG

jfrano · 08-28-2002, 10:51 AM

I find that hard to believe that they got this 4500lb vehicle to get 30 mpg!!

Think its a misprint.

MG Pilot · 08-28-2002, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jfrano
I find that hard to believe that they got this 4500lb vehicle to get 30 mpg!!

Think its a misprint.

They prob meant 30 kpl or something...

mdelnin · 08-30-2002, 02:06 PM

Perhaps I can clear up the Canadian mileage issue . . .

In Canada, our "gallon" is based on British (Imperial) measure and therefore contains 160 ounces versus 128 ounces in a US gallon. In other words, our gallon is 25% larger and therefore our MPG rating is 25 percent higher. I own a Pilot and I am in fact getting just a shade under 30 MPG in highway driving. Highway mileage with a US gallon should be more like 24 MPG.

In my opinion, the great mileage is due primarily to an efficient engine design combined with the 5-speed automatic transmission which allows the engine to coast at well under 2000 RPM when travelling at respectable highway speeds. No sacrifice in performance . . . the tranny just drops down a gear or two and off you go.

For the record, our gas in Canada is more than 25% higher in cost than that in the US, even after you factor in the different gallon sizes and the exchange rates. The main reason for the difference is higher government taxes on all fuel.

Hopefully the above clarifies the situation.

PChiu · 08-30-2002, 02:29 PM

If you look closely into the canadinadriver Pilot review, it mention "power passenger seat".

Any thought about this NEW (found) feature ?

SkyPilot · 08-31-2002, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PChiu
If you look closely into the canadinadriver Pilot review, it mention "power passenger seat".

Any thought about this NEW (found) feature ?

Unless they were driving some as-yet unreleased Super EX model, the "power passenger seat" was a mistake. The Pilot does not have a power passenger seat on any canadian model.

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01 Audi S4

autobahn · 09-18-2002, 02:44 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...ot.xml?&page=1

autobahn · 09-18-2002, 02:44 PM

http://www.autofieldguide.com/driven/0702dri10.html

autobahn · 09-18-2002, 02:45 PM

http://www.jsonline.com/wheels/test/jun02/48798.asp

autobahn · 09-18-2002, 02:46 PM

http://www.womanmotorist.com/review/...-2003-01.shtml

autobahn · 09-18-2002, 02:48 PM

http://www.motortrend.com/jan02/pilot/1.html

08-23-2002, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
davemac Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NE Mass Posts: 385 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Another Road Test Comparison If anyone's interested, here's another road test http://www.canadiandriver.com/testdr...pilot-test.htm www.canadiandriver.com is a pretty cool website. They seem to update the lead story almost daily & have good regular feature stories. Only problem is the prices seem freaky at first glance-being Canadian Currency. __________________ current: '11 Acura MDX previous: '11 Pilot EX-L '04 Pilot EX-L '03 Pilot EX-L

08-28-2002, 06:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
PrG Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Doesn't better fuel economy mean performance sacrificed ? PrG __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #7369 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic (Gunmetal)

08-30-2002, 02:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
mdelnin Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario Posts: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Canadian Mileage Perhaps I can clear up the Canadian mileage issue . . . In Canada, our "gallon" is based on British (Imperial) measure and therefore contains 160 ounces versus 128 ounces in a US gallon. In other words, our gallon is 25% larger and therefore our MPG rating is 25 percent higher. I own a Pilot and I am in fact getting just a shade under 30 MPG in highway driving. Highway mileage with a US gallon should be more like 24 MPG. In my opinion, the great mileage is due primarily to an efficient engine design combined with the 5-speed automatic transmission which allows the engine to coast at well under 2000 RPM when travelling at respectable highway speeds. No sacrifice in performance . . . the tranny just drops down a gear or two and off you go. For the record, our gas in Canada is more than 25% higher in cost than that in the US, even after you factor in the different gallon sizes and the exchange rates. The main reason for the difference is higher government taxes on all fuel. Hopefully the above clarifies the situation.

08-30-2002, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
PChiu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada, Toronto Posts: 212 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone notice the "power passenger seat" in the canadiandriver.com review ? If you look closely into the canadinadriver Pilot review, it mention "power passenger seat". Any thought about this NEW (found) feature ?

09-18-2002, 02:44 PM	#11 (permalink)
autobahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Huntsville, Alabama, previously Heidelberg, Germany Posts: 796 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Car and Driver Review http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...ot.xml?&page=1 __________________ 2012 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD Alabaster Silver (Hers) and *2003 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD Limited Edition* Havasu Blue** (now His)

08-27-2002, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bean Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South FL Posts: 30 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the links Davemac! I noticed that at the end of the article, it shows a 5 yrs/100,000 km powertrain warranty. Is this unique to the Canadian version of the Pilot? I thought it was just 3/36 bumper-to-bumper.

08-27-2002, 10:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkyPilot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 111 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This does seem to be another difference between the US and Canadian offering. In Canada, it does come with 5/100000 limited powertrain warranty.

08-27-2002, 11:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
jfrano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Butler, NJ Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man I REALLY want the Canadian version...besides the great warranty...check out the listed Fuel Economy! Will it make my breakfast for me too! Fuel consumption City: 13.8 l/100 km (20 mpg) Hwy: 9.6 l/100 km (29 mpg) Fuel Regular unleaded Warranty 3 yrs/60,000 km Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km Joe

08-28-2002, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
jfrano Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Butler, NJ Posts: 335 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I find that hard to believe that they got this 4500lb vehicle to get 30 mpg!! Think its a misprint.

09-18-2002, 02:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
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09-18-2002, 02:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
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09-18-2002, 02:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
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09-18-2002, 02:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
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