Driving Experience
Includes acceleration and handling
What Owners Say
"Front wheel drive hard to get used to, acceleration is jumpy, quick turns often feel like over-correction. Engine power is excellent."
Bill S., TN (2014 Honda Pilot)"The acceleration/shifting up is not as smooth as I would like."
Anonymous, HI (2014 Honda Pilot)"Handles well, acceleration isn't to bad for an SUV, decent gas mileage except when pulling a trailer. No heated mirrors."
Jerome M., NY (2014 Honda Pilot)"Freeway speed in mountains can feel like your loosing control on curves of any size. Also my battery keeps dying. I have since found out that I don't drive it enough to keep the battery charged. So I bought a portable jump starter which works great absolutely great."
Anonymous, MO (2014 Honda Pilot)"Great drive, smooth drive, never an issue. Friend drove it (he has an Nissan Versa with tons of problems) and he was very impressed with the drive. I'll always buy a Honda from now on. The KM must have been entered incorrectly. I average 25000 km/year."
Eric G., ON (2014 Honda Pilot)"Good: plenty of power and hugs the road nicely"
Michael S., NC (2014 Honda Pilot)"Pulls my small boat well and I get vibration around 45 mph when in eco mode"
Anonymous, DE (2014 Honda Pilot)"excellent ride and handling"
Anonymous, MI (2014 Honda Pilot)"Handles well, but is somewhat underpowered."
Anonymous, WY (2014 Honda Pilot)"Drives wonderfully. Has ample power and still gets 20mpg running around. I feel safe in this car. It is solid and well built. Is just large enough to be stable and secure but not too large to be a boat."
Douglas N., NV (2014 Honda Pilot)"the 2014 has good excelleration and steering handles well. Backup camera is very handy ."
Paul R., OH (2014 Honda Pilot)"Accelerates smoothly and quickly when needed. Very pleased with the power in the V-6 engine. Handling is very good I have to maneuver quickly on several occasions to avoid an accident, the Pilot responded well on those occasions. It will be hard to part with this vehicle, I like it that much."
Mark C., OK (2014 Honda Pilot)"Acceleration and handling are acceptable but not outstanding"
Robert S., IL (2014 Honda Pilot)"For a big, heavy car the handling and pickup speed is most enjoyable. The passing power is excellent."
Anonymous, MI (2014 Honda Pilot)"The Honda handles very well and the acceleration is great when needed."
Carol T., MS (2014 Honda Pilot)"Good Vision from the drivers point of view."
Anonymous, CA (2014 Honda Pilot)"I have only had it a month and it is unfair for me to give educated answers"
DAVID C., IN (2014 Honda Pilot)"The biggest drawback to this car is the road noise, especially on freeways. Also, it is hard to judge how close you are parking to another car as the width of the hood is too large."
Anonymous, OR (2014 Honda Pilot)"Handles well for a large SUV. Good acceleration. Great visibility."
JAY A., CA (2014 Honda Pilot)"Hesitation when coming to complete stop then accelerate sometimes it hesitates before the transmission locks in to accellerate"
Anonymous, AL (2014 Honda Pilot)"Good size."
BILL A., PA (2014 Honda Pilot)"The pilot looks big, but it handles great and fits in the smaller parking spaces that are so common these days."
WANDA M., AB (2014 Honda Pilot)"Fairly good steering response, good acceleration, tracks well."
Anonymous, FL (2014 Honda Pilot)"Accelerates very well and most handling is good. Some issues with the brakes making noise when stopping when first start driving."
Anonymous, VA (2014 Honda Pilot)"Space, versatility, and toeing ability"
MICHAEL D., LA (2014 Honda Pilot)"Not impressed with transmission. Vibration in the 50 / 60 mph range the dealer says is normal"
JAY D., OH (2014 Honda Pilot)"It feels and drives like a full size luxury SUV"
Anonymous, MI (2014 Honda Pilot)"Steering is a bit loose."
Anonymous, PA (2014 Honda Pilot)"it takes to reach cruising speed acceleration is a couple of second too long I was aware before I purchase it, and it was way better than expected"
Anonymous, FL (2014 Honda Pilot)"The dual climate zone works great for both my wife and I."
Anonymous, WA (2014 Honda Pilot)"it drives like a big truck, or a minivan. Too much steering input to make a sharp turn. I guess all these are for the comfort of the passengers."
Kelvin L., MA (2014 Honda Pilot)"The entertainment display looks very dated"
Anonymous, WI (2014 Honda Pilot)"Handles like a sports car. Acceleration is terrific.Gas mileage is outstanding."
Bob S., ID (2014 Honda Pilot)"Great driving car. Much more nimble than the size would indicate"
Brian L., CT (2014 Honda Pilot)
"The great look of the vehicle is what attracted me to it, and once I test drove it, I was sold. Even though it is larger than I needed, it handles like a dream, very responsive and smooth. It being a six-cylinder gives it great acceleration when needed."
Lois V., FL (2014 Honda Pilot)