2015 Honda Pilot | New Car Review | Autotrader

We recently spent some time with the 2015 Honda Pilot, which is worth a look for any driver interested in a family-friendly SUV. Yes, it's starting to feel a bit dated, given that its basic design is now 7 years old, but it still offers a lot of items that will appeal to a family interested in a new SUV.

In addition to offering a 3.5-liter V6 that's more than adequate for most needs, the Pilot offers good gas-mileage numbers: up to 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. It also offers reasonable pricing that ranges from around $31,000 for a base-level LX model to just over $40,000 for a top-of-the-line Pilot Touring.

On the outside, the 2015 Honda Pilot offers a more muscular look than its carlike ride and driving experience suggest. Inside, it boasts clever storage and roomy seating for up to 8 passengers, along with available trizone climate control and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. Cargo space is also impressive, especially considering the Pilot's fold-flat rear seats.

No, the Pilot isn't the newest model in the midsize SUV segment -- which includes rivals such as the Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it still might win you over with its many family-friendly virtues.

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[icantw]

Let's look at other 2015 models.

Traverse hasn't been redesigned since 09
CX-9 hasn't been redesigned since 07
Arcadia....07
Journey...07

So Pilot still has some merit. Don't assume it's the "oldest" of the competition.

[tungol]

I dont understand why its comparable to the cherokee when it has a third row. $3k in rebates right for this one, Im not sure if I should just wait for the redesigned 2016.

[BTC]

Major reboot in 2016.  Don't bother unless you pick one up at year end for cheap.

[fantomtuba]

More comprable to the Durango than the Cherokee.  

[joeblowe]

The design looks a decade old, in and out. Man are these guys behind. Even Hyundai is kicking their ass. Pathetic.