What Makes the 2019 Honda Pilot a Good Family Car? | Edmunds

Big three-row SUVs such as the 2019 Honda Pilot exist almost exclusively for the use of family folks who don't want a minivan. The Pilot has all the interior space of those famous '80s soccer-team haulers, but from the outside it looks truck-like, tough even, especially with a minor face-lift for 2019. Inside, the Pilot makes no attempt to pretend it's about anything but family, with sideview mirrors, a driver-to-headphone intercom, and plenty of seating and safety for small humans. Edmunds special correspondent Elana Scherr immediately acknowledges the Honda's utility but wants to know: Is there any fun to be had when you're piloting the Pilot?

Q: What engine is in the 2019 Honda Pilot?
A: All trim levels of the Honda Pilot come with a 3.5-liter V6 rated at 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. It's backed by a nine-speed automatic in the upper trim levels and a six-speed in the entry levels.

Q: How safe is the 2019 Honda Pilot?
A: The 2018 Honda Pilot was an IIHS Top Safety Pick, and for 2019, many of the safety features that were previously options are now standard on all trim levels as part of the Honda Sensing suite. This package includes lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, and road departure mitigation, as well as blind-spot warning lights, airbags and emergency braking.

Q: How many seats are in the 2019 Honda Pilot?
A: The 2019 Honda Pilot is available with either two bench seats in the back, making seating for eight, or a third-row bench and a second-row set of captain's chairs and console. We'd say the seven-seat configuration is best for families with car seats since the independent chairs allow easy access to the third row. And even with two car seats buckled in, a passenger could scramble over the console to get in the back.

Read our review of the 2019 Honda Pilot here: https://www.edmunds.com/honda/pilot/2019/suv/

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