2007 Honda Pilot Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$27,690 to $36,040

8/10

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The 2007 Honda Pilot is the ultimate family vehicle for people who dislike minivans.

The popular Honda Pilot was refreshed for the 2006 model year with a new look, new tech, and updated safety equipment. Changes for 2007 are more subtle, amounting to some new colors, but the vehicle remains relevant in the face of growing competition.

The Pilot lineup is powered by a single engine for the 2007 model year. It’s Honda’s corporate 3.5-liter V6, which makes 244 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to either the front or all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Honda calls it four-wheel drive, but the Pilot's drivetrain actually uses an all-wheel drive system.

The Honda Pilot competes in a crowded class that includes the Acura MDX, Chevrolet Traverse, Dodge Durango, Ford Explorer, Kia Sorento, Toyota Highlander, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Nissan Pathfinder. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want the utility of a minivan with the rugged appeal of an SUV.

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Look & feel

8/10

Where its styling once resembled a scaled up version of Honda's CR-V, the Pilot now has its own identity and body style. It’s still an upright, boxy vehicle, but Honda has softened its lines with tasteful applications of chrome and body molding. The vehicle offers large windows and a tall roof that maximize visibility in almost all directions from the driver's seat.

Inside, the Pilot puts its real estate to good use, offering several family-friendly features. The front seats are wide, flat, and well-padded, while second-row passengers will enjoy generous head and leg room. The dash and center console are sparse but organized, and offer the ability to control various vehicle functions without much distraction.

Performance

8/10

Honda has used its venerable V6 engine in several vehicles at this point, and there’s good reason for that. It’s more than strong enough for a vehicle like the Pilot and offers ample acceleration when asked. It’s quiet and refined most of the time, but can belt out a convincing tune under heavy acceleration. The five-speed automatic transmission works well with the engine to keep it in its power band, but another gear would be nice for highway travels.

The Pilot’s size is its biggest advantage for family buyers, but it’s also a challenge to keep all that mass in check. The Honda’s suspension system mostly does a good job at containing body roll and movement when the roads become curvy, but there’s no denying that the Pilot is a big vehicle and drives like one.

Form & function

8/10

Pilot buyers won’t be yearning for a minivan like the Honda Odyssey any time soon. The vehicle’s expansive interior—with seating for up to eight people—is flexible, versatile, and comfortable for anyone lucky enough to be riding. Front passengers and second-row passengers are treated with generous headroom and legroom, and the third-row seat is roomy—even for adults—for shorter rides around town. This makes the Pilot a great car for people with kids and tons of gear to haul.

With the second-row seats folded up, the Pilot can carry 48.7 cubic feet of cargo, but that shrinks considerably when the third row is up. With all seats folded down, the cargo area opens up to an impressive 90.3 cubic feet of space.

Technology

8/10

Standard tech in the 2007 Pilot includes an AM/FM stereo, satellite radio, a subwoofer, a 155-watt amp, seven speakers, air conditioning, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted controls, and tire-pressure monitoring. A navigation system, sunroof, rear air controls, automatic climate controls, keyless entry, a CD changer, and a rear entertainment system with DVD player are available.

The Pilot’s tech offerings are simple, but work well for families. One big downside here is that the optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system cannot be ordered alongside the nav system.

Safety

9/10

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2007 a Top Safety Pick designation, which includes the highest "good" rating in all crashworthiness categories. Similarly, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) rated it five stars in all categories except for rollover resistance, where tall SUVs typically don’t do as well as smaller cars.

Standard safety gear includes an electronic brakeforce distribution system, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, rear door child safety locks, an engine immobilizer, fog lights, child seat anchors, stability control, emergency braking assist, side airbags, traction control, curtain airbags, a passenger sensing airbag deactivation system, and a remote anti-theft alarm.

Cost-effectiveness

7/10

The Pilot can get expensive in some of its forms, but in this case you get what you pay for. Top trims like the Honda Pilot EX-L have a near-luxury feel and cushy interior to justify their MSRP. There are options available, but not many, and those that can be added are affordable. EPA fuel-economy estimates are a sticking point, as the large, heavy, Pilot achieves just 17 mpg combined with four-wheel drive (AWD, in this case) and gas mileage of 18 mpg combined with front-wheel drive.

by Chris Teague

Published May 25, 2021

What owners say

AI Summary · 12 reviews

"Overall, owners of the 2007 Honda Pilot appreciate its spaciousness, comfort, and stylish appearance. Many praise its reliability and handling, especially in snowy or rugged conditions. However, some drivers have noted that while it's roomy, accessing the third row can be difficult and the stereo system leaves much to be desired."

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by Anonymous

This is truly a wonderful vehicle that I have owned for 3 years . It has many added features including alarm system and a back-up camera. It looks great and the maintenance cost and fuel cost is low. The new owner would be very pleased!

May 10, 2012

by Anonymous

After years of looking from afar, I recently purchased a 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L. A good friend and my sister each have one (a 2003 and 2006), so I knew the product was solid. I was not expecting to be so impressed with it that I would purchase one hours after my first test drive, but that's what happened. The exterior of the car is beautiful. It is a very large and wide automobile, yet somehow Honda has packaged the 2007 Pilot to look smaller and more nimble. It drives nimbly as well, giving the driver a commanding view of the road from up high. But I digress-back to the exterior. The Pilot I purchased has roof rails, a nice silver grille, and foglights. These blend in beautifully to the beige-colored exterior. The interior of the car is just wonderful. In 2001, I test-drove the Pilot's luxury cousin: the Acura MDX. I have kept up with those SUV's ever since, and could not detect a difference between the two, other than slightly softer leather on the steering wheel of the MDX. The EX-L comes standard with leather seats. I wasn't sure I would want leather seats, as I live in Florida and sweaty legs on leather are icky. However, the car cools itself down so quickly, you barely notice anything. The console is efficient and blends well. Two solid cup holders contain various size beverages. There are two power outlets in the console, in addition to a rear-facing one next to rear-facing climate controls for the back seat. The navigation system is a lot of fun. At $2000 extra, I wasn't sure this was something I needed, as I have enjoyed a portable Garmin C330. However, this navigation is voice-activated and also provides a camera for when the Pilot is put into reverse. The third row of seats is easy to install. While obviously not as comfortable as the bucket seats up front, the third row is passable for adults, and would definitely satisfy any children. It cuts out sharply from the available cargo room, but I don't plan to use it too often. I loved driving the Pilot. It accelerates very quickly and smoothly. In city driving, I was able to pass cars coming out of lights and going at a steady speed (much to the delight of the salesman in the backseat. =D) The navigation was easy to use, though I must admit I was disappointed when I said, "Find nearest restaurant: ice cream" and it popped up with Thai food instead. I'm guessing these are kinds that will be ironed out as I learn to better enunciate (and realize what options are available). Oooo! And the EX-L also has a system that shuts down three cylinders once a steady speed is attained. It shows a little "eco" light on the dash, encouraging the driver to keep that little light on and save some gasoline. As for the negatives, the biggest one for me is the width of the body. While it's great for comfort and stability, it makes it very difficult to back the car into a narrow garage (yes, I'm reaching for the negatives here). Even though I already knew the 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L would be a great product, it has surpassed my expectations. It has quality and luxury everywhere one looks, and excellent safety ratings to boot.

April 16, 2007

by Carol C

The style is attractive, it is roomy with 3 rows of seats, some 2007 Pilots have AWD or 4WD (great for mountain living), back up cameras, etc. I am looking for my 3rd Honda Pilot -great cars. My 2 big dogs ride comfortably in the second seat...great fun.

June 11, 2020