The interior of the 2016 Honda Pilot SUV can be best described to be versatile and practical. With the generational change, the 2016 Honda Pilot has received an upgrade in terms of its interior styling. Gone are the days where the cabin of the Honda Pilot used to feel dull. The cabin of the 2016 Honda Pilot SUV is quite well-lit and has the impression of being a high-end cabin.
The cabin is made up of soft-touch materials which although is quite simple, end up looking upscale. Additionally, the 2016 Honda Pilot can easily accommodate 8 people with the utmost comfort and space. The Honda Pilot offers a cargo capacity of 18.5 cubic feet which is decent. In addition, the third-row seats can also be used for storage purposes.
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Model
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Honda Pilot SUV
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Toyota Highlander SUV
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Ford Explorer SUV
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Seating Capacity
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8
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8
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7
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Front Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in)
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39.5/62.0/40.9
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39.5/59.3/44.2
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41.4/61.5/42.9
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Second Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in)
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39.9/62.0/38.4
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39.6/59.6/38.4
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40.6/61.0/39.5
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Third Row (Head/Shoulders/Legs) (.in)
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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Cargo Capacity (Cu. Ft)
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18.5
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13.8
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21.0
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In this segment, despite having one less seat than its rivals, the Ford Explorer offers the maximum seating and cabin space to its occupants in comparison to its rivals and tops this segment. Additionally, it also offers maximum cargo capacity. The Honda Pilot comes second whereas, the Toyota Highlander feels cramped in comparison to its rivals. Moreover, it offers the least cargo space. The main interior features of the 2016 Honda Pilot include:
- Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
- Keyless Ignition
- Cruise Control
- Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
- Interior Air Filtration
- Leather Steering Wheel
How intuitive are the infotainment features?
The infotainment system of the 2016 Honda Pilot SUV is offered in an 8.0-inch colored touchscreen interface that holds most of its features. The infotainment unit in the Honda Pilot can be said to be quite basic, nothing to get excited for but it wins brownie points for being easy to use.
The features, despite being standard, have sharp graphics which makes them fun to use. However, the touchscreen often becomes unresponsive, leading to the infotainment system feeling flaky. The 2016 Honda Pilot gets a seven-speaker audio system. The main infotainment features of the 2016 Honda Pilot include:
- HD Radio
- Blu-Ray/DVD Player
- Audio/Video Remote Control Remote Control
- Video Monitor
- USB Ports
- Smartphone Integration
