Car Review (All Years)
Reviews and ratings of the Honda Pilot (all years). These reviews are written by the owners themselves. Automobilemag (2003)
The eight-passenger Pilot makes its point with an intelligently packaged interior. There are three rows of seats, and they fold and flop and disappear as if in a little puzzle box, delivering a bunch of useful configurations.
Canadian Driver (2003)
When comparing the Pilot with its competitors, one fact stands out: the Pilot is three or four inches wider than other mid-sized SUV's. That gives it a wider stance which enhances stability, handling and ride, and provides a wider, roomier cabin. Cars.com (2003)
Drivers can expect a smooth ride on good roads and a satisfying experience on rougher pavement. The Pilot stays pretty flat in curves, but it’s not quite as surefooted as some SUVs on quick, narrow twisty roads. Consumer Guide (2003)
Informative review including: Road Test, Prices, Rebates & Incentives, Engines, Standard Equipment, Optional Equipment, Specifications, Warranty Info and more. Detroit News (2003)
Family-friendly alternative to a minivan. Supple ride for an SUV. Great second-row seats with table. Edmunds (2003)
The only glaring issue is the design of the fold-and-slide mechanism for the second-row seats. Pushing the seat up and back locks it into position. However, unlike the second-row seats in the Odyssey, the Pilot's second row has only one default position: all the way back. Epinions (2003)
See what fellow owners of the 2003 Honda Pilot SUV think of their vehicles -- the good and the bad. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (2003)
Essentially, what Honda did was to take the chassis, engine and drivetrain from the Acura MDX, the highly successful SUV from its luxury division. Then it grafted on a more conservatively-styled body and a more family-friendly interior. Finally, it sells the whole package for a whole lot less money. Motor Trend (2003)
Thanks to its wide track, efficient suspension packaging, and flat load floor, the Pilot boasts among the largest cargo-carrying capacity in the midsize SUV class, and it can even transport four-foot-wide sheets of plywood. MSN Carpoint (2003)
The Pilot and MDX share major items, including the engine, transmission and basic chassis. Pilot buyers thus get a more sophisticated vehicle than the Passport. National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (2003)
Crash test results for the 2003 Honda Pilot 4DR 4x4 vehicle. Statesman Classifieds (2003)
Most impressive is the clear visibility from the driver's seat, the crisp handling and ride, and solid structural feeling. Even the paint job is flawless. In many ways, the Pilot is the antithesis of the Passport, the prosaic, rebadged Isuzu SUV it replaced in the Honda lineup. The Car Connection (2003)
What the Pilot ultimately does is pack almost as much utility into an SUV as there is in a minivan. It’s nearly the perfect vehicle for people who need an Odyssey but who wouldn’t be caught dead driving one. The Car Connection (2003)
This is a solid, rugged and passenger-friendly vehicle at an unusually attractive price. Yahoo Autos (2003)
The 2003 Pilot is a 4-door, 8-passenger sport-utility, available in 3 trims, ranging from the LX to the EX-L. The 2003 Pilot's closest competitors include the Chevrolet All New TrailBlazer, the GMC Yukon XL, and the Toyota Sequoia.
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