The market for crossover vehicles is virtually exploding with options, and they each bring a little something different to the table. Many people in the market for this type of vehicle plan to use it as their primary family transportation, so they’re looking for many of the same things – space, safety, and technology features being chief among their list of must-haves. It takes an extra-special crossover vehicle to make the list of Kelley Blue Book’s 12 Best Family Cars, but the 2018 Honda Pilot did it. Read on for five reasons why.
1. Safety
When you’re driving around with your most precious cargo – your family – onboard, you want to be surrounded by top-notch safety features and protective systems. The 2018 Pilot has received excellent crash test scores from both the NHTSA and the IIHS, and it also can be equipped with Honda Sensing. This is Honda’s package of advanced safety and driver-assistance features that includes collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and much more.
2. Space
Seating for up to eight and ample legroom, headroom, and shoulder room all around promises that even your longest family road trips will remain peaceful. And when it comes to cargo room, the Pilot provides an impressive amount of space so all of those occupants can bring along whatever they deem necessary – no having to leave anything behind for lack of space.
3. Comfort
The Pilot’s interior is filled with soft surfaces and comfort-oriented amenities. You can opt for second-row captain’s chairs, leather upholstery, and heated seats – all of which up the luxury feel inside the cabin of the Pilot.
4. Performance
The Honda Pilot has an energetic standard engine, a 280-horsepower V6 that fuels quick acceleration and easily keeps up on the highway. You might also be pleasantly surprised to learn that despite its size, the Pilot is not a gas guzzler.
5. Entertainment / Connectivity
When you’re carting around the whole family every day, you’re going to want some solid tech and entertainment equipment. With standard or available features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a rear-seat entertainment system, Pandora integration, and Bluetooth,* the Pilot offers plenty of options to keep everyone inside happily occupied no matter how long the drive.
You might also like: Garden State Honda Gives Back
Garden State Honda Has Your Pilot
New Jersey drivers, head to your trusted Honda dealer today and claim your very own Honda Pilot for an amazing price. Garden State Honda has a huge selection of new Hondas, including many variations of the Pilot – and our prices will make it even harder to resist the temptation of this KBB pick. Explore our inventory online or stop by our dealership for a test drive.
*Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Honda is under license. A compatible Bluetooth®-enabled phone must first be paired. Phone performance depends on software, coverage, and carrier.
Disclaimer: The stock image is being used for illustrative purposes only, and it is not a direct representation of the business, recipe, or activity listed. Any person depicted in the stock image is a model.