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When you’re shopping for a pre-owned vehicle, look no further than a used Honda Pilot. The Honda Pilot has been around for quite some time now as it was initially released in 2002, starting with the 2003 Honda Pilot, originally designed during a time in the industry where SUVs were earning a dominant place in the market, a trend that began in the 1990s. The shift to SUV dominance was a drastic one, and it seemingly became obvious that every big-named manufacturer was throwing its hat into the ring to try and create the next best thing. Many succeeded, but many failed. Honda, however, had other plans in mind.
Unlike any other SUV that Honda produced at the time, the Pilot was built in a way that impressed fans and critics alike with its large and spacious interior and excellent performance as well. Since its release, the Pilot has managed to stand tall amongst some of the most popular SUVs on the market. Another part of its success comes down to the fact that Honda as a manufacturer is always willing to innovate upon its products, earning a reputation of quality that will go on for generations. With decades of enhancements given to the lineup over time, it’s easier than ever to find a pre-owned Honda Pilot that fits your budget, as well as your wants and needs as a driver. Whether you’re looking for excellent performance, ample fuel-efficiency, or a spacious and tech-centric interior, you’ll find it in a Honda Pilot.
The Honda Pilot was released during a time where more manufacturers began exploring the potential of SUVs. Midsize SUVs, in particular, were slated to take the world by storm, garnering immense popularity, resulting in the release of vehicles such as the Pilot. Although Honda wasn’t the only manufacturer who was releasing midsize SUVs at the time, lineups from the venerated manufacturer were unlike any of its competitors. While the prospect of a midsize SUV wasn’t entirely a new one, lineups such as the Pilot helped to kickstart a new generation of SUVs, one that would resonate with fans everywhere.
Even in its base form, the Honda Pilot was no slouch, with a 2003 Honda Pilot performing well amongst its competition. For the time, this vehicle had the power to match its menacing size. The size of the Pilot played a crucial role in its initial success as it could comfortably seat up to eight passengers, along with class-leading cargo space for the time.
As the lineup became more popular, its features became more advanced. This was all thanks in part to the redesigned Pilot, which launched the Pilot’s second-generation starting with the 2009 model year. The newer variation brought forth a whole new level of power for the Pilot, which would remain for several years after. However, it’s worth noting that at this point, the Pilot’s available cargo space would have decreased slightly, but this didn’t stop the Pilot from reaching new heights in popularity.
Relevancy has helped the Pilot retain its popularity for multiple generations. The automotive industry began transitioning towards an increasingly digital age, as manufacturers essentially began integrating computers into their vehicles. This became most apparent with the introduction of infotainment centers that are displayed on a screen placed on your center console. While these features may even allude to recent lineups from various manufacturers, Honda has offered them for quite some time, and the Pilot is no exception. Eventually, certain trims could be configured with an infotainment center. New and advanced features would seamlessly connect drivers while on the road in a safe manner. These popular and tech-centric features would help to further the Pilot’s popularity as a result.
The Pilot would receive yet another redesign years later, starting with the 2016 Pilot, kickstarting yet another generation for the lineup. What makes these models more popular than the preceding generations is very much identical to what boosted their popularity in the first place, an uptick in performance, and far more cargo space than ever before. Additionally, Honda managed to achieve these measurements while still comfortably seating up to eight passengers like the prior models.
Ultimately, the Pilot’s success can be measured in a few different ways. However, when it comes to long-lasting quality, and not just in regards to the vehicle’s build quality, but relevancy too, this used SUV is the best choice. As the lineup has seen the aforementioned improvements, drivers can treat themselves to any of the available used Pilot models and achieve respectable performance and plenty of interior space. All of the features that have been added throughout the years only serve as enhancements on an already stellar foundation, so you’ll always have a quality vehicle regardless.
While Honda earned a majority of its reputation through customer testimonials that have praised its lineups for generations, manufacturers take pride in achieving various awards and accolades. Generations of Honda vehicles have been praised for their reliability, and this has become common knowledge to the average driver nowadays. However, awards allow a manufacturer to acknowledge when it's taken a step in the right direction, and awards help these manufacturers to reach new audiences who are seeking a safe vehicle. Honda is no stranger to awards, mind you, but each one that the legendary manufacturer has achieved comes from multiple trials and tribulations that result in a better end-product overall. Vehicles such as the Honda Pilot are one such lineup that has received awards.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), both the 2020 and 2021 Pilot have earned its venerable 5-Star Overall Safety Rating.* This comes in addition to the NHTSA’s Overall Front Star Rating of four stars, Front Driver Side rating of five stars, and lastly, a four-star Front Passenger Side rating. Impressively, the lineup has received identical ratings each year since the 2016 model.
The NHTSA isn’t the only group awarding the Honda Pilot as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has also granted the lineup various awards. Both the 2018 and 2019 model years received ratings of Top Safety Picks, while the 2017 and 2016 models received Top Safety Pick+ ratings.** Combined with the NHTSA awards, many of which for the same years, it’s easy to see why the Pilot has garnered so much popularity since its inception back in 2002.
We’re Gwinnett Place Honda, and we’re the dealership to visit to purchase your used Honda Pilot. Our selection of Honda vehicles is full of the classic fan-favorites that you would expect at competitive prices. Whether you’re looking for a brand new vehicle or a used model, our dealership is the place that has it all. We are proud to offer a customer experience that goes above and beyond, thanks to our passionate and dedicated staff.
Shopping for vehicles is a large part of why we’re here; however, we also offer an on-site service center where our certified mechanics perform a large range of services for your vehicle. Additionally, our on-site finance center is the best place to get a headstart, and we can even value your current vehicle if you’re seeking a trade-in. Whatever your Honda needs may be, we can take care of them at Gwinnett Place Honda. Visit us at 3325 Satellite Blvd in Duluth today.