The Popular Crossover Returns to Phoenix

The 2017 Honda Pilot carries over most of its features this model year, continuing to offer a wide variety of amenities, including plenty of family-friendly technology and a high-powered engine that makes driving the Pilot very fun. One change drivers will find is that both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay will be included on the Pilot (EX trim and above), adding even more technological sophistication to the crossover.

Keep reading the rest of our 2017 Honda Pilot review below to find out even more about this best-selling family crossover in the Valley!

A Wide Range of Family-Friendly Features

A three-row crossover with seating for eight, the 2017 Pilot comes in five well-equipped trim levels that offer a number of excellent features, depending on your needs and budget.

Standard features on the base Pilot LX include 18-inch alloy wheels, a seven-speaker sound system, Bluetooth phone and audio, a 5-inch central display screen and a 60/40-split folding third row seat.

Stepping up to the 2017 Honda Pilot EX in Phoenix adds more tech features, such as tri-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen, HondaLink smartphone integration, satellite radio and an upgraded seven-speaker sound system, while the EX-L comes with a sunroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, leather seating, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and heated front seats.

Choose the Pilot Touring model and you'll get even more premium amenities like larger alloy wheels, roof rails, ambient interior lighting, front and rear parking sensors, a 10-speaker sound system and automatic engine stop-start.

Many 2017 Honda Pilot reviews suggest choosing the range-topping Pilot Elite, which offers the most luxury with LED headlights, a panoramic sunroof, automatic high-beam headlight control, heated second-row captain's chairs, HD radio and a heated steering wheel.

A High-Powered Engine

Under the hood of the 2017 Honda Pilot, available now in Phoenix, is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces a very robust 280 horses and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. There are two transmission options on the 2017 Pilot, including the crossover's standard six-speed automatic and a nine-speed automatic available on the Pilot Touring.

Drivers will also find that the Pilot EX comes with an Intelligent Traction Management system that adds Snow/Sand/Mud modes to the vehicle, depending on the selected drivetrain.

Top-Notch Safety Features

Standard safety features on the 2017 Pilot include everything from antilock brakes, brake assist and three-row side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor to dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags and SmartVent® front side airbags.

Choose either the EX or EX-L and you'll add the Honda Sensing package, which comes with more advanced features like adaptive cruise control, automatic braking and forward collision warning. The range-topping Elite model comes with features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.

Visit us today at Bell Honda to find out more about the 2017 Pilot and to take it for a test drive!

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