Autopilot

In the description of the Japanese Honda Pilot does not skimp on adjectives, leaning on the fact that in the construction of the SUV they were guided by the principles applied in the manufacture of aircraft, which made the car not only easy but also secure. However, it is unlikely the Russian clients are interested in such trivia. When purchasing these machines, we are still looking for power, volume, and, of course, on the exterior. No doubt this SUV respectable enough to take its rightful place among his own kind. Say more, the Honda, perhaps, is not only a poprivlekatelnee main rival - Dodge Nitro, but even relatively fresh Land Cruiser 200. Although, in my opinion, this more "guilty" is not Japanese, and their rivals. Hand on heart, we should admit that the original exterior Pilot does not shine. In the form of a "steroid" grille, brutal Chuck (reminiscent of pickup Ridgeline), and nostalgic for the old CR-V profile to jump for joy now able to except that some patriotic cowboy from the Midwest. For the same Old World, as, indeed, for us, the style in the spirit of 9 / 11 - waste material, to take at least the first generation Nissan X-Trail. Today, in a fashion more "peaceful" and the futuristic machines. In general, the only thing that can fix the situation here - originally designed optics. She performed in the same vein, but the current picture with noticeable osvezhaet.Chto characteristic to the interior of such claims is not present. Everything is much nicer. And with the original problem at least. Slozhnoarhitekturnaya front panel is massive, but not ponderous. It is quite appropriate here, and look prosportivny visor dashboard and center console turns into "Balcony", and perched among the mass of buttons, selector ACTs. Japanese here, even for American-style "oak" plastic does not want to blame, justifying this not traditional for overseas residents lack of taste and desire for maximum functionality, because it is much easier to wash than the soft vinyl, especially after a "children's raid." And they should happen fairly regularly, otherwise the local purchase of 8 (!) of the car is absolutely useless. Yes, without further ado, the Japanese believe that the problems with placing three individuals on a folding "gallery" of the driver will not arise. Adults, of course, there is better not to go, but kids in the third row will accommodate comfortably. In an extreme case of the second series can move closer to the first. Another thing is that this arrangement of its inhabitants are at risk to experience a significant shortage of space in your lap, but on the other hand, the search for compromise in this situation is inevitable even in a car marker. In any case, these difficulties will affect the driver as a last resort, if at all touch. Extra space and not from him, but ranges of adjustments to fit the chair to the specific anatomical requirements of the Pilot predostatochno.O family and the inevitable compromises and seems on track. Pilot too ambiguous. And the blame for this engine in the first place. By the way, he's an SUV - a 3.5-liter V6, which develops 257 hp The index will agree that a decent, but at the same time, Honda racing car just is not. Of mounted with a 5-step "automatic", the Japanese motor provides smooth and powerful SUV, but not impressive, we must recognize the acceleration. "A hundred," he types in ten seconds, but after 110 km / h acceleration rate starts to decrease in proportion to speed. Sometimes want to "stir up" the machine by pressing on the accelerator, but the real reason to do so. First, in this mode provides passengers with the best off-road driving comfort, and secondly, that's when it starts to save .... The main feature of the unit - control the operation of the cylinder system VCM, like the one that is set to "Chrysler» HEMI. Simply put, all six "pots" in the box at the start of work or off-road, in a word, only when really necessary. At a cruising speed of the system is just off one of the blocks, in fact, reducing the working volume by half. Further development depends on the driver's "gas" in the floor - and Honda is going back to 3.5 liters, but with a slight acceleration of the work included only one of the disconnected cylinders. Last scheme involved, and at higher speeds, than, probably, due to some confusion Pilot when overtaking. But at the same time fuel consumption even in the urban cycle fits in perfectly acceptable for a 18 cubic litrov.Da and comfort here in order. Fully independent suspension car well kept straight and well "swallows" the vast majority of the irregularities. The only thing that puts it in a dead end - hard defects such as joints or bridges near Moscow, a typical "grader", generously laced with large gravel. According to it, the car goes pretty hard, but the overall ride raises no objections. Alas, for it will have to pay a significant inertia of the body, which is expressed in almost constant longitudinal buildup, traditional for this type of machine rolls and tangible klevkah under braking and acceleration. With the latest driver to handle even by force - enough to exclude from the "diet" sharp clicking on the appropriate pedal, but with a "cruise" feelings can only here the noise miritsya.A inhabitants Pilot will not tolerate, at least aerodynamic. First, the absorption is responsible for their special windshield, and secondly, once again applying his technical genius, the Japanese SUV equipped with a system of active absorption. In theory, a pair of built-in microphones monitors the emergence of a "foreign" sounds, which after analyzing electronics through the standard audio system generates a backward wave, lowering the noise level to 10 dB. In practice, the cabin is almost inaudible neither wind nor dvigatelya.Zhal that his remarkable talents are not used to equip the machine the various "bells and whistles" to improve patency. Of them, only then forced lock interaxle clutch automatically shut off at speeds above 30 km / h, but when you start the help system on the rise - "SUV" in one word. It is true that in his arsenal is a proprietary intelligent AWD system, so that the asphalt to slide on the Pilot is still possible. COMPETITORS Baranov ROGYavlyayas formal leader «Dodge» in our country, Nitro is unlikely to compete in popularity with someone of the "relatives". Not too convincing is his position on the background of the new Honda, which he concedes at least in ergonomics. But at the same time when you buy Dodge customer can choose not only equipment but also the power plant, of which three in the series. Moreover, apart from a couple of petrol V6 will be offered to him and a very good 2.8-liter CRD, aggregated with 5-step "automatic". JUNIORHummer H3 is definitely considered one of the main rivals Pilot. With no less brutal appearance, he has the basic set of qualities that must have literally every car in its class. First, the impressive dimensions, and secondly, relatively spacious cabin and a third - enough volume and a powerful engine. However, the "American" in this case is greatly inferior to Pilot and functionality, and the number of seats, which greatly increases the chances for successful promotion of new products. SAMURAYGlavnoe difference (and perhaps an advantage) Nissan Pathfinder from the Honda Pilot is that it still is a SUV. First, in his arsenal is not only a pseudo-mode, but also lowers the number of transmission and locking rear differential. In addition to the 4-liter V6 engine in the line there is a more affordable 2.5-liter turbodiesel with automatic transmission are aggregated as well as with the "mechanics". While Nissan is available to the buyer, and various kinds of functional equipment, and an additional row of seats.