2016 Honda Pilot: 10 things you need to know

New models, new transmissions, the promise of turbocharged engines, and the return of the Type-R Civic; no-one can accuse Honda of...

New models, new transmissions, the promise of turbocharged engines, and the return of the Type-R Civic; no-one can accuse Honda of resting on their laurels. Well, not right at the present, anyway – a few years ago, it was a different story.

That means it’s time to clean house on those vehicles that aren't pulling their weight, sales-wise. Goodbye boxy old Pilot, hello new version. It's faster, smoother, more efficient, and more like a value-priced MDX than ever. Let's take a look at all the changes Honda has crammed into their flagship crossover to help it shed the boxy image and pick up some sales momentum.

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Brendan McAleer is a Vancouver-based automotive writer, a member of AJAC and a ginger.

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