2016 Honda Pilot vs Toyota Highlander take on Gold Mine Hill Off-Road Review
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2016 Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander are two popular family hauling Crossovers. In this TFLcar
off-road mashup review, Nathan and Roman take them up Gold Mine Hill to see which one is the better off-road ride.
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I highly disagree with taking 1/2 a point off because of the push button transmission. This video was mainly designed to test the AWD systems, not the asthetics of the vehicle. And on top of that, the push button transmission shouldn't be judged otherwise because not everyone has the same opinion as you do. Aside from that, great review guys. I'm very impressed with how the new Honda Pilot has changed in so many ways from the quality of the vehicle, to the updated AWD System
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+Isaiah Baculpo can get the lower models with the 6 spd auto and normal shifter,for a lot less money too. plus the lx comes with 18 inch tires for better off roading. I wonder if they changed the driving mode to sand or mud for better off road traction too.
+Isaiah Baculpo I believe most cars are having the push to start anyways. Like it's becoming a standard
+joo baggs I'm thinking not, and there lies the problem. Basically sounds like the Pilot is torque vectoring now with dual clutch. so basically 3 wheel drive vs. your standard 4x4 without a locker that is basically 2 wheel drive.
Roman seemed annoyed with the performance of the Honda over the Toyota . I think his feelings were hurt .🤐
Hahaha. I thought the same thing, the honda was a solid 4/5.
the pilot should have gotten 4 stars
I don't see how they tied this comparison when The Highlander barely made it up the first hill and the Pilot makes them both and they get scored 3.5 each.
Seems like marketing here... These cars were brand new and Toyota would be very upset if they threw mud on Highlander. To me, Pilot actually deserved 5/5, but Highlander failed the second test and almost failed the first one. Honda did not even need to play with traction controls
Sorry but it's not the car... It's the driver!!!
I agree, not a fair test. Nathan's a better driver.
But the rollers showed that honda awd system is superior than the toyota
I don't think they came to a complete stop in the Honda at the top of the hill either
I'm liking that new pilot
all I've got to say is 5/5 for the Honda
The differences between the 4Runner and Highlander are that the Highlander is a car-based platform, with a transverse engine layoutand AWD, and the 4Runner has a longitudinal engine layout with 4WD electronic transfer case. The Pilot did better than the Highlander, because of it's torque distribution of it's AWD system, which depending on the off-road setting acts like a 4WD vehicle.
I love how you explain this systems between other systems of how the all wheel drive works very well great job sir
I have a 2017 Pilot and the push button shift was, at first, something I had to get used to. After that, I actually like it much more. Normal shifters are "in the way" and take up space. With the computer controlled shifter in the Pilot I just hit the "off" botton and it puts itself in park automatically. When you learn how to use it it is much more simple. -0.5? He made up his own personal judgement point just to get a lower score. Off road review and they bash a button. LOL
The VTM-4 system in my 2007 Honda Pilot is awesome off-road. I bet this Pilot would be awesome off-road too with a 2” lift, all terrain tires, and sway bar disconnects.
Agree! That looks like a vehicle that would be amazing if outfitted a bit.
I have yet to find videos of any properly modded 3rd gens being put to good use 😔
I really like them both and my 2006 highlander is still running great with 143000 miles. And I'm planning on putting 100,000 more. I will buy either one. It only comes down to which car dealer gives me a better deal. They both do what they are meant to do which is being a family hauler.
For this test to be more accurate, it should've been the same driver
WOW! After seeing some "Supposedly better cars for Off-roading" failing this test I cannot fathom why you guys didn't give a full 5 star.... Even with the horrid push button transmission (Which is mainly subjective and opinion based) that AWD gained full stars alone for making it up the Gold Mine Hill.... Truly disappointed in the final score.
Agreed.And Im a firm believer in Toyota quality,but the Honda was a little beast on capability here.
@@mightyspuds the Honda's better. You didn't see the video?
The Pilot kills the Highlander in awd. I sell these things and had both on the lot during our last 18-24" snow storm. Push all the buttons on the Toyota and it peels out. The Honda just goes. I got to test the CRV, RAV4,Highlander, and Pilot, 4 runner, and Ridgeline. Honda all the way! far superior. I do like Toyota's 4runner.... just the system is waaaaayyy better on the Hondas.
@ joel rangel I wouldn't touch cherry with a 34.5 ft pole
I agreed with everything you said UNTIL you added the 4Runner into the mix. If you think anything Honda builds will outperform a 4Runner in a situation that requires AWD, you are sadly mistaken. The 4Runner is regarded as one of the top offroad vehicles in the world, rivaling Jeep Wranglers. Thousands of 4runners have made it through the Rubicon trail, something a Honda owner could only dream of.
Steven Pace please don’t compare a 4- runner to a wrangler the wrangler is way superior
Honda trumps Toyota.This Lexus owner is gobsmacked!
ive never had a problem with my stock 2017 rav4 in 10" of snow and drove through a huge snow storm like nothing and almost bald tires.
I'm a big fan of this channel, but i think it's interesting that when they test 4x4s and trucks they use all the tools -- lock the diffs, turn traction control on and off, use the crawl control and traction management system, etc., however, when they test crossovers and "soft" off road vehicles, they either don't use the same tools or deduct points for using them. The Honda made it up to the top on crappy tires, just imagine if it had all terrain tires. I bet Nathan could get the Toyota to the top too.
Thank you so much for the detailed off road review. I was waiting for this comparison test from long time as your reviews are so real that you can take buying decision based on that. I am planning to buy family SUV with light off road capabilities and I was elevated towards highlander because it's driving dynamics, reliability and interior design(lexus alike) but was not sure it's off road capability in contrast to new pilot's. I don’t like new pilot's interior however pilot is more fuel efficient, powerful and better AWD system (looking at your review certainly pilot has better AWD system). I am going to re-evaluate my decision. Thanks again and keep it real always.
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!
Be sure to test the Highlander seats. They lack lower back support. The dash controls are a long reach for shorter drivers. The new upper end Pilot has the ZF 9spd transmission. Not a great platform.
+wcjeep Thanks for your inputs. You are right, ZF 9 speed is overkill. I am tossing between pilot ex-l awd with nav and highlander xle awd, so ex-l has 6 speed transmission. I test drove highlander as well, seats are comfortable according to my body posture and dash looks beautiful, luxurious and managed to me (I am short guy). The fact that concerned to me highlander's off road ability compared to pilot's. And pilot has edge over power and fuel efficiency. At the same time after test driving both the vehicles I feel highlander is more engaging than pilot. Kind of confused :( I am still evaluating my final decision.
+Manjeet Lotay my problem with the ZF 9spd transmission is how it works in the Jeep Cherokee. It's not good. Supposedly there are some changes for the Honda version. However, the ZF 9spd is subject to class action lawsuit under the Acura vehicles.
+Manjeet Lotay The highlander has a rear locking differential. If off roading capability is most of your concern. Honda has no chance.
Excellent review, thank you, I have to keep adjusting the volume as levels are very different for comment vs music.
Wow! I am surprised by this result. I thought each vehicle would perform about the same. Great video, interesting results!
Fact is Honda Pilot is the better off-road AWD and family 3 row suv. The push button shifter design is based off of similar BMW and Lamborghini pioneered designs. The EX-L trim still offers a traditional shifter.
Ilike the awd comparison tests. Please continue doing segments like this.
Glad that you guys actually take these vehicles off road to check real world capabilities. On the Honda, did you engage the VTM-4 button to "lock" the rear axle diff? If you did I missed it. People place too much emphasis on locking the center diff. The rear diff is the important one.
maybe Nathan should drive the Toyota?
I have a 2016 pilot touring awd and I love it.
this is not a good review of these type of vehicles off road traction system, it seems that the persons conducting these tests are ignorant of the vehicles' technology especially in the Honda. how these traction control system help the vehicle is like this: the driver must floor the accelerator to enable the system to select which wheel has better traction, if you do not give the vehicle gas it will not climb. these vehicle with traction control and climb with slippage! don't expect it to operate as if it has a low range or locking front and rear differential. even the Mitsubishi pafero uses traction control and to overcome loss of traction off road the driver must floor the peddle enabling the vehicle to select on its own which wheel has better traction and still it does so with a little slippage. I think that automotive journalists must educate themselves on different manufacturers tech before creating misleading reviews and tests of these vehicles
+kishon Palmer Totally agree with you. I have seen many videos of TFL (which I really like) but it seems they can't make tyres spin, or it's not in the car agreement, but they definitely should know many SUV has electronic systems that they need or a minimum of speed in the wheel spinning or time to react. Let's say the Outlander needs 12MPH to really "lock" the wheel which is spinning to send the power to the other wheel. In the way this guys are driving the car will never climb as they stop at the first moment when the wheel loose contact.
Baltazar Campos Nieto exactly! thanks i taught i was the only one that observed that. you are quite good
Yes, I saw with the videos with Subaru, the misadventure with the new Forester in the snow was just because they didn't give the time to X-Mode to work out what was happening there. People think because the push a button it's already "engaged" like a mechanical thing.
By the way, they always say in the videos they test the cars and no drivers ability in off road, so saying this... it's a great reason to make the electronic work hard!
+kishon Palmer Tototas AWD systems in Rav4 and HIghlanger are garbage
Yes is true, is not the best system in the Highlander, although is also true that traction control needs the wheel slippage to overcome and get the control. In my experience with the Highlander, I'd say it wont be able to climb it, but it will do better than in this test.
The AWD in the Highlander is mostly to bring safety in all conditions, but not in "all roads".
I love tfl car but I feel that the 1\2 points off the Honda just because it's a button transmission should be for a drive review not offroad so in my opinion 4/5 but it's still a good video, thank you Tflcar
Never thought I'd see a Highlander do a burnout.
Good video. I wonder if how both cars performs if both drivers switch places. I think sometimes driver also makes a difference. By the way Pilot has a 20 inch wheels as well.
I love that you guys use factory tires on these kind of tests. I feel most people don't bother equipping their vehicles with the correct tires, and I see these tests as a perfect way to see how a vehicle will perform in the event you get stuck in a muddy/snowy situation.
For me the Honda wins 4 out of 5 because the Honda make the hill !!!!!!!
ok, to be fare for all the folks out there watching, Highlander has a center diff lock. This test does not show the driver using it.(push the button )
Maybe they need a lesson on how the car actualy works.
Also who lets go of the gas while the car is rolling back ???? DUH homer simson moment...
I think that there is some bias against Toyota.....
You guys didn't lock the diff on the highlander. its there for the same reason so if one wheel is spinning then what it does it lock all, so all of the spin at the same rate/speed. the highlander is good when someone the knows how to drive it... DRIVE IT.
Yes! Thank you. I was looking for comment like this. I learned how to drive on that same car (obviously not the one in the video) XD and it's amazing
+Edgar Madrid total ! why didn't they push the damn button!?!
@@shg327 do you have a highlander? Dont see anything at 4:45 because its not a press down button. Lol
@@shg327 at 4:45 the image is outside the vehicle.... please check the time again, and let us know... I cannot find it and have tried because I had the same question these guys had.... the button is on the left hand side of the steering wheel, and not easy to see for the driver, much less the camera. I don't think they used it.
If you watch the "diagonal test" videos on RUclips, the Honda Pilot and the Kia Sorento are the best. I would really like to see you test a Kia Sorento on Gold Mine Hill.
This video is textbook definition of why I unsubscribed months ago .. Who ever uses either of these vehicles for this purpose or anything other than a few feet of snow ?? Nathan you have real talent in your independent reviews and you need to take that and run away from TFL car/truck/bus/boat/bike/whatever it is this week .. Emme has massive amounts of talent and she sure got the hint .. Not even hating it's all facts.
moral of the video...you guys don't know how to work the awd systems of these cars....
I love my 2017 Honda Pilot AWD Touring 😁 184,000 miles and going strong 💪
Incredibly good performance on the Pilot. What a great truck!
I was waiting for this video, thanks for listening 😊
I own the Honda Pilot Elite 2016...am so inlove with it. I actually went in to buy a Toyota Highlander then instantly changed my mind the sec I got inside the Honda. Never been proud of my choice. Lets go Honda
You bought the worst year for the pilot. Hope you do not have a problem
What a totally useless and unscientific test! Also why not lock the center diff on the highlander makes a massive difference? Snowflakes?
Really? Not your best work guys!
Locking the center diff wont help at all ! It just send the power to the back wheels equally with the front ! What i saw here was that the Highlander lacks in traction control and is not able to send power to the opposite wheel ! Open diff suck until you have a E locking differentiel or a good traction management the can brake the wheel with less traction and send it back to the one with more traction
5/5 for the Honda Pilot. Not opinion, just fact. LOL
Fast forward a few years... Our 2017 Pilot EX-L AWD has the 6-spd AT with a real honest to goodness shift lever and 18 inch rims. When the original Bridgestones needed replacement (they were actually very good tires) I installed Michelin LTX's which have a slightly agressive tread, but are amazingly quiet. An excellent AWD family vehicle that goes anywhere we need to go and delivers an honest 28 mpg on long road trips. And although it is not the simplest veihicle on the road... 5 years and 70K with absolutely zero issues... Honda builds great vehicles.
That wasn't fair how does the Honda lose 1/2 point because of the push button transmission? I thought this test was based on off road worthiness
Jeremy Clarkson would beat them in a 1999 BMW 528i Touring using nothing but speed and POWERRRRR.
and declare it is the most capable car... (pause) ...in the world
Love it! Shame Toyota still refuses to make their crossovers more capable... Thanks for uploading, keep up the crossover off-roading!
in my opinion i think the new Pilot looks amazing. The older Pilot i don't really like but the new one is a whole new story!
Why is the push-button transmission such a big deal to you? I don't get it. I tried 2016 MDX and it's totally fine to me.
Still don't understand the reasoning of this "snowflake scale". It doesn't seem as a very accurate method of effectively evaluating a car. Don't get me wrong, I've been a fan of TFL since the early years but I just can't make sense of this scale. Roman loves to remove a "snowflake" every time a CVT is involved...meaning a Nissan or other CVT heavy manufacturer could probably never get good score.
Love my '14 Highlander. No problems in the snow at all. I don't have running boards. Next time to make it fair get a highlander with no running boards.
I always found it odd that the one time these guys or any other tester gets a Highlander with the optional running boards that lower clearance it's for an off road test.
hey guys i love your off road videos keep em comin
Darn it Nathan.. you were supposed to say Gold Mine Reviews, not real world reviews (thoughts of Roman), hahahaha. Thanks for the review TFL
Why even bother rating tires? All the stock tires on these new suvs are thin and shit with no tread designed for the street. First thing I would do if I had one of these is change tires right away to more aggressive ones
Plain and simple what is a better all season off roadish vehicle. The Honda, not by a half star but substantially more as far as im concerned. The AWD system on the Honda is far smarter. That would be the one I buy.
The guy lets off the gas at the wrong time and they also expect either car to make the hill. Biases off the charts, man!
Good review as always guys🤙
That's my great Honda!
Two things: 1) I kept waiting for them to lock the diff on the Highlander. ...but they didn't. Not that I saw anyway. They really missed out on seeing the true potential of the Highlander without clicking a very important button. How could they miss this??? 2) They stopped the Highlander on the first turn, but kept the Pilot moving. How is that remotely fair? The goatee guy really seemed to want the Pilot to win. Very lame.
+Jonathan Larson I don't actually know how "late" is the response of the traction control in the Highlander. I drove one in off road, and did some diagonal test, and in the way that normally someone will try in a spinning situation, the Highlander didn't do anything. I just saw flashing the traction control light but didn't even try to do something, which the previous generation did it better in the same situation for me.
Probably it does great like you say, but do you know if the system works with a minimum of spinning speed wheel? Probably it is and in that case seems Honda works/reacts now faster than the Highlander.
+Baltazar Campos Nieto In the video, they actually turned off the traction control, so they did use one button, but not the other (locking diff). I do have a 2015 Highlander AWD, and the traction control doesn't seem late at all to me. I've driven it up hills in 6+ inches of snow with no problem here. I just think they missed a major feature if they didn't use the locking differential option in the video. The locking diff's main purpose is driving situations like the video displayed. Without using that option, I don't see the validity of any of this testing unless they wanted to use some of the options, but not others... but what's the point in that?
Last year hen I drove and tested in off road the 2015 Highlander, in a diagonal test, which was in a flat surfaces, I didn't notice any difference between locking or not the central diff. I was also in a flat surface, but I felt the traction control useless it was not able to stop the wheel spinning, and cut me the power, so I switched off and after a hard intent I came out of the "hole".
I'd like to test it again, for me it's a really nice driving SUV, and when the 4 wheels are making contact to the ground, AWD and power are ok
+Jonathan Larson Snow is very different from this and ice. Snow easily gives grip, even to 2wd cars. As you can see, they are just journalists, not actual knowledgeable gurus. I would actually like them to start to do some research on basic mechanics and the cars themselves before receiving the keys.
Great video guys.
Welcome back nathan!!!!!!
Good thing the highlander has a rear diff lock button. I would have just engaged that before going up the hill.
If you get the new XC90, please attempt this trail. Also I'm glad you took the new Pilot out, it really proves that they've improved the AWD system vs the CR-V and RDX (sans SH-AWD).
Hopefully you'll get the Highlander hybrid and be able to take it on this trail. It would be interesting to see how the hybrid synergy drive MGR handles rear traction off road...
hey, hit 400k! congrats!
Honda is the best car in the road it was better then the toyota
Highlander is better
honda for life demented moose
Honda piloto the best
Because VTEC kicked in
Haha, the day Honda make a 4Runner TRD PRO competitor then I’d say yes. But you don’t buy a soccer mom AWD vehicle to climb hills with off cambered terrain.
Who is actually taking these cars off-road? If i paid $40,00+ for my car, i wouldn't want it anywhere near these terrains. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'd like to keep my new, expensive SUVs on the street and use my beater pickup for off-road endeavors like this.
The Mouse In Your Room yeah nobody takes cars off-road only trucks and SUVs
The pilot said hold my beer
Toyota makes a 4Runner for those who are wanting a more off road capable vehicle, for Honda the pilot is it. The highlander is a slightly higher, awd, camery wagon.
You gave it a 3.5 stars before it made it to the top of the hill. When it made it to the top of the hill you still gave 3.5 stars?
Could the Highlander of benefitted from locking the diff? If so why not use it on the test?
You should visit winter park in colorado. Honda pilot is a great vehicle it is a large crv with extra seating and a normal tranny. It was only missing active gril shutters, but it is so slippery withaerodynwmics; it doedn't need it. Lighter, faster, stronger. They made it better than it was before! Looks great too. Modern without being murano design crazy. The awd on road improves handling and agility.
it's a pretty bad test. It just seems like they were looking to cap these "family wagons" at 3.5 because they want to leave the 4+ for the real offroaders. Maybe your rating system is junk. I was actually more impressed that the CRV could do it I always thought their AWD systems were junk. However it's just a bad test in general, maybe the only takeaway is that the CRVs awd doesn't suck now.
I agree, In the video did they didn’t push the Pilot that hard in order to make it get past the highlanders distance… Roman accelerated really hard to get up, He should have drove and did That with the Highlander to make it accurate.
The push button is just an advancement that people will get use to. This is an AWD automatic. There is no need for a stick. Secondly, your rating system is garbage. The car that failed gets the same rating as the car that gets you where you are going. You can put better tires on the car but you can't replace the AWD for the most part. A rating system that eliminates opinion and weights the performance accurately would be nice.
I watch this video, because I'm waiting for the new Ridgeline to come out, and like my 2006 Ridgeline, it's based on the Pilot foundation.
All I can say, is my 2006 ridgeline would've handled those roads without any problem. I sure hope the 2017 Ridgeline does better then the 2016 Pilot!
Who gives a fuck about the points. Everyone pissed about the Honda losing the half point, like oh shit! I won't buy a Honda now. Honda's cars are always better than Toyota. The big Toyota SUV like the Land Cruiser or 4ruuner or sequoia are better because there is no competition from Honda there. But comparing Accord to Camry, Civic to Corolla, Crv to rav4, Pilot Highlander, Honda always comes out on top. Lets not forget Acura MDX and strong it stands against BMW and Mercedes Benz
check the stock price of both companies , and you will know why honda cannot make landcruiser and Lexus. :)
CTO They are a much smaller company as well. But if they want they actually can produce a large car like a landcrusier, I think they know market for large japanese SUV is dominated by Large American SUV like Tahos and Suburbans. I have not yet to see landcrusier for a longest times, and large Lexuses are about 100K
Honda gives of comfortable, family look but Toyota gives off a sleek, modern look which is the reason buy Toyota.
Marcus Brown wtf are u talking about? Toyota gives modern sleek look? You mean they try too hard and end up fugly looking ass cars
Toyota is way better
you dont know how to drive that highlander off-road
Test out the new 2018 toyota highlander hybrid vs the 2019 honda pilot awd please on there offroading please
extremely impressed with hondas push to improve their awd competency. i think offering sh-awd across the board would be great too. take it from a guy who has owned 5 hondas, and 2 subarus. i had a crv awd that would always get stuck in the mud when we parked on the gravel portion of our driveway. i eventually switched to a forester . this pilot will give the upcoming tribeca a run for its money i think.
so sad the highlander fails in such a lightweight off road test...i`ll bet people will get stuck in their snowy driveway with that system
The Highlander is saying you want to do this off road stuff...BUY A 4Runner lol. Highlander is saying I'm a yuppie mom mobile haha
same thing i was thinking. Toyota has an off road/suv on the market already, they don't see any reason to make the highlander off road capable. in the other hand, honda doesn't have shit, so....
Honda doesn't have shit? let me take a picture of my garage with 4x4 Quads, dirt bikes, sport bikes, jet skis, private jets, super car. where can your toyota take you?
don't forget Honda snowmobiles
Quyen Le they don't make snowmobiles
@@misterle7026 does not matter. Toyota has much better cars. Much better offroad cars. The highlander is a much better offroad and on road car. Use center lock, momentum and better tires for offroad and I guarantee there is zero difference that is if both have atv tires. Again while its fun to do this with a highlander with nicer tires would never take it to anything harder than this or mud. I took it through door deep mud and had the center diff on. Very slowly made it without a slippage or atv tires. A pilot will not be able to do that because it will start to adjust traction. Deep mud needs slow and steady movement. Anyways they are both somewhat offroad worth but the highlander is sturdier. Look at the axel, the springs.... the awd might need a little more driver capability on highlander but not much different it will make it up that hill easily.
impressive test
you have to make sure to turn off vsc and traction control, Its the same button you just hold it down for like 7 secs..
The old Honda CR-V has one of the worse AWD systems I ever seen. It is nice to know the Pilot has a much more sophisticated AWD system.
for me honda pilot is the best crossover
What's so frustrating about the push button shifter? What a bunch of little whiners. It takes no time at all to get used to, and free's up some space in the process. Love my Pilot. Can't believe they made this an issue.
Why doesn't the system send power to wheels on the ground when others are up in the air?
Nice review tflc. However , we would like to see the 4 runner and Lexus on this track. It seems like a nice challenge
used to own a pathfinder and I thought that was good off-road . when I keep getting stuck on the beach because of 2 diagonal wheels spin and dig in and oposit wheels have no power. and my friends honda pilot first gen puls me out :) I sold the Nissan and bought the pilot and never stuck again . the 4 wheel system really worked spins all 4 wheels when digging in deep sand. now I moved to Subaru Forester 2014 and I am impressed with deep sand performance but I feel it works n a different way. but never felt that the system stops like you have demonstrated in your hill climb review . I will find a place and test :)
Can you guys try the 2016 explorer vs 2016 pilot
+Ricardo Farias Explorer, hands down.
Pilot ❤️
Explorer not design for off-road use! I think you brought in the name "Explorer"! Try a Jeep or Land Rover! Honda maybe since it been used in some countries that have rough terrain! Explorer is a city only vehicle!
no ford's suck
+Ricardo Farias Explorer has a joke or AWD system, will be similar result to Highlander
I bought a car-v for my girlfriend and it was great but the tires just like my other Honda’s stock just weren’t that great. First sign of cold weather the wheels were slipping. Only complaint about Honda is the tires they choose.
Highlander shoud've lost another "snowflake" for power. There's plenty of it but on the road. Up there the electronics were castratring the engine so much that the car really struggled to start moving. You noticed it as well - pedal to the metal and almost nothing was happening. Considering that Toyota srtuggled much much more than Honda and never got close to the top your rating seems to be deeply unfair. It should be 2,5/5 vs. 4/5 for Honda.
Great video. These crossovers need to start having better ground clearance and better approach/departure angles.
So we can drive in snowstorms with greater confidence? If you need an Jeep, buy an jeep.
I like the off road videos you guys do with the crossovers, but I would like a more in depth comparison as well. Such as road road manners of each vehicle and interior comfort. I'm a tall guy and interior legroom in the front and back seats are important to me.
Its a good thing they did not do a gold mine in NC!!
Our goldmines are dug straight down 60 feet to 120 feet!
Guys, I don't agree. The Honda should have gotten 4 stars. Remember, you could have driven the version with the regular shifter and not that push button fake stuff. The AWD was clearly superior.
So lesson learned is that Toyota's traction control is for road use. It is good for the untrained/inexperienced driver. Oh, and Nathan is a better driver.🤙 Always turn traction control off.
TFL, the 2016 Explorer NEEDS to do this same test! Make it happen!
+jmc6000 totally in with that idea!!!!
+jmc6000 They actually did this test and the explorer came in 5th place.
+Kerstin Howard Ummm the Explorer did not do Gold Mine Hill. Nor was the 2016 Explorer ever given there new snowflake rating.
SO much difference depending on the line taken and how loose the surface is/is not.
When will you guys review the Honda Accord
Ill never understand why people hit the brake or completely let off the gas as soon as they start to crest over the hill.
This is one of your better videos. It is actually very informative, comparing and contrasting the Toyota's AWD system with the Pilots.