Honda shtick: before releasing a new model, they come out with the current model with extra perks. This is an excellent bargain and a no brainer if you’re getting a pilot!
Just bought a 2021 EX-L so just wanted to make a minor correction. The EX-L, at least now, does in fact have the same memory seat function that you point out and say is not included in the EX-L. I agree the upgrade to the SE is worth the $600 for most people, however, in my case, living in NYC with rough roads but travelling to places with dirt roads, the 20" wheels are a bug not a feature, so I decided to stay with the EX-L. Great video, thanks!
@@gham05 , The engine sound is exactly the same as other models-from what I can tell. At idle it sounds like a sewing machine, however, when floored the engine note and VTEC are great. I am actually very impressed with the 0 to 60 speed. I would estimate six seconds, that is faster than my old civic SI.
Enjoyed the video. Other small things that Honda does is add a pocket to the back of front seat to hold your phone. Great for storing phone while it’s charging. Not forced to hold it or search for it at the bottom of seat. Pocket is located at the top of back seat pocket.
3 month update : No major problems but I hate the paddle shifter location. this is not needed in this truck and the auto engine off features. Other than that great SUV. By the way my highway gas mileage is around 26-27 and in city 22.
@@grannyp.w.4343 it has taken some time to get use to. There is about a 1 sec. delay when shifting into gear. The hardest part is going from park and turning off the pilot. All of that you will overcome after a month of driving. Hope this helps.
I just purchase one (9/1/20) love it. Was going to wait for the change in the 2022 model but I would have to purchase a 2023 to allow honda to fix the bugs. I traded in my 2010 EX-L with 104000 miles with very little problems . Was amazed at the resell value of the truck. This was a great video since I am sill learning the features.
Just a update on my Pilot Special Edition : After 7400 miles no problem. I am getting approx 21 city 25 Highway. The only real problem was a chip in the windshield from a rock .
Greats video! Thank you! Recently lost our beloved ‘16 Odyssey Special Edition due to an accident. As much as we would like to replace the Odyssey, it wouldn’t be the same. This Pilot Special Edition might be the one for our family. I’d love to have the AWD Special Edition without the wheels and add captains chairs and rear entertainment.
You should do one of the touring/black edition. Specifically the entertainment systems. Like how to play movies from your phone, android auto wireless, etc.
Justin Fuller is, IMHO, THE MOST DETAIL-DRIVEN car reviewer anywhere! He covers more ground than I thought possible - in the shortest time. (In fact, if he were on Gen. Geo. S. Patton's staff in WW-II, Victory In Europe Day would have been in 1944 instead of 1945!) Regardless, I want to know what kind of coffee (etc.) he's into - I need it bad!
Could u do a night time review on lighting range of vehicle and how clear the view is from driver seat that would be a good thing to add to the video for future
Thank you so much for this. I am getting ready to test drive the EX-L. I think I can do $600 for this. I was actually debating on the passport too, but can always use an extra third row. I can just leave it down and almost have the same vehicle right?
Wish had saw this video, didn’t know they had SE edition for 2021, I just got Exl today and if I had seen this video, would have got SE trim. Big regret
Loved the video, lots of info and well produced. I have an issue I need assistance with. We just purchased a 2021 Pilot SE yesterday and noticed one we got home its a lot bigger than our previous 2011 CR-V. When we open the tailgate/liftgate it opens way too far and hits the garage door. I saw your video about manually opening the door, and that's pretty useful. After searching i noticed in previous models with power tailgates you could program the tailgate to only open to a preset setting every time. I attempted the method in those videos and couldn't get it to work. Do you know of a method to program the tailgate opening height or could you please speak with Honda engineering to push a software change to enable that feature on the 2021 Honda Pilot SE ?!
For vehicles with an adjustable tailgate, you simply move the tailgate to the desired height, then hold the tailgate button down until you hear a double beep. If that does not work, then it is not adjustable to my knowledge. Congrats on the new Honda though!
Great video. It doesn't make sense that it has a wireless charger but you still have to use a cable in order to use android auto and car play. They should of made car play wireless like in some models.
Hi from New York City just bought a 2021 Honda pilot Special Edition some time I put my foot on the back n some times back hood open some time it don't want to know is the sensor is Dirty what u recommend maybe be am doing something wrong u vedios help thank u Again for sharing 🫶👍
Hey Justin, Great informative video but i do have a question. Is the tailgate height adjustable on the SE? Just got this for my wife and the tailgate touches the garage door when opening and i can't find the setting anywhere. Thanks!
Has there been any issues with the MPG? My 2021 Pilot SE that I purchased 12/12/2020 is showing/getting 14/15 MPG. I took it to the dealership and they can’t tell me why I’m not getting the overall 20/23 and why my start/stop idle hasn’t been working then suddenly does.
Hubby purchased me the 2021 SE AWD for my birthday! Love this vehicle. Such an upgrade over my Dodge Journey. Any tips on the wireless charger? I have an iPhone SX Max and the charger will start, but after about 30 seconds switches off. 🤷♀️
This is always tricky. Whenever there is a new update I see people run into issues also. I do not have a fix for this as of right now. I would check some forums though. Usually others have run into an issue and may have a work around.
It's standard LED projector headlights not halogen for 19+. Memory Seats are on the EX-L and up. Wireless Charging is only on the Elite and up. This is the tirm to get though if you don't care if the RES since that is only available now on the Touring and up for 2021.
If you have not purchased a trim that has it built in your have access to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to use Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, TomTom, etc.
@@angusp5515 it actually has a pretty quiet cabin. The only vehicle in the Honda lineup to have a more quiet cabin would be the Odyssey. You could easily take along road trip in a pilot and not have to worry about road noise.
I just purchased my 2021 Honda Pilot today, thank you so much for the awesome video, it helps greatly!
Just picked up our 2021 SE 2 days ago. I searched RUclips and found your video.... great job going over everything on this vehicle!! Well done!
Congrats on your new Honda, and thanks for watching!
You did an amazing job explaining all the features on this SUV, very thorough and you cover a lot of material in a really good amount of time.
I just purchased a new to me 21 Honda Pilot SE. So far I love it. I had 2 CRV's prior to this Pilot. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for the tutorial! Very useful!
Just picked this car up at CarMax. 3000 miles for 40,000. Absolutely love it, great review! Thank you!
Great, vid . 👏 me and my wife are now convinced that this is the suv for our needs and expectations. Thank you 👍
Very nice job of explaining this car and its various functions / details. Well done. Thanks for the information..
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
Honda shtick: before releasing a new model, they come out with the current model with extra perks. This is an excellent bargain and a no brainer if you’re getting a pilot!
Just bought a 2021 EX-L so just wanted to make a minor correction. The EX-L, at least now, does in fact have the same memory seat function that you point out and say is not included in the EX-L. I agree the upgrade to the SE is worth the $600 for most people, however, in my case, living in NYC with rough roads but travelling to places with dirt roads, the 20" wheels are a bug not a feature, so I decided to stay with the EX-L. Great video, thanks!
Great video! Thanks for taking the time reviewing some of the features.
Thanks for watching!
That's a lot of perks for only $600! Great video, thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!! Just purchase the 2021 SE AWD. Love it.
Congrats man, hope you enjoy it.
Can I ask you something, is the engine has a sporty sound or the same sound as the rest trims?
@@gham05 , The engine sound is exactly the same as other models-from what I can tell. At idle it sounds like a sewing machine, however, when floored the engine note and VTEC are great. I am actually very impressed with the 0 to 60 speed. I would estimate six seconds, that is faster than my old civic SI.
Really enjoyed the video. You didn't cover the sun roof. And the lights. Interior and headlights.
Enjoyed the video. Other small things that Honda does is add a pocket to the back of front seat to hold your phone. Great for storing phone while it’s charging. Not forced to hold it or search for it at the bottom of seat. Pocket is located at the top of back seat pocket.
Thanks for the extra tip!
Comprehensive, very educational, I learned so much about the features! Great video!
Excellent review! Very helpful...loved how the features were explained.
Best Sales rep and guru. Detailed and informative. Thank you
10/10 video. I was hooked the whole way thru this
3 month update : No major problems but I hate the paddle shifter location. this is not needed in this truck and the auto engine off features. Other than that great SUV. By the way my highway gas mileage is around 26-27 and in city 22.
I love the check back update. Thanks!
What do you think of the push button shift
@@grannyp.w.4343 it has taken some time to get use to. There is about a 1 sec. delay when shifting into gear. The hardest part is going from park and turning off the pilot. All of that you will overcome after a month of driving. Hope this helps.
❤❤❤❤Amazing video, best I've seen. Very ,very informational. Thank you
Great Video!! Just switched from the EX-L to the SE and wasn't aware of all this info. Thank You!!!
I just purchase one (9/1/20) love it. Was going to wait for the change in the 2022 model but I would have to purchase a 2023 to allow honda to fix the bugs. I traded in my 2010 EX-L with 104000 miles with very little problems . Was amazed at the resell value of the truck. This was a great video since I am sill learning the features.
Congrats on the new Honda! Thanks for watching!
Features explained beautifully- God bless and have a Happy New Year!
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Would love info on setting garage door opener up. Can’t seem to get mine connected.
Your videos are excellent Justin. Thanks for helping with my decision.
Thanks for watching!
Just purchased this car last weekend. This was a great overview of some features I need to explore!
What’d you get it for? Seen a couple and dealers are marking them up quite a bit.
Very good information, I really appreciated. Thank you for your valuable time.
Thanks for watching!
Just a update on my Pilot Special Edition : After 7400 miles no problem. I am getting approx 21 city 25 Highway. The only real problem was a chip in the windshield from a rock .
This is the model I got 2 days ago. I love it. Thanks for the video. Dealership got us an amazing deal lower than EX model MSRP :)
Congrats on your new Honda, and thanks for watching!
Noooo I got ripped off. I just got this yesterday and they gave me $2000 off MSRP for the Special edition.
No rear parking sensors? 😢 RIP social playlist 2024.. great video very helpful!🎉
Greats video! Thank you!
Recently lost our beloved ‘16 Odyssey Special Edition due to an accident. As much as we would like to replace the Odyssey, it wouldn’t be the same.
This Pilot Special Edition might be the one for our family.
I’d love to have the AWD Special Edition without the wheels and add captains chairs and rear entertainment.
You should do one of the touring/black edition. Specifically the entertainment systems. Like how to play movies from your phone, android auto wireless, etc.
Awesome 👏 thanks for sharing. My wife just bought one
Justin Fuller is, IMHO, THE MOST DETAIL-DRIVEN car reviewer anywhere! He covers more ground than I thought possible - in the shortest time. (In fact, if he were on Gen. Geo. S. Patton's staff in WW-II, Victory In Europe Day would have been in 1944 instead of 1945!) Regardless, I want to know what kind of coffee (etc.) he's into - I need it bad!
I guess I have to give you the 20 bucks for saying that but I promised..lol much appreciated, and thanks for watching!
Lol much appreciated!
Could u do a night time review on lighting range of vehicle and how clear the view is from driver seat that would be a good thing to add to the video for future
Thank you so much for this. I am getting ready to test drive the EX-L. I think I can do $600 for this. I was actually debating on the passport too, but can always use an extra third row. I can just leave it down and almost have the same vehicle right?
Yes
Wish had saw this video, didn’t know they had SE edition for 2021, I just got Exl today and if I had seen this video, would have got SE trim. Big regret
Loved the video, lots of info and well produced. I have an issue I need assistance with. We just purchased a 2021 Pilot SE yesterday and noticed one we got home its a lot bigger than our previous 2011 CR-V.
When we open the tailgate/liftgate it opens way too far and hits the garage door. I saw your video about manually opening the door, and that's pretty useful. After searching i noticed in previous models with power tailgates you could program the tailgate to only open to a preset setting every time. I attempted the method in those videos and couldn't get it to work. Do you know of a method to program the tailgate opening height or could you please speak with Honda engineering to push a software change to enable that feature on the 2021 Honda Pilot SE ?!
For vehicles with an adjustable tailgate, you simply move the tailgate to the desired height, then hold the tailgate button down until you hear a double beep. If that does not work, then it is not adjustable to my knowledge. Congrats on the new Honda though!
Great video. It doesn't make sense that it has a wireless charger but you still have to use a cable in order to use android auto and car play. They should of made car play wireless like in some models.
Amazing video, help me decide to wich one get.
Great Review! You should title the video - in depth review - not quick review. As this was more informative and longer than most (which I like)
Great video
Thank you for in depth info.
Can you tell me where is the compass on the 2021 pilot? I love having it where I can always see it.
I had a same question in the comments...but got no answer and can't find my comment 😕
If you are using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto you will have access to a compass.
Hi from New York City just bought a 2021 Honda pilot Special Edition some time I put my foot on the back n some times back hood open some time it don't want to know is the sensor is Dirty what u recommend maybe be am doing something wrong u vedios help thank u Again for sharing 🫶👍
So if you would have to by a car for your family what would you get a Highlander or a Pilot? Thanks!
Hey Justin,
Great informative video but i do have a question. Is the tailgate height adjustable on the SE? Just got this for my wife and the tailgate touches the garage door when opening and i can't find the setting anywhere.
Thanks!
Gonna look at one tomorrow
Best of luck! Hopefully the video helped!
@@JustinFullerReviews it did
mommies mobile murdered out!!!
How far do middle seats recline?
Has there been any issues with the MPG? My 2021 Pilot SE that I purchased 12/12/2020 is showing/getting 14/15 MPG. I took it to the dealership and they can’t tell me why I’m not getting the overall 20/23 and why my start/stop idle hasn’t been working then suddenly does.
Very informative!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video
Great video Justin! I'm not sure if I missed it, does the Pilot special edition have led head lights?
John the Special Edition has LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off
@@JustinFullerReviews Thanks for the timely reply Justin.
Great video. Thoughts about 20 inch wheel in SE vs. 18 inch wheel in EXL?
20 in wheels look nice, but the 18 inch will put more rubber between you and the road. Just depends on your preference.
Hubby purchased me the 2021 SE AWD for my birthday! Love this vehicle. Such an upgrade over my Dodge Journey. Any tips on the wireless charger? I have an iPhone SX Max and the charger will start, but after about 30 seconds switches off. 🤷♀️
This is always tricky. Whenever there is a new update I see people run into issues also. I do not have a fix for this as of right now. I would check some forums though. Usually others have run into an issue and may have a work around.
I saw people camping under the overpass.
where is the Aux plug I want to put in a portable cd player, I have the icon but I do not know where the plug is
back seat
Hi Justin, do you know if this pilot would have a custom wheel key?
Wheel locks would be added after the fact. That's not something that comes standard from the manufacturer.
Does it have sunroof?
Great video. Made my choice alot easier.
What do you think of the push button shift?
I like it. Works great an eliminates wasted space.
Does the special edition come with a blue ray entertainment system?
It does not.
Yay
Is it true that the total redesign will be here within a year?
Based off Honda's trends I would think so...
Enjoy your video 👍👍👍
It's standard LED projector headlights not halogen for 19+. Memory Seats are on the EX-L and up. Wireless Charging is only on the Elite and up.
This is the tirm to get though if you don't care if the RES since that is only available now on the Touring and up for 2021.
Thank you. I have made my choice. Now I have to look for an excellent deal...
Your beard is good!
It is a "work in progress.."
Where is the navigation? GPS
If you have not purchased a trim that has it built in your have access to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to use Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, TomTom, etc.
Quick review 33 min?!
Pilot is getting outdated. Whens the new one out?
Next year.
@@JustinFullerReviews How was the road noise in the cabin ? I heard its bad
@@angusp5515 it actually has a pretty quiet cabin. The only vehicle in the Honda lineup to have a more quiet cabin would be the Odyssey. You could easily take along road trip in a pilot and not have to worry about road noise.
Like the Honda Pilot ~ but this would not be of interest being a woman😬