Whether we want it or not, but our whole life consists of a chain of unreasonable fears and superstitions. One black cat did not run out of the way there, the other is not allowed to return for forgotten keys, the third passion is afraid to fly by airplanes. However, the pilots are not very worried about it, “they know their good work,” for which thanks and a low bow. During a trip to Karelia to the test drive of the new Honda Pilot SUV, journalists felt like crew commanders who are comfortable for the helm and calmly for passengers.
They got to the north-west of Russia, by the way, by plane, but there was simply no time for fright-such beauty extended under the wing. Principality, half, duchy, commune, autonomous republic — as soon as this land was not called, to get to which few were destined. Even the modern government did not fully reach Karelia: there is still no special law on the metropolitan status of Petrozavodsk. Wild land-what else is needed to test the D-class crossover. By the way, the Japanese company will debut in this segment in the vast expanses of Eastern Europe. The first generation of the car was shown to the public in 2002 at the Detroit car dealership. In the living decorations of wooden samples of ancient architecture, the beginner looks more monumental than in the urban environment of reminiscent cars. The external data of the second “pilot” from the Honda crew look easier and more modern. Strict forms of the body are hinting: the target audience of the machine — people with life experience. The geometric forms of the athlete, reflected in the design of the hood, give a confident look.
A wide track emphasizes posture, and the rear racks give the visual strength of the upper part of the body. Designers achieved the goal — they displayed off -road utilitarianism in the brainchild in all its glory. It turned out such a material synonym for the word off-around. The exterior came out so serious that in the company of passenger brothers on the Pilot line does not look like a boy, but a husband. Although what is surprised — fragile with the mind and body in these harsh latitudes do not live and do not drive.
The first buyers of King-Size from the Honda crossover were Americans. If it were not for them, perhaps, we could not see the SUVs larger than CR-V-Pilot developed in the California Design Studio. On the one hand, the evil takes evil (again we “chew” the fashion after the Americans), on the other, they are, in the case of comfort, famous docks. We got an instance in the EXECTIVE configuration and, judging by it, the interior of the Honda Pilot is good from generation to generation. Eight people can accommodate in standard configuration, however, the third row is better to give to children — the adult will not last long. The landing is soft, which is the first thing for the pilot. The front seats of the bucket -shaped form are equipped. In case of hit the back of the riders, they will surely protect active head restraints. The front panel accompanies the exterior with its sharp outlines. Honda continues experiments with the location of the checkpoint selector — now it is located on the left, on the tide of the central console. Ergonomics experts were also concerned about the longitudinal movement of the seats of the second row. They fold in a proportion of 60: 40. There are two more pluses in the car in a practical piggy bank — a rkurop in standard configuration and opening separately from the fifth door of glass. Inside — ten pillows, for three rows, inflatable curtains are provided. The car successfully passed not only the European NCAP, but also the North American crash tests. The front part was made loyal to pedestrians who always cross the road in the wrong place. The benefit of such care we were deprived of, we almost “crossed” the river in the wrong place.
Smoothly plan, practically without touching the canvas of the road cut in the forest, the second generation of Honda Pilot P
Cossack 3. 5-liter 6-cylinder V-shaped engine with a capacity of 257 liters. With., as well as the advanced system of alternating cylinders and a 5-stage automatic transmission. The unique VTM-4 control system provides the car with a high level of all-weather stability, adhesion and controllability, both on the road and in the conditions of off-road. Tzingi language, we note that on the crossed areas Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Mitsubishi Montero will give a head start to our ward. But on a flat road, the pilot just shone. This is despite the fact that his suspension is far from sports — McPherson in front and multi -link behind. Alas, there was a test behind, but it was possible to put a clean wet air left home left in the lungs.