Let's take into consideration pricing and what people realitically use an SUV for nowadays. The Pilot is a low priced bargain, while the 4Run's can get really heavy really quickly. No the Pilot doesn't have Humvee like off road capabilities, although I've read reports that tested it against 4Run's, TB, Explorers, Highlanders, etc and it more than held its own. No it really doesn't have a "True 4x4 system" although that same system and engine have been proven in the MDX for over 2 years now. SUV buyers aren't going to use a big rig SUV for what its intended for in every case. More and more soccer mom types are going for SUV's like the Pilot. Many of the old style so called "Real SUV's" are losing their place in the market, and mostly loyal buyers are the only one who are "loyal" to these vehicles.
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