I drove Honda's updated $55,000 Pilot family SUV. It's not fancy but is impossible to dislike.

• The Alabama-made Honda Pilot is one of the most popular three-row, midsize family SUVs today.
• I was impressed by the Pilot's smooth V6 engine, smartly designed cabin, and superb quality.
• I was disappointed by the Pilot's small screen, tepid acceleration, and lack of an upscale feel.

When the original Pilot debuted in 2003, the Odyssey minivan was the go-to model in the Honda lineup when you needed room for the whole family.