The all-new HondaPilot SUV and a new TrailSport variant are now publicly on display. With plenty of storage space and useful amenities for families and children, the Pilot is the perfect family mover. The Pilot has enjoyed transporting families in style for three generations. In 2023, the Honda Pilot will reach its fourth generation and bring better comfort, room, and performance.
For 2023, the Honda Pilot receives a redesign. The model has undergone a huge makeover for this fourth generation. But it honors the spirit of its forerunners in every manner, while also receiving enhancements in a number of ways.
The three-row SUV now features a longer overall length [3.4 inches] than the outgoing Pilot and a bigger overall footprint, all of which contribute to a roomier interior. Additionally, the Pilot now has a new 3.5-liter V6 engine with 285 horsepower, making it the most potent model yet. It now seems to be more equipped to fight with the segment-leading Toyota Highlander after receiving these improvements. There will be five different trim levels for the new Pilot; these are Sport, EXL, TrailSport, Touring, and Elite. Honda has not yet disclosed the price. Overall, this appears to be a welcome, reasonable improvement to a well-liked family hauler.
The 2023 Honda Pilot Rugged Styling
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Honda redesigned the Pilot’s exterior to give the design more identity. As a result, the styling looks tough and seems ready for exploration. The third-generation Pilot’s more organic shape is combined with the second-generation Pilot’s squared-off appearance in the new design’s more upright measurements.
With the A-pillar now further back and a massive clamshell design hood, the “dashboard-to-axle” ratio is increased for better balances. Fresh headlamps with a fairly new LED light profile and an angular honeycomb grille are also present upfront. The appearance is much more appealing and definitely fits the moodier, rougher feeling.
The new light-truck architecture from Honda is the foundation for the 2023 Pilot. With a 2.8-inch larger wheelbase, the fourth-generation Pilot is around 3 inches long. This increases passenger and luggage space while giving the vehicle a more powerful personality. The Pilot’s designs will vary depending on trim level. Unusually, the base Sport comes with big 20-inch wheels that are often only found on more expensive models. In order to improve ride quality, the EX-L downsizes the 18-inch wheels and adds chrome garnishing. A unique black grille design, black B-pillar trim, dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips, and machined-finish 20-inch wheels with seven spokes are only found on the Touring and Elite trim levels.
The 2023 Honda Pilot Has The Roomiest Interior In Its Nameplate
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The interior is the true highlight, even though the new design does appear tougher than the old one. The 2023 Pilot, according to Honda, boasts the roomiest interior in the history of the nameplate. The materials used to finish the cabin are also of a better caliber. According to Honda, they have revised seats to be more comfortable and the second row now has 2.4 inches of additional legroom. Third-row passengers benefit from an additional 0.6 inches.
In Pilot Touring and Elite models with the eight-passenger options, they set the second row up as a 40/20/40 split. Additionally, it includes a special middle seat that can be lifted out and stored beneath the rear cargo floor on the second-row bench seat. It weighs about 35 pounds to remove the section. This feature is first-in-class, according to Honda. Also, easy tilt-and-slide second-row seats make it simple to enter and exit the third row as well.
The Pilot now boasts 22.4 cubic feet more storage behind the third row, which is more than enough to place it at the top of its class. With all seats folded down, there is an increase in cargo volume from 83.8 to 113.67 cubic feet.
The 2023 Honda Pilot Thoughtful Features And Safety
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The Pilot receives the same infotainment options as the Civic, HR-V, and CR-V models that came before it. All Pilot trim levels receive a 9-inch central touchscreen, except for the Sport base model, which comes with a 7-inch touchscreen. Also, there are now wireless versions of both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Added to the new cabin is a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system for the Touring and Elite variants. Also, added is a 10.2-inch digital instrument display mated with a color head-up display exclusive to the Elite model.
Honda claims that the Pilot’s new “body-stabilizing” front seats minimize strain on lengthy journeys. Honda equips every trim with seat heaters. Also, the dashboard’s design minimizes windshield reflections and glare.
The 2023 Honda Pilot can transport a lot of cargo and, more importantly, a lot of passengers, therefore safety is vital. Eight standard airbags, including front knee airbags, are among the new model’s amenities. Honda’s suited Pilot with cutting-edge driver-assist technologies, which includes a new camera with a wider 90-degree view and wider-angle radar with a 120-degree view for greater collision prevention performance, for all Pilot models making it a great SUV for the large family.