2023 Honda Pilot

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

The redesigned Pilot is roomy, comfortable and user-friendly. The smooth and refined 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 285 hp and pulls strongly. It's paired with a slick, responsive 10-speed automatic. Most versions have an eight passenger seating configuration with a flat-folding third-row seat. The ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet. Handling is sound but not nimble. Controls are very easy to use but the gear selector takes getting used to. Lots of storage cubbies and bins are handy, as is a nifty button to clear access to the third-row seats. A rugged looking TrailSport trim is new. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds for AWD models. Powered by an enhanced forward camera and radars, AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB highway are standard. BSW and RCTW are not available on the base LX but standard on other trims through 2024. For 2025, the base LX trim was dropped, a Black Edition trim added, and BSW/RCTW are now standard across all trims.