The 2023 Honda Pilot Trailsport Is A Ruggedly Capable V6-Powered 3-Row Family SUV
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- The #HondaPilot has been one of the best-selling family SUV's for the last 20 years and the 2023 #PilotTrailsport is currently the most off-road capable SUV that #Honda currently makes. The new #PilotElite also takes some luxury touches from Acura and families looking for one of the most versatile cabins in the business will find plenty to like with the latest #Pilot.
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Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope your week is off to a great start! We wanted to clarify the seating arrangement options in the new Pilot, we originally said in the video that only the Trailsport offers the true captains chairs, however that is incorrect, the EX-L trim also offers the 8-passenger or 7-passenger cabin configuration! Sorry for the confusion!
Honestly I wish they would let reviewers have access to the ex and ex-l instead. You know, the one 90% of people will actually buy, instead of the "I didn't want to pay for an mdx" trims.
Really like all of your reviews including this one! Got yourself a new SUB!
Wonder what those skid plates cost to replace. Not sure how many Pilot owners will take their $50k Pilot over rocks.
How about the advertising they make you watch when you watch the video? I down thumb ALL videos that force me to watch advertising . Otherwise, good review..
By far the best car reviewer on TH-cam. No unnecessary fluff, and fantastic cinematography. Great job, guys!
him and savageegeese are my favorites
the best! No jokes about twinkies in cupholders etc lol
Check out Driving Sports TV too! Love Ryan's off road review
@@ulil4517 You're referring to raiti rides right lmao. I think he's a good charismatic car reviewer tho.
@@ulil4517 A little over the top for me haha
Absolutely stunning location! Thanks for this Pilot coverage Sofyan and Rob 👏
That blue is just drop dead Gorgeous.
Honda please make an off road capable car that can take on jeep wranglers, toyota 4runners, and ford broncos. This is the right time to do it.
This new Trailsport is stunning! HONDA: please build enough Trailsport inventory for us consumers!
The Trailsport is the SUV I would pick if I needed an SUV this size. The new Pilot is a good looking SUV, much better than previous models.
The more I see this, the more anxious I get about a redesigned Passport with this kind of styling. It would be perfect!
Anyone have timeframe on that?
@@kgindpls I saw some videos guessing around 2024 or 2025 as the 2023 Passports are already out.
@@kgindpls this video suggests 2024:
th-cam.com/video/mXgXRLttRhw/w-d-xo.html
Yeah seriously! If the new gen Passport looks similar to that, I might actually consider it lol (versus how it looks now 👎)
@@chrissiemens Right! It’s kinda ugly, but Hondas aren’t known for their looks.
Finally, I’ve been waiting for this review. I love your videos. I’m a big fan!
The scenery of the opening is simply spectacular. Bravo to the videographer!
Awesome review! Can't wait to get me a Trailsport. Really like the Trailsport color!
You chose the perfect landscpae to do this video man...
Excellent as always
I'm definitely not the target audience of this, but finally Honda is bringing their A-game to compete. Great backdrops.
I had a 2018 Accord, that had lot of the newer infotainment and half digital cluster and the chime (9:04) already, which really shows how ahead of other models the Accord was 5yrs ago. Still miss that car and glad to see Honda stepping up. Good review team!
I loveeeeeeee that Sky blue color and trailsport trim will be my trim if i were to get this suv mainly for not being top trim you get alot of features
like panoramic roof, Wireless charger, Full digital display, wireless car play and android auto, 360 and front facing camera, and something i didnt know 3row air vent.
Excellent, detailed review. Now I want to go test-drive this new Pilot soon; hopefully this weekend.
I have a theory that the Pilot will get the 12.3 inch screen next year. The cutout in the dash is much bigger than the 9 inch screen. They probably wanted the Accord to get the new big screen first since it’s their flagship product. It also could be because of supply chain issues
Nah, they are probably saving the big screen for the refresh, so 3 more years away,😢
Honda is slow in refreshing their screens, they don't expect this to affect sales, their customers are fiercely loyal. So, expect Google-based 12 inches screen in 3 years time, midcycle refresh, in 2026MY.
@@MrMedallione In 3 years 12.3" will be small. Honda's chasing a moving target and they're not keeping up. It looks like even an aftermarket supplier could make a 12" screen for the Pilot. I think Honda thinks it doesn't need to be really competitive because its buyers will buy it because, "Its a Honda".
@@ledebuhr1 I doubt the target is moving. there will be a point where big is too big.
I think it’s because the production rate of the 12.3 can only match that of the Accord, which is small compared to combining the production rate of Accord, Pilot, and CRV
Honda did a great job on the new Pilot. Looks super nice! Wish Im in the market for a Suv.
Slightly sad that it lost Vtec. Was part of the charm of the previous gen.
5:06 It seems so odd that they would give the HR-V LED rear turn signals, and not the CR-V (which used to have them) or a $50k+ Pilot.
It is weird, ive heard complaints about the leds going out and being expensive on some makes but not Honda so really weird choice to have it on the cheapest smallest vehicle
This will definitely and a great improvement gives me more of a Subaru vibe in the back of the car Great review as always..
Pilot going from minivan look to boxy SUV look while Highlander going from SUV look to minivan look😅
Sooooo glad they made the Gauges look normal and not from the Minivan line. Looks way better inside now.
Saw it personally today at AutoNation. Absolutely stunning
That engine sounds great
This is a great review.
What a beautiful scenery! It makes the blue car look amazing with this boxier style, it reminds me KIA
I literally bought a vehicle by watching his reviews.
Do they force the start/stop feature?
A Nice solid sounding Thonk!
nice upgrade inside and out. so glad they got rid of the quarter windows up front. really gave the last gen a minivan feel.
Oh I didn't even notice that, nice looking out!
Between You, Doug Demuro, and TheStraightPipes I never have to wait on new car content
The best thing about the Pilot was the Vtec engine. Only reason I would consider driving one.
Thank you for getting in the 3rd row
Wonderful review. How does the Honda Pilot Elite compare to the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy? Which one would you recommend?
I just test drove the Trailsport and Pilot Elite. I like the vehicle, it is well equipped and utilitarian. The engine is not strong, surprisingly. More importantly, it is noisy. When you mash the gas pedal, you really feel it. It is rougher than I would have expected from Honda. Did not see much soundproofing underneath, but also did not lift the vehicle. Still, it is quite loaded and functional.
I'm sure the 12.3 infotainment will make it's way to the pilot on the refresh!
Great review as always, you are definitely one of the best in the business. What would you choose today Kia Telluride with a 10-year 100K warranty or the Honda pilot? MPG, HP, Interior quality, and price, all go to the Telluride. The resale is probably better in a Honda. Why didn't they make the Pilot a hybrid? I love the fact your reviews are clear and honest. Keep up the good work! Telluride, Mazda CX-90, or Pilot?
His outfit is so on point!
Its great that still in v6
As someone approaching 50, I quite like the new Pilot's old-school and conservative (even dated, I would wager) design, inside and out. That said, the new Pilot seems to be designed by design veterans with many decades of experience under their belt, compared to say, Hyundai and KIA's latest products which designs are decidedly more advanced and progressive. The Korean cars look like they were penned by young, new graduates fresh out of design schools.
Not sure about “young”. Just different philosophy. Hyundai kia have a lot of ex VW group designers
And the Hyundai and Kia will break down much faster than the Honda. Trash reliability for those two.
I think it's more cultural. Great Japanese design is minimalistic.
Is the Trailsport version very loud on the regular road compare to the normal trim?
Great review, love the efficiency, details and video style. During your Elite test drive, did it ride stiffer with less body roll than the last pilot generation? Any more driving details? Thanks again
Just wanted to say this looks like the old Honda Passport. Like other models they’re giving new/old styling. I love it! Especially this pass… I mean Pilot. As well as the new civics. The Accord is not it but great review as always! 💯
Those front console cup holders are so close to the electronic shifter. Is that electronic shifter waterproof, in case you spill your drink there?
This is definitely the best Honda Pilot they've ever created this is good looks like a real SUV not like a minivan
@@west_jett.. hey
Yeah, a 12.3 inch display might look nicer than a 9 inch display. But is the bigger display actually needed, or would it just get in the way of the driver’s sight lines?
I suppose as we start getting split screen functionality, a larger screen begins to make more sense, but that may also be more distracting.
Beautiful! Designer miss to not have a seat choice (even if middle seat removable) to have bench seat option on the Trail Sport. Huge fan of that blue/black trim but captains chair only option will stop me from purchasing ☹️. Too much $ at stake not to get exactly what I want. Bummer!
Now it looks good.
Love the video! Me and my family have been cross shopping the palisade and the pilot both on the highest trims and we were wondering if you could compare the two in a video. Thanks!!
Palisade wins hands down unless you want to pretend to go off-road like what was done here.
Palisade/Telluride wins easily. Go for that instead. They have a much better value for the price.
both are excellent values and you can't go wrong with either - the choice will come down to what your priorities are. that being said, if you value driving dynamics, go with honda. if you want a softer/cushier ride, go with hyundai/kia. also, you'll have to decide if resale value matters at all and which of your local dealerships are better.
I would curious to compare this to a 4Runner Limited as far as going off road. I know the limited has more ground clearance and it is body on frame but both are all-time AWD or 4WD. The limited has A-Trac but the Trailsport modes seemed to work pretty well and sounded quieter from what I could tell. I would think the 4Runner would perform better but I would like to see how close this would be.
Stop telling manufacturers that bigger screens are better. Ugh.
The 2023 Honda Pilot has been much improved unlike the last few generations of the 2016 and 2019 Honda Pilot that you reviewed and it looked like a van like the Honda Odyssey. It has also has a 10 speed automatic transmission for the 2023 model year much improved over the previous model Honda Pilot which had a 9 speed automatic transmission. Yeah I think the Honda Pilot 9 inch touchscreen infotainment system needs a bigger screen that’s in the Honda Accord sedan and put it in the Honda Pilot SUV.
Must be fun driving in Radiator springs, I mean Sedona!
Can't get over how the front end looks like an Escalade Sport.
I wanna see this vs the Pathfinder.
Why would Honda make one of the last "all new" V6's that they will ever make and not include the glorious sound and tech of V-Tec? To me it makes one of the best sounding V6 engine families in the industry for decades, sound average! Most won't notice, but longtime purists of that family of motors (I own one) find it a bit BLASFAMOUS!!! Come on Honda! If we wanted a regular v6 we'd go for a Traverse Acadia or an explorer. You buy a Honda for not only the reliability and durability, but for that distinctive v6 induction sound and vtec! Swing and miss! Still love the new pilot though! Just not the omissions of vtec. Also I'm not a fan of the rear end at all. Maybe it will grow on me, but I'm not sure. Looks like a Subaru Ascent which I don't like at all.
Im a 5,7 height, will i be able to see the hood well?.... i love high chair
Honestly the size of these screens is getting ridiculous, 8-9 inch screens are perfect
Love my Accord 2.0 and had it since 2018 with no issues, now in the market for a SUV, I think Im going with Mazda CX 70 or CX 90.
Road noise is one of the main things, Im giving up my Accord up, I heard Honda worked on this for the new Pilot but I dont want to take my chances, CRV road noise is a NO for me as well.
Has someone being inside one of this yet?
Also I dont appreciate Honda lack of interior touches, is barely refresh from my current Accord. I see it as saving and laziness instead of sticking to what works.
Love the pilots. Especially getting away from the van look. Just wish it could tow over 5klb, which is The only reason I had to get rid of our 2012 touring.
19:50 Sounds like the TLX type S!
@@west_jett.. no way! Your definitely legit and not some scammer!!!!
I can’t wait for the new Passport
The only thing I see missing for me is the Bose sound system. I’m a music person and would appreciate that while traveling to my camping areas.
Yes my dream siv
There aren't a lot of takeaways from this car and that's great considering Honda's recent questionable choices. My nitpicks would be no HUD, incandescent lighting (I mean its 2023 seriously), a better mpg or hybrid option. Overall, its a great car and it makes my shortlist next to the 2023 Telluride and Palisade.
This gets the same gas mileage as a telluride or palisade and both of them have no hybrids available too
Pilot Elite has a HUD
2023 Telluride is way better and more luxurious especially the SX-P Xpro trim
@@CrackBerryAddict really all reviews I have watched does not mention it strange
@@f181234 Yeah which is why its in the shortlist next to them, now I'm looking at other features like ride quality, comfort, features etc
Is this color the same as the new grand highlander ?
What’s the GVWR of the new Honda
Engine is alway timing belt ???
Great review as always.. I don't understand why the removable center rear seat is not available for the Trailsport. May not be a big deal for some people , but I need the bench seat so I guess although I love this car it's a pass for me ..
❤❤❤❤❤. When will 2023 Honda Pilot LE trim become available 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Nice truck
About time!!!! Honda late to the game with bigger, revised, 360 camera, etc. Al l their competitors have everything this has, but more. Especially more luxury.
Somehow, I cannot unsee a mix of the Subaru Ascent (front/rear) and Toyota 4Runner (rear quarter window)!
> No VTEC
Johnny Tran punching the air rn
Side profile definitely gives me 4Runner vibes
#teamhonda🔥🔥🥳
I want more rugged look and able to take it off road. The pilot did ok for me on the trail, but can they handle the off road?? I can go on this trial in my c300 or maybe in my integra. Let’s see some real off road action. For the price!! Let’s get something out the box Honda for the SUV!!
Sooo only issue with this time…. For the 0-60 time turning a wheel for a half a second I believe would throw these number off slightly but regardless for 300lbs heavier I’m ok if it’s the same as my current 2021…. Which I love but wished for this design soo I can’t wait for my elite
I heard from the other reviewer saying their testing location is located at some high altitude area, so it should be faster in the normal area
Thumbs up HONDA ! Blue amazing color FINALLY
Why do so many car companies still have incandescent rear turn signals. LEDs are cheap enough now that it can’t be a cost issue, especially on a $50,000 vehicle. Is there some functional reason for this?
I hope it has port injection as well
Hondas pretty good at listening to customers complaints like the 2012 Civic refresh after 1 year or the 10th gen civic volume knob etc. So if you keep complaining I’m sure they’ll change the screen size
Give me 8 seats and a bigger screen and I’m buying the Trailsport
Does it drives like minivan?
Did I miss MSRP on the Trail Sport?
I think i remember him saying $48,000 base price. Pretty stout..
When are you going to drive the new Honda Accord ?
I'd really appreciate it if car reviewers specify whether a car has power folding mirrors or not. That's literally a make-or-break deal for many of us who have narrow garages.
Exactly
To be honest, Honda should have the base model of the pilot at the sport trim.
Wow, Sofiane has gray hair!
Better then No hair
Engine sounds better than the performance numbers.
Why not a 30 inch screen? Where does it stop. More physical buttons would be nice and less screens and menus.
Go design a car and get back to us Forrest.
@@XX-166 what does that have to do with people's preferences? Do you like scrolling through menus or would a high quality knob be better for volume, fan speed, temperature, etc. Kudos for trying your best to insult me. It's the age of the keyboard warrior ⌨️ 🪖
@@ericdolby1622 when you get off your mommies couch and can design a car let us know Forrest.
@@XX-166 lol. We have a one trick pony here I guess. If you are ever in the neighborhood stop in and see my beautiful home. I promise not to hurt you. 😉
@@ericdolby1622 sure girl … whatever you say and tell mommy to finish giving you your meds and Cheetos
Does the engine still have timing belt?
Yes
Well damn
19:50 why does it sound like a BMW B58 to me?
Nice pilot Honda better then older one bigger for 2023
i want see 2023 Honda pilot trailsport vs 2023 Nissan pathfinder Rock Creek! I missing past 1990 Japanese SUVS sweet spot
I don't know about its new engine. I would give it a few years in case it has any kinks. As the problems they had with the Honda CR-V 2018 turbo engine diluted oil problem.
The new Pilot looks absolutely fantastic! I love how it's built on a truck platform, and did away with the old "minivan" look.
Still wish they would've put the Acura 3.0L turbo engine in this. Otherwise looks like a nice update to the Pilot.
Much more money and they have to keep it separate from Acura
This or lexus gx blackline?
i like it but why they don’t have hybrid option? so i will wait toyota grand highlander.