2023 Honda Pilot Elite - The 8 Seater SUV You'll Want To Drive! (POV Binaural Audio)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ส.ค. 2024
- Driving the Top Trim 2023 Honda Pilot Elite.
Engine: 3.5L V6
Power: 285hp
Torque: 262 Lb-Ft
Transmission: 10 Speed Automatic
Seating: 3 Row with 8 Seats
MSRP: $52,030
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It pains me to say goodbye to VTEC, but you can't deny how good that V6 is considering everything's going I4/hybrid nowadays
I really wish this v6 were offered in the Accord and CRV as well
@Brian Lee progression of emissions, and refining the v6 to not rely on vtec for power, vtec popping was uncomfortable for some as well.
V6 powered two row with a good interior is on my watch list.
@@TedwardDrives oh dude if that v6 somehow made it into the CRV I'd order one yesterday.
@@TedwardDrives That rear end is distinctive, until you put it next to a Subaru Ascent.
I love seeing you and The Topher doing stuff together. Two of my fav car reviewers. Like a supergroup band lol.
Topher, Tedward, Milesperhr, Doug, and Forrest: 3 pov reviewers, 1 short form reviewer, and one traditional reviewer, all making some of the best car content on yt
@@mergat2970 Honestly my most fav combo ❤
Digging this new gen unlike the accord 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've driven Hondas for over 10 years now and I do love this new family-hauling vehicle.
these honda v6s sound insane stock. i was cruising with my window down as i usually do and There was a ridgeline that was WOT next to me when i was driving the other day and it sounded so good i heard a beautiful sounding v6 whipped my head around to look at it and did not expect to see a ridgeline lol.
I got a ridgeline and it’s really a hidden gem bro.
Purchased a ‘23 Pilot Touring in Platinum White. This is my first Honda purchase and I absolutely love this vehicle .
my dad bought a Honda pilot new in 2010, it has 291k miles. I really hope it makes 300k
Finally a TRUE SUV, with plenty of interior space and also capable of doing some offroading!
Stowing the 8th seat away under the load floor is really trick packaging. Reminds me of the stow n' go Caravan feature
stow n go is more useful than this
the voyager with awd gets stow n go too btw
it is incredible to have all new V6 in 2023
Good review, I like when a car reviewer pointing their camera toward the things they wanted to show us instead a lot of them show their face and showing the things and talks the same time 😂
Being from Arizona, and driving those same roads in the mid seventies when I got my license in my grandmother's 1977 Cadillac Deville, I got a chuckle when you talked about handling. Even in the "downsized" Cadillac that handled better, you had to actually drive and really pay attention!
I’ve been a staunch opponent of every generation of Honda Pilot … until now - because Honda’s really been upping the ante of their model lineup with the Civic, the Accord, (the Passport is decently nice) and now the Pilot. Maybe … they can do something with *that* Ridgeline.
Mature and handsome though, the Pilot will no longer remind me of a Japanese version of a Buick Enclave. LOL
Waiting on Ridgeline and Passport redesign
11:56 If you just have a passenger sitting next to you, you can ask him nicely to hand you the water bottle.
Pass the grey poupon
Man, that interior color combo is beautiful! The exterior's depth of color is amazing too!
14:47 it does look like a Durango👍
Great review! I plan on getting one of these this summer. While I don’t need a sports car I like the thought of having something engaging when I load up the family, pets, etc without having to take the plunge into something with a luxury nameplate
my first impression of the motor sound was that it sounded like a vaccum
Really? I thought this V6 sounded pretty good. Especially when everything is going 4cyl hybrid.
@@TedwardDrives we have a hyundai i20 from 2013 and if you rev it above 3000 rpm, it actually sounds like a vaccum and it did sound like a loud and powerful vaccum, not to say that it is one, but i know what i heard, even if sometimes it can be questionable
I traded in my 2021 honda pilot SE for one of these. I was worried that the vtech being gone was going to be a major difference but it gets the job done! its a love hate relationship because I perfer my 04 outback with a 5 speed manual because its a manual but, this car is still fun
6:40 I believe the Honda Pilot has the same SH-AWD system as the MDX. It's programmed differently but the same mechanically.
looking forward to how the new Grand Highlander compares. 2.4T Hybrid vs Honda's V6.
I'm kinda shocked only the redesign accord gets the big screen and Google assistant? Wonder when it will go to the rest of their offerings
Agreed! I figured the Pilot would get it as well. since its the top level SUV. Luckily the pilot hardware seems faster than the Civic so it still feels more premium and responsive
@Tedward when I had my 23 civic touring(this was before my accident) it was fast but sometimes it would freeze or hold itself up when going through a menu. Granted honda OS or what they use has come a long way but if that's where all the options are for the driver. It's going to annoy people, like sometimes my android auto wireless would cut off to the car
It's a normal industry practice, though we wish we could all have it. The Pilot/CRV/Civic are some of the cars that bring in a lot of money for Honda, and they can't afford to mess something up that would cause sales declines- especially since the current competitive segments are so good. The Accord already has low sales volumes, so they are using that as a platform to test new tech before they adapt those new options to all the other compatible models. The Accord can afford to have issues, to the Civic, CRV, or Pilot. I would expect the new infotainment to become available in the next 2 years. It's just normal industry practice.
When they update it they will
@@wongchai807 they just did they missed the mark. !!!!!!
You did mention that you were going to acknowledge the shifter compared to all other new Hondas and you did just that! Love it! I think this Pilot was made specifically for me... easy shifter and capless fuel filler. Awesome keep it up Brother!
I love this car
It's almost perfect just add a 12 inch touch screen, and the ELS speakers from Acura instead of the crappy Bose speakers. Or at least some Harmen Karden speakers and this suv would be almost perfect. And of course message seats on the Elite & Touring trim only.
Finally I can see the topher face
Seems like a bit has come over from the newer MDX that we have. The cover for the floor between the two outboard seats in the 3rd row is a nicer than how it looks in our MDX. Hope they bring the Hybrid variant back.
Congrats and how do you like your MDX so far? I'm considering that or a Pilot Elite for my mother.
@@cloudk2088 We like it a lot. The AwD system is great and the power is good. Wish it got better mpg but we do a ton of stop/go and waiting in school lines. We also have heavy feet. 😎. Also wished it had a bigger gas tank. We barely get 250 out of a tank.
We need this drive train in the tlx this should be the base option
Just picked up my third Pilot (07, 16, & 23) and I’ll say I like the smoothness of the new engine. The 16 seemed to accelerate faster (according to the seat of my pants) but I’ll see what the 23 is about once it’s broken in.
I still drive my 04 Pilot and compared to the new generations, mines feel more spacious and truck like. Recently changed allot of stuff and repainted it now drives good as new
Beautiful SUV, I love the new Pilot especially the Elite version. It will be cool if they have the Type R version and the 12.3 Inch screen!
why stop at 12 inches...go for a double 15 inch screen
I don't get why car manufacturers today are going with a 10 speed auto. When all you hear about them is having troubles shifting. I think an 8 speed is more than sufficient as i have in my 2020 Kia Sorento SXL V6 AWD.
I’m still waiting for a Honda Pilot Hybrid. Come one Honda. Right now We have 2006 Pilot for me and 2019 Pilot (for my wife ). I’m not ready to get rid of my 2006 until a hybrid comes out.
thank you honda, for caring about hydration
i still think this needs sliding doors but this is a great effort in an ever competitive segment
Could you please comment on tire noise and ride comfort? Imo these are very important for a car like this.
The Pilot elite is the quietest Honda I've driven I think. This steps up the game and insulates well. genuinely impressed.
I love it! And also, we were in Sedona just this last summer, so I recognized a lot of the roads you guys drove on!
lol so this is actually wrong 😂. I am the same person that made this comment, just on my 2nd account on my phone. We actually went last spring, not summer 😂.
The need to offer the MDX type-S engine.
I just bought an elite 2024.. with 6000 miles on the odometer.. i love the car. It just needs a little more power.. 300 hp? Mpg is 18 average normal mode for me or 17 in economy mode? It's a NYC suv for me . Park anywhere, and i should not get car jacked.
My 2 cent. Buy if you have the funds. I hope this will last 10 years w/o breaking my bank...
I’m really hoping they put these same changes to the interior and exterior to the Passport next year. I have a 2019 Passport and love it, but would trade it in for a 2024 if they follow they follow the Pilot
Me too! I cannot wait for the new Passport TrailSport. I hope they keep the V6. A hybrid or PHEV option would be 🔥🔥🔥
@@ejohnson3131 I definitely want a V6 but I would also love that 10 speed automatic vs the 9 speed in my Passport.
what's the differences with the passport? if it's just 3rd row, u can remove 3rd row in pilot and store it in the garage
My mother just wrecked her '16 Highlander and I'm seriously giving this consideration for it's replacement. Trouble is this SUV checks so many boxes for myself, I may not be able to hand the keys over!
5:20 “This one will show your neighbors that you have muh-- nee-- to-- BUUURRRRN!!!” 🔥🔥🔥
...are the neighbors in a trailer park? 50s when the average new vehicle is 48k doesn't say you have surplus disposable income. Diarrhea of the mouth is responsible for that comment.
Crazy how all the new models of Honda’s have pretty much the same dashboards. My 2023 Si has nearly the same dashboard.
It’s solid design language. The accord is the outlier with the bigger screen and it’s a shame that screen didn’t make it into the pilot. There’s a lot of real estate in this big suv
@@TedwardDrives I agree, I love the toggle like vent controls. It’s an awesome user friendly design. I wish my Si has the Accord screen though.
Thanks, you made me want to buy this even more 😂
Great review. How’s the Bose sound system in the Elite trim. I really like the ELS sound system in the MDX but this Pilot is so much more spacious.
Bose speakers are over rated in my opinion the ELS Sound System in your Acura is one of the best on the market.
I wonder can you turn the HUD display off...? I absolutely can't stand HUD's they are obnoxious and i feel more of a distraction than anything else. If not then i'd rather go with a Touring model which doesn't have that feature.
There is a way to turn the HUD off. First, turn on your car. Then, using the right side scroll wheel, scroll down until you see “Heads auto Display Settings” and click that by pressing in the wheel. Then, scroll down and click on the setting to turn it off.
Thanks for the video
The rear tail lights of the honda pilot looks like the ford everest's rear because it has the name next to the tail light.
I’ll buy when the screen hits 12.1” & 1/2 analog cluster is gone🤮. I don’t get Honda. Big screen in the Accord and the Pilot get 9”. Head scratcher! 9” looks ridiculous in that big vehicle. Big whiff by Honda. - Look at the Grand Highlander has…..
Is there a way to turn off the heads up display?
Love the truck but why oh why Honda. Can't you put in gas struts to lift the hood instead of a dinky prop rod bar. I always feel so unsafe with these little bars holding up the hood rather then 2 strong gas struts. And i think many folks would agree. Considering MANY other SUV's have been doing that for a while now.
55k and tiny display on dash and digital gauges. Only zonks for me.
POV: When I overtake a car with more horsepower 10:05
won't hate driving it? what a ringing endorsement!
For someone who will likely never buy an SUV or minivan, I’d say it’s high praise.
I mean it looks ok, but I’d just get a minivan if I needed a vehicle like this. Hopefully they update the odyssey, not everyone is in denial of being a soccer mum
this is better than the MDX
That engin sounds good.
Can small kids (under say, ten years old) scoot in front of the two middle seats and walk to the third row bench if the two second row seats had car seats in them?
Yes they can I went to dealership with kids and tried it. Ages rage from 8-14
Thanks for the great review! I have an AWD Touring on order currently; looking forward to getting it! Did you get a chance to text the premium Bose stereo in the Elite you drove? I've only had an opportunity to try the Honda 12 speaker stereo that's included in the EX-L and TrailSport. Was pretty disappointed with it. Hoping the Bose is much better since it was one of the reasons I opted for the Touring instead of a lower trim.
doesn't it get really uncomfortable with no arm rests in the captain's configuration? great review btw!
Ohhhhh l love it
Man i remember your first videos about the e92 m3 and crazy to see where you are now
In a Honda pilot 😂
@@TedwardDrives 300k+ subscribers too wow. Nice to see local Boston youtuber making it!
Haha thank you!
Hey Tedward, I’m looking for a stick shift coupe and wondered if you had any recommendations. I’d like to spend less than 10k, but I’m just getting ideas at this point. Not even sure if you’ll see this, but I appreciate your effort sharing these videos. Always a good day when you upload.
Safety to you and yours - James
I wish you have demoed the Bose sound system
I don’t like the screen size it’s 2023 and the screen is too small
very cool review
14:51 sketchy looking Breaking Bad Winnebago!!
I was so close to buy the pilot. Then I saw the grand highlander and mazda cx90
This needs to be drag raced against the current Odyssey
Such a nice car
Thanks!
Nice video as always, and a great car - but I pray for the day when car manufacturers will use a more flowing design on the dashboard, not having a "tablet" sticking out. Kudos to Mercedes Benz on this point
the dashboard being dominated by a tablet is the worst, and seems like a "feature" in just about every new car now.
Mercedes may have the most annoying buttons and UX in the game...VW may have them beat actually. I know it may not look sleek but this Honda UX works well and its easy to navigate while driving.
easier to reach and mercedes uses awful touch based controls. functionality>form, which is the point of the whole car
Stuck-on is better than the "floating" design found on the old GLC, A4, A5, and Q5
Looks like an old Ford everest from the back
Is there any way to remotely put the third row headrests down? The lack of a digital rear view mirror is disappointing as both the Telluride and Palisade have that option.
That’s a cool but not completely necessary feature if you’re not in places with crazy winter weather
Didn't know the S2000 had EPS. I thought Honda's 1st implementation of EPS was the 9th gen Civic, and if I remember, rhe change from HPS to EPS contributed to why the 9th gen didn't feel as fun as previous Civics.
Is the Honda Sensing system any better now than in the 2020 Accords? It's decent, but not entirely confidence inspiring on my 2020. It's not the best at staying centered without bouncing from side to side. And sometimes it can just cross the lines, which is NOT what I wanted whatsoever.
How’s the stereo?
Elite looks like Durango from the side.
You just don’t see cars like this in the uk!
i was wondering where do you get your manual transmission hondas? i heard they aren't too common in the US but in a couple of years i'd like to get one for myself. Could you help me out if there is a website or a company or something?
they only make Manual Civics at this point.
oh really? I didn't know that. Well thank you for the information
@@diel7734if you want a manual one they make the Si model civic only in manual, but good thing you want a few years because they’re hard to get right now
Your host is not fully correct. The Integra can be had with a manual, and while technically an Acura, it's essentially a Civic with a bump in power and refinement.
Good hydration! Lol
I will say, it stayed pretty flat in the curves. Next brown interior Elite that is available, I'm going to look at it. May wait until the Passport. I only need 5 seats. All of this is going to transfer over.
Nice video. Hope they update the Ridgeline and give it a full size spare like the Trailsport Pilot. If you don't mind, what navigation app are you using?
In this video I was running the google maps app
@@TedwardDrives Thank you so much!!
sorry if this is a noob question but why do people get cars with low MPG? and these car companies keep making cars with low MPG. why?
Not only do you have to pay more upfront for a car with significantly better mpg, but that vehicle also has used more environmental resources from the get-go in its initial manufacture that won’t balance out for a long time. Not to mention higher complexity and cost in maintenance. From a financial standpoint, you can invest the money you saved and come our far ahead by the end of the car’s life than the piddly amount of gas savings. Also from an environmental standpoint, electrified components are far more difficult (and thus unlikely) to be recycled at the end the car’s life.
Maybe I skipped over this but what color is the exterior and interior.?
half the emissions because of the aggressive cylinder deactivation. not a good thing for the longevity of the engine
Idk why but I feel like this pilot is noticeably slower than the old one and also it doesn’t sound nearly as good
the engine is still timing belt
nice speed.
i like how they skip over if there's a spare tire or not
Bro's too busy fondling the steering wheel with a camera on his head like an adult film and continually name dropping a Civic like it's an Aventador to pay attention to mundane details like that. Painful.
Does the Trailsport have less sound insulation than the Elite? The Trailsport sounds too harsh and loud under the slightest acceleration.
I believe so yes
23 mpg hwy yikes. How did the awd Highlander v6 get 27?
I was hoping you would comment on whether this could achieve the same driving feel as a mdx now
The infotainment screen is hard to take…Really Honda???why??
What about BD (BluRay) and monitor?
FYI ACTUALLY ITS JUST 6-7 SEATING VEHICLE I JUST CHECKED ONE OUT YESTERDAY…
2 in the front. 3 in the middle. 3 in the rear. 2+3+3=8. I cannot believe I just wrote this out to a comment in all caps.
You probably looked at one with captains chairs and didn’t put the middle seat up
@@MrInternFTL LAST ROW GOOD FOR TWO ONLY BUT CLAIMED FOR 3
Why was the start-up skipped?
So no rear entertainment for the kids!?
Is the trail mode the same as on the Trailsport? Would you recommend the Elite over the Trailsport?
Honestly a tough call. I love that the trailsport has skid plates for off road protection but I'm not sure I'd ever really need them. The Elite felt incredibly luxurious
@@TedwardDrivesdid you find fuel economy any better on the elite with road tires?
No cooled seats in the trail sport
So I’m curious, how is it both more efficient and as equally bad on fuel as the last generation V6? Also it is it quiet at highway speed?
Half the emissions. Not double the fuel economy.
Does it have DVD for rear entertainment? Haven’t heard any mention of it but for 8 passenger, that is necessary. Did I miss it?
No rear entertainment for 2023.
That dual exhaust layout is messed up!!