2023 Honda Pilot - So MUCH Better
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video I review the newly redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot. The Pilot has been improved in every way including, space, comfort, drive, features and more. The new exterior of the Pilot looks more like a SUV and the interior of the Pilot feels much more upscale than before. The Honda Pilot also recieves a new powertrain and new magic seat in the 2nd row.
Hear about the drive, checking out pricing and find out how good this new 2023 Pilot is!
Find the new Pilot and other Hondas from www.hondaoflisle.com/
0:00 Intro
0:59 Exterior
1:45 Space
4:00 Magic 2nd Row
6:37 Drive
9:07 Acceleration & Engine
9:50 Steering
10:56 Features
13:49 Seats
14:51 Interior Cabin
15:51 Snow drive
18:25 Negatives
19:45 Price
20:55 Final Thoughts - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I test drove the telluride, genesis, and this is the one. Super comfortable, amazing! And plus is a Honda! Last forever
Good choice!
275K with my Kia Borrego, Kia is reliable too.
@@stockey Sample size of one. The engine in the Telluride and Palisade is garbage, runs hot and burns oil.
@@stockeyI used to do delivery for my younger years, I owned 3 previous Honda and all of them are over 300k before I sold them for a new one and none of them have any problem
I like that the new Pilot doesn't have all the gadgets like Hyundai/Kia (thats what they sell you on). With Honda, you are getting a time-tested N/A V-6, not an over-worked turbo. I don't need all the bells and whistles that the competition offers. I prefer to keep a vehicle like this for years after the warranty ends (currently have a 2004 Pilot w/200k+ city miles with no repairs) I want a vehicle that can last 20 years, not one that has a heated steering wheel and vibrating seats.
One thing worth noting is this is a new engine. Dual overhead cam with hydraulic tappets. We will see how it does
@@IndianaArcher yup Honda has put out some duds for engines. The 98-02 Accord engines were famous for bad valve seals and burning oil. First sign would be bad 02 sensor then not long after you'd be emptying the oil pan every 500 miles.
I've never owned a car w heated steering wheel. Just got one, life changer. I do live in NE, so we get cold air and snow. And my vented seats for warm days. Amazing!
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Great video & review thanks George
Very informative about all the Pilot has and about the trim levels.
Great review 👍 Honda didn’t downsize to turbo 4 like Toyota. Great business move 👍👏
I agree 100%, that being said you still can't go wrong with neither! Both are great choices for reliability unlike Kia and Hyundai!
@@GBraidi78 I agree with you, but V6 will always last twice longer than turbo 4.
@@zemo2332 Not always. Honda VCM has a very poor track record.
I don't know what's stopping then from adding a hybrid motor. V6 engine with hybrid will effectively kill highlander.. but they just won't do it.
@@GBraidi78 kia and hyundai are more reliable than any other manufacturer except the top 2 Japanese ones.
Excellent Review.... appreciable, commendable and meritorious....
My everyday SUV!! Amazing video George.
Great review George
Great work George 👏🏼
Great Review!!!!
Great review of the pros and cons.
Just bought my 2023 Honda Pilot Touring and I absolutely love it.
I appreciate that you spent more time on the infotainment system. I do wish that Honda spent more time there, so they could compete with the Telluride, but I think you’ve given it more justice than other reviews I’ve watched.
Other reviewers have been pointing out that Honda competes better than Kia on the mechanical aspects of the vehicle. They paid more attention to that and that's why Honda is renowned for quality unlike Kia.
@@GonzaReformado Ultimately it’s why I’ll likely stick with Honda. I have a 2017 CR-V that I’ve really enjoyed driving, I just want something a little bigger these days. Before that I drove my 2004 Honda Civic well over 100k miles and ended up selling it in 2017 when I got my CR-V!
@@mmbrindley Yes, I'll too go with the new Pilot or CX-90 (if roomy as well) over the Telluride because of quality. I checked the spec data and the Pilot is supposed to be roomier than the Telluride. I think the Telluride made excellent use of the interior space though.
On other aspects of the vehicle like driving experience, cargo space, and seating flexibility the Honda competes quite well. It is a shame they didn't do more with the infotainment but how important is a slightly bigger screen compared to more cargo space or a more flexable second row in a family car?
I like the way the infotainment screen is molded/contoured into the dash on my 19’ Pilot. These newer iPad designs are an abomination to me that seem to interfere/obstruct with the field of vision.
It looks gorgeous in snow!
It looks like every other boxy suv. Reminds me of Ford explorers really. Nothing sleek about it.
I appreciate you mentioned approx how many inches you had in the 2nd row with the front seat all the way back, not many reviewers state that, and very quiet!
Looks so much better. Made me actually consider it now.
I like the opening beat 👌
We need an 8 seat TrailSport for the 2024 models.
I wonder if the middle row console can be removed and the removable middle seat be added
The drive feel on the 23 is honestly leagues above the previous gen. We just traded our 20 pilot on a 23 touring and the actual drive feel is such an improvement. Suspension, road noise, driver aids, steering feel, pedal feel, all clearly improved. I didn’t realize how much I actually hated the 20 until I drove the 23.
Also on our 2020 model the driver aids always felt like they were fighting me. It was always tugging the wheel left and right thinking I was drifting, even when I wasn’t. I just thought that’s how it was supposed to be but now in the 23 it does none of that. Driver aids work better AND they don’t tug the wheel around.
Japan-based design really fixed glaring faults in the Civic and improved really all Honda vehicles. The previous design house in the US was lackluster if not terrible. Sound of engines, road noise and other aspects went from bottom of pack to above average.
Thanks for the comment. I also have a 20 pilot and am considering 23 pilot but was concerned with suspension, road noise, and driving aids which are all annoyances of mine in the 20. I will have to do a test drive.
I am very interested to hear that the safety aids are less intrusive. That was a negative in my book, so very glad to hear this. Can you say anything more about the different safety systems? For instance, is the adaptive cruise control reliable, can I drive 70 mph (Highway 5 in CA on some stretches) and move between the slow and fast lanes without it putting on the brakes unnecessarily? I'll be interested to see how the IIHS rates the '23 Pilot - will it achieve the coveted "Top Safety Pick Plus" title. Anything more you can say would be very helpful. Thank you!
So you like the pilot I’m thinking of getting one. How did you decide on the trim? Which trim to get?
Recently purchased a 23 touring model. Thanks for the informative video, still learning about the all the features. Have not figured out yet how to adjust the auto reverse mirror tilting feature. The present factory setting is to low for me. Any Tips? I have gone through the 600+ page owners manual two to three times with no luck. Thanks.
You was right about the comparison with the mdx remember we spoke about this
Well done
Great review. What is your take on the late Honda Passport 2002 model? I just love the design. Don't understand why it was bashed so much. Can you shed some light? Thanks.
Love the second row captain seats option. Not to mention a V6 which seems rare nowadays in any midsize 2023 vehicle.
Aside from the engine (which was probably one of the better ones in the class anyway), this seems like a huge upgrade over the previous gen. One small question though: while the middle convertible bench seat thing is brilliant (especially with the under-trunk storage option), it seems like there are no inside arm rests for the second row when that’s removed, right? Not the biggest deal in the world if so, but still, that’d be kinda annoying, particularly for long trips.
Yes, that and the latches on the floor that hold the middle seat down are not recessed inside the floor. A tripping hazard.
Yes, I noticed that too. We have a 2011 Odyssey with the same type of removable middle seat. Taking the seat out leaves you with no inner armrests on the two remaining seats... so in our house the middle seat rarely gets removed. Too bad Honda didn't figure out a way to integrate armrests in the outer seats to make them "true" captain's chairs when the middle seat id removed. And... those exposed latches are indeed a tripping hazard.
The 3rd generation has the same phone slot in the back of the driver's and front passenger's chairs, at least from the 2019 model up to now. I've had only the 3rd Generation Pilot, but my dad had the 1st generation one and I loved it. I'm currently on my 4th Pilot since the 1st one I bought in 2015. I love my 3rd generation, but I'm looking forward to upgrading to this one when my lease is up.
Did you look to see if there is any way to remove the screen from the back? I'm hoping an aftermarket company will offer a 12.3" screen that could replace that one.
Honda is playing the trick to make people trade in their 3 yrs old Pilots when the refresh comes with bigger screen in 2026.
@Drivers Only: Having test driven both the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy and this 2023 Honda Pilot which one did you prefer? Which one has a better ride quality? Better third row seating? Better long term durability (10 years) and possible resale value?
Boy that is a tired and worn out looking Honda dealership lol.
I can’t believe the owner doesn’t fix that place up!
My family owns dealerships and we keep them looking sharp and tip-top and it takes money but the buildings are meticulously maintained.
Great job George! Thank you!
If we remove the middle seat it becomes captain chairs but without any handrest?
Why is the 23 accord multimedia screen bigger and this pilot gets a smaller one?
How does its lane keep assist compare to hyundai kia’s highway drive assist 2nd version?
How bout a review of the 23 Passport Trailsport.
Where I'm not sure about the exterior is the last 1/3 (c-pillars specifically). It does have a sort of a ford explorer look
Definitely better quality and reliability over a Ford Explorer.
I like the new look. The previous looks so plain!! I like that they kept the V6!! Looks great!
I think the Trailsport also have the 360 view camera if I am not mistaken!
Correct.
What kind of tires you had ? AWD is ok but was it all season that you used ?
Waiting for the 2024 Passport TrailSport & praying for the same upgrades as the Pilot, if so I’m In!!!!!!!!!😊
I'll be waiting for the 2025 Passport!!
It goes on and on!
We get a new pilot every time they come out with a new model. Just got the new 24 touring and it is by far the nicest pilot we’ve had yet. By a mile. The super low 1st gear, low road noise, amazing smooth 10speed, it’s all perfect. Pretty happy this time around.
How is the AWD system of the Pilot Elite/Touring mechanically different from the AWD system of the Trailsport? Is there any mechanical difference at all, or is the Trail Logic software in the Trailsport the only difference in AWD capability?
I’m getting my premium GR 86 in a month can’t wait ❤😊
Thx George… nice review
We have an Odyssey with 170k miles… it’s still like new… no issues at all… just grease the slider door rails at 100k and normal maintenance
Can you put a bike helmet in the rear underfloor cavity?
Looks so much better in front and side profile. Rear tail lamps are a little frumpy for my taste.inside it is good news story too, other than those idiotic buttons for shifting transmission. Overall a winner.
The buttons for shifting the transmission is the biggest downside, everything else is good though
What exterior color is this 2023 Honda Pilot Elite?
wow those chrome accents on the outer front bumper makes a huge difference, almost a different stance
For the FWD version of this, is it capable of 4WD when engaged? Like the old Pilots…
Good review! I have an 04 and like the 4th Gen. Wish the dual exhaust was real, like mine. Kind of a disappointment.
Honda Put the mdx type s engine inside
Be nice if this update makes its way to the Ridgeline. A little extra backseat legroom is needed.
Can we see a comparison between this and the new hyundai palisade?
I love that press and leave liftgate feature. I'm disappointed that Acura only offers it with the Advanced trim of the MDX, not even the A-Spec.
Mine comes in this friday :-) Modern Steel Metallic
Let us know what you think. How did you do on price? My local dealer didn't have one to look at let alone buy 😞
Size comparison of the pilot to the Traverse and Durango? I hear how big the traverse is in the back with the third row up. I know they are redesigning the Durango.
I wish the Blue was available in other trim levels besides the Trailsport.
Also I noticed the previous Turing models did not have that huge panoramic roof nice
But they had the paper tape dispenser, though.
Greath car.wery cool update for pilot.
This might be my new, but will test the qx60 also
I'm really liking this new Pilot. We were looking at the 22 version versus a Toyota sienna because sienna is high priced and hard to get used in good condition with the features i want. I will definitely look at the 23 now. Just have to wait it out to buy used. Main reason is that bench seat that can turn into captains chairs. Love that feature.
Is this awd or fwd?
So much better look
Do they still use the engine start stop? Is it still enabled by default with user having to cancel it via the button? I was hoping Honda will disable it by default with the switch enabling it.
On my default everytime
Great video.
What color is that pilot??
Sonic pearl grey
Honda did great with the new Pilot. Can anyone speak to the 3rd row? Is it actually usable?
So once you remove the middle seat on the second row, it transforms to captain chairs. But, the thing is you lose the arm rest. It would have been a perfect execution if they thought of including arm rests. They could be detachable once you install back the middle seat.
Unfortunately armrests only available on the 7 seats version. Otherwise you'll have to leave the middle seat in the folded position to use it as an armrest.
Just order as a 7 seater, and you get the captain chairs. At least that is what I noticed on the Trailsport version. edit: Seems to be an option for the EX-L, not sure if other trims offer that as well.
Lol. Once the armrests are detached, you will never find them when you need them.
@@jwuhome what they could do is have the tracker thing like in the middle seat to make sure it stays in the car.
Lose the armrest AND the heated rear seats. We just traded our 20 touring for a 23 touring and we really miss those features. We like it better overall but it’s tough to give up features.
Absolute worst thing I hate about all these Hondas is the push button shifter. I have it in my Ridgeline and hate it, there is nothing to rest your hand on or hold going around a corner and it is so slow to shift. It is great they have kept the V6 but horrible Honda insists for some reason to continue to use timing belts. I also whish the engine destroying cylinder deactivation was off until you turned it on, you always get to that first light and wump your car dies before you remember to turn it off.
How about the bose sound system quality?
Yes tell us about it
It’s really, really good. I had the upgraded system in my 2020 but the Bose in the 23 touring we got is SO much better. Much more bass, and overall a much fuller sound thanks to the pillar and big dashboard speaker. One of my favorite upgrades.
i love the body style
Wish I had 8-10 inches too
Why is there still no hybrid option? If it had that, then it would be more comparable to the highlander hybrid.
The brake rotors need to be bigger. Other than that, I really like the Pilot and the Passport.
Can sheets of 4x8 fit and lay flat?
No
I wish Honda would put in AC front seats as well, not just heated
PILOT ELITE trimhas ventilated front seats.
I like the Honda Pilot because of the widest width between wheel wells...I can add a sheet of plywood, sheetrock or 2 extra large dog boxes side by side inside a Pilot. I also like there 6-cylinder engine that is likely to last much longer than those 4-cylinder engines in some SUVs. I like the All Wheel Drive up here in Alaska for winter driving. NO CVT, reliable 9 or 10 speed transmission.
Is this the Elite?
I like the look of the Odyssey. The outgoing Pilot did not look as much like a mini van as it just looked like a fat jelly bean. 2023 Pilot has DNA from the handsome Acura MDX. I've been thinking about getting the MDX with its 3.5l V6. I wonder if the V6 in this 2023 is based on the same engine.
A fat jelly bean?! 😂😂😂
It is the same block, but it has dual overhead cams, so very different heads than MDX and other Honda V6 engines, also no VTEC. It does emit less toxic pollutants which is mean reason Honda changed design. This one will be compliant to 2030 standards. Time will tell if there are any teething issues. On paper it looks great.
Traverese vs Acadia vs Pilot vs Palisade vs Teluride..... what else?..... reliability -- which do you pick?
Stay the hell away from Chevy and GMC unless you want the cheapest plastic available and if you like walking lmfao.
Kinda sucks that we lost heated rear seats in the Touring this year. The Elite trim is nice but at that price I rather pay a little more to get the MDX.
Really depends on whether or not you need maximum cargo space and a bigger third row. As a two row vehicle a lower end MDX is a compelling alternative with better styling and a nicer interior. If you plan to use it as a three row often the Pilot probably pulls ahead.
@@almassengale I agree with you but the driving experience is much better on the MDX.
MDX infotainment controls suck.
@@paulm6481 This Pilot also got rid of the rear seat entertainment...face it this Pilot is trash like your comments cheerleader.
@@almassengale Agree about the nicer MDX interior - I just wish Acura would divorce the piano black mistress they seem so tied to.
Need much larger Screen Soon as POSSIBLE
Hey George. I own a 2017 Pilot and like it. Something I've noticed about Honda is that they don't upgrade unless they have to. I think, in my opinion, is that they lack in the nice options because they stopped being innovated. Just do whatever everyone else does, and that's good enough. Cut out some nice options to increase the profit margin. It's a shame because the build quality is pretty darn nice. I will be in the market for new suv, so I'll be doing some comparing with other companies. Thx for review George.
Couple of vehicles copied from Honda innovation, like the vaccum in a minivan, cabin talk, cabin watch and second row seat feature with push of a button. Toyota, Kia/Hyundai and Chrysler copied some of these features!
The other side of coin, they keep prices reasonable. Don’t complain about high prices if you want features. You should shop BMWs for many features at high unreliable levels, that more your thing. Get lost.
actually I wanted to agree with you because I agree that in some ways Honda became complacent but I really think thats a North America phenomenon. Any management and engineers based in North America think money before innovative design. Where I think Honda has done well is self-driving (safety) innovation. Style overall has been bland and trail-blazing new vehicles are no more. Of course some of Honda's strange vehicles did not sell so well.
@James Medina agreed. You said it better then me.
@@paulm6481 chill out dude
We’re all George!
It’s sad that they did not use this engine on the accord
You would think with the trail sport they would include the heated steering wheel. Ambient lighting should be across the board. Honda is really cheap on features. I guess I'll have to wait and buy a used Elite version.
Hey I know you… we are all George!!!
We're all George :P
I love the new Pilot's look and the new power train with DOHC and the much better 10 speed transmission. The roomy interior is going to be a big hit as well. The only problem with 'bigger' size Pilot SUV is the pain at the pump. I have a 2013 RDX (which has a Honda V6 SOHC engine) and it currently gets no more than 18 MPG in city mixed with little highway driving. The way that is the same MPG as my 2007 Sienna mini van with V6 FE-GR2 engine. So, Honda is not known for fuel sipping for SUVs so I hope Honda has made a huge improvement to the fuel consumption portion of it as I really want to get a Pilot in a year to two :).
19 city and 26 highway mpg.... still acceptable for a 3.5 liter
20mpg in the city is not bad at all, thats about how much I get and buck stretches if youre using 87
@@bogart5131 for that 2023 Pilot 19/23 is acceptable for a V6…I hope in real life I can’t txt or talk to you right now but I will call you back as soon as I can it can get 20 MPG 😃.
@@bogart5131 Sorry about my last response from my iPhone, it auto filled with "pre-text" about I can't talk while driving. Anyway, I mean to say that 19 city and 26 highway for the 2023 Pilot is quite acceptable for that huge V6 engine. I hope it will get that much MPG in real life driving.
So far I’m getting literally exactly the same mpg as my 2020. Combined mpg for me is 21.6.
Hi George, you're George. I'm George, we are all George.
This or the new Mazda CX90 with the straight 6?
Performance vs the extra space of the '23 Pilot. I'm looking at both, as well as the Grand Highlander.
I would rather have a super handling AWD of a Honda than the large display or fancy interiors of the telluride which you wouldn't be looking at while driving. It's a car, pick the one that drives best.
Does Honda pilot has more interior space than the new Toyota sequoia? Big disappointment when I tried sequoia 2 weeks ago. Can’t even sit straight on the 3rd row….
However they didn’t add arm rest if you do want the luxury of captain chairs
Hey~ You use Toyota’s engine picture for Honda vehicle.
"I wish this (dash/ instrument panel) was 100% digital"
Last generation pilot owners: NO YOU DON'T
"Kinda wish we had 8 to 10 inches."
That's what she said. 😄
I've never seen anyone with such ready-recollection of prior models everything. lol
EVERYTHING is better. The ride, the seats, the steering, the rampyperdunchicks...everything. I mean he must own an old one. Who on earth could so readily compare two vehicles on muscle memory?
He had 2nd Generation Ridgeline, so review refresh or redesign models should be easy.
HEY! Keep your hands on the wheel! ... 🙂
I believe those given cargo figures are with the non-folded seats scooted forward to the limit on their tracks. The actual cargo figures with seats in realistic positions will be less. It's annoying how unclear these figures are from different manufacturers.
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Somehow having a 12-inch screen seems to be an impassable barrier for Honda Engineers. It's like Nancy Pelosi trying to understand String Theory.
Or economics or common sense.
The new accord has a 12 inch screen.
So this or a 4Runner?