2023 Honda Pilot EX-L: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW
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I bought My wife 2023 Honda Pilot EXL and kept My 2005 290,000 Miles still drives Like New ! They are Wonderful Vehicles ❤️😊
This is an awesome detailed review/walkthrough/demo. You are a great communicator. This trim and color combo looks good. I’m in the market to get one. At first, I was looking at 2023 Passport Trailsport but I think I might consider Pilot EX-L after watching your video. Well-done.
Am I the only one who's impressed that this guy did the entire video without stopping to take a single breath 😅. Seriously good video tho 👍🏻
Great review man! You're the first review that I have seen on this vehicle. This will be my new family vehicle for sure, but I'll go for the Elite model. Great job! Very informative and no bs. I have subscribed. Keep up the good work!
My very first Honda SUV!! Brilliant job bro.
I think you might be the first car reviewer out with a test drive video of the 2023 Pilot. Congrats.
I had a 2017 CRV which was OK and now have a 2021 Passport which I love (except for its low fuel economy). This new Pilot might be my next vehicle.
Yes I’m really lucky to get my hands on one so soon! Glad you like it man good luck with the next car! (And the current one)👍🏼
@@WTFCRLT1 Thanks!
My 2020 Passport averages about 24mpg
@@waynewallace2061 Interesting. My 2021 Passport only averages 19 mpg in mixed suburban driving. I wonder why my mileage sucks like that.
@@adamesd3699 I only drive in ECO mode. I like the way the transmission shifts in that mode.
The Radiant Red looks good on the Pilot, but I'm really liking the silver in combination with the dark windows! Looks sleek af 🤤
The removal of the second row seat , is the feature that I like.
Congrats on being the first real driving review. Probably will take other reviewers months to do that
Thanks for watching! I was very lucky to get my hands on one so soon👍🏼🙏🏼
Quality Review, very Informative w/ pertinent info
You did a great job with this review...This is the design Honda should have come up with instead of the last generation CRV clone design....I agree with some of the other commenters, Honda should've placed a much larger screen and better upper door padding materials.... In this price range a panorama roof is expected, but small touches such as an alcantara ceiling material would've been a nice upgrade...Great design but unfortunately Honda still loves their plastic surfaces, non-color coordinated steering wheels, small screens and non-hydraulic hoods. I'm sure this Pilot is a game changer for many that did not have a Pilot on their radar... Again, great job on your review and your channel... I'm a new subscriber!
Those are nice wheels. I think this is very first EX-L I have seen reviewed. Good job.
Thanks Paul glad you like it! Thanks for watching👍🏼
Great review as always. Not to mention the hottest car review host out there hands down.
@0:40 you mentioned that the Honda V6 has new aluminum block. It’s always been aluminum block & heads. The only difference this time around is that it’s Dual-Overhead-Cam. The torque is basically the same as in the old engine.
Thanks for posting. This is the first "real" drive review I've seen. I do think the rear turn lights are incandescent and not l.e.d.
Thanks for watching! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thx u for sharing very informative 👍
Great review, keep them coming
And can you review a Trailsport trim when one comes available,
Thank you
I’ll try getting my hands on one asap! Glad you like it👍🏼🙏🏼
The previous gen pilot had an aluminum block. I'm pretty sure this is now dual overhead cam and has a revised block design.
Great vid! Thanks man! It would be great to see how the headlights are compared to MDX. Can you make a video of the pilot headlights and evening/night drive
That might be tough to arrange Id have to wait until the dealership is about to close or rent one out overnight but I’ll see what I can do 👍🏼
Nice review, and thanks for prices information.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review. Quick question: what’s the setup you got with your iPhone/camera? Where/how can I get that?…again, great car review. Probably getting a pilot someday soon!
Great review thanks!
Thanks for watching! Hit the subscribe button if you’re new and stay tuned for tomorrow’s review of the 2023 Honda CR-V EX-L!
It’s a 18inch rim
The nine inch screen on the dash looks like an after thought. I will wait for the 2 years upgrade of this generation Pilot, before I consider upgrading the 2012 I now own.
“Something you shouldn’t be drinking when you’re driving” 😂😂😂😂
I can definitely see the Durango side rear design. Did you mention the cubic ft of the trunk with 3rd row, 2nd row down?
I don't need any more space than what I'd get in a Miata, but with all of it's features, I'm really drawn to the top two trims of this Honda Pilot. That stowable 2nd row seat is a great idea.
Thanks for sharing... One thing that I don't like .. I am taller (about 6' 3"), so I sit up a bit higher.. But at about 16:35.. See how the area between the rearview mirror and the front windshield.. They all now put a black box there, but it really cuts down on my own visibility as a driver (and passenger). I need that area to look out and drive safely.. They need to put lane assist and other cameras somewhere else so it doesn't cut down on visibility for the driver.
How about the sensing package? I have a Pilot 2020 Black Edition and before I got a CRV EX-L. 2017.
Comparing the sensing package the CRV was way better it kept better the cruise control, the auto nigh lights and the collision warning system.
My Pilot is awful in this regards and hoping the new one gets same electronics than CRV.
Did you noticied any improvements in the 2023? Thanks
Great review.
I think this design pays direct homage to the old 2nd gen Isuzu Rodeo/Honda Passport, modernized. I am disappointed in the hard plastics on the top of the door sills. Seems like they could have made it with better feeling materials especially considering the Telluride.
Can you make a video showing how to check where it says the temperature of the antifreeze and oil or battery?
Great reviews for base trim.
Thanks for watching!
Very professional review
Thanks! 👍🏼
I´m impressed.
Good job on review couple of things to correct but good vibe good confidence.. try to redo with higher trim kevel
Dynapros!!
I love those!
Surprised they got rid of the locking gas door. Everything else looks great.
I had a 2013 Pilot which I loved. Would have bought a replacement but I did not like the revised versions. Now they go back to the boxy shape and I've gone to a Palisade, which I love. But I would have stayed with Honda but this latest revision came too late for me. That's too bad.
Great job handsome man
Does it go against the Nissan pathfinder as well with the other suvs
Should’ve came to Honda of Ocala in Florida we always have the 🔥 cars. Come see us!
Can you review the sport trim? Thank you
Great review. you didn't mention the cameras on this trim. Does it provide the 360 degree view for parking? Nissan has had this for years and I believe that Honda Pilot will have it this year for the first time. I know it is in the upper trim levels but I don't know if it is in this level. Please let us know if you find out..Thanks for a great review!
Only in the top trim.
Also in Trailsport
Honda needs to move the rear window wiper to underneath the rear spoiler.
Im not a fan of the push button shifter being right next to a cup holder. If you spill a drink you could short out the shifter. However, Ive never spilled a drink on a shifter...ever.
Mmmmmm it’s definitely a great design , but the Honda Pilot 2023 needs to prove it self first. I bought a new pilot 2022 with absolutely no regrets because they improved yrs after yrs sense the 2016 .Honda makes great products and keep up the good work.
I like this!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow. Nice job. Really the only thing I didn't hear you discuss was whether the rear window opens separate from the hatch. From the look, I'd guess no, but a trip to the dealer would confirm. This is a fairly critical must have for me and it is getting harder and harder to find.
DOES NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE ON ANY 2023 PILOT MODEL
I don’t think any new Hondas have this feature. My fiancé just got the 2023 hr-v and it’s the same. If you’re okay with something older, the second gen (09-15) pilots do have that separated glass in the back. I have a 2013 Honda Pilot EXL and that back glass does come in handy
@@tornadofreak12 Especially if you have dogs or have overfilled the cargo area or you have a tight garage.
It doesn't, but then again, Pilot's rivals don't do that either. Toyota Highlander used to have this feature for previous gen, but not for the new gen
Don’t understand why they only had it on the 2nd generation (2009-2015). Come on Honda!?!
Great review thanks! but Honda took away the sunroof on the EXL, now we have to pay $$$$$ thousands more for a higher trim model
I think EX-L is now base trump. No sport or Lx so it is their price leader.
I don't care for the huge panoramic sunroofs that manufacturers have been installing. I prefer a regular size sunroof. So now that they're installing glass ceilings, I'm okay with no sunroof at all on this EX-L.
They say the engine is “redesigned” does it finally have a timing chain like the odyssey?
Still my perfect vehicle for me to drive one.
On Honda's website they indicate the second row middle seat in the EX-L is not removeable, but it appears this one is. Their website overall is pretty bad, you can't even compare/see the interiors.
The ex-l rims are 18” not 20 “. Other wise great review!
Awesome review
Thanks!
Is Honda Odyssey Minivan being Redesigned for the 2024 model year or being Refreshed?
@Aryeh Rosenthal Haven't heard any news. However Odyssey got a recent refresh.Included active safety features on all trims,plus rear- seat reminder system to prevent children from being left behind when van is parked. Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic are standard on all but Base LX trim.
Well will see Ridgeline Pickup Truck redesign Next pretty sure.
But Odyssey like Pilot already soon, Ridgeline and Passport will switch to latest Global Light Truck Platform
Where is the mid 6 second 0-60 figure coming from? That seems way too quick for what this is.
What’s the difference between an LX and EX-L model?
I drove a touring Pilot today and the steering is way too light. Just horrible. Also, when will auto steer on the highway (like my Tesla) become more common?
Did you happen to notice what the RPMs are at 65 mph? In comfort mode? And I was wondering the same thing about the HP rating - Toyota can get a tad over 300 hp from their (RIP) 3.5L V6, GM is over 300 for their 3.6L. I doubt that Honda would be unable to be near those same figures. Maybe it's how the torque and HP curves overlap that's giving you such strong pulling power at freeway speeds. And yeah, give me a naturally aspirated engine any day! Honda was smart to improve the V6, unlike Toyota and their move to a 2.4L turbo 4 .
I think Honda has proven to get better performance out of their 3x NA v6 than the competition but yes it would be interesting to see a more technical comparison why that is. Better power to weight ratio? Better gearing? Torque band, etc.
What happened to the drop down tv screen?
Love Hondas but this looks like an LX with leather. No luggage rack and base grade wheels. Wonder if they’ve started having air pressure reading for each tire rather than low tire warning light? Also, 360 camera to aid parking?
360 camera is on higher trims. I forgot Honda doesn't tell you which tire is low. Pretty ridiculous.
@@plmn93 my 2019 Pilot does specify exactly which tire is low.
So why does this get 2mpg less than the pathfinder in the city? Hmm...
What does it get mpg?
We were told by salesman that 3rd row vent was not functional in exl and below trim.
Honda now built a new factory to build their own transmissions that are now problem free. Honda finally listened to all the customer complaints from previous years' pilot and Odyssey owners. As for CVT, honda makes the best, i have a 2016 accord sport with 106000 miles, zero problems.
how is the cabin quite?
The Honda J Series V6 was ALWAYS a aluminum block. This new engine is basicly the V6 Turbo but without the Turbo.
I don't think we can say that the 3.5L V6 is tried and proven - per Honda, it's all new. And it no longer has VTEC (it now has dual overhead cams vs the old one with just one camshaft per head; and it has the aluminum block you mentioned.) As for the actual spinning internals, I don't know how different they are. Don't get me wrong, I *hope* everything's good since I may get one :-)
It’s straight out of the Acura mdx and it’s been great.
@@artieartya I want to think you're right, but Honda makes a pretty big deal about the engine in the new 2023 Pilot being all new, with a whopping 5 extra HP, having double OHC vs single, and a a few other things I can't remember right now.
Timing belt or timing chain?
@@jsfbay1 so is it still the J series engine just like in my 06 Honda Pilot for example?
@@mikeschlup5279 The 3.5L is still a belt, and I'm not sure about the 3.0L in the Type S.
Any plan to review the elite trim
I’ll try getting my hands on one asap👍🏼
Do you know what number tint is on the driver and passenger's windows?
Twenty pee.
That bird though 😂
Wtf- that portion of taillights on the trunk doesn’t light up on my exl. In elite it will light up.
Tons of nice features but they could have made those exhaust tips FUNCTIONAL, NOT FAKE!!
The middle seat in the second row will come out to make captain seats.
Not on this trim. Only touring & elite trims get stow-away
@@peternguyen7607 ok. I thought it was on all of them. Thanks for the info.
@@peternguyen7607 That's what their website says, but this one sure looks like the removeable one.
@@plmn93 and it has to be store d in the back, cant be store in your garage or the transponder alarm goes off. and you also get a donut as a spare. higher trims only though
@Peter Nguyen The TrailSport doesn't get middle seat either. It's carrying Full-Size spare underneath with skid plates and different suspension.
No sunroof with an EX-L ? Have to step up to the touring for that?
Ya🤔🤔🤷♂️
No sunroof? Excellent feature! I never used mine because I live in hot climate.
I said the same thing. No sunroof ugh!!
That’s crazy, we have 2019 EX-L and have a sun roof
I can't believe the EXL doesn't have sunroof, this isn't a cheap trip. I'm car shopping right now and was really considering the pilot but no sun roof I just can't fathom on a trim this price.
@@korona277 We don’t need the sunroof but I agree it’s a deal breaker for some who want it. EX and up always come with the sunroof in all previous Hondas.
Great review! I still miss the shifters. At least the CR-V still has them.
Shifters?
@@senorgato70 Gear shift stick like the CRV-not the button shifters.
FYI, if you don't like the shifter, don't get a Palisade either
Looks good for what I see.I laughed at his comment about the pack cigarette would fit in nicely lol I think it's down to about 4% of the population that smokes ,hopefully it's good for a phone
Is Honda afraid to go full LED on there vehicles 😢😢
wait what???... where's the VTEC? ... do I give up VTEC for ONLY 5 additional HP??? ... Great Review ... Keith Chicago IL ... my 21 Ridgeline has the ZF 9spd ... which is fine just a little misunderstood
The ZF does not have good reviews in any implementation, Honda ten speed is worlds better.
ZF is German garbage. 10 speed is made in house Honda Acura and is glorious. I got the 2019 RDX and love it. Can’t wait to get the pilot for the next family car with my wife and three girls.
The MDX and even Odyssey have the newer 10speed transmission.
@@fredmoss4540 don’t forget about us little guys. 2019 RDX here
POV car drive youtubers really need to understand the quality upgrade related to the camera position. Our eyes are not on the top of our heads. I would so much enjoyed to see the gadge cluster and the wheel while you drive :)
I don’t disagree I just don’t like showing the gauge cluster while driving because if the speedometer shows a number higher than the speed limit, it can be legally used against me.
@@WTFCRLT1 i totally agree 😉
Noticed the add on sticker on the front window. I’m guessing. ADM. and other overpriced stuff
How is the center console leather? The 2nd gen pilots were absolutely ass, as well as the door arm rest
which trim of the pilot has the dual pane glasses?
I believe it’s elite and touring
Base model is 40g! 3 yrs ago we got Ex-L awd with RES for that money.
yep, paid $39.5 OTD for my 2019 Touring which has a screen in the back for the kiddo. new ones are so overpriced!
@Charles Barker It's a newly redesign vehicle compared to the last Generation.
We are looking for 😂 two muffler suv 🚙 😊
i could not find white interior and exterior.
No SUNROOF ! The previous model EX-L had a sunroof.
Almost perfect except those stupid buttons P/R/D/M !!! nice video , thank you
Glad you liked it thanks for the comment!! 👍🏼
Why Honda keep using on a family truck bright colors as grey on the seats and the headliner too… everything gets messy when you have kids
Great review, I just wish Honda would put a larger screen in it, especially on the Elite trim. It's obvious that they designed it for a larger screen. If I spend 52k on an Elite, I want more than a 9" screen.
So get a Tv and stay at home.
At Best Buy you can find screens up to 80” and make all your wishes and dreams come true…
@@danm3340 😂
I'll gladly sacrifice a large screen to have physical buttons and dials. I can't stand being forced to use touch screens while driving, they are all terrible.
@@plmn93 with the 360 view, that is on the Trailsport and Elite you really need the bigger screen. when you back up, it splits the screen into two views, and each is pretty small.
Hi, is there a spare wheel included?
Yes between the exhaust tips under the trunk!
Full spare for the Trailsport
you said 20 inchers size 255/60-18. 😂
My bad lol they’re 18’s👍🏼
👍🏻👍🏻
I can't believe they took the sunroof away on the EX-L, EX and above always had a sunroof! WTF
Hi, Can I use parts of your video to do a review in Spanish?
Yes of course as long as you credit the channel you don’t even have to ask! 👍🏼
@@WTFCRLT1 Great!.. Thank U
That bird is absolutely ridiculous!! 😆😆😆😆
Why so few if any road test reviews of the 2023 Pilot?????
They are very new. You can read professional reviews and associated road tests by likes of Kelly Blue book. But the normal every day review few because it is just becoming available
Probably selling everyone that comes in so no extras for auto media to test drive yet. Everybody media is going to want test drive. The did have camouflage test drive of TrailSport model TFL did one on moderate difficult off-road trail.
aluminum block? use to be cast iron block which is way better
Love u