General Overview
- Model Years: 2023–2024 (2022 debut for 2023 model year) caranddriver.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11caranddriver.com+11
- Body Style: Three-row midsize crossover SUV (5-door, unibody) en.wikipedia.org+1cannonhonda.com+1
- Seating: Up to eight passengers (seven with second-row captain chairs) cannonhonda.com
Engine & Powertrain
- Engine: 3.5 L naturally aspirated DOHC V6 with direct injection (J35Y8)
- Power Output: 285 hp @ ~6,100 rpm; 262 lb‑ft torque hondanews.ca+15caranddriver.com+15edmunds.com+15edmunds.com+1edmunds.com+1
- Transmission:
- 2023: smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters hondainfocenter.com+2cannonhonda.com+2muller-honda.com+2
- 2023: smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic with paddle shifters hondainfocenter.com+2cannonhonda.com+2muller-honda.com+2
- Drivetrain Options:
- FWD available on base LX/Sport/EX-L
- AWD standard on TrailSport, Touring, Elite (AWD optional on other trims) caranddriver.com+14cannonhonda.com+14gunnhonda.com+14
- FWD available on base LX/Sport/EX-L
Dimensions & Tires
- Length: 199.9 in; Width: ~78.5 in (without mirrors); Height: ~71.0 in hondainfocenter.com+15edmunds.com+15cannonhonda.com+15
- Wheelbase: 113.8 in; Turning Circle: 37.8 ft darcarshondaoffairfax.com+2edmunds.com+2edmunds.com+2
- Ground Clearance: 7.3 in; some TrailSport models are ~1 in higher gunnhonda.com+8edmunds.com+8muller-honda.com+8
- Bed/Cargo Volume:
- Cargo behind third row: 18.6 cu‑ft
- Maximum cargo: ~87 cu‑ft donayreshonda.com+10muller-honda.com+10gunnhonda.com+10en.wikipedia.org+6edmunds.com+6edmunds.com+6
- Cargo behind third row: 18.6 cu‑ft
- Curb Weight: ~4,625 lb (varies by trim) edmunds.com+8edmunds.com+8cannonhonda.com+8
- Tire & Wheel Sizes:
- LX/Sport: 18″ alloy wheels, P255/60 R18 darcarshondaoffairfax.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1gunnhonda.com+5hondainfocenter.com+5hondanews.ca+5
- EX‑L & TrailSport: P255/60 R18 (machine-finished or Shark‑Gray wheels) hondauniverse.com+15hondainfocenter.com+15cannonhonda.com+15
- TrailSport also offers P265/60 R18 all-terrain tires
- Touring/Elite: 20″ alloy wheels, P255/50 R20 muller-honda.com+3hondainfocenter.com+3hondanews.ca+3
- LX/Sport: 18″ alloy wheels, P255/60 R18 darcarshondaoffairfax.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1gunnhonda.com+5hondainfocenter.com+5hondanews.ca+5
Trim Levels & Key Features (2023–2024)
Available trims: LX (2023 only), Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Elite (and Black Edition added in 2024). All trims share powertrain and chassis; differences lie in comfort, tech, and styling. gunnhonda.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3darcarshondaoffairfax.com+3
LX
- Cloth seats, FWD standard, 18″ wheels, dual-zone climate, keyless entry hondainfocenter.com
Sport
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, 20″ Shark‑Gray wheels, heated front seats, blind-spot alert, cross-traffic monitor
EX-L
- Available AWD, leather seats, power-adjustable seats with memory, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charger, power tailgate, parking sensors gunnhonda.com
TrailSport
- AWD only, off-road suspension tune, skid plates, underbody protection, all-terrain tires, TrailWatch cameras, additional 1 in ground clearance, synthetic-leather seats with orange stitching cannonhonda.com
Touring
- 20″ wheels, panoramic moonroof, power/Hands-Free power tailgate, Bose audio, navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot, CabinTalk PA system, stowable second-row center seat en.wikipedia.org+4hondainfocenter.com+4darcarshondaoffairfax.com+4
Elite
- Full AWD, TrailWatch camera, head‑up display, 10.2″ digital cluster, rain-sensing wipers, heated/ventilated front seats, heated 2nd-row seats, heated steering wheel, premium lighting and mirror features hondainfocenter.com
Towing & Payload
- Maximum Towing (AWD): 5,000 lb (with towing accessories) hondanews.com+7hondanews.com+7hondaofmentor.com+7
- FWD Towing: 3,500 lb max hondaofmentor.com+3hondanews.com+3performancehondastore.com+3
- TrailSport includes Class III hitch standard caranddriver.com+15hondainfocenter.com+15hondainfocenter.com+15
- Payload Capacity: Not commonly published; expect around 1,500 lb (typical for midsize SUV with seating)
Fuel Economy (AWD)
- City/Highway/Combined: ~19/25/21 MPG (varies by trim and tires) edmunds.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1
Suspension & Handling
- Front: MacPherson strut
- Rear: Independent multi-link
- Stabilizer Bars: Front and rear hondainfocenter.com+1edmunds.com+1
- Drive Modes (AWD): Normal, ECON, Snow, Tow, Sport; TrailSport and AWD variants add Trail and Sand darcarshondaoffairfax.com+4hondainfocenter.com+4muller-honda.com+4
- Assist Features:
- Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electric parking brake with Auto Brake Hold hondainfocenter.com+1hondainfocenter.com+1
- Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electric parking brake with Auto Brake Hold hondainfocenter.com+1hondainfocenter.com+1
Safety & Technology
- Honda Sensing Suite (standard all trims): Adaptive Cruise, Collision Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, Traffic Sign Recognition
- Safety Ratings: 2023 Pilot earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+ hondaofmentor.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3gunnhonda.com+3
Interior & Convenience
- Climate: Dual- or tri-zone automatic, humidity control, air filtration
- Infotainment: 7″ touchscreen on base, 9″ touchscreen from EX-L, navigation on Touring+
- Connectivity: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto (wireless from EX-L), multiple USB-C ports, wireless charger
- Audio: Standard 7-speaker, Bose premium (12-speaker) on Touring+
- Unique Features: Tri-zone climate, CabinTalk PA, CabinWatch camera, stowable seating, panoramic moonroof (Touring+), Cargo space up to 87 cu‑ft darcarshondaoffairfax.com+2hondainfocenter.com+2edmunds.com+2
Summary
The 2023–2024 Honda Pilot is a robust, feature-rich midsize SUV available in six trims from base LX to upscale Elite. It uses a 285 hp V6 and 10-speed automatic, offers FWD or AWD, and tows up to 5,000 lb (AWD). TrailSport caters to off-road adventurers, while Touring and Elite emphasize luxury and tech. All models include Honda’s advanced safety systems and practical cabin versatility.
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