2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport | MotorWeek Road Test

[@donaldwilson2620]

I'm glad Honda decided to keep the V6 on the Pilot instead of using a turbo 4 like the 2023 Toyota Highlander. The V6 is less complicated and runs smoother than any turbo 4.

[@Asiansxsymbol]

Our 2003 Pilot is still running like new, and we bought it for $35K back then, which is over $50K today, and for an almost base model.

[@cbach1997]

Surprising; we got our ‘13 EX-L for that and I got my ‘17 EX-L for 37

[@LOUROK-SR20]

Test drove it twice and loved everything about It definitely has better pick up acceleration than the pass models and drives more car like, but feels like a large SUV based on its size profile.

[@paulm6481]

Much better looking than prior gen. Good V6, better transmission. Functional interior other than idiotic buttons instead of shift lever. Still probably best entry in segment now.

[@TwoPair72]

A white Elite passed me on the way home. They look better in person and surprisingly smaller than I anticipated. Props on that one Honda. The only thing I can't get over is the fake exhaust outlets on the Elite. Hopefully, Honda with fix that issue and stiffen up the steering wheel feel in sport mode.

[@mr.boostang2064]

The first pilot I actually like

[@howlingwolf125y]

Honda did just about everything right on the Pilot.. Except one crucial thing . They gave it a stupid button shifter.. If Honda would have only given it a traditional shifter.. The Pilot would have been WWAAAYYYY better..

[@farve23]

I wish they would have kept the same 3.5lr in the Accord.. the 2018 was a true sleeper.

[@davidaubin3902]

Great to see looking more rugged

[@jimgerock9190]

Love my 2011 EX-L Pilot. Currently has 115k miles. Clear coat on roof starting to go😢. Not sure why Honda reconfigured the V6 from SOHC to DOHC and KEPT a timing belt configuration. Direct injection will most certainly require intake port and valve cleaning requirements.

[@raymondhaley2419]

I like it, the Honda racing team, test every vehicle they make, so why complain.

[@evraljones9862]

The videos and pictures don't really do this car justice. Saw this exact color 2023 Pilot when I was purchasing my 2023 CRV hybrid sport, and let me tell you, the pilot is really nice. Yea.. it's not an MDX but, still a great looking vehicle.

[@ntsejfamyaj]

Negotiated my 2023 Honda Pilot Elite right now in Obsidian Blue (impossible to get in stock) at $53.3K. I imagine it's a nightmare to get these in your hands in the color you want. I opted for city vs. offroad for practical reasons and will simply upgrade the tires as needed. I have no major plans to offroad.

[@harrytej]

Great choice.. better than the stupid 5-10k markups on Kia and Hyundai.. which i have no idea why

[@tonytigeer]

is it just me but does the 2023 front end resemble the 2023 Ford Explorer ST ???

[@dohc1067]

New rugged Honda style seems to look better on the Pilot than the CRV, just my opinion.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

At 2:38... what is that ticking sound coming from the engine?

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

@sooeyz28 Thank you. That's what I thought. I'm assuming it's direct injection DI.

[@KrustyKrabPizza85]

@@ErwinSchrodinger64correct, it’s direct injected.

[@donaldwilson2620]

It's the direct fuel injection system. Most direct injected engines make that ticking noise.

[@ErwinSchrodinger64]

@@donaldwilson2620 I have a port injection that's starting to make that noise on my Honda Accord. Initially, I thought it was a ticking valve.

[@ramonjr-ca]

So will this trail package hop over to the ridgeline?

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome

[@ericbanks327]

Can you guys do a road test on the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon?

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Ditching the VTEC is an extremely bold move from Honda

[@jasonthach44]

Do you really need VTEC in an SUV?

[@BernonCars]

@@jasonthach44 yes, yes we do

[@bb2status]

​@@jasonthach44 Yes

[@smokesgtp]

Its for emissions

[@oldtwinsna8347]

The variable cam phasing works better in these applications where going full throttle at high revs to activate the traditional VTEC lobes isn't the most ideal way people drive these kinds of vehicles. Torque curve is much better at low to mid rev range, giving more accessible everyday power on tap.

[@mullavan]

Gee I wish Honda would bring that Pilot Trailsport to Australia!

[@charliesmash]

No.

[@R777-RLM]

Car Interiors are so dark and lifeless now. Color is limited to trim pieces, maybe seats, usually on upper models. Exteriors are mostly greys, with 1 or 2 colors. They're slowly replacing color with shades of gray all around us. A sort of brutalism, they've tried implementing at other times. Sadly, now people are on board.

[@olmixer]

Lots of complaints about poor ac performance.

[@jorgecastano875]

There's an issue that you won't be aware of until you take it home. If my infotainment system doesn't match my android (or wife's apple) app screen, I will not get text messages. If I decide to be on FM/AM, Sirius, navigation, Spotify, etc., I would not be aware of any text messages that I may have received. If I decided to use my on-board navigation system (which I paid extra for) from Florida to New York, I will not receive a single text my entire journey. What's Honda's response. Tough luck. That's the way the system is designed. So, if I receive a text from my wife, son, mother, etc. and I don't respond, they're going to assume I'm busy. I'm not busy. I'm just in a vehicle that is "forcing" me to be on a certain screen if I want to see my texts. Makes no sense.

[@winthaoo]

Sheesh for 50k I’ll just stick to my 2020 elite 🤣

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Will sell like crazy hotcakes

[@JohnDoe12515]

Second gen sold 1.5 million units

[@donaldwilson2620]

They already are. The new Pilots are flying off the Honda lots like crazy.

[@Mcjesus97]

@@donaldwilson2620 I was planning on buying this within two months ? You said there selling like crazy ? What’s your source ?

[@FirstLast-dy4gt]

Needs more power

[@phoreal9273]

The Piolt is evolving into a Jeep as we speak lol

[@nighthawk0077]

Nice car. Way too heavy 4400lbs for the top level sport model

[@curiosityredpill7030]

The tlx type s weight the same right?

[@bommareddybrijendrareddy9301]

Why is the rear style a dead ringer of the Ford Everest/Endeavour sold in India?

[@CSV1973]

it’s full sized…. not mid…

[@delibrain916]

More power huh lol

[@williamdavis4809]

That's nice

[@MarkMeadows90]

Is it me, or does the rear remind me of the slightly older Jeep Grand Cherokees?

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Just you

[@MarkMeadows90]

@@allentoyokawa9068 don’t get me wrong, I like the new Pilots, but that rear end reminds me of the Grand Cherokee.

[@k_escobar917]

Rear end looks like a Subaru 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@xxxpensive1415]

6.8 seconds to 0-60 is too slow...sales will decline

[@ejohnson3131]

This isn’t a race car.

[@yuppystick]

Needs to be closer to 6 seconds.

[@andy42x]

I don't like this black wheel trend. It's everywhere.

[@davidk739]

Agreed. I like the idea for some cars or special trims, but it is getting overdone.

[@burningmanmike]

Very nice rig, ugly colour.