2024 Honda Pilot Elite - Is This The Trim Level That HAS IT ALL?

[@natashastaedt]

I have the new Honda pilot elite white exterior/brown interior and actually did a road trip from Colorado, USA to Alberta, Canada! These are my personal thoughts: larger screen would be nice especially compared to other vehicles in it’s class plus it would modernize the overall look that much more, the infotainment system also needs an upgrade from the outdated graphics with primary colours, Bose sound system is top notch, drives smooth and the lane keep assist is very accurate and useful, snow mode noticeably helps the vehicle stick to the road in icy and snowy conditions (I used it a lot on my road trip), wish the Elite came with the steel skid plate that the trail sport has, love the storage with all the seats down (I fit more in the pilot than the bed of an enclosed pickup), ventilated seats work but the fan for them is quite noisy and same with when the rear climate controls are on it gets noisy, the piano black accents aren’t the greatest but because there is only a little I didn’t find it got too fingerprint-y, fuel economy is decent for the size and I’ve been getting a solid average of 9.6L/100km. I LOVE the new pilot and it does everything I need with the features it has. It’s no 4Runner, but I think it is more than capable to handle slight off-roading and I intend to install a rooftop tent and steel skid plate this spring and do a lot more off road exploring in it. All that being said, I’ve had one issue that I had to bring my pilot in for. The leather on the pax front seat was wrinkled and looked loose since I picked it up from the dealership. Turns out the foam in the seat wasn’t thick enough to fill the seat in completely causing the wrinkling. They are ordering new foam now and I’m waiting on install. Easy fix but not sure if that will be a common occurrence in the seats.

[@JenniferBellamente]

Thank you for this review! I’m getting mine soon and I’m in Colorado moving to Texas in two weeks. I plan on driving and towing along my Uhaul.

[@JenniferBellamente]

Is it comfortable to sit in for 12 hour drive?

[@natashastaedt]

@@JenniferBellamente oh that’s exciting!! Congrats! I find the pilot very comfortable on long drives. The seats have adjustable lumbar support which makes a difference for sure!

[@annejames5024]

Is it available in hybrid and if how much is it

[@trilllife4433]

I own a 2024 Pilot Elite AWD and it’s been a dream to drive since I bought it! Traded in my 2021 Accord 2.0T for it and I can honestly say I have no regrets! The build quality is solid! Seats are extremely comfortable. No road noise at all! No rattling inside the interior. Engine is powerful and the AWD system is legit in any type of inclement weather! Stays planted to the road in the rain. I’m 6ft2in and I have plenty of leg room. Last but not least…..Honda reliability! I could care less about the size of the infotainment screen. It’s big enough and serves its purpose! Great job with the new design Honda!!

[@Wealthright]

I love the pilot from two generations ago. Hated the last one. Love this one. Probably my favorite 3 row right now.

[@SettleForJoy]

'Some of you are probably very puzzled as to what that is'. Toooo funny but true as well 😂

[@ktaurus510]

I just bought the Touring, in crystal black, last weekend, and love it

[@craigsouder9334]

Good luck keeping out the swirls...but black is beautiful new

[@mikedelacerda6072]

Tom, The 2024 Honda Pilot, 4th Generation, is a winner! I love the aggressive good looks, the new engine & transmission are just the right amount of power, and the all the usable space is perfect. Safety ratings are excellent, and Honda Sensing features are spot on! I always enjoy your reviews, they are always chalked full of great information and loaded with lots of content. Thanks for sharing!

[@atvchicZ400]

Thank you for the review on this! And also, i loved how u showed us the lighting in the garage.

[@VehicleVisionary]

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[@garymaylon2025]

We just bought a black Pilot elite and it is everything you described and more.

[@VehicleVisionary]

Great choice! Congratulations on your purchase.

[@jamiee.5879]

Curious about the windshield feature, i believe i heard that it may actually have the speedometer on it​@VehicleVisionary

[@R2sojr09]

@@jamiee.5879the Elite does.

[@stevenziegler2523]

@@jamiee.5879 elite has Heads up display HUD

[@storey13]

If I went with the new Pilot, this would be the color combination I would choose. We have test driven this new Pilot already and it was our favorite 3 row non luxury SUV as far as driving dynamics go. The only things I wish Honda would add would be 3rd row sunshades like you can get in the upper trim Odyssey and I would like them to get rid of all piano black.

[@darynm]

I was glad the screen wasn't any bigger in my case. I think 9 inches is plenty! I often have long items that will stretch out to the dash and am glad to have some clearance to the right of the screen for dash usage. Love having a non turbo or hybrid car. Just a good old 6 cyclinder is welcome before they do away with that! Love the size of the car. The only thing I wish I could have had was a tailgate glass that opened separately from the main door. Good job, Honda!

[@theoriginaljohngalt2450]

I have the Elite model as well. Definitely a nice vehicle! I love the space inside of it.

[@jeanniehixson1952]

I have a 2024 Honda Pilot Elite. I love everything about it, but do miss a steering wheel mute button for the sound system and max air conditioning for quick cooling in the hot southern months.

[@LawrenceSarmiere]

I just replaced my 2012 Honda Pilot Touring after 12 years with a 2024 Honda Pilot Elite. In comparison, three features that I miss which the 2024 lack...Rear glass opening independently from the tailgate, Towing package coming standard, especially on top of the line Elite and basic sunroof, over the panoramic. While I miss my 2012, Overall, I'm only a week into my newer Pilot and I'm sure I'll get used to it after a few road trips!

[@josephtompkins5479]

Very nice SUV with the new black and brown interior. Size for the screen: 12.3” like the Honda sedan!

[@davetechme]

We picked up a 24 Touring. The transmission was a little clunky when we first got it, but that seems to have smoothed itself out a couple thousand miles in. The gas mileage isn't great coming from 4 cylinder CUV and sedan, but I'm loving the extra power. Curious what the turbo 6 in the MDX Type S feels like now. The infotainment did seem small at first glance, but the taller aspect ratio gives it a larger feel than some wider screens. Wireless charging maintains battery level rather than actually top it off but this seems to be a common problem of most cars so I just disable it. In hindsight, I wouldn't mind having the extra camera options of the Elite, as well as an interior camera to see the kiddos (the conversation mirror is too small). Maybe I'll install the heated steering wheel down the road. Also, I wish there a panel of some sort to cover up the hooks on the floor when the middle 2nd row seat is removed. Otherwise, loving it so far. It drives smooth and feels light despite its size. I admit the panoramic sunroof, lane assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, safety sensors, ambient interior lighting, hands-free tailgate, and Bose sound system are all nice features to have despite me thinking they were unnecessary. The grey interior is also a nice change of pace from the usual black.

[@truthseeker002]

nice video bigger screen and ambient lighting would be nice

[@edwardschopf1671]

I love this vehicle. I traded in a 2018 Honda Pilot. I know you can play music thru your phone using Bluetooth, but I prefer using an MP3 player without Bluetooth. I've downloaded my music to the MP3 player from my CD's and purchases from Amazon. I just plug my MP3 into the USB port in the dash, store it in that small storage spot under the temperature controls and away I go. I use a 6-inch cable from the mp3 player to the USB port. All my music I have in folders for the different categories and/or albums. I have 50's music in one folder, 60's music in another. Soft jazz in another and so on. The MP3 player I use does not have Bluetooth. I love it! From the car, I can see a list of all the names of the songs in the folder. Also I can have the car randomly select songs to play. The folder names come right up on the car's 9-inch screen. You can crank up the volume like you're sitting at home in front of your sound system. The Bose system really sounds fantastic. I thought I would miss the CD players in the car but this is so much better. You don't have to worry about the heat in the summer or the cold in the winter that you would have with CDs. I leave the MP3 player plugged in all the time. That keeps it constantly charged every time the car is running. I don't take it out of the car unless I take the car in for service.

[@clyoung9812]

Silly question...but what mp3 player do you use? I'm still using my 6th edition ipod. A lot of featir3s will not work in newer vehicles. Looking to purchase pilot. Thanks!

[@AdmiringBarnOwl-ox3my]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

New sub here and this will be my first vehicle.

[@rickmartin4721]

Just purchased the Elite. Well equipped. Would have liked to have walk up lighting feature and driver identification mode on infotainment screen. When driver and passenger enter auto with 2 keys, it selects driver one, confusing at first. Otherwise very nice,

[@b104396]

Great timing Tom, shopping Pilot Trailsport or Elite. I feel added costs not a great value. Trailsport will probably win out. Honda should have included walk away with TS.

[@VehicleVisionary]

Let me know what you decide on. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment!

[@itguru2037]

Get the Trailsport

[@drumcorps76]

How do the cameras work at night, can you see when backing up?

[@mowcowbell]

You'd think the 'elite' model would not have Edison bulbs for turn signals.

[@Twisty805]

I was thinking the exact same thing 😑 Damn shame

[@lawdog516]

@@Twisty805Exactly and fake exhaust tips, come on Honda its 2024!!!

[@Twisty805]

@@lawdog516 for realz 😂, it does look nice and all, but yeah I feel you on that one too. I still do want one, but with the 30% increase in price due to inflation that’s crazy!!! That’s an extra $16,000 plus!!!

[@trumpisastump9382]

@@Twisty805 The Pilot Elite has not been $38,000 in the last ten years!!

[@dndodd100]

I could care less they are behind me

[@TheSuperman4111979]

I have a 2016 Honda Pilot ex-l 3.5l and rear tailgate wont open with the key fob . How do I fix my issue? The power rear tailgate opens manually and with the interior driverside open push button. But wont open at all when pushing the key fob tailgate.

[@VehicleVisionary]

You should have two remotes with your pilot. Have you tried the other remote to see if you have the same result? If you have and you're having the same problem with both remotes, I will be happy to ask somebody at the local dealership to see what they recommend.

[@VehicleVisionary]

It could also be a setting in the infotainment screen under settings and vehicle. You should be able to find the tailgate setting to be sure it is set to "on".

[@R2sojr09]

Just got one with all black interior in the Touring. That brown/black is sexy!!

[@eseskay99]

Things I don't like about this model: 1. After removing the second row middle seat, metal anchor points are exposed and kids can easily trip on them, 2. The spare tire on this trim is a compact tire not full sized, 3. The engine has variable cylinder management (VCM) which will save fuel, but opens the door to complications. I believe we go from V6 to an inline 3 and maybe a V4?

[@cmcc1971]

What is the empty option slot for next to the traction control button to the left of the steering wheel?

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

Insane vehicle dude.

[@tampachester9108]

I want arm rests on the 2nd row

[@lornestein7248]

Hoping the redesign 2025 Passport resembles this. Don't need 3 rows and full length but like everything else. Keeping my fingers crossed. 🤞

[@stevenziegler2523]

When does the 2025 passport come out?

[@CarolynMarin-y4o]

I Love my Honda Elite! ❤ However, I ended up going to IKEA one day and bought some unexpected items. I had the cargo cover in place, where do I store this when I don’t need to use it! My daughter’s little Toyota Rav4 has a place in the vehicle. Someone tell me where it is in the Elite.

[@dianepinao9919]

I don’t like the push button shift. I wish it was a stick type.

[@norbertmaron3635]

Does this vehicle Tom come with a transmission cooler because it can tow 5k lbs

[@MoNoK15]

I wonder why no USB ports inside the front center console 🤔

[@michaeljones5986]

The new Accord has the newest infotainment screen at 12.3” and has Google Apps and such, surprised the new Pilot didn’t get this from the start, probably coming on the mid-cycle refresh, possibly sooner!

[@michaelharrity9795]

Nice 👍

[@Bluecollarguy87]

Honda why not have a black headliner? The 3 colors don’t look right together. A black headliner would have looked so much better

[@rencrisologo3749]

Do this model come in Hybrid?

[@nathanielwilson1899]

They have to be careful and not get into Acura territory.

[@alexmassengale433]

The screen issue seems overblown. Yes it would be nice if it would be bigger but I can think of a lot of things that matter more. For instance ride, handling, safety, reliability, acceleration, cargo space, seat comfort, looks, fuel economy, engine smoothness, are all bigger factors for me.

[@edoliver4255]

Very Nice

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Tom You Make Great Video Can You Make A Review On The 2023 Ford Bronco Big Bend

[@VehicleVisionary]

I will as soon as I can get over to the Ford dealership.

[@jagriv5659]

Road trip with a Honda?, you are a very brave person.

[@VehicleVisionary]

😂

[@xMarkuzx]

Fuck u! is not a crappy hyundai

[@heinrichhimmler8951]

no hybrid ?

[@ashotinthedark3182]

the road and tire noise is load, after driving RWD for 30 years I miss it, a 4L Inline 6 would do wonders, wish the blinker stalk was like the ford F150.

[@360milliondollars]

I guess I am spending 65K for a Pilot maxed out config... since I can't find anything as good as it when it comes to reliability and being able to work on the vehicle myself... I love working on my vehicle myself and a lot of manufactures are moving away from people being able to fix their own vehicles without the dealer... So... this is it... of course I found other SUVs but they have their issues... such as costing too much than this Pilot but not adding much of anything outside of what it has... when you add in the items off having a basic vehicle so it can meet this variation of maxed out...yeah I could go with less than in those models but many of the less than are the standards in Honda....reliability... this is reliable and the parts are cheap for after 2020...also you can camp in the vehicle if you should lose all your money or moving to another state and not wanting to stay in AirBnB... oh no we found a hidden camera... or disgusting and loud hotel because of the thin walls and housekeeping leaving blood in places to where you hate you booked in advance...pre-order a hotel room and get screwed...seem to be the norm... or someone breaks in your vehicle....LOL It may be too perfect for me and I am trying to find something similar that is not a Toyota with 4 cycl. ... I looked at Land Rover like an idiot because that breaks brand new and cost almost 200K...Looked at BMW...not much of a practical SUV for the price when compared to Honda...also cost to much to purchase and doesn't last long if you not rich enough to buy parts for it let alone have someone work on it outside dealerships....Toyota 4 cyc.. short in height.... too low to the ground... boring.... Lexus is just not lux enough like it use to be in the past unless you get LS sedan....very cheap plastics on the inside of most of their vehicles you well off just getting a Toyota... Mazda... parts expensive in comparison... some say harder to work on... breaks a lot more than a Honda... and so on... LOL

[@Twisty805]

I love this vehicle, just not honestly a fan of the brown interior 🥴😬🫨

[@trumpisastump9382]

You can get black or grey interior.

[@ahill209]

Great review. Very concise. I traded in my 2023 Kia Telluride EX for the 2024 Honda Pilot Elite. I am not regretting it at all. I owned a 2015 Honda Pilot Touring edition before the Kia. For me, the Kia was just to quirky and in the 14 months I owned it, I had 3 recalls and one warranty fix. Even when you compare the Telluride SX X-Line trim level, there's almost nothing that Honda doesn't have compared to the Telluride, and there's a lot of features it has that Kia lacks. The driver interface is much better, IMO. It's more intuitive to access features. More storage in the doors and cubbies on the Pilot. I do wish the Pilot's display was a bit larger and tilted toward the driver. In that respect, the Kia wins. The Pilot's towing package is standard on the Trailsport trim, but you can get it installed on any other Pilot model. It took the dealer about 4 hours to install mine.

[@LogicStandsBeforeGod]

Does it come in hybrid ?

[@VehicleVisionary]

No

[@BRE1867]

No hybrid

[@edoliver4255]

Nice vehicle but for 62k cash in California its features don't make it very competitive.

[@thebigone6969]

The fact that it has fake exhaust tips, lacks full LED tail lights, and has that tiny screen, really is a killer. I mean I think the Civic and Accord have bigger screens! Honda needs to refresh this vehicle as soon as possible.

[@stevenziegler2523]

for those who purchased the 2024 Pilot are dealers discounting the MSRP?

[@billstovall3813]

The March incentives just came out and are better than the February ones. Honda is offering about 4K-5K off the Elite & Touring models, but this is the last of them. My understanding is they are starting to deliver the 2025 models soon.

[@stevenziegler2523]

@billstovall3813 thanks for the reply, didn't the 2024 just come out?

[@intertubedude]

need a performance version that tows 7k and 0-6 in the 5''s

[@georgecarr68]

Warning Honda Fraud! I purchased a 2023 Pilot Trailsport with the factory tow hitch, the day I planned on using it, I realized it was missing the trailer wiring harness! 😡

[@hamad915_]

🛑i-VTEC is missing🛑 I know with the cVTC THE emissions lowered by 40% but still

[@M.W.H.]

Having the 9" screen and that dull navigation system compared to the Accord is baffling.

[@intertubedude]

and the shifter :/

[@olddiver]

My wife has a near new CRV Touring that has been bullet proof but a tad small for anything but local errands. I am a big guy (6’3”) and I have a GMC Yukon Denali so we use that for trips and my stuff. We are not young and I decided to replace the CRV with an intermediate size SUV for ease of entry and egress. I am a car nut so been through Kia Telluride( best rated intermediate size SUV) Hyundai Pallisade) both loaded with the most options in premium levels and rather luxurious… Lincoln Aviator ( wonderful space and luxury but circa $70,000)… Qudi Q7 also pricey, GMC Acadia … roomy and well appointed, Jeep Grand Cherokee… higher trims are quite nice and roomy enough but for you are spending a large part of purchase price for Jeep’s off-road capabilities( we don’t do that). Most of these brands price out similarly for loaded trims at mid $50’s. Some of these 2025 brands are looking at decent changes and upgrades so I will sit on the fence for a while until we move past the current Bidenflation. Great review incidentally and I don’t care for any nav’ screen much under 12in. these days. Bigger screens are much easier to use safely while driving and easier on old eyes.

[@keiththompson9460]

Looks great wish it had more power... 300 hp

[@2rebel85]

Great review! Specially the dark side …

[@ScottieRC]

255/50/20 - sized tires just don’t provide enough sidewall, period.

[@WightEyes]

Hate big screens. Main reason the Subaru is ugly to me. Who doesn't have nobs for heat control... I absolutely hate touchscreen functionality on every car. Always so slow. Less screen the better.

[@ahill209]

It doesn't have it all. It doesn't have a towing package included as standard equipment. You need to purchase the TrailSport edition to get the towing package as standard equipment.

[@jamesperkins9983]

❤❤❤

[@paulbrown6338]

Honda has lost me as a buyer because of the way they treated customers who purchased that 1.5L dog of an engine. I lost thousands because of that engine and Honda could have cared less.

[@sandradee888]

love Honda Pilot Elites. That brown though, not my style.

[@fredmoss4540]

Brown is nice. The color is darker in person than it shows in pictures or on camera.

[@Max-ti5nq]

the front looks ok but the back is just meh

[@BeautifulL1fe]

$55k?😮

[@HimsinBoston]

No entertainment system dvd blue Ray? My kids don’t like.

[@ava9oh1282000]

53...,no

[@Nightowel905]

Nothing but problems especially with transmission

[@JohnBH2322]

no sources

[@Nightowel905]

@@JohnBH2322 I own two of them and they both have the same problem

[@tafb94force29]

Wow. This looks so generic and kind of boring.

[@KGB-FSB]

Interrior light is garbage

[@shahj8]

Too much plastic materials and not enough leather will go for the luxury vehicles like BMW x7 or the Mercedes Benz GLS 450 yes more expensive but worth it for what you get

[@mikelowry5012]

Reliability is unmatched 😂,

[@JJMassar]

Those two vehicles you listed are junk. At least the Pilot won’t die on you after 36k miles.

[@enlightenedone1633]

If you like crap reliability and expensive repairs then sure.

[@idliketosay]

Mercedes or BMW 😂? There really are people who like to waste money huh? I don’t know if it’s stupidity or ignorance, but keep doing you 👍.

[@TechnicaX]

I see what you mean, car prices are just not good right now. Economy brands are selling for luxury prices.

[@Whatsupdoc69420]

Folks I test drove 5 Honda Pilots and I can tell you, they really are not that impressive. The biggest thing for me was the steering wheel is weird? I feel like I'm rotating the wheel completely just to turn slightly left or right. I ended up buying another SUV but don't get the Honda Pilot. This suv sucks