Honda

Honda Pilot

Price $42,605 – $56,505
Fuel consumption 9.3 – 12.4 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 78%(view ratings)
Honda now has two midsize SUVs in its lineup with the Pilot and Passport. The former is larger and more spacious, with third-row seats making it possible to accommodate up to eight people total. Under the hood is a 3.5-litre V6 producing 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. Shifting is handled by a nine-speed automatic transmission. The base six-speed unit offered in 2020 is not back for 2021.

Detailed ratings

Global rating
The Car Guide rating 78%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10
Mid-size 3-row SUVs
The Car Guide rating 85%
Fuel economy 5/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 6/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2021

All versions now equipped with the nine-speed automatic transmission.

Pros

  • Reliable and powerful engine
  • Interesting road behavior
  • Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Aging interior presentation
  • No hybrid version

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