Honda Pilot
The fourth-generation Pilot makes its debut for the 2023 model year. Styling is in line with Honda’s latest products including the smaller CR-V. Under the hood, the 3.5-litre V6 returns with 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft. of torque but is now mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Maximum towing capacity is rated at 5,000 pounds. In TrailSport trim, which is engineered with off-road driving in mind, the Pilot is Honda’s most rugged and adventurous SUV ever.
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2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport: Adventure-Ready Family Hauler

The Honda Pilot is all-new for 2023, but the adventurous TrailSport model that was added to the lineup a year earlier is back and more capable than before. A number of design cues separate it from other Pilots, such as Diffused Sky Pearl body paint and unique badges. Inside, orange …
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Ranking: Top 20 Most Durable Vehicles

Good initial quality and a high level of reliability are two elements that are common in the most durable vehicles on the market. But don’t forget that a vehicle can only last if it’s maintained properly! The American research firm iSeeCars has recently published a new annual ranking of models …
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2019 Honda Pilot: Try to Keep Up

2018 definitely was a year of SUVs. As these things become more and more dominant within the automotive landscape, carmakers are dishing out seriously competitive offerings to lure consumers into their showrooms. In the midsize segment, the new Subaru Ascent has recently been introduced, and we already drove the new …
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17,000 Honda, Acura Vehicles Recalled in Canada for Fuel Injection Issue

An electronic issue with the fuel injection system is forcing Honda to recall nearly 300,000 vehicles in the U.S. and around 17,000 in Canada. Affected models include the 2023-2025 Honda Pilot as well as the 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S and 2021-2025 TLX Type S , all of which feature …
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Honda Mulling Large SUV With Nissan Armada Roots

Ever since Honda and Nissan officially began talking about a possible merger , speculation has grown but so has criticism. Just ask former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn . While it’s true that the two automakers have similar strengths and weaknesses and that their products mostly overlap, there are some voids …
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U.S. Authorities Probing 1.4 Million Honda Vehicles, 3.5L V6 Again to Blame

Is there something wrong again with connecting rod bearings on Honda’s 3.5-litre V6 engine? That’s what U.S. authorities want to know. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation covering approximately 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. after it received 173 complaints and reports from owners. Affected …
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Airbag-Related Recall Affects Nearly All Honda Models, Some Acuras

A safety issue with the sensor in the front passenger seat is forcing Honda to recall a large number of models and units, including more than three quarters of a million in the U.S. alone. [UPDATE] According to Transport Canada, 66,846 vehicles are affected north of the border. The models …
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These Are the Vehicles Consumers Like the Most and the Least in 2024

Sales charts tell you a lot of things, like which vehicles are the most popular among consumers, but not the whole story. That’s why U.S. magazine Consumer Reports conducts a yearly survey to find out the models that people like the most and the least. Its latest rankings are out, …
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Premature Wear in Honda, Acura Engines Leads to Recall

Honda has announced a recall on approximately 280,000 vehicles in North America, including just shy of 30,000 in Canada, due to potential engine damage. Affected models include the 2019 Odyssey and Ridgeline , 2016 and 2018 Pilot , as well as the 2018-2020 MDX and 2015-2020 TLX from luxury brand …
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Honda Recalls Another 88,000 Vehicles With Rearview Camera Issues in Canada

Rear-view cameras have been mandatory on all new vehicles in Canada for several years now. They’re great for preventing a number of collisions—at least when they work properly. Reliability is a major concern, as evidenced by the growing list of recalls to fix rear-view camera issues. Honda is giving us …
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Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash

While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 23

Honda intros Pilot 2002 Audi A4 Avant Wagon using proper washer fluid for summer driving Toyota Pod traditional tune-ups a thing of the past Jim Kenzie's memo to Paul McCartney concerning emissions.
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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 25

Behind the scenes at Volvo Safety Centre 2003 Honda Pilot checking the state of your suspension world's largest motorbike collection added weight can handicap your vehicle's performance "Officer" Kenzie talks Highway Traffic Act.
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Review: 2016 Honda Pilot

It was 13 years ago that Honda launched the Pilot, a vehicle it claimed was inspired by a Pelican case and a knapsack. The Pilot has been a boxy mainstay on North American roads since then, but the design has never been much to write home about. Now in its …