2023 Honda Pilot Review | Specs, Features, & Tech
The 2023 Honda Pilot is back and better than ever. Redesigned for this model year, this three-row Honda SUV now offers a more rugged exterior, a new, off-road-ready TrailSport trim, and more. Learn more about this fourth-generation Pilot in the following review put together by the Hugh White Honda of Athens team.
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2023 Honda Pilot Redesign
The redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot is ready and raring to go. The new TrailSport trim is designed to take weekend treks into the wilderness to the next level. Maintain the fun in off-road shenanigans with the all-terrain tires, off-road suspension, steel skid plates, and improved all-wheel drive (AWD) capabilities. The new TrailWatch™ camera system included with the TrailSport and Elite trims boasts a total of eight cameras — four in the front and four in the back — which are engineered to help you avoid obstacles while off-roading. The gray-painted 18-inch TrailSport wheels are crafted with an inset spoke design made to better protect your wheels from damage while off-road. The TrailSport also offers an exclusive Diffused Sky Blue exterior paint color.
2023 Honda Pilot Interior Comfort & Tech
Inside the 2023 Honda Pilot, you’ll find a generous amount of space and premium amenities to match. This eight-passenger SUV can hold up to 87 cubic feet of cargo behind the front row, 48.5 cubic feet behind the second row and 18.6 cubic feet behind the third row. You can take advantage of these cargo capacities with the flat folding second and third rows. Introduce your family to new tunes or revisit old favorites with the seven- or nine-speaker audio systems or the 12-speaker Bose® premium sound system available on the Pilot.
Other available 2023 Honda Pilot interior and infotainment features include:
Interior:
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Panoramic moonroof
- Heated front and second-row seats
- Ventilated front seats with perforated upholstery and accent piping
- One-touch fold-flat outboard second-row seats
- 60/40 flat-folding third-row bench seat
- Ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support and memory settings
- Four-way power front passenger’s seat
- Second-row captain's chairs or bench seat
- Tri-zone automatic climate control system
- On-demand in-trunk seat storage
- Ambient LED lighting
Infotainment:
- 7- or 9-in. color infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- HD Radio™
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Wireless phone charger
- CabinTalk® in-car PA system
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
- HomeLink® remote system
- Seven- or nine-speaker audio system
- 12-speaker Bose premium sound system
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition
- 7- or 10.2-in. driver information interface
2023 Honda Pilot Engine Specs & Fuel Economy
Take on your daily drive with the power of the 3.5L V6 engine included on the Honda PIlot. Switch gears automatically thanks to the ten-speed automatic transmission included with this Honda SUV. Most Honda Pilot trims can be built with two-wheel drive (2WD) or AWD. If you’re looking for an SUV with towing power, the AWD drivetrain can tow up to 5,000 pounds. View 2023 Honda Pilot engine specs in the accompanying table.
| Engine |
3.5L V6 |
| Horsepower |
285 HP |
| Torque |
262 lb.-ft. |
| Towing Capacity |
3,500-5,000 lbs. |
| MPG (2WD) |
19 city/27 hwy* |
| MPG (AWD) |
19 city/25 hwy* |
*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
2023 Honda Pilot Colors
The 2023 Honda Pilot can be painted with a number of sophisticated colors, including the exclusive TrailSport Diffused Sky Blue Pearl.
Exterior Colors
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Obsidian Blue Pearl
- Platinum White Pearl
- Sonic Gray Pearl
- Modern Steel Metallic
- Diffused Sky Blue Pearl
- Deep Scarlet Pearl
2023 Honda Pilot Configurations
The 2023 Honda Pilot offers six models with varying capabilities. Learn more by heading over to our Honda Pilot trims comparison.
LX
Sport
EX-L
TrailSport
Touring
Elite
2023 Honda Pilot Safety & Driver Assistance Features
Get help protecting your loved ones when you utilize the many advanced driver assistance features available on the 2023 Honda Pilot. The multi-view camera system gives you a wide view of the vehicles and potential obstacles around you — and bonus, it’s self-cleaning. You’ll also find a driver assistance suite called Honda Sensing®, which offers everything from a road departure mitigation system to a low-speed braking control.
Other available 2023 Honda Pilot driver assist features include:
- Head-up display
- LED daytime running lights
- Multi-angle rear view camera with dynamic guidelines and camera washer
- TrailWatch camera system
- Multi-view camera system with front camera washer
- Honda Sensing suite
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™
- Road departure mitigation system
- Adaptive cruise control (acc) with low-speed follow
- Lane keeping assist system with traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Traffic jam assist
- Driver attention monitor
- Auto high-beam headlamps
- Blind spot information system with cross traffic monitor
- Low-speed braking control
- Parking sensors
