The Honda Pilot is the largest premium SUV produced by the Japanese carmaker. It was developed and designed by Honda Research & Development Americas, Inc. It features a luxurious, sporty, and streamlined exterior detailed with contemporary lines and a powerful stance. Inside, eight occupants will enjoy a generous number of safety and comfort amenities guaranteed to provide a consistent riding experience. The Honda Pilot is offered in the following variants: the Honda Pilot LX, the Honda Pilot EX, the Honda Pilot EX-L, the Honda Pilot EX-L Navi, the Honda Pilot EX-L RES, and the Honda Pilot Touring. It comes in Crystal Black, Dark Cherry Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, and White Diamond Pearl.
Launch
The first-generation Honda Pilot was introduced in 2002. It was powered by a 3.5-liter all-aluminum V6 engine that emits 240 horsepower with 328 Newton meters of torque. In 2005, it was replaced with a 255 horsepower J35A6 engine.
The second-generation Honda Pilot was launched at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008. It was revamped with a bigger body and was offered in five trims. On the other hand, the third-generation Honda Pilot was revealed at the Chicago Auto Show in 2015. Honda refreshed the SUV with a more streamlined exterior affixed with modern fixtures.
In the Philippines, the Honda Pilot was officially unveiled in February 2016. It was exhibited along with other Honda automobiles at the Shangri-La Mall in Mandaluyong. However, Honda Cars Philippines stop selling the Pilot a few years back. It shifted its focus in marketing the seven-seater Honda CR-V that goes up against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Terra, Ford Everest, among others.
Honda Pilot Exterior
The Honda Pilot measures 4,941mm long, 2,296mm wide, and 1,773mm tall. It flaunts a classy and sporty vibe detailed with notable features such as a pair of LED projector headlamps with auto on/off and auto-leveling features, fog lights, LED rear lights, a power tailgate, power-adjusting sunroof with anti-pinch function, power-adjusted side mirrors, silver-painted roof rails, chrome-colored front and rear bumpers, and an acoustic windshield. Complementing the premium look of the Honda Pilot is a set of 18 to 20-inch aluminum wheels.
Honda Pilot Interior
The cabin of the Honda Pilot Philippines is spacious courtesy of its 2,820mm wheelbase. Interior highlights include the automatic triple-zone air conditioning system, a 4.2-inch multi-information display in the instrument cluster, a rearview mirror with auto-dimming function, power door locks, two USB charging socket at the rear, four-spoke leather steering wheel, and 60/40 split-folding seats.
Technology & Safety Features
The Honda Pilot is fitted with an eight-inch touchscreen display with an HDMI port, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB ports paired with seven speakers for entertainment.
In terms of safety, it is equipped with a generous number of seatbelts, blind-spot information, cross-traffic monitor, vehicle stability assist, traction control system, hill start assist, three ISOFIX anchors for child seats, and more.
Platform & Chassis
The Honda Pilot shares its platform with the Honda MDX. It is built with MacPherson strut suspension at the front and multi-link independent suspension at the rear. Its braking power is assisted by ventilated discs at the front and solid discs at the rear.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Honda Pilot is an all-wheel-drive SUV. All variants are powered by a 3.5-liter 24 valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 engine mated with either a six-speed or a nine-speed automatic transmission. It can produce 280 horsepower with 262 Newton meters of torque.