The Honda Pilot was upgraded for the 2021 design year. This year, power will still originate from a direct-injected 3.5-liter V-6 engine that includes variable cylinder management and is coupled with a six-speed automated transmission on the LX, EX, and EX-L designs, or a nine-speed vehicle on the Touring and Elite designs.
Offered in 5 trims– LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite– the 2021 Honda Pilot uses a host of basic functions, consisting of a rearview video camera, keyless entry and ignition, USB port, and a 4.2-inch LCD infotainment screen. The high-grade Elite functions HD radio, automated high beams, heated and cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, corner and backup sensing unit signs, a breathtaking sunroof, and LED headlights.
While the Pilot has seating for approximately 8 passengers, the Elite design changes the second-row bench seat in favor of 2 captain’s chairs. Freight area is on par with its rivals at 16.5 cubic feet behind the 3rd row seats, 46.8 cubic feet with those seats folded, and 83.9 cubic feet with both the 3rd and 2nd row seats folded. The Elite design’s freight area is somewhat minimized by approximately an inch.
Security
The 2021 Honda Pilot has the possible to as soon as again make an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, as there have actually been no modifications from the 2020 design that attained the classification. Basic security functions consist of drape, front, and side air bags, ABS brakes, brake help, multi-angle rearview electronic camera with standards, while optional functions consist of Honda Sensing that includes accident mitigation braking, roadway departure mitigation lane keep help, and adaptive cruise control. Honda Lane Watch is basic on the EX, EX-L and Touring designs, with vehicle high-beam headlights and blind area tracking with cross traffic tracking comes requirement on the Elite design.
What We Think About 2017 Honda Pilot
The revamped Pilot eliminated the blocky style for the 2020 design year, making the outside styling more appealing. While the Pilot might look more like a crossover and less like a Suburban, the interior is similar to a minivan, with one-touch second-row seats and freight location underneath the rear load flooring. The nine-speed automated transmission on the Touring and Elite designs might be tuned much better, with sluggish shifts in and out of equipment.
Cool Fact
The Honda Pilot is among the quickest three-row crossovers on the marketplace, striking 0-60 miles per hour in a Motor-Trend-tested 6.5 seconds.
Secret Competitors:
- Dodge Durango
- Ford Explorer
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- Nissan Pathfinder
- Toyota Highlander