The updated Honda Pilot differs from the pre-restyling car with new bumpers, a radiator grille, multi-section LED headlights like the Acura MDX, and rear lights with a different pattern. Depending on the trim level, the SUV is equipped with 18 or 20-inch wheels with a new design.
Cars for the North American market are equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 284 horsepower and 355 Nm of torque. Depending on the equipment, the unit can be paired with a six- or nine-speed automatic transmission. The latter has received a rewritten control program and now shifts to second gear during a leisurely start from a standstill or when activating the "Snow" driving mode. In addition, the operation algorithm of the start-stop system and climate control has changed.
The standard equipment list of the updated Honda Pilot includes the Honda Sensing safety suite. It consists of a frontal collision prevention system, road departure mitigation, lane keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control. In addition, the Pilot offers a blind spot monitoring function and rear cross-traffic assist.
The updated Honda Pilot also received a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, a Display Audio multimedia system with an eight-inch screen, Bluetooth support, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a 4G LTE hotspot, as well as an audio system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer, and a hands-free power tailgate function. In addition, thanks to the CabinControl option, the main functions of the car can be controlled from a smartphone, and CabinTalk allows you to communicate with passengers in the rear rows using a built-in microphone and speakers.
