What To Expect
Honda unveiled the all-new, fully redesigned Pilot in the 2023 model year. So when the 2025 model came out with an update, we were a bit surprised. We didn't expect an update until 2026 or beyond.
With the 2023 redesign came tons of change, starting with an all-new, more mature, and rugged exterior design. This new exterior design featured a large and upright grille, a striking horizontal beltline, and more aggressive fender flares. Honda also pulled the A-pillars rearward and lengthened the hood to give this SUV a sportier touch.
For 2025, Honda has added a Black Edition, which features exclusive interior and exterior enhancements that distinguish it from the rest of the Pilot family. There's also the TrailSport Edition, which debuted in 2023, and according to Honda, is the most rugged, off-road capable Pilot to date.
Since it’s just a few years removed from a full redesign, the 2025 Honda Pilot hit showrooms relatively unchanged for the most part.
2025 Honda Pilot Engine & Specs
The full details of the 2025 Honda Pilot’s powertrain remain under wraps, but we expect it to carry over with no changes.
If it is indeed a carryover, we’ll see the 2025 Pilot arrive with the same 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. This power will route through a 10-speed automatic transmission on its way to the front wheels in the standard setup. However, buyers can opt for all-wheel drive for those needing extra traction.
2025 Honda Pilot Safety
The 2025 Honda Pilot’s safety and driver-assist features are confirmed, it'll carry but as with all Honda models, the current Pilot comes loaded with safety and driver-assist technology thanks to the Honda Sensing suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies. It includes a Collision Mitigation Braking System, with pedestrian detection, a forward collision warning, a road departure mitigation system that incorporates lane departure warnings, a lane-keeping assist system, and adaptive cruise control.
Buyers seeking even more features can get a blind-spot information system, rear cross-traffic monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, and more in higher trim levels.
The current Pilot performed great in IIHS testing, earning “Good” ratings in all the original crash tests — it received a “Marginal” rating in the updated moderate front overlap crash test. It also received superior ratings for frontal crash prevention during the day and night. These ratings earned it Top Safety Pick+ honors — the IIHS’s top award. The 2025 Pilot has yet to be tested.
2025 Honda Pilot Price
Official pricing on the 2025 Honda Pilot has just arrived, and it's higher than the price of the 2024 model which starts from $37,090 and tops out at $52,480 (destination fees not included), but not by much. All MSRPs below include a $1,395 destination fee.
2025 Honda Pilot Pricing
Vehicle Trim | 2025 MSRP |
Sport (2WD) | $41,295 |
Sport (AWD) | $43,395 |
EX-L (2WD) | $44,595 |
EX-L (AWD) | $46,695 |
Touring (2WD) | $48,595 |
Touring (AWD) | $50,695 |
TrailSport (AWD) | $50,495 |
Elite (AWD) | $54,175 |
Black Edition (AWD) | $55,675 |
2025 Honda Pilot Release Date
The 2025 Honda Pilot arrived in dealerships on March 1, 2024.
The 2025 Honda Pilot will compete with the Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, and Hyundai Palisade.
Pictured: 2024 Honda Pilot