Honda Pilot Overview

The Honda Pilot offers 8-passenger seating and big cargo capacity in a smaller, tidier package than other large SUVs. Available in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring trim levels, the unibody SUV ranges in price from $28,320 to $40,670. All trims use a 3.5-liter 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC V6 outputting 250 hp, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The SUV runs off regular unleaded fuel, returning 17 city/23 highway/19 combined mpg with front-wheel drive or 16 city/22 highway/18 combined mpg with all-wheel drive.

The Pilot turned in top crash test marks in all categories in IIHS testing and features a roomy third-row seat. The 60/40 split-folding second and third row seats fold flat, revealing up to 87 cubic feet of cargo space. Towing capacity is 3500 lbs. with front-wheel drive and 4500 lbs. with all-wheel drive.