Honda Pilot Midsize SUVs
$31,450 - $48,020
What’s new
For 2021, the Honda Pilot gets a minor styling update
Smoother-shifting nine-speed transmissio
The Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety features is now standard for all trims
New tech features, including a revised infotainment touchscreen
Part of the third Pilot generation introduced for 2016
Pros
A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats
Ride is smooth and compliant in most conditions
Better fuel economy than rivals
Multiple clever storage compartments
Cons
Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive
Third-row access is narrow
Nine-speed transmission is improved, but still not as smooth as the six-speed
Which Pilot does Edmunds recommend?
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Edmunds' Expert Review
Overall rating 8.2 / 10
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Driving 7.5
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Comfort 9.0
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Utility 8.5
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Technology 8.0
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Safety
Our experts’ favorite Pilot safety features:
Blind-Spot Monitoring System
Alerts the driver if a vehicle is lurking in the blind spots and beeps if the turn signal is activated in that direction.
Honda Sensing Package
Includes items such as forward collision mitigation with auto braking and road departure intervention and is standard on all trim levels.
Parking Sensors
Indicates how close the vehicle is to objects with visual and audible alerts.
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall 4 / 5
Driver 5 / 5
Passenger 4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall 5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall 5 / 5
Driver 5 / 5
Passenger 5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat 5 / 5
Back Seat 5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover 4 / 5
Dynamic Test Result No Tip
Risk Of Rollover 17.5%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
Side Impact Test Good
Roof Strength Test Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint Good
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test Good