NEW 2023 Honda's Pilot TrailSport is Awesome - However, I wouldn’t buy it
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- The Honda Pilot has long been a favourite for those wanting a sport utility vehicle with room for 7 or 8 passengers. For 2023, Honda has introduced the new Pilot TrailSport trim for those that want or have the need to take their off-road adventures even further. The TrailSport is more than a cosmetic upgrade but with the 18" wheels and all-terrain tires, skid plates, off-road drive modes and the latest i-vtm4 AWD system, the TrailSport will pretty well get you to anywhere you need to go with room for 7.
While the TrailSport may not be the right trim for me since I pretty well never go off-road, it may be the right Pilot for you. I'd be getting the Touring myself or in the United States that would be the Elite trim. I enjoy things like ventilates seats, Bose stereo, 360 camera, 8 passenger seating and a host of other convince features that make my life easier.
The new pilot is powered by a 3.5L V6 with 285 hp and 262 lb/ft matched to a 10 speed automatic transmission. In the USA, the Pilot is offered as just a FWD trim however in Canada it's only AWD. 
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Two trims for difference people. The trailsport also has front and rear skid plates, it is lifted 1 inch, and it has a better AWD vs the touring. If you want to do rough forest service roads for camping and still have a nice highway ride then it is perfect. If your SUV will never ever see dirt then the touring is for you.
When I test drove the pilot I had the same pause in the 3rd row - 'how do I get in or out efficiently?' Glad to see you left that in the video so we all can understand it's not a sooth process.
I came to the same conclusion on my own. The touring trim is great.
Sucks for people like me who want a Trailsport, want to put 5 people in 1st 2 rows, and cargo in the back. Don't tell me to buy Passport, because I need the extra cargo room with occasional 3rd row passengers. Bench seating should be an option on all trims. Also really weird that Canada doesn't get some equipment available in the U.S. on same trims.
Then get the Elite b/c it comes with the off-road software/drivetrain and the luxuries you want. It just doesn't come with the all terrain tires and 18-inch wheels.
I love how you retracted the driver seat at 7:34 and it shot forward like an ejection seat.
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Question on the hitch. Looks like it sticks out from the bumper. Is it flush with the bumper? Or recessed within it? Or does it stick out a bit. Thanks!
Congrats on 100k subs!
Awesome video thanks!
What an awesome suv! Finally more of a truck vibe than a minivan vive like the previous gen. One other different between what's available in Canada vs US, no rear heated seats for US version in trailsport.
It is an interesting color in that it changes depending on light.
Trailsport would be my choice for the synthetic leather seats, and the full size spare.
Fantastic review....genuine and clear.
I like the underslung spare tire. It allows for a full size. And you don't need to unload cargo to access the spare, unlike vehicles that stow the spare under the floor inside the vehicle.
Kind of sorta you still have to access the jack, and spare tire release in the rear storage area.
@@columbotee2652 Right, but there's not much to move to access the release screw, and a jack can really be stowed anywhere.
I want the trail sport but want 8 seats so touring for me too
I've got the same one. 6000 miles since new at the beginning of April. No probs and a supercar!
Enjoy.
Good job..From reviews this trailsport is good! Hopefully '24, '25 will have 3.0L plugin hybrid and have at least a 40mile electric range
I got the ELITE and have no regrets
Something that struck my eye is the Honda sat pretty flat on his steep angled driveway. Tells me the suspension is very strong. Personally, I'm looking forward to the '24 Passport Elite.
As mentioned, TFL really put this Traiksport to the test off road and it’s extremely capable, most likely more than most people will need
@@EverydayReviews2022You wouldn't buy this Honda Trail sport. So am I.... Your house behind you I Wouldn't buy either.... For short, everyone is different 😅😂
The best thing I noticed about this vehicle is the drive and the seats. It feels like you're on nimbus. Overall, I love this vehicle and would buy it again.
sir i noticed that you just push the gas door and it openned. can anyone do that also? or there is lock and release button?
Congratulations on hitting thst 100k subscriber milestone.
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Saw a 360 display when reversing but no video, whats up with that? A bug?
Brian’s neighbors: oh-oh, there’s Brian talking to himself in the back row seats again 😝
I think there was some interesting editing there. Seems like he left different two takes of that in the video by mistake? Not sure.
Nice review. As a side note I do not like the new cars coming out with black or dark rims. They remind me of winter tires and rims.
How did you get a pilot transport with no USBs in the back, mine came with two
Do Canada version comes with auto folding side mirrors?
That analog display is a parts shortage. They are using the full digital for Elites only. That’s why they couldn’t update the Passport this year.
Yes, Kudos to Honda for offering a bench seat in some trims, including the top Elite trim. So many other brands force you to accept captains chairs if you want all the goodies (top trims.) It's maddening, because it eliminates Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Mazda, and likely others.
I prefer the captains chairs. More room and hauling possibilities.
@@BORNGEARHEAD You are clearly the majority opinion because otherwise more brands would let me have my 2nd row bench seat in their top trims. I'm not doing it because I don't like bench seats, it's just that with 3 kids, I don't want to stick one of them in the 3rd row, taking up valuable cargo space, and also isolating them from everyone else, and finally giving that one kid the worst ride in the house.
Congrats on the 100k subs
Great review and I totally agree. I don't understand why Japanese/Korean manufactures don't offer options ala carte or offer off road trim with all the options. I want the TrailSport with the top options.
Because ala carte options would create inventory chaos and purchase delays because so many would need to be custom ordered.
I wish Honda would revive the Element badge and just build a true off-road rival to the Wrangler, 4Runner, and Bronco. The iVTM system has proven very capable in lots of snow and dirt testing I've seen. With the right tires and locking differentials, Honda could truly make a formidable offering. And Acura could also benefit to rival the GX with SLX/Trooper sized offering.
Love the pilot Trailsport but I wish it had the interior options of the Elite
I agree with you regarding which trim to buy. I'm not really an off-roader, but I could see myself driving one *if* it had (or could be optioned to include) all the goodies in the Elite (I'm in the U.S.)
Honda please offer this trim with a 2nd row bench as an option for 2024
I’m from USA and own a 2023 Touring and love it but, we do NOT get 360 camera. It’s only offered in Elite and Trail sport.
Loving my Elite. Only complaint is it should have had more HP and torque. Maybe a bit better on gas.
Hard to have both. Pick your poison :-)
Called diesel
If U.S. didn't have 360 camera I would agree. As far as the other bells and whistles I prefered the trailsport over an elite for the cost and I also preferred captain 7 seats. No heating in the mid row was fine with me because we're gonna just have car /booster seats there for 5 years. The only thing I wish it had is the keyless rear door entry.
Good review. Just wonder you just need to pay and borrow the vehicle to make video ?
the highest trim level you were talking is Elite not Touring now.
I like it overall but definitely a head scratcher that no hybrid options are available.
Maybe because very few rivals are doing hybrid in this segment, it's just Toyota and Ford. Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and VW don't offer hybrid for their 3-row SUVs either, but they are not losing sales due to that.
I’m not sure that the extra thousand pounds of batteries would help this thing off road. The reality is many of us want old-school internal combustion engine until the government forces us out of it
Then why you have in your driveway?
The trailsport just looks better. They should have more packages to give the trailsport more luxury features.
Go buy an Acura.
@@bingo8789 do they makes ones with skid plates and factory lifts? Yeah not so much
It’s plenty luxurious
@@2steaksandwiches665 the lack of ventilated seats kills me
@@Dtrain79 you know it’s funny I had a Volvo with those and I never used them.
Sadly it has a timing “belt” instead of “chain” but it’s a beautiful SUV love it and love the naturally aspirated V6! 👍🏻
No it does not, it’s a new DOHC. Meaning timing chain.
@@kevinW826 pretty sure it’s a belt from one other video I seen
@@Sasquatchflow not from Hondas website. It says a DOHC
@@kevinW826No, it doesnt. DOHC has nothing to do with the belt/chain.
@@BORNGEARHEAD have you researched what Honda says? And according to a few automotive reviews, yes it is now a timing chain DOHC.
The House behind you I Wouldn't buy either..,...i Most definitely buy Honda Pilot Or Highlander 😅👍😂
I drive 45k miles annually and needed a fuel sipping hybrid midsize crossover so I got a Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum otherwise I was cross shopping a Pilot
What are you getting on a tank for highway only driving?
@Kevin Wright
Best cruising range mpg on highway was close to 600 miles before fuel low light came on.
@Kevin Wright
I haven't reset my fuel economy total since Feb and it is at 29.9MPG
Oh they did the Canadians dirty. In the states you get a 360 camera and seating for 8 with stowaway option.
Payback for Ridgeline in the United States not getting Ventilated Seats/ Rear Heated Seat and Rain Sensing Wipers. Full Climate Control in Rear😊
The Trailsport in the U.S. does come standard with a 360° camera system, but it only comes with captain’s chairs in the back.
Price is ridicoulus, 70k in Edmonton.
Waiting for the ridgeline.
Trailsport to Honda is Wilderness is to Subaru. Its not the most mainstream nor most popular model in their model range. Even though Forester and Outback Wilderness are as widely seen in Metro Vancouver. But they are definitely the carmaker's licence to print money, for those who want the rugged looks. I would take a lesser trim level instead.
But for me, I will buy a fully loaded Pilot Trailsport.
Greetings from oakville Ontario im glad to have taken possession of the hyundai kona ev which i waited 5 months for thanks for the presentation too big for myself
Those are really good 👍 How are you liking it so far?
@@EverydayReviews2022 I don't have a charger at my apartment building I rely on public charging stations I took a highway trip to London Ontario and only charged once
I'm with you. The Touring or Elite is where it is at. That removable middle seat is key.
Without armrests?? Also, do you even see heads up display if you have polarized sunglasses?
We don't get the rear heated seats in the Trailsport here in the US.
So it's just a 6-passenger SUV with a mini van open tailgate. Pass, I could buy Toyata 4 Runner Limited or Lexus GX 460 for the same price with 8-passenger seating.
yea same... no bose audio system? no other lux features? honda? HELLO!?!?!? I wish it came with a trail sport touring
Elite Trailsport is what I want. The underbody protection, the lift, AND the ventilated seats and Nav.
Hard to understand how they force you to get 2 seats in the 2nd row and then they squeeze 3 in the smaller 3rd row. Honda has always had some foolish configurations though. Congrats on the subscribers!
It's nothing new, because it's not just Honda. Other companies do this and market it as "Captain's chairs" as well.
We want captains chairs bc easier to pass through if needed with child seats
Pathfinder captin chairs have a center console in the way this makes much more sence
But for me, I will buy a fully loaded Pilot Trailsport anyway.
Huh, the american trailsport has USB's in the 3rd row.
EXL fo me!!
The third row is useless in this car. I’ve seen it in person
I like it, but Im a dog person, not a people person .. Bring back the Element and call it a day ..
I wouldn’t buy any pilot. Barely any leg room in the 3rd row for adults. Good for kids.
Off Roading - 4Runner all day ,even the SR5 PT 4WD & ATRAC will do work.
This is just a family hauler,Honda wanna make ppl think this can handle off-roading until something breaks.
Now as for interior space the Pilot got that.
I prefer Toyota Highlander 2023.
Nice colour if you like pride parades . But seriously
Honda could have easily made some room for the
Spare tire , to rest under the seat - along with all the
Tools you need to change the tire . Behind the rear
Diff. Is a whole different story, actually horror story
Tire locks get seized up , road grime oil and mud
And if you hit it with enough force ( off roading )
It’ll be as useless as it gets .
Looks great but sales of EV’s are increasing and Honda etc have no electric vehicles
EVs are garbage.
They have tons of hybrids. It's better than a full EV. I would rather go for a hybrid.
Ugly 2023 Pilot, can't stand that back window!
Who can afford $70k+ in this depressionary Obiden ecenomy?
Is it really? The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek sticker is only $45k.
Well that's more than you earn in a year
@@it1988a Wrong
$70k must be Canadian prices. U.S. MSRP for a trail sport is around $48k
I am doing very well in the Biden economy so expensive purchases are no problem. Wealth has nothing to do with who’s president, just work hard, save, invest, and pay cash for everything (no credit cards!).
i wouldn't buy it either!!! Honda Pilot is OVER RATED!!! Honda still uses stupid timing belt on their V6. Don't waste your money.
Follow the regular service interval for the timing belt and it will be fine. If you buy one used, change the timing belt if it's anywhere near the service interval.