The redesigned Honda Pilot is comfortable and quiet, with user-friendly controls, lots of interior storage cubbies, and a hospitable third-row seat. We also enjoy its smooth and powerful V6 engine. All of these virtues make it an excellent choice for families, and have helped move the Pilot closer to the top of our three-row midsized SUV rankings.
The 2023 Pilot made incremental but notable gains in power and interior space. Like before, it shares its underlying structure and most of its powertrain with the Acura MDX. Honda updated the woefully slow-responding infotainment system, and attention was given to improving the fit and finish of the Pilot’s interior. Our tested fourth-tier Touring trim (out of six available) has nicer materials and better-feeling controls than the previous generation, yet the interior layout remains clean and straightforward rather than fancy and futuristic.