2021 Honda Pilot Review
April 12 2021, Max Landi
2021 Honda Pilot
Honda continues to refine and improve the Pilot to build a more capable and attractive SUV. For customers looking for a vehicle that is incredibly well built, has lots of features and comfort, then look no further than the new 2021 Honda Pilot.
For the 2021 model year, Honda has graced the entire Pilot lineup with the impeccable 9-speed automatic transmission. In previous years, this transmission was an exclusive feature for the higher-end trims, featuring the other Pilot’s 6-speed transmission. This new transmission not only improves fuel economy, but it improves the Pilot’s driving experience so more consumers can enjoy the benefit of this Honda developed transmission. Outside of this, the powertrain remains unchanged with the trusty 3.5L naturally-aspirated V6 and AWD. This V6 produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb/ft of torque with a maximum towing capacity of 5000lbs. The engine is refined when cruising on a long family road trip, or quick to react with consistent power delivery. The 9-speed transmission helps out further as it can skip multiple gears in one swift movement to maximize the fuel economy or improve responsiveness.
The Pilot is Honda’s largest SUV, a midsize three-row vehicle that either has seven or eight passenger capability. The seven-seater configuration is exclusive to the Black Edition model and the Touring Trim can be optioned to have the seven-seat setup. The Pilot prioritizes interior volume and comfort. It is evident stepping into the Pilot for the first time just how intelligently engineered this cabin space is to accommodate lots of people and all of their things. The third row has enough headroom to satisfy six-footers and the second row space (whether it has the bench seat or the captain chairs) can recline, slide forwards and backwards, and feature the ingenious on-touch second row seating that quickly slide out of the way to make third row ingress and egress effortless for all age groups. The captain chairs and third row of seating can fold down flat with hidden storage underneath the trunks false floor and the full-size spare tire is mounted underneath the vehicle. Door pockets are multi-levelled and the centre consoles are massive for your day-to-day needs. There’s nothing the Pilot can’t accommodate!
With this Touring trim, Honda offers lots of desirable features such as the 20’’ rims, Qi wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, CabinTalk, and the Blu-Ray HD rear entertainment system. As standard, the Pilot, and most other Honda models, include the Honda Sensing Technology suite of active safety technology. This includes features like the forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and more.
If you’re shopping for a midsize SUV, the Honda Pilot is a compelling choice in this segment. To find out more about the Pilot, head over to Calgary Honda and visit their showroom on Lake Fraser Drive!
