The 2023 Honda Pilot premieres as the much-anticipated fourth-generation model of the Japanese automaker\u2019s largest SUV in America. The all-new Pilot is longer and broader than its predecessors, and Honda calls it the most powerful SUV made by the brand. It also ditches the soft-roader vibe of the outgoing variant to deliver a more rugged, go-anywhere countenance while remaining civil enough for daily use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Honda Pilot has been a family favorite for two decades, and now we\u2019ve made it even better with more space and refinement inside, cool new rugged styling outside, and substantially increased off-road performance to back it up,\u201d said Mamadou Diallo, Vice President of Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fourth-gen Honda Pilot rides on an all-new light truck platform derived loosely from the underpinnings of the fourth-generation Acura MDX<\/a>, which Honda claims is the stiffest and most rigid body structure for its Pilot SUV to date. The architecture boasts a 60 and 30 percent increase in front and rear lateral rigidity, respectively, while the overall roll stiffness has improved by 12 percent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The new Pilot has a 2.8-inch longer wheelbase and wider front and rear tracks than the third-gen variant. It rides on a re-engineered MacPherson front and new multilink rear suspension to increase ride comfort and handling. Meanwhile, Honda gave the entire architecture a generous sprinkling of sound insulation and thicker carpets to provide a quieter, near-luxurious ride on any terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2023 Honda Pilot will arrive at dealerships in five trim variants near the end of 2022: Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, and Elite. Honda said the 2023 Pilot is the only vehicle in the segment with an opening panoramic sunroof and flexible seating arrangements for up to eight passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n