• The best year for used Honda Pilots is the 2023 models, this is because they come with some of the best safety ratings around.
• While both generations come with the same engine, it is slightly more powerful in the new one.
• No matter which model you get, some features make this a solid family vehicle.

If you find yourself looking at a current generation model, then you can look for LX, Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, and Elite trim levels. For 2025 models, while hard to find as of now, they will slowly enter the market, and if you find yourself looking at a Black Edition, then you’ll have something sleek. This comes with 20-inch black alloy wheels, black trim and emblems, red trimmed interior, red LED ambient lighting, and Black Edition on seats.

For the interior of the vehicle, there are two options for the screen. There’s the smaller 7-inch one that can be found on the lower three trims, with a larger 9-inch screen being found on the upper three trims.

When tested by the IIHS, they found that this trim fits their criteria to have the Top Safety Pick + award. This is thanks to the model coming with automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, all as standard features.

This model comes powered by a 3.5L V6 that produces 285 horsepower. While this is powerful, it is still efficient, as it is able to get 22 MPG combined as per the EPA.

Being slightly “older”, this one didn’t see too many tech features like we know now, but it still did come with some that can be desirable. These features are ventilated front seats, heated rear captain's chairs, passenger-side mirror camera, as well as the same safety features that come in the most recent generation. The engine also remains the same, but this one produces slightly less power at 280 horsepower, while getting the same mileage.

Starting in 2017, the Pilots were outfitted with phone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For the 2019 model year, a hands-free tailgate became available, making it easy to access the rear if you find yourself looking at a model that is equipped with it. The next largest changes came in 2022, in the form of two new trims. These trims are the Sport and TrailSport. The Sport is the new entry-level trim, as the LX and EX trims were discontinued. The TrailSport aims at the off-road market, giving off-road enthusiasts a more family-friendly option.