Core summary
U.S. MY2025 Honda Pilot. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
Make the Pilot decision around seating, loading and drivetrain before selecting appearance. A family configuration and a rough-road configuration can prioritize different equipment even within the same model.
History & generations
Use the U.S. MY2025 specification consistently. An earlier model-year trim chart is not a reliable substitute when confirming the vehicle you intend to buy.
Body, platform & design
Honda lists different wheels and tires by trim: EX-L uses 18-inch wheels, while TrailSport pairs 18-inch wheels with rugged-terrain tires.
Engine & drivetrain
The 3.5-liter V6 produces 285 hp and 262 lb-ft and is paired with a ten-speed automatic.
Trim differences
TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition have standard AWD. Front-wheel-drive configurations are listed for Sport, EX-L and Touring.
Interior & seating
Install your child seats before testing third-row access. Repeat the exercise with luggage aboard; the most convenient seating arrangement may not be the one in the sales photograph.
Efficiency & range
EPA combined ratings are 22 mpg for 2WD, 21 for non-TrailSport AWD and 20 for TrailSport.
Safety & equipment
Driver assistance cannot guarantee detection in every condition. Review the limits and practice operating the controls without relying on an emergency intervention demonstration.
Strengths
A useful shortlist can be built by deciding whether AWD and TrailSport equipment have a real job. That keeps a practical family purchase from becoming a contest of trim names.
A useful shortlist can be built by deciding whether AWD and TrailSport equipment have a real job. That keeps a practical family purchase from becoming a contest of trim names.
Considerations
Verify the spare wheel, towing accessories and fitted equipment on the particular vehicle. Do not assume that one trim's hardware is standard elsewhere in the lineup.
Recommended use
For road trips, test all occupied seats and access to drinks, bags and charging points. For towing, calculate the loaded combination before selecting FWD solely on price.
Rivals & related
Compare family SUVs with passengers seated comfortably and their luggage behind them. Folding a row needed for passengers produces an irrelevant maximum-volume comparison.
FAQ
Honda lists towing limits of 3,500 lb for 2WD and 5,000 lb for AWD, requiring accessory towing equipment and adherence to loading limits.
What makes the Honda Pilot different?
A useful shortlist can be built by deciding whether AWD and TrailSport equipment have a real job. That keeps a practical family purchase from becoming a contest of trim names.
Who should consider it?
Family touring and light off-road use
Sources & updates
Reference scope: U.S. MY2025 Honda Pilot. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-16f7afa1eda16f08561d54be9a01e83e-2025-honda-pilot-specifications-features
- Manufacturer reference — U.S. MY2025 Honda Pilot →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Kevauto →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. 2023 Honda Pilot Touring, an earlier fourth-generation body reference; equipment is not a confirmation of MY2025 specification.
- Photo 2 — Kevauto →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Rear exterior. 2023 Honda Pilot Touring, an earlier fourth-generation body reference; equipment is not a confirmation of MY2025 specification.
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Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.