The 2024 Honda Pilot has the looks of a capable truck and the handling of a nimble car. We love its four optimized driving modes, powerful V6 engine, and adaptable seating options across its three rows. Read our highlights below for more information about the versatile new Pilot.

1. The Practical and Sporty Handling
A reinforced body structure distributes the load weight and is an essential part of what gives the Pilot the smooth ride that drivers have come to love. The agile new SUV comes with fully independent suspension, further helping the Pilot on bumpy roads. A V6 engine powers the Pilot, delivering 285 horsepower. This is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters for enhanced control when you need it.
2. The Adaptable All-Wheel Drive System
The Pilot comes standard with front-wheel drive, with all-wheel drive available. The standard front-wheel drive Pilot is a great choice for many drivers, and achieves a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
Drivers who tend to head off the beaten path will want to consider the available all-wheel drive system. Models with this feature can achieve a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped with accessory towing equipment.
3. The Four Driving Modes
Your Pilot comes with Normal, Snow, Tow, and ECON driving modes. Selecting these modes allows you to optimize your Pilot’s performance for a wide variety of conditions, helping you get the best gas mileage in ECON mode, or the best towing experience when you’re hauling a large load.
4. The Adaptive Cruise Control
Activating the standard adaptive cruise control in your Pilot can help you reduce fatigue on long drives. To use this feature, you get to decide on what speed you set, as well as your following distance. The technology will monitor your following distance, and adjust your speed in order to maintain that gap.
5. The Seating Arrangements
Your new Pilot can be had with seating for seven or eight passengers, depending on your preference. The entry-level Pilot comes equipped with seating for eight passengers across three rows. In the Touring and Elite models, the middle seat of the second row can be easily removed and stored underneath the floor of the cargo area. This hidden storage well makes it easy to create a more spacious interior when you need it.
Alternatively, the EX-L trim can be had with available second-row captain’s chairs, giving the Pilot seating for seven passengers across the three rows. The TrailSport trim comes standard with the second-row captain’s chairs. These versatile seating options are part of what makes the Pilot so easy to adapt to your unique needs.
Drivers looking for an SUV that feels at home on any road need to check out the new Pilot. Visit Penske Honda Ontario in Ontario, CA now to see our wide selection of new vehicles.

