NEW 2023 Honda's Pilot TrailSport is Awesome - However, I wouldn’t buy it

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The Honda Pilot has long been a favourite for those wanting a sport utility vehicle with room for 7 or 8 passengers. For 2023, Honda has introduced the new Pilot TrailSport trim for those that want or have the need to take their off-road adventures even further. The TrailSport is more than a cosmetic upgrade but with the 18" wheels and all-terrain tires, skid plates, off-road drive modes and the latest i-vtm4 AWD system, the TrailSport will pretty well get you to anywhere you need to go with room for 7.
While the TrailSport may not be the right trim for me since I pretty well never go off-road, it may be the right Pilot for you. I'd be getting the Touring myself or in the United States that would be the Elite trim. I enjoy things like ventilates seats, Bose stereo, 360 camera, 8 passenger seating and a host of other convince features that make my life easier.
The new pilot is powered by a 3.5L V6 with 285 hp and 262 lb/ft matched to a 10 speed automatic transmission. In the USA, the Pilot is offered as just a FWD trim however in Canada it's only AWD.

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@Zn0nimus 3 ай бұрын

When I test drove the pilot I had the same pause in the 3rd row - 'how do I get in or out efficiently?' Glad to see you left that in the video so we all can understand it's not a sooth process.

@trainwreck1906 5 ай бұрын

Two trims for difference people. The trailsport also has front and rear skid plates, it is lifted 1 inch, and it has a better AWD vs the touring. If you want to do rough forest service roads for camping and still have a nice highway ride then it is perfect. If your SUV will never ever see dirt then the touring is for you.

@Eruizela Жыл бұрын

I came to the same conclusion on my own. The touring trim is great.

@SS-wm1wy 9 ай бұрын

Sucks for people like me who want a Trailsport, want to put 5 people in 1st 2 rows, and cargo in the back. Don't tell me to buy Passport, because I need the extra cargo room with occasional 3rd row passengers. Bench seating should be an option on all trims. Also really weird that Canada doesn't get some equipment available in the U.S. on same trims.

@senorgato70 5 ай бұрын

Then get the Elite b/c it comes with the off-road software/drivetrain and the luxuries you want. It just doesn't come with the all terrain tires and 18-inch wheels.

@jimmehp2748 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Brian on 100k subscribers! Long time viewer here. I really like your car review focus but also that you put some other ones that have been so helpful. (Fairmont YVR sold me, we love it now... travelling during covid, and what else.. oh the things to watch for when buying a new house). Well deserved! Thanks for the content!

@EverydayReviews2022 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 Fairmont sure isn’t cheap but depending on what time and day your flight is, can be priceless.

@grizzle273463 Жыл бұрын

I love how you retracted the driver seat at 7:34 and it shot forward like an ejection seat.

@MarioDallaRiva Жыл бұрын

Brian’s neighbors: oh-oh, there’s Brian talking to himself in the back row seats again 😝

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

I think there was some interesting editing there. Seems like he left different two takes of that in the video by mistake? Not sure.

@kevmaninc201 Жыл бұрын

I got the ELITE and have no regrets

@choijaewon6245 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks!

@dozerdrives Жыл бұрын

..congrats on the 100k, from a pre-1000subs subscriber!.. i think i found your channel at just before 800 subs.. lovely to see the platfoorm grow and succeed!...

@Watankatanka Жыл бұрын

I've got the same one. 6000 miles since new at the beginning of April. No probs and a supercar!

@ceciliaabdalla4954 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy.

@Hondacbr600rrish 10 ай бұрын

The best thing I noticed about this vehicle is the drive and the seats. It feels like you're on nimbus. Overall, I love this vehicle and would buy it again.

@CMCNestT Жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100k subs!

@ThatCologneGuy 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic review....genuine and clear.

@TwoPair72 Жыл бұрын

Something that struck my eye is the Honda sat pretty flat on his steep angled driveway. Tells me the suspension is very strong. Personally, I'm looking forward to the '24 Passport Elite.

@EverydayReviews2022 Жыл бұрын

As mentioned, TFL really put this Traiksport to the test off road and it’s extremely capable, most likely more than most people will need

@Honestandtruth 9 ай бұрын

@@EverydayReviews2022You wouldn't buy this Honda Trail sport. So am I.... Your house behind you I Wouldn't buy either.... For short, everyone is different 😅😂

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

Trailsport would be my choice for the synthetic leather seats, and the full size spare.

@brokeboy87 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on hitting thst 100k subscriber milestone.

@EverydayReviews2022 Жыл бұрын

Thank-you!!

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

I like the underslung spare tire. It allows for a full size. And you don't need to unload cargo to access the spare, unlike vehicles that stow the spare under the floor inside the vehicle.

@columbotee2652 Жыл бұрын

Kind of sorta you still have to access the jack, and spare tire release in the rear storage area.

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

@@columbotee2652 Right, but there's not much to move to access the release screw, and a jack can really be stowed anywhere.

@senorgato70 5 ай бұрын

I wish Honda would revive the Element badge and just build a true off-road rival to the Wrangler, 4Runner, and Bronco. The iVTM system has proven very capable in lots of snow and dirt testing I've seen. With the right tires and locking differentials, Honda could truly make a formidable offering. And Acura could also benefit to rival the GX with SLX/Trooper sized offering.

@rileyjones750 Жыл бұрын

I want the trail sport but want 8 seats so touring for me too

@ankurshah9027 Жыл бұрын

Question on the hitch. Looks like it sticks out from the bumper. Is it flush with the bumper? Or recessed within it? Or does it stick out a bit. Thanks!

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

It is an interesting color in that it changes depending on light.

@AlphaOMS Жыл бұрын

What an awesome suv! Finally more of a truck vibe than a minivan vive like the previous gen. One other different between what's available in Canada vs US, no rear heated seats for US version in trailsport.

@Iwo26 6 ай бұрын

Great review and I totally agree. I don't understand why Japanese/Korean manufactures don't offer options ala carte or offer off road trim with all the options. I want the TrailSport with the top options.

@senorgato70 5 ай бұрын

Because ala carte options would create inventory chaos and purchase delays because so many would need to be custom ordered.

@courtney3330 Жыл бұрын

Good job..From reviews this trailsport is good! Hopefully '24, '25 will have 3.0L plugin hybrid and have at least a 40mile electric range

@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Kudos to Honda for offering a bench seat in some trims, including the top Elite trim. So many other brands force you to accept captains chairs if you want all the goodies (top trims.) It's maddening, because it eliminates Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Mazda, and likely others.

@BORNGEARHEAD Жыл бұрын

I prefer the captains chairs. More room and hauling possibilities.

@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын

@@BORNGEARHEAD You are clearly the majority opinion because otherwise more brands would let me have my 2nd row bench seat in their top trims. I'm not doing it because I don't like bench seats, it's just that with 3 kids, I don't want to stick one of them in the 3rd row, taking up valuable cargo space, and also isolating them from everyone else, and finally giving that one kid the worst ride in the house.

@jsfbay1 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you regarding which trim to buy. I'm not really an off-roader, but I could see myself driving one *if* it had (or could be optioned to include) all the goodies in the Elite (I'm in the U.S.)

@ryanb8736 10 ай бұрын

That analog display is a parts shortage. They are using the full digital for Elites only. That’s why they couldn’t update the Passport this year.

@fishytank1land Жыл бұрын

Honda please offer this trim with a 2nd row bench as an option for 2024

@cooljoy819 6 ай бұрын

If U.S. didn't have 360 camera I would agree. As far as the other bells and whistles I prefered the trailsport over an elite for the cost and I also preferred captain 7 seats. No heating in the mid row was fine with me because we're gonna just have car /booster seats there for 5 years. The only thing I wish it had is the keyless rear door entry.

@kylecurry4270 Жыл бұрын

Do Canada version comes with auto folding side mirrors?

@Honestandtruth 9 ай бұрын

The House behind you I Wouldn't buy either..,...i Most definitely buy Honda Pilot Or Highlander 😅👍😂

@ericwright1075 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. As a side note I do not like the new cars coming out with black or dark rims. They remind me of winter tires and rims.

@Revenant_Knight 10 ай бұрын

Love the pilot Trailsport but I wish it had the interior options of the Elite

@JoseTorres-st5ic 10 ай бұрын

Loving my Elite. Only complaint is it should have had more HP and torque. Maybe a bit better on gas.

@kevinstarski1598 10 ай бұрын

Hard to have both. Pick your poison :-)

@no_name4aday 6 ай бұрын

Called diesel

@sugarqfxxx 7 ай бұрын

Saw a 360 display when reversing but no video, whats up with that? A bug?

@bogart5131 3 ай бұрын

sir i noticed that you just push the gas door and it openned. can anyone do that also? or there is lock and release button?

@piccman1 2 ай бұрын

How did you get a pilot transport with no USBs in the back, mine came with two

@vzuolee Жыл бұрын

Good review. Just wonder you just need to pay and borrow the vehicle to make video ?

@raziqafg 9 ай бұрын

Waiting for the ridgeline.

@changliu2044 Жыл бұрын

the highest trim level you were talking is Elite not Touring now.

@rashidtemuri3419 9 ай бұрын

I’m from USA and own a 2023 Touring and love it but, we do NOT get 360 camera. It’s only offered in Elite and Trail sport.

@Sasquatchflow Жыл бұрын

Sadly it has a timing “belt” instead of “chain” but it’s a beautiful SUV love it and love the naturally aspirated V6! 👍🏻

@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын

No it does not, it’s a new DOHC. Meaning timing chain.

@Sasquatchflow Жыл бұрын

@@kevinW826 pretty sure it’s a belt from one other video I seen

@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын

@@Sasquatchflow not from Hondas website. It says a DOHC

@BORNGEARHEAD Жыл бұрын

@@kevinW826No, it doesnt. DOHC has nothing to do with the belt/chain.

@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын

@@BORNGEARHEAD have you researched what Honda says? And according to a few automotive reviews, yes it is now a timing chain DOHC.

@Dtrain79 Жыл бұрын

The trailsport just looks better. They should have more packages to give the trailsport more luxury features.

@bingo8789 Жыл бұрын

Go buy an Acura.

@Dtrain79 Жыл бұрын

@@bingo8789 do they makes ones with skid plates and factory lifts? Yeah not so much

@2steaksandwiches665 Жыл бұрын

It’s plenty luxurious

@Dtrain79 Жыл бұрын

@@2steaksandwiches665 the lack of ventilated seats kills me

@2steaksandwiches665 Жыл бұрын

@@Dtrain79 you know it’s funny I had a Volvo with those and I never used them.

@toronado455 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the 100k subs

@almassengale Жыл бұрын

I'm with you. The Touring or Elite is where it is at. That removable middle seat is key.

@kgindpls Жыл бұрын

Without armrests?? Also, do you even see heads up display if you have polarized sunglasses?

@asifhirji226 Жыл бұрын

I like it overall but definitely a head scratcher that no hybrid options are available.

@Blank00 Жыл бұрын

Maybe because very few rivals are doing hybrid in this segment, it's just Toyota and Ford. Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and VW don't offer hybrid for their 3-row SUVs either, but they are not losing sales due to that.

@2steaksandwiches665 Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure that the extra thousand pounds of batteries would help this thing off road. The reality is many of us want old-school internal combustion engine until the government forces us out of it

@stephenwinter8892 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from oakville Ontario im glad to have taken possession of the hyundai kona ev which i waited 5 months for thanks for the presentation too big for myself

@EverydayReviews2022 Жыл бұрын

Those are really good 👍 How are you liking it so far?

@stephenwinter8892 Жыл бұрын

@@EverydayReviews2022 I don't have a charger at my apartment building I rely on public charging stations I took a highway trip to London Ontario and only charged once

@michaelroberts9339 Жыл бұрын

We don't get the rear heated seats in the Trailsport here in the US.

@orangemarley5086 Жыл бұрын

Oh they did the Canadians dirty. In the states you get a 360 camera and seating for 8 with stowaway option.

@fredmoss4540 Жыл бұрын

Payback for Ridgeline in the United States not getting Ventilated Seats/ Rear Heated Seat and Rain Sensing Wipers. Full Climate Control in Rear😊

@longacre1041 4 ай бұрын

The Trailsport in the U.S. does come standard with a 360° camera system, but it only comes with captain’s chairs in the back.

@Noypi54494 Жыл бұрын

I drive 45k miles annually and needed a fuel sipping hybrid midsize crossover so I got a Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum otherwise I was cross shopping a Pilot

@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын

What are you getting on a tank for highway only driving?

@Noypi54494 Жыл бұрын

@Kevin Wright Best cruising range mpg on highway was close to 600 miles before fuel low light came on.

@Noypi54494 Жыл бұрын

@Kevin Wright I haven't reset my fuel economy total since Feb and it is at 29.9MPG

@KompressMogul Жыл бұрын

So it's just a 6-passenger SUV with a mini van open tailgate. Pass, I could buy Toyata 4 Runner Limited or Lexus GX 460 for the same price with 8-passenger seating.

@najamzaman9481 Ай бұрын

Then why you have in your driveway?

@Daniel-tl2ln Жыл бұрын

Price is ridicoulus, 70k in Edmonton.

@A3A4Tom Жыл бұрын

Trailsport to Honda is Wilderness is to Subaru. Its not the most mainstream nor most popular model in their model range. Even though Forester and Outback Wilderness are as widely seen in Metro Vancouver. But they are definitely the carmaker's licence to print money, for those who want the rugged looks. I would take a lesser trim level instead.

@RichardJoashTan Жыл бұрын

But for me, I will buy a fully loaded Pilot Trailsport.

@Sacapuntas69 Жыл бұрын

Hard to understand how they force you to get 2 seats in the 2nd row and then they squeeze 3 in the smaller 3rd row. Honda has always had some foolish configurations though. Congrats on the subscribers!

@Blank00 Жыл бұрын

It's nothing new, because it's not just Honda. Other companies do this and market it as "Captain's chairs" as well.

@kgindpls Жыл бұрын

We want captains chairs bc easier to pass through if needed with child seats

@no_name4aday 6 ай бұрын

Pathfinder captin chairs have a center console in the way this makes much more sence

@RichardJoashTan Жыл бұрын

But for me, I will buy a fully loaded Pilot Trailsport anyway.

@KuyaArbee Жыл бұрын

yea same... no bose audio system? no other lux features? honda? HELLO!?!?!? I wish it came with a trail sport touring

@redcapote4760 Жыл бұрын

Elite Trailsport is what I want. The underbody protection, the lift, AND the ventilated seats and Nav.

@donjuan914 Жыл бұрын

The third row is useless in this car. I’ve seen it in person

@Tom-ej8bb 5 ай бұрын

EXL fo me!!

@Karst989 Жыл бұрын

Huh, the american trailsport has USB's in the 3rd row.

@louiep9862 Жыл бұрын

Off Roading - 4Runner all day ,even the SR5 PT 4WD & ATRAC will do work. This is just a family hauler,Honda wanna make ppl think this can handle off-roading until something breaks. Now as for interior space the Pilot got that.

@HarmeetSingh-uh2qg Жыл бұрын

I prefer Toyota Highlander 2023.

@willienillie6337 10 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t buy any pilot. Barely any leg room in the 3rd row for adults. Good for kids.

@shib9315 Жыл бұрын

I like it, but Im a dog person, not a people person .. Bring back the Element and call it a day ..

@GlenRoberts-xy1vd 10 ай бұрын

Nice colour if you like pride parades . But seriously Honda could have easily made some room for the Spare tire , to rest under the seat - along with all the Tools you need to change the tire . Behind the rear Diff. Is a whole different story, actually horror story Tire locks get seized up , road grime oil and mud And if you hit it with enough force ( off roading ) It’ll be as useless as it gets .

@pradeepmagan6951 Жыл бұрын

Looks great but sales of EV’s are increasing and Honda etc have no electric vehicles

@BORNGEARHEAD Жыл бұрын

EVs are garbage.

@aaronbarthakur6788 9 ай бұрын

They have tons of hybrids. It's better than a full EV. I would rather go for a hybrid.

@denault3985 Жыл бұрын

Ugly 2023 Pilot, can't stand that back window!

@it1988a Жыл бұрын

Who can afford $70k+ in this depressionary Obiden ecenomy?

@BORNGEARHEAD Жыл бұрын

Is it really? The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek sticker is only $45k.

@it1988a Жыл бұрын

Well that's more than you earn in a year

@BORNGEARHEAD Жыл бұрын

@@it1988a Wrong

@RIP_Greedo 7 ай бұрын

$70k must be Canadian prices. U.S. MSRP for a trail sport is around $48k

@rah4822 7 ай бұрын

I am doing very well in the Biden economy so expensive purchases are no problem. Wealth has nothing to do with who’s president, just work hard, save, invest, and pay cash for everything (no credit cards!).

@marklo4416 Жыл бұрын

i wouldn't buy it either!!! Honda Pilot is OVER RATED!!! Honda still uses stupid timing belt on their V6. Don't waste your money.

@NJ-dd3bk Жыл бұрын

Follow the regular service interval for the timing belt and it will be fine. If you buy one used, change the timing belt if it's anywhere near the service interval.