Pilot Review
2025 Honda Pilot Model Review | Interior, Cargo Space, & Safety
Ruggedly capable, spaciously built, and thoughtfully equipped, the 2025 Honda Pilot stands ready to help you thrive wherever your active lifestyle takes you. Count on three rows of seating, a reliable V6 engine, premium amenities, and drive-supporting technology in every Pilot. To help you learn more about all this full-size SUV has to offer, the team at John Howerton Honda has created the following model review. We cover everything from the spacious interior to the premium tech, available colors, cargo capacity, and off-road capability features. To see which trim option has the features you want, see our Pilot trims page.
Once you are ready to take an in-person look at the Pilot, schedule a test drive with your favorite model from our new inventory in Beckley, WV. Be sure to consider whether our current Pilot lease offer has the right monthly rate for you.
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2025 Honda Pilot Interior Design
In the midst of your busiest days, the 2025 Honda Pilot is designed to help you stay comfortable and ready for whatever is next. Interior seating materials range from cloth to rugged durable synthetic leather to premium leather. Heating and ventilation functions are available for the front seats, and the second-row seats can be outfitted with heating as well. Amp up the energy in models like the Pilot Black Edition, with its red interior accenting and matching ambient lighting, or the orange-accented Pilot TrailSport. Tri-zone climate control is standard across the trim lineup for both front-seat and passenger comfort. Tailor the level of natural light you and your passengers enjoy in the cabin using available features like the panoramic power moonroof and second-row sunshades.
Available interior features include:
- Cloth, leather, durable synthetic leather, or perforated leather seat upholstery with accent piping
- Ten-way power driver’s seat
- Four-way power front passenger’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Heated second-row outboard seats
- One-touch fold-flat second-row bench seats or second-row fold-flat captain’s chairs
- 60/40-split flat-folding third-row bench seat
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
- On-demand in-trunk seat storage
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- LED interior lighting
- Second-row sunshades
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Memory function for outside mirrors and driver's seat
- All-weather floor mats
- One-touch power panoramic moonroof
2025 Honda Pilot Engine Specs
Unleash strength and dependable capability with the rugged V6 engine of the 2025 Honda Pilot. Each trim features a 3.5L V6 capable of 285 horsepower, along with a smooth-shifting ten-speed automatic transmission. When paired with standard two-wheel drive (2WD), the Pilot is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds. Meanwhile, the enhanced capability of the second-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) all-wheel drive (AWD) system allows you to tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Control the performance of your Pilot using the switch-selected normal, econ, snow, tow, and sport drive mode on 2WD models. Pilot trims with AWD receive additional trail and sand drive modes. Enhance your off-road capability and pick the Pilot TrailSport, complete with an off-road suspension with 8.3 inches of ground clearance, all-terrain tires, and unique Trail Torque Logic for the AWD system that customizes torque distribution to the wheels with traction.
See the Pilot engine specs in the accompanying chart.
- Engine: 3.5L V6
- Horsepower: 285 HP
- Torque: 262 lb.-ft.
- MPG* (City/Hwy): 19 / 27
- Max. Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
- Drivetrain: 2WD / AWD
- Transmission: Ten-speed automatic
*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
2025 Honda Pilot Safety & Technology Specs
Ensure your day moves smoothly with the collection of advanced technology incorporated throughout the 2025 Honda Pilot. When it comes to safety, Honda designed their three-row SUV with a comprehensive safety suite across the trim lineup. This Honda Sensing® technology collection features systems like a Collision Mitigation Braking System™ and forward collision warning to help you avoid or minimize potential accidents. Meanwhile, the blind spot information system and cross-traffic monitor help you spot vehicles or obstacles outside your line of sight. Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow adds modern support for long drives. In the realm of cameras, the Pilot offers a multi-view camera system that expands your field of vision beyond the standard rear vision camera with a range of tailored front, side, ground, and rear-facing views.
Make your next drive more enjoyable with the intuitive connectivity solutions in the 2025 Honda Pilot. Depending on the trim you go with, the Pilot is outfitted with either a 7- or 9-inch touchscreen; the larger screen allows you to connect your smartphone with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ mirroring technology. For the audiophiles, the Pilot offers a Bose® premium sound system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer that delivers exceptional audio fidelity. If you will be using the Pilot to ferry your family to and fro, the available CabinTalk® in-car communication system will allow you to project your voice to rear-seat passengers and squabbling children with clarity and ease.
Available safety features include:
- Honda Sensing® technologies
- Forward collision warning
- Lane departure warning
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™
- Road departure mitigation system
- Lane keeping assist system
- Traffic jam assist
- Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
- Traffic sign recognition system
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Driver attention monitor
- Blind spot information system
- Cross-traffic monitor
- Multi-view camera system
- TrailWatch™ camera system
- Security system
Available technology features include:
- 7- or 10.2-in. driver information screen
- 7- or 9-in. color infotainment touchscreen
- Wired or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and streaming audio
- USB ports in all three rows
- 15W wireless phone charger
- 110V power outlet
- HondaLink® capability
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Multi-zone audio
- CabinTalk® in-car communication system
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- HD Radio™
- 4-in. head-up display
2025 Honda Pilot Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
Find space for all your passengers, purchases, and parcels in the three-row 2025 Honda Pilot. Maximum seating ranges from seven with second-row captain’s chairs to eight with the standard second-row split seat. Legroom is generous in the Pilot, with 41 inches in the front and over 40 inches in the second row. While maximum cargo volume varies slightly based on the trim and seating layout, the Pilot TrailSport offers the most overall cargo space — up to 113.7 cubic feet of space with the rear two rows folded down. When you have all the seats in use, the Pilot still provides up to 22.4 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row.
Designed with practicality in mind, every Pilot features a reversible rear cargo floor with carpet on one side and a rugged liner on the other side for easy cleaning. Most Pilot trims offer a deep hidden rear storage well below the cargo floor for even more adaptable space.
See the Pilot interior specs and cargo space in the following table.
- Max. Seating: Eight
- Max. Passenger Volume: 158.4 cu.-ft.
- Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.5 / 40.2 / 39.3 in.
- Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41 / 40.8 / 32.5 in.
- Max. Cargo Volume: 113.7 cu.-ft.
- Max. Cargo Volume Behind Second Row: 60.1 cu.-ft.
- Max. Cargo Volume Behind Third Row: 22.4 cu.-ft.
2025 Honda Pilot Color Options Available
- Crystal Black Pearl
- Lunar Silver Metallic
- Obsidian Blue Pearl
- Platinum White Pearl
- Radiant Red Metallic II
- Sonic Gray Pearl
- Diffused Sky Blue Pearl
- Modern Steel Metallic
2025 Honda Pilot Trim Levels
- Sport
- EX-L
- EX-L w/ HPD™ Wheels
- TrailSport
- Touring
- Touring w/ HPD™ Wheels
- Elite
- Black Edition
2025 Honda Pilot for Sale at John Howerton Honda
John Howerton Honda is your local Honda Pilot dealership in Beckley, WV. Browse our current inventory to find the Pilot with all the features you love, then set up a test drive appointment and experience this SUV for yourself. Reach out to one of our Honda professionals for more information. We are happy to assist whether you contact us online or by calling (304) 252-0744.
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Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition (hybrid only), and other factors.
5-Star overall scores are awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Ratings are awarded by Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side airbags (SAB).
2024 Honda Prologue Range Rating: 296 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (2WD) and Touring (2WD). 281 mile EPA Range Rating for EX (AWD) and Touring (AWD). 273 mile EPA Range Rating for Elite (AWD). Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain, battery age & condition, loading, use and maintenance.




