What's New for the 2018 Honda Pilot?

This year, the Pilot returns with its common three-row cabin, delivering generous elbow room for up to eight passengers. It's an excellent pick for large families that spend a lot of time on the road. The Pilot also impresses with its extensive list of modern features. With the Pilot's standard V6, boat owners will be pleased to know that they can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Add all-wheel drive to your Pilot, and you can take this three-row SUV straight into rugged territory. In short, the 2018 Honda Pilot combines world-class interior luxury with adventure-friendly capabilities.

This year, the 2018 Honda Pilot is available as five trim models: the basic LX, mid-grade EX, increasingly upscale EX-L, stylish Touring, and top-trim Elite. The LX gives you a great deal on family-style transport, delivering the basics like air conditioning and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. The Pilot LX also includes a 60/40-split folding third-row seat, making it easy to expand cargo space. When you upgrade to the EX, you'll discover added tech and safety features. These include the Honda LaneWatch blind-spot camera, which displays the Pilot's passenger-side blind spot whenever you engage the right-hand turn signal. The EX's three-zone automatic climate control does an excellent job of maintaining three different temperatures, so your whole family can travel in comfort. The EX also includes an upgraded HondaLink infotainment interface that provides Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for complete smartphone integration. The EX-L expands on those added tech features with some interior luxury. In this model, you'll find leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a stylish sunroof. The power tailgate helps you transport family-size grocery hauls in minimal time. The Touring delivers luxury and adventure-ready utility, with roof rails and ambient interior lighting. It even enables you to maximize fuel with automatic engine stop-start technology and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Finally, there's the top-trim Elite. This model treats you to everything the Pilot has to offer, from LED headlights that illuminate a dark road to a panoramic sunroof for an enhanced view of the stars. The Elite is also home to high-tech safety aids, such as the blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert. This technology helps you switch lanes or back out of alleyways without hitting another vehicle.