What are the Honda Pilot Trim Levels?

There are seven Honda Pilot trim levels: the Honda Pilot Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Touring Blackout, Elite, and Black Edition. The Honda Pilot is known for its off-road capabilities with three rows of seats for 7 or 8 passengers. It is the perfect SUV if you are looking to take on a new adventure while having enough room for your whole family to join. With seven trim levels to choose from, you may be stuck on which Honda Pilot trim is best for you. Keep reading to learn more about each trim level.

About the Honda Pilot

All seven Honda Pilot trim levels are powered by a V6 engine that makes 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Shift-by-Wire and paddle shifters. All-wheel drive either comes standard or available, depending on the trim. The Honda Pilot trims can tow up to 5,000 lbs. with all-wheel drive.

Now that you know what powers the Honda Pilots, take a look at the different features on each trim level.

Honda Pilot Trim Level Features

Honda Pilot Sport

The entry-level Honda Pilot is the Sport trim. For a starter trim, it has many advanced standard features found on the exterior and interior. Some of its standard features include:

Google Built-in
Power Tailgate
20-inch Alloy Wheels and All-Season Tires
10.2-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Color Touch-screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Front and 2nd-row USB Ports
CabinTalk In-Car PA System
Heated Front Seats
Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control
One-Touch 2nd-row Seats
Smart Entry w/ Walk Away Auto Lock

Honda Pilot EX-L

The next trim level is the EX-L. This trim adds a few more standard features on top of what the Sport includes. These features are:

Stowable 2nd-row Center Seat
Leather-trimmed Seats
Parking Sensors
Acoustic Glass
2nd-row Sunshades
Front and 2nd-/3rd-row USB Ports
18-inch alloy wheels
Trail and Sand Drive Modes Available

Honda Pilot TrailSport

The TrailSport is the ultimate off-roading Honda Pilot trim that features more off-roading features than the others. Some of the features include:

18-inch TrailSport wheels and All-Terrain Tires
Off-Road-Tuned Suspension
TrailWatch Camera System
7- Mode Drive System (normal, ECON, snow, tow, sport, trail, and sand)
AWD with Trail Torque Logic
Skid Plates
Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch
Recovery Points
Durable Synthetic Leather Seats w/ Orange Stitching
2nd-row Captain's Chairs

Honda Pilot Touring

The next Pilot trim level is the Touring. This trim is where you start to see more luxury features standard on both the exterior and interior. It adds on from the EX-L trim. Some of the standard features on the Touring include:

Panoramic Moonroof
Bose Premium Sound System
Multiview Camera System
Hands-free Access Power Tailgate
20-inch Alloy Wheels and All-Season Tires
Leather-trimmed Seats
Multi-zone Audio
Multiview Camera System with TrailWatch
Stowable 2nd-row Center Seat

Honda Pilot Touring Blackout

Just like its trim name, the Honda Pilot Touring Blackout features everything the Touring trim has but adds black accents. These accents include:

20-inch Black Alloy Wheels
Black Honda Badges
Black Wheel Lug Nuts
Leather-trimmed Seats

Honda Pilot Elite

One of the higher Pilot trims is the Elite. This trim level offers more standard comfort features for all passengers. The Elite adds these standard features:

Head-Up Display
Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Outboard 2nd-row Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
Perforated Leather-trimmed Seats with Quilted Alcantara Accents and Contrast Piping
One-touch Power Panoramic Moonroof
Bose Premium Sound System

Honda Pilot Black Edition

Finally, the last Honda Pilot trim level in the lineup is the Black Edition. This trim level offers unique "Black Edition" features, which include:

20-inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
Black Trim Accents
Black Edition Emblem
Perforated Leather-trimmed Seats with Quilted Alcantara Accents and Contrast Piping
Black Edition Leather-Trimmed Seats
Red Ambient LED Lighting
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
Heated Outboard 2nd-row Seats

Honda Pilot Trim Levels for Sale

Now that you know more about each trim, it is time to start shopping for a new Honda Pilot. Napleton's River Oaks Honda is the place to go. We offer a great selection, deals, and amazing customer service. Fill out the free online form now to get more information about the different Honda Pilot trim levels. We look forward to talking to you soon!

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