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Honda Pilot

Strong and efficient V-6, roomy and practical interior, plenty of available tech.

With a high seating position, kid-friendly interior, and vast cargo space, the Honda Pilot has what it takes to win over suburb-dwelling parents. The V-6 engine is smooth, powerful, and relatively efficient, and the Pilot offers towing capacity that will be enough for most buyers. Space is plentiful, and the reconfigurable interior provides multiple stuff-hauling options. Driver-assistance tech is now standard, but the Achilles' heel of the Pilot is its fussy infotainment system, which, despite updates, still feels outdated.

What's New for 2019?
Honda looked to its Odyssey minivan for inspiration in the mid-cycle restyling of the Pilot's grille and front end. Inside, there's a new larger digital instrument cluster display, as well as a much welcomed volume knob for the upgraded infotainment system in place of the previous capacitive-touch slider bar. A 4G Wi-Fi connection and larger rear entertainment screens are now available, and the Pilot adopts the Odyssey's CabinTalk intercom setup. Other changes include tuning refinements for the nine-speed automatic transmission found in upper Touring and Elite trim levels, along with standard forward-collision alert, automated emergency braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control added to all Pilot models.

Honda Pilot Pricing and Which One to Buy
LX: $32,445
ES: $35,325
EX-L: $38,755
Touring: $43,515
Elite: $49,015
Given the 2019 Pilot's upgraded technology and greater breadth of standard driver-assistance gear, we'd be hesitant to splurge beyond an EX-L model, which represents a solid value with many desirable features. All Pilot trim levels come standard with front-wheel drive except for the top-spec Elite, which is available only with all-wheel drive. Add $1900 for all-wheel drive on lesser models.