With a much-awaited redesign in store for the future, Honda's largest SUV, the Pilot is back for 2022 with more standard features than before and a revised trim lineup. As part of changes for 2022, Honda has discontinued the LX and EX trims from the lineup and made the Sport trim as the entry point to the 2022 Pilot lineup. Prices for the 2022 Honda Pilot starts from $36,830 for the base Sport trim and top out at $50,620 for the Black Edition trim with AWD.

With a much-awaited redesign in store for the future, Honda Pilot is back for 2022 with more standard features than before and a revised trim lineup. Honda has discontinued the LX and EX trims from the lineup and made the Sport trim as the entry point to the 2022 Pilot lineup. For Sale now across Honda dealerships, prices for the 2022 Honda Pilot starts from $36,830 for the base Sport trim and top out at $50,620 for the Black Edition trim with AWD.

A new off-road-oriented Trailsport trim makes its way into the Pilot lineup. With an updated 7 trim level configuration, the 2022 Pilot gets Honda's Sensing driver-assist features, an 8-inch Display Audio system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and LED headlamps as part of standard fitment. The 2022 Pilot gets a new Sonic Gray Pearl exterior paint scheme. With a towing capacity of 5000 lbs, the 2022 Honda Pilot takes on the likes of the Ford Explorer, Subaru Ascent, and the Toyota Highlander.

The Touring trim with 2WD priced at $43,620 is according to us, the trim that you should go for. The Touring trim is the perfect blend of luxury and features without a high asking price. With features like a 590-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-Ray Player, Built-In Streaming Apps, and Wireless Headphones, Blue Ambient lighting, and a lot more, the Touring trim more than justifies its asking price.

2021 Honda Pilot Special Edition

SE 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9AM)

2022 Honda Pilot EX-L

EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $28,333 (13 Nov 2024)

2023 Honda Pilot Elite

Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 10A)

Earlier Price: $40,605 (13 Nov 2024)

2022 Honda Pilot EX-L

EX-L 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $28,478 (6 Nov 2024)

2022 Honda Pilot Elite

Elite 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $32,321 (10 Nov 2024)

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2022 Honda Pilot Sport

Sport 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 9A)

Earlier Price: $29,974 (13 Nov 2024)

2022 Honda Pilot User Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.0 (1 Reviews)

Luis Grana

2022 Honda Pilot

••3.0

Posted On: March 25, 2024

Honda Pilot 2022 AWD SUV

Pros
Big enough for eight people and economic like a sedan, Reliable and minimal maintenance

Cons
Plastic molding on doors and central board that looks cheap, Does not have a super charged tubo engine which is missing while driving around Colorado.

Vehicle is an AWD Sport model SUV. Despite of being automatic, does not have a stick You select the PRND using a central set of push buttons. At the beginning is kind of confusing since the location of the reverse requires to pull the button instead of pushing it. Other than some basic training you get used to it. Also, you have an option to select for Economy or Sport mode which skip the fi... Read more

2022 Honda Pilot Review

Pros

Spacious cabin with three-row seating configuration
Punchy engine with ample power
Accommodating trunk with high storage space

Cons

Exterior design has started to show its age
Third row might feel slightly cramped

Overview

Pricing and Features
8.0/10

Expeditious and economical engine, spacious and versatile cabin, loads of optional tech - Car And Driver

One of the biggest changes in the 2022 Honda Pilot can be seen on the trims on offer. Honda has discontinued last year's LX and EX trims and has replaced them with Sport and EX-L trims. A new off-road-focused 2022 Pilot Trailsport trim is now on offer that comes with a raised suspension, black treatment for the exteriors, a one-touch moonroof, and a lot more.

All trims come standard with 2WD but the Trailsport, Black Edition, and Elite trims come standard with AWD. Customers can opt for AWD versions on all trims, except for the Trailpsort model, by paying just $2,000 extra over the standard prices. The Touring trim can be opted with Captain's chairs for the rear passengers with prices starting at $43,920 for the 2WD and topping out at $45,920 for the AWD model.

Trim	Sport	EX-L	Special Edition (SE)	Trailsport	Touring	Elite	Black Edition
MSRP (2WD)	$36,830	$39,060	$39,660	-	$43,620	-	-
MSRP (AWD)	$38,830	$41,060	$41,660	$43,560	$45,620	$49,120	$50,620
Key Features	60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat	Adds or replaces features from Sport:	Adds or replaces features from EX-L:	Adds or replaces features from SE:	Adds or replaces features from Trailsport:	Adds or replaces features from Touring:	Adds or replaces features from Elite:
	5-Inch Color LCD Screen	8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA	Leather-trimmed seats	Wireless phone charger	Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch Screen	Panoramic Sun Roof	All-Black 20-inch alloy wheels
	6-Speed Automatic Transmission	Intelligent Traction Management	One-touch power moonroof	Black roof-rails	Parking Sensors (front/rear)	2nd Row captains chair	Blacked out exterior features
	7 Speakers, including Subwoofer	Remote Engine Start	Driver's seat memory	Hands-free access Power Tailgate	590-watt premium audio system	Perforated, Heated, and Ventilated Front Seats	Blacked out front grille
	Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines	Blind Spot Monitoring System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor	Second-row sunshades	20-inch Black alloy wheels	LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off	Heated steering wheel	Black and red accent sporty interior

2022 Honda Pilot Trims and Configurations>>

Buying Advice

Our pick of the 7-trim lineup would have to be the 2022 Honda Pilot Special Edition, which comes at an MSRP of $39,660. It completely justifies the price tag and is of supreme value just because of the features it has on offer. The black exterior accents and the 20-inch black alloys are some of the design elements that should get you hooked onto this car.

Engine and Performance
7.5/10

The Pilot's V6 has a sporty sound and plenty of power - CarAndDriver.com

The current-gen Honda Pilot is one of those few mid-size crossovers that offer a naturally aspirated V6 engine. The efficient 3.5-liter V6 engine of the 2021 Honda Pilot belts out an impressive 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. The 2022 Honda Pilot soldiers on with this potent naturally-aspirated motor, while also offering a decent towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

While the switch from 6-speed to the ZF 9-speed automatic transmission helped a lot for the Honda Pilot, the brand is surely rumored to be testing the waters for the next-gen model. For the time being, the Ford Explorer takes the top spot while the Toyota Highlander seems like it's out of its depth. The Subaru Ascent sits in the middle of them all with 260 hp to boot.

Models	2022 Honda Pilot	2022 Ford Explorer	2022 Subaru Ascent	2022 Toyota Highlander
MSRP	$38,830	$33,245	$33,420	$35,205
Engine	3.5L NA V6	2.3L turbocharged I4	2.4L Turbocharged Boxer-4	3.5L Turbocharged V6
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	9-Speed Automatic	10-Speed Automatic	CVT	8-Speed Automatic
Horsepower	280 hp @ 6,000 RPM	300 hp @ 5500 RPM	260 hp @ 5,600 RPM	295 hp @ 6600 RPM
Torque	262 lb-ft. @ 4,700 RPM	310 ft-lbs. @ 3500 RPM	277 lb-ft. @ 2,000 RPM	263 ft-lbs. @ 4700 RPM
0-60 mph	6.2 seconds	6.8 seconds	6.9 seconds	7.2 seconds
Quarter Mile	14.8 seconds	15.3 seconds	15.5 seconds	15.6 seconds
Top Speed	113 mph	130 mph	130 mph	115 mph

Utilizing its power the right way, the 2022 Honda Pilot is able to sprint from 0-60 MPH in just 6.2 seconds, which makes it the fastest SUV in this lineup. Handling-wise, there is adequate body roll evident while taking on corners because of the 2022 Pilot's heft. Nevertheless, it does deliver on smooth and comfortable ride dynamics for all the passengers seated inside. The steering as such is also light, which makes it easy to maneuver this big SUV.

Fuel Economy
8.0/10

Fuel economy is strong within Honda's showroom, and the Pilot is very efficient for such a large and practical vehicle, according to both the EPA and our real-world testing - Car and Driver

The new-gen 2022 Pilot's MPG is identical to the 2021 Pilot's EPA Fuel Economy ratings as the car remains mechanically unchanged from last year. Given that the future holds a lot of potential for hybrids and EVs, the possibility of a hybrid Pilot cannot be overlooked. For now, the 2022 Honda Pilot with AWD offers a gas mileage of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway. With the FWD, the ride delivers 20 MPG in the city and 27 MPG out on the highway.

Models	2022 Honda Pilot	2022 Ford Explorer	2022 Subaru Ascent	2022 Toyota Highlander
MPG (City)	20	20	21	20
MPG (Highway)	27	27	27	27
MPG (Combined)	23	23	23	23
Fuel Capacity (Gallons)	19.5	18.6	19.3	17.9
Range (City/Highway/Combined) (mi)	390/ 527/ 449	372 / 502 / 428	405 / 521 / 443	358 / 483 / 411

In its previous avatar, the Honda Pilot did not do much to impress in terms of MPG figures. Hopefully, the 2022 Pilot will change that ideology. For now, the Subaru Ascent takes the top spot. The Toyota Highlander and Ford Explorer remain head to head with the same MPG figures but the Explorer races ahead on account of better fuel tank capacity.

Interior
8.0/10

Despite being spacious for people and thier stuff, the Pilot's interior is a bit behind the curve with its dated and bland design - MotorTrend

It is always hard to find a three-row SUV that compliments itself with an excellent interior. The current 2021 Honda Pilot turned out to be one of the best three-row SUVs in terms of overall interior usability. And with a new redesign expected for the 2023 model year, Honda hasn't felt compelled to make many changes to the 2022 Pilot's interiors.

The 2021 Honda Pilot already had a spacious and comfortable interior that was full of creature comforts. The 2022 model year model takes it forward by adding more convenience features and minor refreshes in the materials and overall build quality. Furthermore, the Pilot offers a good build compared to its rivals and has a lot of nifty storage spaces all around.

Models	2022 Honda Pilot	2022 Ford Explorer	2022 Subaru Ascent	2022 Toyota Highlander
Passenger capacity	8	7	8	8
First Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.1 / 62.0 / 40.9	41.4 / 61.5 / 42.9	41.3 / 61.1 / 42.2	40.7 / 59.3 / 44.2
Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	40.2 / 62.0 / 38.4	40.6 / 61.0 / 39.5	40.0 / 60.3 / 38.6	39.9 / 59.6 / 38.4
Third Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.9 / 57.6 / 31.9	37.8 / 50.8 / 32.0	36.3 / 57.2 / 31.7	35.9 / 55.0 / 27.7
Cargo Volume (cu-ft.)	16.5	21	17.8	13.8

Compared to the adversaries, the Honda Pilot never really had the best space in the cabin. However, since the 2022 model is heavily being inspired by the Honda Ridgeline, expect the interior space to increase. Until then, the Ford Explorer holds the fort as the most spacious ride in the competition. The Subaru Ascent offers ample space in all rows, however, the Toyota Highlander shoves all the space in the first row whilst making the rear row cramped.

Exterior
8.0/10

The Pilot has a somewhat understated appearance that seems to have been influenced more by necessity and practicality than any artistic flair - Kelly Blue Book

For the 2022 Honda Pilot, Honda still continues with a design inspired by the Honda Ridgeline. While the 2021 Honda Pilot had a very agreeable design language like all Hondas, the 2023 Pilot is going to add an edgy look to a mini-van(ish) body line. One of the biggest rumors doing the rounds is that the dimensions will increase, along with the addition of new colors to the 2023 Honda Pilot palette options. For 2022, however, nothing much has changed from last year apart from the addition of new Trailsport trim with off-road friendly features and details.

This increase in exterior dimensions will translate into more interior space as compared to the outgoing model. Based on the same platform as the 2022 Acura MDX, the 2023 Pilot is certainly going all out to impress its buyers and garner more sales. In a world where full-size SUVs are all the rage, the 2022 Honda Pilot will be getting middle ground dimensions that are slightly bigger than mid-size SUVs, but smaller than full-size SUVs.

Models	2022 Honda Pilot	2022 Ford Explorer	2022 Subaru Ascent	2022 Toyota Highlander
Curb weight (lbs.)	4,030	4,458	4,430	4,134
Length(in)	196.5	198.3	196.8	192.5
Width(in)	78.6	78.9	76	75.8
Height(in)	70.6	70	71.6	68.1
Ground clearance (in)	7.3	7.8	8.7	8.0
Wheelbase (in)	111	112.8	113.8	109.8

The existing broad chrome grille with piano black inserts below hands it a premium appeal. The taillights complement the rear design and go well with its bulky structure. Honda has inserted subtle elements to freshen the Pilot’s looks but is still based on an old platform. The 2023 upgrade would be a change from the existing design theme re-iterated for the past 5 years.

2022 Honda Pilot Dimensions>>

Safety
8.6/10

The Pilot's adaptive cruise control system isn't nearly as smooth in accelerating and braking as the systems in some rival SUVs - Edmunds

The 2022 Honda Pilot adds more standard features to the Honda Sensing safety suite with advanced driver assistance aid. While the IIHS gave the 2021 Pilot an overall "Good" rating, the NHTSA awarded it with a 5-star rating. With no change in structural integrity, we can expect the same ratings from the 2022 Pilot too. The 2022 Pilot is equipped with a decent safety kit ranging from the standard 7 airbags, traction control, and rearview cameras to advanced driver assistance tech. Given below are a few of the standard safety tech and features on the 2021 Honda Pilot and can be found in the 2022 model as well:

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Competition
5.0/10

2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer has been around for a while in the three-row SUV segment. Equipped with a turbocharged inline-4 engine that belts out 300 horsepower, the Explorer has one of the most powerful powertrains in the segment. The 2022 Ford Explorer has many tricks up its sleeves like a spacious cabin, decent off-roading capacity, and multiple engine options to choose from.

Like the Honda Pilot, the 2022 Explorer also offers similar features and comfort. It gets better infotainment and safety features, however, the 2022 Pilot benefits from its affordable price and unique distribution of features across the trim levels.

2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Subaru Ascent

The Subaru Ascent makes 260 hp from a 2.4L turbocharged flat-4, less than the Honda Pilot, but comes with AWD as standard at a price that is marginally lesser than the Honda Pilot, making it an attractive offering.

Along with this, it comes with space for 8 people along with a high ground clearance of 8.7-inches which is good for when it has to be taken on a rough path or for mild off-roading.

Final Verdict

With the 2022 Pilot, Honda seems to have taken the "If it ain't broken, why fix it?" path seriously. With an addition of new Trailsport trim and the removal of the entry-level EX and LX trims, the 2022 Pilot sure gets pricey as far as base trims go. But with a superb engine, unmatched reliability, lots of standard features, and great build quality, you sure won't mind spending that extra money on the 2022 Honda Pilot.

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Honda Pilot 2022 AWD SUV

ProsBig enough for eight people and economic like a sedan, Reliable and minimal maintenance

Cons Plastic molding on doors and central board that looks cheap, Does not have a super charged tubo engine which is missing while driving around Colorado.

2022 Honda Pilot Review

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Overview

Pricing and Features8.0/10

Buying Advice

Engine and Performance7.5/10

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Fuel Economy8.0/10

Interior8.0/10

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Big enough for eight people and economic like a sedan, Reliable and minimal maintenance

Cons
Plastic molding on doors and central board that looks cheap, Does not have a super charged tubo engine which is missing while driving around Colorado.

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