Honda Pilot 2023– car dimensions: 5077 mm long, 1994 mm wide and 1803 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,828 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The LX cabin seats eight on gray cloth with manual front seats. It has a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a 7-speaker audio system. Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard. Honda Sensing brings adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic jam assist, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, road departure mitigation and traffic sign recognition. A multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is included. Parking sensors and blind spot warning are not available on this trim.
Cargo volume is 18.6 cubic feet behind the third row. Fold the third row for 48.5 cubic feet or both rear rows for 87 cubic feet. There is a hidden storage well under the cargo floor.
Maximum towing capacity is 3500 pounds on 2WD LX models. AWD versions raise it to 5000 pounds. A tow mode is part of the standard drive modes. A towing package with hitch is available as an accessory.
Payload is 1340 pounds on bench-seat models like the LX. The suspension is the standard MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear setup.
The LX cabin uses gray cloth seats with diamond-embossed bolsters and Body Stabilizing front seats that hold the body firmly to cut fatigue on long drives. Front seats are manual only: 6-way for the driver and 4-way for the passenger. Tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity sensing and filtration is standard, along with one-touch fold-flat second-row seats and a 60/40 split third-row bench for eight passengers. The cabin feels roomy with class-leading space, extra second-row legroom and recline, raised third-row base for better posture, thicker carpet for quiet, LED lighting, and a clean instrument panel, though it stays basic without leather, heat, or power adjustments.
Regular unleaded fuel, 87 octane or higher. 18.5-gallon tank.
EPA 19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg (2WD). 19/25/21 (AWD).
Maintenance Minder system. oil changes typically every 7,500 miles or as indicated (0W-20).
Complimentary maintenance for 2 years or 24,000 miles.
NHTSA overall 5-star safety rating.
Standard Honda Sensing suite including CMBS, ACC with low-speed follow, LKAS with traffic jam assist, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitor, and auto high beams. eight airbags including knee airbags.
The 2023 Pilot LX runs on regular unleaded gasoline with a pump octane of 87 or higher and holds 18.5 gallons. EPA ratings are 19 city, 27 highway and 22 combined for 2WD models, or 19/25/21 for AWD. Idle-stop and Variable Cylinder Management help efficiency in normal use.
Servicing follows the Maintenance Minder system, which tracks oil life and other needs based on driving conditions rather than fixed miles alone. Oil and filter changes with tire rotations typically come every 7,500 miles or 12 months under normal conditions. follow the dashboard codes for air filters, fluids and other items. Honda includes complimentary maintenance covering oil changes and basic services for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles. Basic warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles. powertrain is 5 years/60,000 miles.
Safety is strong with a NHTSA 5-star overall rating (4 stars frontal, 5 side, 4 rollover) and IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. Every Pilot including the LX has the full Honda Sensing suite standard: collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise with low-speed follow and traffic jam assist, lane keeping, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition, driver attention monitor and auto high-beam headlights. It also includes vehicle stability assist, ABS, brake assist, hill start and descent control, multi-angle rearview camera, TPMS, advanced front airbags, knee airbags, side airbags and three-row side curtains.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the Maintenance Minder alerts, dense sound-deadening materials throughout, and durable cloth seats. Regular tire pressure checks and following the oil-life monitor keep it reliable for family duty. AWD models may need earlier differential fluid attention under severe use like towing or mountains.
Length 5077 mm, Width 1994 mm, Height 1803 mm, Wheelbase 2891 mm (Pilot 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2024 Honda Pilot Specifications & Features , LX column, 2023 Pilot owner's manual: tank, Honda Canada 2023 Pilot specifications.