LX 4dr Front-Wheel Drive
2024 Honda Pilot

Pros: Exceptional storage and cargo space; unique second-row functionality; refined ride; versatile and capable TrailSport; advanced AWD Cons: Subpar acceleration with lackadaisical transmission and engine response; so-so driver assistance tech Admittedly, the 2024 Honda Pilot is at its most appealing when gussied up as the version pictured here: a TrailSport in Diffused Sky Blue Pearl that had strangers stopping us to compliment our excellent automotive choice. Thanks, but it’s not ours. Making any 2024 Pilot yours would be a smart idea, though. It’s one of our top three-row crossover SUV choices, along with the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade, thanks to its abundant space, clever storage and general well-rounded nature. It just checks off so many boxes, while looking a whole lot better than its anonymous blob of a predecessor. Perhaps the biggest differentiator is the Pilot’s unique second-row seat design. The center seat can be removed and placed in the underfloor storage area behind the third row, leaving captain’s chairs and pass-through behind. There’s no need to choose between seven- or eight-passenger seating (although the TrailSport’s full-size all-terrain spare shrinks the storage area enough to make the feature impossible). This is just one of many clever features inside the Pilot, and while other competitors may be more luxurious, more powerful or more engaging to drive, we think the Pilot’s well-rounded excellence will make it an overall better choice for more people. Interior & Technology   |   Passenger & Cargo Space   |   Performance & Fuel Economy What it's like to drive   |   Pricing & Trim Levels   |   Crash Ratings & Safety Features What's new for 2024? After being completely redesigned last year, the Pilot is unchanged for 2024. What are the Pilot interior and in-car technology like? After sitting in a Hyundai Palisade, the Pilot may come across as a bit plain. There’s no showy trim or fanciful lighting. On the other hand, there is an elegance to its minimal adornment and crisp horizontal lines. It’s reminiscent of Land Rover interiors – clean, functional, timeless. It’s also much better than what was there in the last Pilot (and what survives in the Passport). The Pilot interior is ultimately all about clever packaging and thoughtful design. In terms of storage, the front center console features a large, grippy flat space for phones or whatever, the doors have bins as well as bottle holders, there’s a little shelf in the dash, and the front seatbacks have sleeves built into them to hold your phone. There’s also clever storage in the cargo area, including a double-sided floor with carpet on one side and washable plastic on the other, but we’ll address the rest of the cargo area in the next section. In terms of technology, the Pilot offers two touchscreens. The base unit measures 7 inches and is rather rudimentary in terms of its functionality and appearance. We like its physical buttons/knobs, though, and it runs both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Those get upgraded to wireless connectivity starting with the EX-L trim, which …
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