Overview: Honda Pilot TrailSport
Three rows. Real off-road capability. Honda reliability.
The Pilot TrailSport is for families who actually go camping, towing, or down the dirt road to the cabin. Honda equipped it with 31-inch General Grabber A/T Sport tires, steel skid plates protecting the engine and fuel tank, recovery points, an off-road tuned suspension with longer travel, and unique TrailSport badging. The interior gets orange contrast stitching and TrailSport logos to remind you this isn't a regular Pilot.
Available Trim Levels & Pricing
| Trim | MSRP | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| TrailSport | $50,100 | 31-inch all-terrain tires Steel skid plates Trail cameras Captain's chairs Heated/ventilated leather |
Complete Specifications
| Engine | 3.5L V6 |
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrain | i-VTM4 Torque-Vectoring AWD |
| Fuel Economy | 18 city / 23 hwy / 20 combined |
| Seating | 7 passengers |
| Cargo Space | 18.6 cu ft |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs |
| Length × Width × Height | 200.2" × 78.5" × 72.5" |
| Wheelbase | 113.8" |
| Curb Weight | 4,628 lbs |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 gal |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3" |
✓ Pros
- Three rows + real off-road capability
- Standard captain's chairs
- Skid plates and recovery points included
- Honda reliability
- Tow rating intact at 5,000 lbs
✗ Cons
- MPG drops vs standard Pilot
- Single trim level
- No third-row air vents on some configurations
Standard Features
- 31-inch General Grabber A/T Sport tires
- Steel skid plates
- Recovery points
- Trail cameras
- Off-road tuned suspension
- i-VTM4 AWD
- 7-passenger captain's chairs
- Heated/ventilated leather
- Honda Sensing 360
Available Optional Features
- Bose 12-speaker audio (included)
- Panoramic moonroof
How It Compares to Competitors
The Pilot TrailSport competes with the Toyota 4Runner TRD (which only offers two rows in most configurations), the Jeep Grand Cherokee L Trailhawk, and the Ford Explorer Timberline. Honda's edge: it's the most refined three-row off-roader on the road.
Expert Review
We tested the Pilot TrailSport on rocky dirt roads in Colorado and never needed low-range gearing — Honda's i-VTM4 system handled everything we threw at it. The interior remained comfortable enough for a six-hour highway drive home.
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