The 2020 Honda Pilot comes with front wheel drive, and all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 9-speed shiftable automatic, 6-speed automatic.No major changes for 2020.New top-line Black Edition trim level.
Pros A versatile, roomy interior with spacious rear seats Ride is smooth and compliant in most conditions Better fuel economy than rivals Multiple clever storage compartments
Cons Collision warning and adaptive cruise control are overly sensitive Third-row access is narrow
For 2020, the Honda Pilot receives the mildest of updates. Along with a small price increase, the Pilot lineup adds a new range-topping model called the Black Edition. Honda fans will recognize that the same edition is available on the Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck. Likewise, the Pilot Black Edition has standard all-wheel drive, blacked-out exterior bits, and red interior accents.
Pros Strong and efficient V-6, roomy and practical interior, plenty of available tech.
Cons Clunky six-speed automatic transmission, minivan-like appearance, frustrating touchscreen.
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a three-row family crossover at the top of its class.
Pros Handsome looks Good seats all the way around Comfortable power Standard active safety tech Good infotainment on most versions
Cons Base model skimp on features Too conservative? 9-speed isn’t much more fuel-efficient Top trims lack convincing luxury features
Pros Great shape Wild Prime performance Hybrid efficiency Lots of standard active safety Many flavors of all-wheel drive
Cons Buzzy base inline-4 Not very powerful (except Prime) Small-ish rear seat Top trims cost how much?
Pros Quiet interior and comfortable ride quality Abundant cargo and passenger space Easy-to-use controls Extra off-road capability of the TRD Off-Road trim
Cons Lackluster acceleration Vague steering
