2020 Honda Pilot review

1. Stacked with technology

Honda's technology suite, Honda Sensing^®, is very feature-rich. It includes collision-mitigation braking, road-departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning, and lane-departure warning, just to start. Auto high-beam headlights are also standard across the board, along with a multi-angle rearview camera, a tire-pressure monitoring system, and more.

2. Quiet cabin

Honda's commitment to a smooth and quiet ride is evident in the technology they use. First, the noise-canceling system eliminates noise and emits an anti-noise signal through the speakers, neutralizing annoying road sounds. The 202 Honda Pilot also uses vibration-damping insulators and high-density plastic sheeting to absorb vibration. Inside the door pillars of the Pilot, insulation and foam are strategically placed to control sound transmission, while custom engine and transmission mounts help the vehicle achieve a ride that is as quiet as possible.

3. Cavernous cargo space

All the way down to the adjustable cargo floor, the 2020 Honda Pilot is configured to maximize the space available. Change up the settings for the floor itself to create a storage compartment under your feet or use the entire space for your passengers to stretch their legs. The seats are easily moved aside and even the base model offers a 60/40 split so you can travel with some gear and your friends and hit the open road. With nearly 84 cubic feet of cargo space when all of the seats are folded down, you could certainly throw a few big coolers in the back and tailgate all day without having to run home for more supplies.

4. Smart and thoughtful interior touches

How many vehicles can you think of that offer 15 cup holders spread out among three rows? That's five in the front, six in the middle, and four in the back. No arguing about who gets to put their smoothie in the cup holder, because each passenger can bring more than one beverage and share the space in harmony. Clever storage solutions are sprinkled throughout the 2020 Honda Pilot, providing nooks and crannies for all of the things you need to travel. Map lights are installed in all rows, so your passengers have their own light source during night-time drives. You'll appreciate Honda's CabinTalk^™ in-car PA system (available with the EX-L trim equipped with the Navigation package, as well as Elite, and Black trims). This allows you to talk comfortably to your second- and third-row passengers without having to shout over your shoulder.

5. Entertainment and comfort tech

The 2020 Honda Pilot added a significant number of updates to the infotainment system, including an all-new eight-inch touchscreen with crisper graphics for EX and higher trims. In addition, Honda added more intuitive buttons on the steering wheel to control the tech. The 2020 Honda Pilot benefits from these upgrades and takes it a notch higher with the Black trim, which features a jaunty sport feel.