2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport
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Taking outdoor explorations to the next level, this off-road capable full-sized family SUV is the most rugged SUV Honda has offered.
With its rugged styling, impressive off-road capabilities, and advanced features, the 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport is designed to take your outdoor explorations to the next level. This off-road capable full-sized family SUV is the most rugged SUV Honda has ever offered, so get ready to head to a nearby campground, national park, remote camping spot, or backcountry trail where you can set up your campsite, unwind around an open fire, and embrace the great outdoors.
Off-Road Escapades
The Pilot TrailSport is Honda's most rugged SUV, engineered for weekend adventurers who want to go further off the beaten path. Its expanded all-wheel drive capabilities, raised off-road-tuned suspension, and additional ground clearance allow off-road enthusiasts to tackle challenging terrains with ease. Robust steel skid plates protect the underbody from damage while navigating rocky trails, giving you peace of mind as you traverse rugged landscapes whether you're climbing hills or fording streams. The all-terrain tires provide substantial traction in dirt, sand, mud, and snow while maintaining a comfortable ride on highways.
Weekend Camping Trips
For a wide variety of intents and purposes, the Pilot's spacious interior can become a mobile campsite that accommodates an entire family and all the gear needed for a successful camping trip and memorable weekends in nature. The versatile cargo space allows the second- and third-row seats to fold flat, providing ample room for tents, sleeping bags, and cooking equipment. The standard all-season rubber floor mats make it easy to clean up after a day spent outdoors, and rugged details like orange contrast stitching add to the cabin's visual appeal.
Family Road Trips
By blending off-road capability with on-road comfort, the Pilot TrailSport is perfect for family road trips along a scenic coastal roadways or through charming small towns. Its class-leading handling ensures you can navigate both winding mountain roads and urban environments with ease. With Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™ compatibility, everyone can stay entertained during long drives, and four USB-C charging ports ensure devices remain powered. The spacious seating accommodates up to eight passengers, making it ideal for road trips to amusement parks or scenic destinations. The Pilot's comfort features, including heated and ventilated seats, help keep passengers happy during the journey.
Winter Sports Adventures
When winter arrives, the Pilot TrailSport becomes an ultimate winter sports vehicle. Its all-wheel drive and all-terrain tires make it a reliable choice for navigating snowy roads and reaching ski resorts. The specialized tires improve grip on snow and ice, allowing for safe travel to and from the slopes. After a day on the slopes skiing or snowboarding, the Pilot's heated seats and tri-zone climate control will keep you warm and cozy and ready for a relaxing evening.
Tailgating and Outdoor Events
The Pilot TrailSport is not just for remote adventures; it's also perfect for tailgating at sporting events or outdoor concerts. Its spacious interior and practical features make it an excellent choice for social gatherings. The wide-opening rear hatch provides easy access to the cargo area, where you can store grills, coolers, and seating. The weather-resistant cabin is easy to clean, allowing you to enjoy snacks and drinks without worrying about spills. Set up your tailgate at a football game or picnic, turn up the volume of the Pilot's premier audio system, you can enjoy your favorite music while surrounded by friends and family.
The 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport is built for adventure, offering a rugged yet comfortable experience for families who love the great outdoors. Whether you're tackling off-road trails, enjoying a weekend camping trip, or heading out for a family road trip, the Pilot TrailSport is equipped to handle it all. With its blend of advanced technology, spacious interior, and robust performance, the Pilot TrailSport invites you to explore and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors. Get ready to embark on your next adventure!
Adding the Black Edition to the Honda Pilot really ensures that our ultimate family SUV continues to set the benchmark in the midsize 3-row SUV class. With a top-of class combination of rugged design, off-road capability and nimble on-road dynamics, Pilot is ready for that next great family adventure.
Lance Woelfer, assistant vice president of Honda National Auto Sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
In the News
Source: Honda | The 2025 Honda Pilot SUV has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) highest accolade, the 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating. Contributing to its overall rating, the Pilot earned top ratings from IIHS in Crash Worthiness evaluations and in pedestrian front crash prevention and headlight performance. Enhanced rear seat belts in the 2025 Pilot also improved second-row passenger protection in IIHS' updated moderate overlap front test. A combined five Honda models have now earned 2024 TSP ratings or better. Based on Honda's long standing Safety for Everyone
approach, which focuses on advancing safety for everyone sharing the road, all 2025 Pilot models are equipped with the Honda Sensing® suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™with Pedestrian Detection, evaluated by the IIHS as a front crash prevention
system; Forward Collision Warning; Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) incorporating Lane Departure Warning (LDW); Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS); and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). Honda Sensing® is now standard on all new Honda models, found on nearly 8 million Honda brand vehicles on U.S. roads today.
In the News
Source: Honda | Positioned above the Trailsport and Elite in the Pilot lineup, the new Black Edition takes the midsize 3-row SUV's style to new heights with a more aggressive look that includes Gloss Black 20-inch alloy wheels, a Gloss Black grille bar and upper side mirror housings, blackout treatments for the front fascia ducts, window trim, door garnishes and rear bumper garnish, plus Black Edition badges on the grille and tailgate. Honda's Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (iVTM-4®) all-wheel-drive system is standard. Inside, the new Black Edition's premium look and feel continues with exclusive styling enhancements. The Black Edition is the only Pilot trim with red-accented perforated leather seating, red contrast stitching on the steering wheel, seats and door panels, and red accent lighting illuminating the dash, doors and center console. The Black Edition logo is embossed on the front seats and floor mats.
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About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda's electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord hybrid, CR-V hybrid, and later this year, Civic hybrid. The Honda Prologue SUV, Honda's first volume battery-electric vehicle, will also join the lineup this year. Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2023, more than 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about two-thirds made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.