Quenching the U.S.’s thirst for the mid-size SUV was Honda’s main impetus to produce the Honda Pilot in 2002.
Americans love their mid-size crossover SUVs. And ever since their maiden voyage into production, the Pilot has been a fan favorite.
Excluding the first production year, the Pilot has sold less than 100,000 units just twice.
This is especially impressive considering that in 2020, 123,813 Pilots were purchased.
Here’s a look at the Trim Packages available for the new 2022 Honda Pilot.
2022 Honda Pilot EX-L | $39,060
The EX-L is the introductory tier for the latest Honda Pilot. Packed with perks that used to be only reserved for upper-tier trims, you get your money’s worth and then some.
• Leather-Trimmed Seats
• Intelligent Tracking System
• One-Touch Power Moonroof
2022 Honda Pilot Special Edition | $39,660
The Pilot’s Special Edition is ideal for the person that wants more without busting their budget.
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate
• 20-Inch Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
2022 Honda Pilot Touring | $43,620
Inching closer to luxury pricing, the Touring makes those extra dollars make sense. The premium audio system is but one plush amenity found within the Touring.
• Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition
• Advanced Rear Entertainment System
• 590-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers
2022 Honda Pilot Elite | $49,120
The first of the Honda Pilot options that doesn’t come with FWD as an option. The AWD Elite gets a mere 1MPG less than its front-wheel contemporaries.
• Front Row LED Map Lights
• Heated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
• Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
2022 Honda Pilot Black Edition | $50,620
The Pilot’s Black Edition has all the key luxuries of the Pilot Elite wrapped in a robust all-black package. Perfect for the car buyer that wants to add some swagger to their mid-size crossover.
• Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
• Multiple 12-Volt Power Outlets
• 20-Inch Black Gloss Wheels
How the Honda Pilot stacks up against its competitors
2021 Toyota 4Runner | Price: $36,471 | 2020 Units Sold: 129,052
The Toyota 4Runner’s entry-level is the second-most expensive mid-size SUV featured here. The Pilot’s is higher, but so is its gas mileage, which could mitigate the 4Runner’s savings.
2021 Mazda CX-9 | Price: $34,160 | 2020 Units Sold: 27,638
Lengthwise, the CX-9 is the largest of the four mid-size SUVs mentioned in this article. That was surprising. The Mazda CX-9 just **looks** smaller than the average mid-size SUV.
2021 Kia Telluride | Price: $32,790 | 2020 Units Sold: 75,129
With only two production years in the books, the Kia Telluride is the freshest face on the scene. The sleek design of the Kia Telluride tells me the future is bright for the Korean mid-size SUV.
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