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An all-new version of the Honda Pilot, one of the most popular SUVs in the country, has just been unveiled. And we were among a handful of journalists to see it, sit in it, and ask Honda product experts questions about it. The 2023 Pilot rides on a new chassis, has a new engine, and it is filled with innovative features like a disappearing second-row middle seat. Under its new longer hood is Honda’s most powerful V6 ever, an all-new dual overhead cam 3.5-liter engine that delivers 285 horsepower.
Other good news: The off-road-oriented 2023 Honda TrailSport trim adds impressive new tech like the second-generation i-VTM4 torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system. It also offers additional ground clearance and dedicated all-terrain tires on special wheels, so its days as an “appearance package” are over.
The 2023 Pilot has the most cargo room in the model’s history, and it’s the only vehicle in its class with eight-person seating and an opening panoramic sunroof, which is standard on Touring and Elite trims. Heated seats are standard across the lineup, just an example of the added luxury the new Pilot offers.
In the road test segment, co-host Chris Teague put the all-new 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 to the test as temperatures in Maine dipped into the 30s. So how did it survive the cold? We’ll tell you that, and we’ll also tell you the Electrified G80 is a battery-electric luxury sedan that can compete with the best of the Mercedes-Benz and BMW luxury electric vehicle offerings. It is a truly stunning sedan inside and out.
Also in the road test segment, Host Jack Nerad had the opportunity to flog the 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium on some very challenging roads in Southern California. With its four-cylinder engine, the Mustang EcoBoost might not get the respect it deserves from ponycar fans. The fact is the EcoBoost Premium might be the best performance-per-dollar value in the entire Mustang lineup.
While many automakers are touting an all-electric future, an executive from a major global automaker is warning about problems that could de-rail EV sales before they even get started. We’ll tell you more about that and much more in this week’s show.
