2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport

SUV · 3.5L V6 · AWD

77/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	3.5L V6
Horsepower	285 hp
Torque	262 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.1 sec
Top speed	110 mph
Drivetrain	AWD
Seats	7
Combined MPG	23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range	385 miles
MSRP	$50,225
Body style	SUV

The verdict

What's good

i-VTM4 AWD with torque vectoring improves traction and cornering beyond basic AWD
Factory all-terrain tires and skid plates allow genuine light off-road use without upgrades
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ across the lineup — one of the safest 3-row SUVs sold
Third-row entry is easier than most body-on-frame three-row rivals

What's not

V6 fuel consumption is noticeable on school-run short-trip duty
Infotainment lacks wireless Android Auto — USB-only connection in 2025 is behind class
Tow rating modest for the segment at 3,500 lb — rivals offer more
Cargo floor height is elevated, making heavy items awkward to load

The engine

J35

3.5L V6

Honda's 3.5-liter J35 V6 is a model of smooth, dependable flexibility — quiet and refined for family duty, with VTEC giving a little extra urgency up top.

A long-running, famously reliable Honda V6 refined over many generations, with cylinder deactivation and VTEC variable valve timing — Honda's signature technology.

It can shut down cylinders when cruising to save fuel, then bring them back instantly.
VTEC, Honda's variable valve tech, gives it a second wind at higher revs.

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The six sub-scores behind the 77 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 2 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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