2013 Honda Pilot: Besting the Mid-Size SUV Category

An SUV that keeps the steadiness between value, prowess and usability, the 2013 Honda Pilot is the right choice for people who are looking for a reliable and effective transport for families. The eight-passenger midsize crossover is pretty huge refusing to be behind the shadows of the minivan. Moreover, its third-row seating is roomy enough that allowed it to carry more passengers comfortably – something that most mid-size SUVs don’t. It has high roofline that gives passengers with more headroom.  When it comes to cargo capacity, there is no other mid-size SUV that can carry as much as 2013 Honda Pilot SUV do.

The 2013 Honda Pilot is available in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L and Touring. The base LX trim is equipped with 17-inch steel wheels, cruise control, tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 60/40 split second and third row seats, 8-inch center display screen, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and rear view camera to name a few.

The EX trim on the other hand gets 18-inch alloy wheels, heated mirrors for its AWD models, foglights and eight-way power driver seat. The Pilot EX-L trim comes in with leather upholstery, sunroof, power liftgate, power passenger seat, satellite radio and auto-dimming rearview.

The power system of the 2013 Pilot, regardless of trim levels, is a 3.5-liter V6 engine that creates 230 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive as standard. Buyers may opt to have an all-wheel-drive. 2013 Pilot’s EPA-estimated fuel economy is 18/25/21 mpg city/highway/combined for its FWD models while AWD gets 17/24/20 mpg.

Standard safety features of the 2013 Honda Pilot include antilock brakes, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and stability control.

*Based on 2013 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.