2023 Honda Pilot Vs 2024 Honda Pilot: What’s the Big Difference?

• Honda has just returned the Pilot for the 2024 model year.
• However, does the 2024 model in any way differ from the already one-year-old 2023 model?
• While both model years share their similarities, what could be the difference between the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot?

Oftentimes, when a vehicle is re-introduced for a new year, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the manufacturers have updated or upgraded something in it. Oftentimes, it’s just the same vehicle with a different model year.

For the 2024 Honda Pilot, many buyers will be wondering what its major difference from the 2023 model is. Well, in this article, we will be looking at both model years to determine what exactly their difference could be or if they are just the same vehicle with different model years.

Overview of the Honda Pilot SUV

The Honda Pilot was redesigned and re-introduced to the market in June 2002 as a 2003 model, the Honda Pilot has lived through three generations and almost twenty years in the market. After over two million units sold worldwide, the SUV will be reinvented for its fourth generation this year.

With the 2023 model, Honda introduced lots of big changes for the 2023 Honda Pilot, a midsize SUV with three rows of seating and a reputation for providing a calm and relaxing driving experience. While Honda isn’t about to mess with its family-friendly SUV formula, the 2023 Pilot has a more rugged-looking exterior that competes against rivals like the Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade, Ford Explorer, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Nissan Pathfinder.

The Honda Pilot is popular in Nigeria, especially the 2011 and 2012 models, which are a favourite amongst families. The SUV has come a long way in the last few years hopefully, and the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot has helped the Pilot to renew its competitive position against other automobiles.

Is the Exterior of the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot The Same?

Yes, they are. There are no changes made to the 2024 model. In comparison to the 2022 Pilot, this next-gen model appears to have a bolder and more striking design. The redesigned model should feature an upright front end with the nose set straight up and a flatter hood. The rear end would have a contrasting styling with a steeply raked windscreen like the much smaller Toyota Venza, lending it a modern appearance.

• Versatile and roomy interior
• Smooth and compliant ride in most conditions
• Better fuel economy than most rivals

Is the Interior of the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot Similar?

Yes, their interiors are so similar that you cannot even tell any difference. There are lots to like about the Honda Pilot. Both the 2023 and 2024 models are spacious, versatile, and comfortable, hitting key targets for a three-row family crossover. 

The Pilot is one of Honda’s three-row vehicles, the other being the Odyssey minivan. All indications point to the future Pilot remaining capable of seating up to eight passengers. The current Pilot has an appreciably spacious third row, so hopefully, the next iteration will maintain or improve on back-seat spaciousness, access, and amenities.

For both model years, both Honda Pilots come with a clean interior styling with a slimmer and simplified dashboard that frees the cabin of visual clutter. The steering wheel and the centre console would have a neat design and underline the minimalist styling.

To cater to tech-savvy customers, a 12.2-inch HD full-colour LCD instrument cluster and a brand-new touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto will likely be included.

Does the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot Have The Same Trims?

With the redesign for 2023 that was carried over to the 2024 model, the Honda Pilot is offered in five trim levels: EX-L, SE (or Special Edition), Touring, Elite, and Black Edition. The EX-L, SE, and Touring models have seating for eight, though second-row captain’s chairs which reduce capacity to seven are optional on the Touring. The captain’s chairs are standard for the Elite and Black Edition trims. 

2023 Honda Pilot Specifications

Engine	3.5-liter V6
Power	290hp
Torque	262 lb-ft
0-100km/h	N/A
Top Speed	N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity	N/A

2024 Honda Pilot Specifications

Engine	3.5-liter V6
Power	290hp
Torque	262 lb-ft
0-100km/h	N/A
Top Speed	N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity	N/A

2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot Prices in Nigeria

The current price tag of the redesigned 2023 Honda Pilot in Nigeria is N29 million and above. While the price of the 2024 Honda Pilot in Nigeria is expected to start from N35 million. Mainly looking at this price tag of both vehicles, it’ll immediately tell any buyer that the 2023 model is a steal compared to the 2024 model, especially noting the fact that they don’t have any major differences.

Does the 2023 and 2024 Honda Pilot Have the Same Safety Features?

Yes, they both come with the same number of standard and advanced safety features. Safety features like adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams will be included, among other features. Crash safety will remain a priority.

Buying Guide for Honda Pilot in Nigeria

For both Honda Pilots, the EX-L trim possesses the Pilot’s most desirable features: power-adjustable heated seats, leather upholstery, and three-zone climate control. However there are some downsides to this SUV: it has narrow third-row access, collision warning and adaptive cruise control settings are overly sensitive and it has a higher starting price than many other rival SUVs.

The competitors of the Honda Pilot in Nigeria are the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, etc. If you cannot purchase the Honda Pilot in Nigeria, maybe you should consider getting any of its competitors.