2022 Honda Pilot MPG, Specs & Review

Damika Alwis
June 25, 2022
Honda SUV

Performance
Rated 3 out of 5
Quality and Reliability
Rated 3 out of 5
Safety
Rated 3 out of 5
Tech
Rated 3 out of 5
Interior
Rated 3 out of 5
Storage
Rated 3 out of 5
Fuel Economy
Rated 3 out of 5

4.5/5

Overall Score

People who value practicality above all else but aren't huge fans of the minivan lifestyle might find sanctuary in the 2022 Honda Pilot. For the record, the three-row SUV cannot match the adaptability and space of the Honda Odyssey, with which it shares a base and a quick V-6 engine. The Pilot makes up for its lack of sliding doors and third-row stretch-out space with a higher driving position, optional all-wheel drive, and a 5000-pound towing capacity. Along with a variety of basic driving aids and well-liked features, it also sports a roomy and pleasant cabin. It's a bad that its exterior is so forgettable, especially when compared to visually appealing competitors like the Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade. Even though the 2022 Pilot isn't very attractive or enjoyable to drive, some people prefer it to a minivan.

Specs

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-wagon
Price: $50,840
ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Power: 280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic
C/D FUEL ECONOMY: 18 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY: Combined/city/highway: 22/19/27 mpg

Pros

Confident acceleration
Long list of standard features
Comfortable ride quality
Roomy seating and cargo areas

Cons

Below-average safety and predicted reliability scores for the class
High base price
Infotainment system can be frustrating to use

2022 Honda Pilot, We appreciate how quiet the nine-speed automated gearbox is, and the Pilot’s V-6 has plenty of power and a sporty sound. The Honda is not the heaviest three-row crossover to drive, but due to its size, it might seem heavy while turning. The 20-inch wheels that come with the higher trims detract slightly from the ride quality while improving the Pilot’s otherwise awkward look. And even when the car is full of passengers and cargo, it rides rather well. The Pilot occasionally seems separated from the road due to its lack of body control. Additionally, the car’s mild steering makes parking-lot maneuvering simple while also adding to the disconnected feeling on the highway.

The Pilot is exceptionally fuel-efficient for such a large and useful vehicle, according to both the EPA and our in-the-field testing, and fuel efficiency is strong within Honda’s showroom. 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway are the fuel economy ratings for the front-wheel-drive model. All-wheel drive reduces both official ratings by 1 mpg, giving a combined 19 city and 26 highway mpg. On our 75 mph fuel-economy route, the all-wheel-drive-only Elite model we tested returned 27 mpg, outpacing its highway rating.

One of the Pilot’s flaws is the annoying center touchscreen, but Honda did add a much-needed volume knob back in 2019. While models EX and above have an 8.0-inch touchscreen with SiriusXM satellite radio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, voice command, and other app capabilities, the base LX’s 5.0-inch display provide the essentials. While standard on the Touring and Elite, navigation is an option on the EX.