2020/2021 Honda Pilot Comparison

Meet the 2021 Honda Pilot

Among the most functional and spacious SUVs on the road today, the Honda Pilot has everything families will need for an enjoyable and smooth ride. Drivers can also rely on the fantastic dependability that Honda is known for. For the 2021 Honda Pilot, several enhancements were made over the 2020 Honda Pilot to make the driving experience even more fulfilling. With more standard features and a whole new Special Edition model, the 2021 Honda Pilot continues Honda’s trend of offering the most innovative and interactive vehicles available.

Engine Comparison

Every trim of both the 2020 and the 2021 Honda Pilot is fitted with the same impressive engine. Sporting a satisfactory blend of performance and efficiency, drivers will appreciate getting behind the wheel of every Pilot model. With 280 horsepower at the ready, the Pilot has all the performance drivers need to get anywhere they need to go efficiently. One major difference between the 2020 and 2021 models is that the nine-speed automatic transmission found on the Touring and Elite trims of the 2020 Pilot is standard on all 2021 models. Lower trim levels of the 2020 Pilot are fitted with a six-speed automatic transmission instead.

Interior Comparison

While the interior of both model years has been designed to be incredibly comfortable, there are more standard features in the 2021 Pilot compared to its 2020 counterpart. Dual-zone climate control is standard across all trims of the 2021 Pilot along with paddle shifters. The Special Edition model of the 2021 Pilot includes interior features like a wireless charging pad for extra convenience the driver and passengers will appreciate. Pilot trims from both model years have plenty of interior space for lots of passenger leg room, making the Pilot perfect for family vacations and other longer trips.

Technology Comparison

Both model years of the Honda Pilot offer plenty of fun and interactive technology across their various trims. However, the 2021 version adds some technology meant to improve the functionality of the SUV. The most noteworthy of these is the automatic start-stop technology becoming standard across all models. In the Special Edition trim of the 2021 Pilot, a foot-activated tailgate is included for those moments when a person has their hands full with items and needs to open the back of their vehicle.  

Purchase or Lease the 2021 Honda Pilot at Thelen Honda

Visit Thelen Honda in Bay City, MI today to learn more about how to own or lease a new 2021 Honda Pilot SUV. Our top-notch Sales Department and customer-focused financing help set us apart from other mid-Michigan Honda dealers. Stop in today to see why mid-Michigan customers continue to trust us with their new and pre-owned Honda vehicles. 

Vehicle Name	2020 Honda Pilot	2021 Honda Pilot
Base MSRP	$31,650	$32,250
Horsepower	280 hp	280 hp
City Est. MPG	N/A	N/A
Highway Est. MPG	N/A	N/A

(Photo Credit: Honda)