2021/2022 Honda Pilot Comparison Page

2022 Honda Pilot vs. 2021 Honda Pilot

When families get into the 2022 Honda Pilot, they are greeted by modern conveniences that help make the SUV an elite option for the mid-Michigan community. The newest version of the flagship Honda SUV has undergone changes from its 2021 iteration. Removing the bottom-two trim levels from the 2021 model year, the new base trim for the 2022 Pilot is the Sport level. This also introduces plenty of new standard features that the 2021 version of the SUV did not have on its base trim option. Honda is also adding another color option for customers to choose from on their 2022 Pilot. 

Performance

While the lower-level trims from the 2021 Honda Pilot have been removed for 2022, the same dependable powertrain propels the new model year towards greatness. This means having access to 280 horsepower from the V6 engine under the hood. The automatic nine-speed transmission that the Pilot comes equipped with is incredibly smooth in its ability to handle gear shifts while maximizing every ounce of performance. Whether around town or on the highway, the 2022 Pilot maintains a level of composure that is pleasant for everyone in the SUV. The base drivetrain equipped into the 2022 Pilot is FWD, while AWD is available as an option on lower-level trims and standard on select upper-level ones. 

Exterior & Interior Features

For those who like to have plenty of visual options when they purchase a new SUV like the 2022 Honda Pilot, the brand has introduced a new exterior color called Sonic Gray Pearl. This is added to the rest of the vibrant paint options to choose from. With the 2022 model year comes additional standard technology for the base Sport trim of the Pilot. LED headlights that provide considerable illumination for the road in front of the SUV are now found on every trim level of the 2022 Pilot. The Sport trim even comes with heated front seats as a standard feature along with tri-zone climate control for premium comfort. With the new base-level trim comes an eight-inch standard touchscreen, previously found starting on the EX-L trim in 2021.  It also means that features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration for applicable smartphones are found at the base trim level of the 2022 Pilot.  

Safety Features

Access to the wide array of Honda Sensing driver-assistance technology means every 2022 Pilot maintains the excellent level of encompassing protection that the 2021 version of the SUV had. Both Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking make their return to the 2022 Pilot to give drivers plenty of assistance for the front of the vehicle. The Honda Pilot is an ideal vacation-taking SUV, and this is made even better with the standard Adaptive Cruise Control system. Simply activate the system while using appropriate levels of attention on the road, and the Pilot will handle speed adjustment during highway driving to make the process less tiring on the driver. 

Purchase or Lease the 2022 Honda Pilot at Thelen Honda

Thelen Honda in Bay City, MI is ready to help our mid-Michigan customers find the 2022 Honda Pilot that they will adore. If you have been looking for a dependable, modern SUV for you and your family to take on vacations across the state and beyond, the Pilot is a great solution. Visit us today and let a sales associate help pinpoint the trim level and additional options that you desire to have the ultimate cruising experience. See why we are highly rated by local customers in cities such as Sanford, Saginaw, and Midland.

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