The 2021 Honda Pilot Is Built For You

The 2021 Honda Pilot Is Built For You

Are you looking for an SUV that can keep up with you? If so, the 2021 Honda Pilot is an excellent choice. Although it certainly offers everyday practicality, it’s also versatile, intelligent, fuel-efficient and lots of fun! No matter where you’re headed, the 2021 Pilot is ready to take you there.

From first glance to the feel behind the wheel, we’re confident you’ll love the latest Pilot model.

What’s New for 2021?

The 2021 Honda Pilot offers exterior aesthetic upgrades to give this SUV a sleeker profile. Some notable features include standard 18” aluminum alloy wheels, a muscular hood, sculpted body contouring and an updated front grille.

For the best visibility during nighttime driving, the Pilot offers LED daytime running lights, LED taillights and available LED fog lights. It also offers available auto-dimming side mirrors to help keep away the glare from blinding lights behind you.

The 2021 Pilot is available in 7 rich exterior paint options.

Trim Options

The Pilot will offer its 6 existing trim options for 2021. Each trim offers aesthetic and performance improvements from the previous model year.

• LX

• EX

• EX-L Navi

• Touring 8P

• Touring 7P

• Black Edition


If you like to ride in style, the Pilot Black Edition is a great option for you. This trim offers sleek accents, like a gloss black front grille bar, body colour door handles and 20” aluminum-alloy wheels.

Interior Styling and Convenience

You’ll love the Pilot’s spacious, versatile interior. Available in either premium cloth or leather seating finishes, this 3-row SUV offers customizable cargo storage to ensure that you can take everything with you on the road. The Pilot is equipped with 60/40 split-folding second and third-row seating.

Second-row seating is available in either captain’s chairs or a bench row, allowing room for up to 8 passengers in total. For easy passenger entry or cargo storage, the Pilot is available with one-touch second-row seating that automatically slides forward with the push of a button.

For those especially cold winter days, you’ll love the convenience of the Pilot’s remote engine starter, allowing you to get a head start on warming up your car before you hop in. For extra comfort, you’ll also love the Pilot’s standard heated seats and available heated steering will. You can even opt for ventilated front seats to help you cool down on hot summer days.

You can make the most of your time on the road, thanks to the available panoramic moonroof. And finally, getting in and hitting the road is made easy, thanks to the Pilot’s proximity key with push-button start.

Performance and Fuel Efficiency

The Honda Pilot utilizes a 3.5L i-VTEC V6 engine, delivering 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. It also comes equipped with a 6-speed or available 9-speed automatic transmission with a Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system. VCM deactivates engine cylinders in certain driving conditions to help improve fuel economy. Designed to increase responsiveness and handling, the Pilot utilizes an Intelligent Variable Torque Management AWD system. So, no matter what the weather or road conditions, you can count on the Pilot to deliver power and performance.

The Pilot also provides you with impressive towing capacity. Depending on the trim level you choose, you’ll have the power to tow between 3500 lbs. – 5000 lbs. So, if you’re headed for a weekend away, you can be sure that the Pilot has the capable power to bring along everything you need.

Exciting Convenience Technology

You can count on the Honda Pilot to deliver the latest entertainment technology. With the 8” display audio system, you can access Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth connectivity and more at your fingertips. For your passengers in the back seat, you can opt for the available rear entertainment system, equipped with Blu-ray player capability. For those in the front seat, you can opt for available navigation and CabinTalk – an in-car PA system to communicate with your vehicle passengers. And you can make sure everyone stays connected with available wireless charging.

Intuitive Safety

Safety for drivers, passengers and pedestrians is Honda’s priority. That’s why the Pilot is equipped with several standard and available safety features that actively keep you safe. With HondaSensing technology, you can always count on intuitive safety. Safety features include:

• Forward collision warning

• Collision mitigation braking system

• Lane departure warning

• Lane keep assist

• Road departure mitigation

• Adaptive cruise control

• Tire pressure monitoring

• Hill start assist

• Multi-angle rearview camera


You can also feel safe knowing that the Pilot is built with a rigid unit-body frame to provide added strength, stability and vehicle handling. The Pilot’s body structure with Advanced Compatibility Engineering: is designed to help disperse frontal impact energy to enhance occupant protection.

So why wait any longer to get behind the wheel of an SUV that’s been made for you? The 2021 Honda Pilot is ready for any adventure. Are you ready, too?

At Orangeville Honda, our experienced Sales team will provide you with the information you need to select the best Pilot trim for your needs. Call us today to make an appointment for a test drive. You’ll soon see why the 2021 Pilot is the perfect choice for you!


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