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Honda Pilot

Honda Pilot
Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 52 versions of the Honda Pilot (2003–2026), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2003–2026
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
3.5 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.2 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
10.7 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Honda Pilot?

The Pilot is Honda’s large SUV, with three rows of seats for family journeys and everyday use. It has been part of Honda’s North American SUV range since its first generation, which arrived in 2003. The model’s generations have carried the same broad purpose: a spacious family vehicle with room for passengers across three rows.

Pilot generations

The first generation (YF1/YF2) ran from 2003 to 2008. The second (YF3/YF4) followed from 2009 to 2015, then the third (YF5/YF6) from 2016 to 2022. The fourth generation (YG) began in 2023 and continues today.

Engines and power

The listed Pilot versions in the United States and Canada use a 3.5 L petrol engine.

How economical is the Honda Pilot?

The lowest listed consumption is 10.2 L/100 km in the United States, where the EPA rating reaches 23 MPG combined. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 10.7 L/100 km under NRCan’s 5-cycle procedure. The tests differ: the US uses EPA testing, while Canada uses the 5-cycle method. The listed years run from 2003 to 2026 in the US and 2003 to 2025 in Canada.

Questions and answers

How many rows of seats does the Honda Pilot have?

The Pilot has three rows of seats.

What engine is listed for the Pilot?

The listed US and Canadian versions use a 3.5 L petrol engine.

What is the lowest listed Pilot consumption?

It is 10.2 L/100 km under the US EPA procedure.

Where is the Pilot sold?

The listed figures cover the United States and Canada.

Pilot first generation (2003–2008)

Honda Pilot first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: YF1, YF2 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

Show all 8 versions

Pilot second generation (2009–2015)

Honda Pilot second generation
Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Model codes: YF3, YF4 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

Show all 14 versions

Pilot third generation (2016–2022)

Honda Pilot third generation
Photo: Alexander-93 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: YF5, YF6 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: en.wikipedia.org

Show all 21 versions

Pilot fourth generation (since 2023)

Honda Pilot fourth generation
Photo: Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: YG · Sold in: United States, Canada, and European Union · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 5 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2026SIDI3.5 LPetrol10-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA250 g/km
2023–2026SIDI3.5 LPetrol10-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA258 g/km
2023–2026SIDI3.5 LPetrol10-speed automaticAll-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA262 g/km
2025–2026SIDI3.5 LPetrol10-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2023–2024SIDI3.5 LPetrol10-speed automaticAll-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA275 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2023–2025Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol10-speed automatic11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle258 g/km
2023–2025Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol10-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
2025Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol10-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2023–2024Sport utility vehicle: Standard3.5 LPetrol10-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle275 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.