Guide and Manual

2013 Honda Pilot Service/Owner manual - A five-speed with A/T is paired with the familiar 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 in the Pilot, and not at all with Honda's reputation continues smooth, responsive, and sweet-sounding for these powertrains. Highway EPA ratings are now up to 25 mpg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient three-row vehicles.

Pilot has over the years become the top safety achievers, and that includes side-curtain bags covering all three rows, along with the usual list of security items. For 2013, a rearview camera system is standard on all models, and helps with visibility, which can be a problem in the yellow, high-Pilot.

In the pilot, a different look, for sure, but it was anything but traditional and simple. The instrument panel is very upright can feel cluttered, and it feels kind of attention - either tense or hectic. That said, the interior trim and instrument panel design that continues the chunky, looks somewhat macho exterior.

2013 Honda Pilot remains offered in four different trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and Touring. Fourth is offered in 2WD or 4WD, but beyond that you need to ante up one of two trim to get a lot more desirable choice and convenience features.