GM Authority spy photographers have caught a prototype for the next-generation 2024 Honda Pilot crossover testing on public roads, giving us an early glimpse of this future Chevy Traverse rival.
Judging by this prototype, the 2024 Honda Pilot appears to be fairly far along in its development, with this particular test vehicle boasting what look to be production-ready LED headlamps, as well as a production-ready grille. The skin-tight camouflage is doing a decent job at covering up some of the body lines, but we can tell the next-generation Pilot will stay mostly true to the current model with a very similar-looking silhouette. The front end is a bit tougher-looking, however, giving the crossover a bolder look thanks to its large, upright grille and flat hood. The rear has a bit more camouflage, with vinyl wrap completely concealing the vehicle’s taillights, although a sporty-looking hatch spoiler is present.
The next-gen Honda Pilot will tap the Japanese automaker’s Global Light Truck unibody platform that currently serves in the Acura MDX. It’s not clear if it will stick with the current model’s 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, or if it will move to another more efficient Honda powertrain. It seems possible the Japanese automaker could offer a plug-in hybrid model in addition to the regular gasoline model, which could potentially utilize the same 2.0-liter engine and dual-motor setup as the current Honda Accord Hybrid. We also expect an overhauled interior with new infotainment and digital dashboard displays, along with new Honda Sensing active safety features.
Sales Numbers - Mainstream Large Three-Row Crossovers - Q1 2022 - United States
| MODEL | Q1 22 / Q1 21 | Q1 22 | Q1 21 | Q1 22 SHARE | Q1 21 SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | +3.44% | 66,026 | 63,831 | 25% | 20% |
| FORD EXPLORER | -34.50% | 42,736 | 65,244 | 16% | 20% |
| HONDA PILOT | -23.73% | 23,989 | 31,451 | 9% | 10% |
| CHEVROLET TRAVERSE | -38.31% | 23,464 | 38,037 | 9% | 12% |
| KIA TELLURIDE | +1.02% | 22,076 | 21,854 | 8% | 7% |
| HYUNDAI PALISADE | -0.86% | 21,025 | 21,207 | 8% | 7% |
| VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | -51.72% | 14,734 | 30,520 | 6% | 9% |
| SUBARU ASCENT | +1.55% | 14,698 | 14,473 | 6% | 4% |
| DODGE DURANGO | -30.21% | 14,349 | 20,560 | 5% | 6% |
| MAZDA CX-9 | +11.47% | 10,463 | 9,386 | 4% | 3% |
| NISSAN PATHFINDER | +0.79% | 8,975 | 8,905 | 3% | 3% |
| TOTAL | -19.34% | 262,535 | 325,468 |
Honda sold 23,989 examples of the Pilot in the first quarter of this year. This put the Pilot just ahead of the Chevy Traverse in the mainstream large three-row crossover segment with regard to market share, which generated sales of 23,464 units over the same time period. The Toyota Highlander leads the way in this segment by a wide margin, generating sales of 66,026 units in Q1 of this year for a market share of 25 percent.
The next-gen 2024 Honda Pilot is expected to make its debut sometime later this year or in early 2023.
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Comments
I’ve been inside a few pilot’s I think they are nice. I’m a sedan guy but I still like them.
Geez they sell a lot of Highlanders
Well the geniuses at Toyota knew to offer a hybrid version that gets 35+ mpg.
If only GM was smart enough to do that…….
Talk to Mary about that.
Toyota dominates most segment and Chevrolet is usually #3 or #4. Kia Telluride will keep gaining sales, is a premium car for a bargin price.
Because of GMC & Buick, Chevy has to be careful not to be too generous. There are benefits to mot owning middle premium brands. Chevy needs a breakthrough model in this segment even though Traverse is nice. Why does Durando selll so poorly?
The Durango is a remarkably good vehicle; I had one in 2014. The issue is, it has not had much of an update since then, except for smaller seats to accommodate the ever-bigger console. It is dated compared to the competition.
If I still fit in one (console issue… I’d have bought one instead of the Ram I got. But, the Durango just got too tight, and the footwell is now smaller and cramped. Not a good thing when you were a 14EEEE shoe.
It should be noted that this may also a future Traverse platform-mate.
Yes, I thought GM and Honda had hooked up, with Honda responsible for the ICE vehicles.
I believe Honda and GM are only partnered for EVs and specifically GMs Ultium battery tech; to my knowledge, no GM and Honda partnerships were made for ice platforms/vehicles
I HATE the looks of the current one. This is a huge improvement!!