Honda Gives Its Pilot a TrailSport Version
Honda Gives Its Pilot a TrailSport VersionThese days, the trend in SUV-land, as seen throughout the industry, is to offer versions designed for extreme off-road driving - or at least, versions that LOOK like they'd be able to venture further off the beaten path.
A few weeks ago, Honda introduced a trim called TrailSport for its Passport model. We knew it would be extended to other models in the lineup. This time, it's the Passport's big brother, the Pilot, that receives the offroad treatment.
As you might expect, the approach is very similar. It includes some appropriate cosmetic tweaks, as well as a slight suspension upgrade.
Honda claims that the raised suspension provides an additional 0.6 inches of ground clearance. The new TrailSport version is also equipped with black 18-inch wheels and more aggressive tires. The black cladding over the wheel arches is more pronounced. On the grille, the bar that crosses from side to side is black rather than the usual chrome. And, of course, there are TrailSport logos, prominently displayed on the tailgate and also on the seats inside.
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