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Mid-life update for the three-year-old SUV introduces a new grille, updated wheels, and potentially a hybrid power option. 10 hours ago by Chris Chilton Honda is currently testing a lightly camouflaged Pilot SUV on roads in the U.S. The prototype features camo on its bumpers and a more robust grille. A first-ever hybrid powertrain is anticipated for model year 2028. Honda’s fourth-generation Pilot was launched in late 2022, making it relatively new. However, with sales declining in 2025 and criticism regarding its design and interior quality, the timing is appropriate for some enhancements. Also: New Prelude Achieves 0-62 in 7.2 Seconds with Launch Control, Yet Still Falls Short Against Civic Spy photographers have captured images of Honda’s largest SUV for the U.S. market undergoing tests, heavily disguised at the front. What’s Concealed Under the Camo? The disguise covers the front and rear bumpers but is most pronounced on the grille, which appears to be larger and more off-road oriented in the updated Pilot. Baldauf There are no modifications to the lights visible at this time, but we expect the LED light signatures to have minor changes for production, while the overall shape of the light units remains unchanged. This prototype features wheels that seem different from those available on Honda’s configurator. Looking through the windows, the interior likely showcases a larger, potentially standard digital instrument cluster across all models. The infotainment screen also seems poised for an upgrade, possibly a 12-inch or larger display, aligning it more closely with what competitors have been providing. Honda has yet to unveil its MY26 Pilot, so it is possible that we are seeing this version. However, it’s more likely that Honda will postpone these updates until MY27, introducing them in the summer or fall of 2026. What Will Power It? Regardless, we may need to wait a bit longer for the significant change heading for the Pilot: hybrid power. Currently, the SUV is available with a single engine, a 285 hp (289 PS) 3.5-liter V6 that propels either the front or all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Many competitors already offer hybrid engine options that provide better fuel efficiency. Honda has acknowledged plans to introduce a new hybrid engine by the latter part of this decade aimed at enhancing performance, economy, and towing capabilities for its larger vehicles. The Pilot certainly qualifies as one of those larger models, though it remains uncertain whether the existing Pilot will adopt hybrid power or if we will need to wait for the fifth-generation SUV. However, it seems unlikely that Honda can wait until 2028 or 2029 to electrify this model. Related: Government Investigates Honda and Acura Engine Failures Following a Spike in Complaints One expectation from the facelifted version of the current Pilot is the continued availability of the off-road-themed TrailSport variant, as buyers appear to be increasingly interested in SUVs that resemble and perform like traditional off-road vehicles. Baldauf

Mid-life update for the three-year-old SUV introduces a new grille, updated wheels, and potentially a hybrid power option. 10 hours ago by Chris Chilton Honda is currently testing a lightly camouflaged Pilot SUV on roads in the U.S. The prototype features camo on its bumpers and a more robust grille. A first-ever hybrid powertrain is anticipated for model year 2028. Honda’s fourth-generation Pilot was launched in late 2022, making it relatively new. However, with sales declining in 2025 and criticism regarding its design and interior quality, the timing is appropriate for some enhancements. Also: New Prelude Achieves 0-62 in 7.2 Seconds with Launch Control, Yet Still Falls Short Against Civic Spy photographers have captured images of Honda’s largest SUV for the U.S. market undergoing tests, heavily disguised at the front. What’s Concealed Under the Camo? The disguise covers the front and rear bumpers but is most pronounced on the grille, which appears to be larger and more off-road oriented in the updated Pilot. Baldauf There are no modifications to the lights visible at this time, but we expect the LED light signatures to have minor changes for production, while the overall shape of the light units remains unchanged. This prototype features wheels that seem different from those available on Honda’s configurator. Looking through the windows, the interior likely showcases a larger, potentially standard digital instrument cluster across all models. The infotainment screen also seems poised for an upgrade, possibly a 12-inch or larger display, aligning it more closely with what competitors have been providing. Honda has yet to unveil its MY26 Pilot, so it is possible that we are seeing this version. However, it’s more likely that Honda will postpone these updates until MY27, introducing them in the summer or fall of 2026. What Will Power It? Regardless, we may need to wait a bit longer for the significant change heading for the Pilot: hybrid power. Currently, the SUV is available with a single engine, a 285 hp (289 PS) 3.5-liter V6 that propels either the front or all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. Many competitors already offer hybrid engine options that provide better fuel efficiency. Honda has acknowledged plans to introduce a new hybrid engine by the latter part of this decade aimed at enhancing performance, economy, and towing capabilities for its larger vehicles. The Pilot certainly qualifies as one of those larger models, though it remains uncertain whether the existing Pilot will adopt hybrid power or if we will need to wait for the fifth-generation SUV. However, it seems unlikely that Honda can wait until 2028 or 2029 to electrify this model. Related: Government Investigates Honda and Acura Engine Failures Following a Spike in Complaints One expectation from the facelifted version of the current Pilot is the continued availability of the off-road-themed TrailSport variant, as buyers appear to be increasingly interested in SUVs that resemble and perform like traditional off-road vehicles. Baldauf

Detroit automakers are facing consequences from Canada as Ottawa reduces import quotas and raises tensions over job losses across the border. Honda's 2027 Pilot Aims to Compete Again with the Ford Explorer | Carscoops

Honda's 2027 Pilot Aims to Compete Again with the Ford Explorer | Carscoops

The three-year-old SUV receives a mid-life update featuring a new grille, revised wheels, and potentially hybrid power options. The Original Acura NSX has also been reinterpreted by Pininfarina | Carscoops

The Original Acura NSX has also been reinterpreted by Pininfarina | Carscoops

Both Pininfarina and competitor Italdesign are giving a new interpretation to Honda's iconic original NSX. Here's What Occurs When Ferrari Integrates AI into Design | Carscoops

Here's What Occurs When Ferrari Integrates AI into Design | Carscoops

Ferrari refers to the F76 as the "first digital hypercar," seemingly overlooking all the Vision Gran Turismo concepts, including its own. Infiniti Envisioned a 1,000-HP Nissan GT-R SUV Featuring Midnight Purple Paint for SEMA

Infiniti Envisioned a 1,000-HP Nissan GT-R SUV Featuring Midnight Purple Paint for SEMA

Did anyone request a QX80 that is lowered and widened, complete with blue exhaust tips? Perhaps not, but it exists nonetheless. From a newcomer’s P4 to the F1 championship fight, the Mexico GP provided everyone with a reason to watch once more.

From a newcomer’s P4 to the F1 championship fight, the Mexico GP provided everyone with a reason to watch once more.

As the 2025 F1 season approaches its conclusion, the midfield teams are providing fans with a compelling reason to watch: authentic racing. Toyota Installed a New Tundra V6 in an FJ60 Land Cruiser While Retaining the Five-Speed Manual Transmission.

Toyota Installed a New Tundra V6 in an FJ60 Land Cruiser While Retaining the Five-Speed Manual Transmission.

It's drastically different from the original bulletproof 4.2-liter inline-six that once powered the truck, but this swap is incredibly neat. This Craftsman Heavy-Duty Torque Wrench is affordable enough to pick up 'just in case,' now at 35% off.

This Craftsman Heavy-Duty Torque Wrench is affordable enough to pick up 'just in case,' now at 35% off.

The perfect moment to pick up an extra-long high-torque torque wrench is when it’s discounted—and that’s happening now! You Can Explore the 5,900-Mile TransAmerica Trail on Google Street View Thanks to This Ford Bronco.

You Can Explore the 5,900-Mile TransAmerica Trail on Google Street View Thanks to This Ford Bronco.

It traversed the entire route from coast to coast in 35 days while equipped with a Google Street View camera on the roof. Plug-in hybrids emit nearly five times more CO2 than official estimates indicate, as revealed by the Transport and Environment group. In a study of 800,000 vehicles, T&E discovered significant inaccuracies in emissions data. Many owners frequently do not charge their plug-in hybrids, opting to use gasoline instead. The perceived environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles are starting to diminish, especially with the findings from Transport & Environment (T&E). Once viewed as the perfect transition from combustion engines to full electrification, these vehicles now show less green promise under real-world examination. T&E's investigation into 800,000 cars indicates that, in typical European use, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) emit nearly five times more CO2 than the official testing figures suggest. The Everyday Reality For years, PHEVs have been marketed as the ideal balance between fully electric vehicles and traditional petrol cars. Drivers can plug in when possible, use electric power for short trips, and rely on petrol for longer journeys. Newer PHEVs can travel over twice the distance on electric power compared to older models—up to 70 claimed miles (113 km) in some cases—and might still be in use after Europe’s 2035 combustion ban takes effect. However, in practice, many owners either forget to charge them or choose to drive primarily on petrol. The study found that even when charged, PHEVs often switch to their combustion engines during moderate acceleration, on hills, or in colder conditions. The Numbers Don't Add Up The disparity in emissions figures has only grown wider. In 2021, T&E recorded real-world emissions for plug-in hybrids at 134 g/km, about 3.5 times higher than the official figure of 38 g/km. In the latest round of testing, manufacturers claimed an average of 28 g/km, but actual results indicated a heavier 139 g/km. For consumers who purchased PHEVs under the impression of low emissions and reduced running costs, the reality may involve higher fuel expenses and a larger carbon footprint. T&E suggested to The Guardian that families could be spending an additional €500 ($580/£435) annually compared to what their car's claimed MPG would suggest. For governments and regulators using PHEVs to meet fleet emissions goals, this tool could be far less effective than anticipated. T&E reported that carmakers may have avoided billions in potential fines by relying on overly optimistic emissions accounting for PHEVs. Lawmakers have been informed of this issue through previous research and are implementing stricter regulations that decrease the "utility factor," which is the duration a PHEV is assumed to operate in electric mode when calculating CO2 emissions. As it stands, a PHEV with a 60 km (37 miles) range is predicted to operate in electric mode over 80% of the time; however, this number is set to drop to 54% for 2025/26 and further to 34% for 2027/28. Yet, T&E asserts there would still be an 18% discrepancy between declared and actual CO2 emissions even when applying the 2027/28 framework.

Plug-in hybrids emit nearly five times more CO2 than official estimates indicate, as revealed by the Transport and Environment group. In a study of 800,000 vehicles, T&E discovered significant inaccuracies in emissions data. Many owners frequently do not charge their plug-in hybrids, opting to use gasoline instead. The perceived environmental benefits of plug-in hybrid vehicles are starting to diminish, especially with the findings from Transport & Environment (T&E). Once viewed as the perfect transition from combustion engines to full electrification, these vehicles now show less green promise under real-world examination. T&E's investigation into 800,000 cars indicates that, in typical European use, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) emit nearly five times more CO2 than the official testing figures suggest. The Everyday Reality For years, PHEVs have been marketed as the ideal balance between fully electric vehicles and traditional petrol cars. Drivers can plug in when possible, use electric power for short trips, and rely on petrol for longer journeys. Newer PHEVs can travel over twice the distance on electric power compared to older models—up to 70 claimed miles (113 km) in some cases—and might still be in use after Europe’s 2035 combustion ban takes effect. However, in practice, many owners either forget to charge them or choose to drive primarily on petrol. The study found that even when charged, PHEVs often switch to their combustion engines during moderate acceleration, on hills, or in colder conditions. The Numbers Don't Add Up The disparity in emissions figures has only grown wider. In 2021, T&E recorded real-world emissions for plug-in hybrids at 134 g/km, about 3.5 times higher than the official figure of 38 g/km. In the latest round of testing, manufacturers claimed an average of 28 g/km, but actual results indicated a heavier 139 g/km. For consumers who purchased PHEVs under the impression of low emissions and reduced running costs, the reality may involve higher fuel expenses and a larger carbon footprint. T&E suggested to The Guardian that families could be spending an additional €500 ($580/£435) annually compared to what their car's claimed MPG would suggest. For governments and regulators using PHEVs to meet fleet emissions goals, this tool could be far less effective than anticipated. T&E reported that carmakers may have avoided billions in potential fines by relying on overly optimistic emissions accounting for PHEVs. Lawmakers have been informed of this issue through previous research and are implementing stricter regulations that decrease the "utility factor," which is the duration a PHEV is assumed to operate in electric mode when calculating CO2 emissions. As it stands, a PHEV with a 60 km (37 miles) range is predicted to operate in electric mode over 80% of the time; however, this number is set to drop to 54% for 2025/26 and further to 34% for 2027/28. Yet, T&E asserts there would still be an 18% discrepancy between declared and actual CO2 emissions even when applying the 2027/28 framework.

The newest redesign of the small SUV features enhanced screens, an updated style, and increased space, but does not include any modifications to the powertrain. Couple Stopped at Gunpoint Due to Rental Confusion | Carscoops

Couple Stopped at Gunpoint Due to Rental Confusion | Carscoops

An uncomplicated getaway turned into handcuffs and a legal battle after a rental error took a disastrous turn. This German 911 Appears to Be Straight Out of 1973, But It Conceals a Major Secret | Carscoops

This German 911 Appears to Be Straight Out of 1973, But It Conceals a Major Secret | Carscoops

Rather than utilizing a G-series, 964, or 993 donor vehicle, Ruehle constructs its RSR replica using a contemporary 997. The Two-Door Land Cruiser FJ Toyota Could Have Developed But Didn't | Carscoops

The Two-Door Land Cruiser FJ Toyota Could Have Developed But Didn't | Carscoops

The tiniest member of the Land Cruiser family appears even more appealing as a small two-door SUV. This Concealed Honda Component May Cost Almost As Much As Your Truck | Carscoops

This Concealed Honda Component May Cost Almost As Much As Your Truck | Carscoops

Given the high cost of the Ridgeline's rear floor pan even prior to installation, it's not surprising that insurance companies are deeming more vehicles as total losses.

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