2013 Honda Pilot: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2013 Honda Pilot is a major standard-equipment upgrade across the lineup. The body, 250-hp V6 and five-speed automatic carry over, but every trim gets more climate, connectivity and camera equipment.
About the 2013 Honda Pilot
2nd generation Pilot (2009-2015), second model year after the 2012 update.
Honda positioned the Pilot as a rugged, highly practical three-row family SUV with more of a trucklike, boxy shape than many crossover rivals. The brochure emphasizes seating for eight, a wide and usable cargo area, fold-flat seat flexibility, nearly eight inches of ground clearance, towing capability, and easy-to-use cabin tech. Its core appeal is straightforward usefulness: family space, road-trip comfort, light-duty capability, and Honda’s reputation for durability.
For 2013, the Pilot lineup ranges from the utility-focused, eight-seat LX to the more polished EX with a power driver’s seat, fog lights and HomeLink. The EX-L adds leather, heated front seats, a moonroof and a power tailgate. The Touring is the family road-trip trim, with navigation, rear-seat entertainment, parking sensors and a stronger audio system.
What changed, by category
2013 Honda Pilot specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 87 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft | 87 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Cameras | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| 115V Power Outlet | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2013 Honda Pilot compared with the 2012 model?
The 2013 Honda Pilot gets a lineup-wide equipment upgrade. Tri-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch center display, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a USB audio input, 2-GB music storage and a rearview camera are standard on every trim.
Was the 2013 Honda Pilot redesigned?
No, the 2013 Honda Pilot was not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation and carries over the body and updated look introduced for 2012.
Did the 2013 Honda Pilot get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2013 Honda Pilot keeps the 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission used for 2012. The notable updates are equipment changes rather than mechanical ones.
Does every 2013 Honda Pilot have a rearview camera and Bluetooth?
Yes, every 2013 Honda Pilot has a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming. An 8-inch center display and USB audio input are also standard across the lineup.
What does the 2013 Honda Pilot LX gain over the 2012 LX?
The 2013 Honda Pilot LX gains tri-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch center display, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a USB audio input and 2-GB music storage.