“The navigation system isn't very good. Hard to use and doesn't update for traffic very well. And the radio controls are not easy to use. But the truck drives nice and fits my large family well.”
2015 Honda Pilot: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Honda Pilot is largely a carryover, with one important change: a new SE trim joins the lineup between EX and EX-L. It combines the EX’s fabric-seat cabin with a power moonroof and factory rear DVD entertainment system.
About the 2015 Honda Pilot
2nd generation Pilot (2009-2015), final model year before the all-new 2016 redesign.
Honda positions the 2015 Pilot as a roomy eight-passenger family SUV built around usefulness. The brochure leans on road-trip comfort, flexible seating, fold-flat cargo space, tri-zone climate control, and available 4WD with real towing ability. Compared with more carlike rivals, the Pilot’s main draw is its square, easy-to-use cabin: the third row is genuinely usable, bulky cargo fits more easily, and the vehicle can handle family duty, vacation travel, and light towing in one package.
The 2015 Pilot lineup runs from the utility-focused LX to the well-equipped Touring, with three rows and seating for eight throughout. The new SE focuses on family road trips with a moonroof and rear DVD system, while EX-L adds leather and heated front seats and Touring brings navigation, premium audio, and parking sensors.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new SE trim has unique 18-inch alloy wheels.
Tech
The new SE trim adds a factory rear DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch flip-down screen and a household-style power outlet, along with a power moonroof.
2015 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 | V6, i-VTEC, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd | Automatic, 5-Spd |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp | 250 hp |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb | 4500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 87 cu-ft | 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 | 32.1 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 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 | |||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| 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 2015 Honda Pilot compared with the 2014 model?
The main change for 2015 is the addition of the SE trim between EX and EX-L. Otherwise, the Pilot carries over without meaningful lineup-wide powertrain, safety, technology, styling, or structural updates.
What does the 2015 Honda Pilot SE add?
The 2015 Pilot SE adds a power moonroof, a factory rear DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch screen and power outlet, and unique 18-inch alloy wheels to the EX equipment set. It retains fabric seats rather than moving up to the leather-trimmed EX-L cabin.
Did the 2015 Honda Pilot get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2015 Pilot keeps the same 250-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission used the year before.
Is the 2015 Honda Pilot the last year of its generation?
Yes, 2015 is the final model year of the second-generation Pilot. Honda introduced an all-new Pilot for 2016.
Does the 2015 Honda Pilot SE have leather seats?
No, the 2015 Pilot SE keeps fabric seating. It is based on the EX and adds a moonroof and rear entertainment system, while the EX-L is the step up for leather and heated front seats.
2015 Honda Pilot Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Honda Pilot.
4.2
2015 Honda Pilot
(262 reviews)
“My purchasing experience was wonderful, but as I mentioned earlier I am extremely disappointed in the carpet finishing under the front seats of my new Pilot and Honda tells me this is standard. I think unfinished carpet which is fraying is unacceptable.”
“My vehicle came with touring style tires and it was purchased in the springtime. I'm concerned this style tires aren't going to perform well in the snow- the tread is incredibly low on this style.”