Honda has revealed the 2020 Pilot with a new range-topping variant called Black Edition, priced at $49,620 (MSRP). It features exclusive styling touches that distinguish it from the rest of the Pilot family.
Speaking of which, the Black Edition is based on the top-end Elite trim and features Crystal Black Pearl paint finish and Black Edition badges on the grille and tailgate. The visual enhancements also include black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels, and black-out treatments for the grille, headlight trim, door handles, window trim and fog light accents.
Inside, there is red accent lighting for the dash, doors and center console, with red contrast stitching on the front and second-row captain’s chairs, door panels and steering wheel. The Black Edition logo is embossed on front seats and floor mats, and the front and second-row seats also get a red accent to the perforated leather seating surface.
Depending on the trim, other features and technology include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, CabinTalk in-vehicle public address system, wireless smartphone charging, tri-zone climate control, 10-speaker audio system, 10.2-inch Rear Entertainment System, and hands-free power tailgate.
Touring, Elite and Black Edition trims feature 4G LTE in-vehicle Wi-Fi capability, enabling expanded subscription-based HondaLink services that include Amazon Key In-Car Delivery, geo-fencing and speed alerts for parents of teen drivers, a stolen vehicle locator, enhanced roadside assistance, automatic collision notification, remote start, and even personal concierge services.
Honda Sensing, a suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies is standard; these include Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist System.
The 2020 Honda Pilot is powered by a 3.5-litre (3471 cc) V6 gasoline engine that produces 280 hp at 6000 rpm and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque at 4700 rpm, paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission or a 9-speed automatic with paddle shifters (Touring, Elite, and Black Edition trims).
Honda offers intelligent Variable Torque Management system (i-VTM4) with torque-vectoring. Standard on all AWD trims, i-VTM4 uses an electronically-controlled, hydraulically-actuated rear differential to distribute engine torque between the front and rear axles. The Black Edition is available only as AWD.
The 2020 Pilot range starts at $31,550 (MSRP) for LX 2WD.
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