If I stick to my decision of EX-L then blue if I decide to get elite then need to think about it but something that also offers brown interior.

 

I like the brown interior as well, in which case I would probably choose Modern Steel. The problem is that when compared to the Machine Gray on my Mazda, the Modern Steel looks a bit drab, and in some lights I detect a purplish hue.

It is probably a moot point, because even though there are a couple of features on the Elite that would be nice to have, the EX~L sans the sunroof, rails, and fake exhaust tips is very appealing. I am in the minority, but I even prefer the 5 spoke wheels.

 

My vote for the poll is Crystal Black Pearl, but at this point the color I would anctually order is Lunar Silver Metallic.

 

Wife wants to Sonic gray but to me it appears to have a purple tine at some angles depending on lighting. Anyone else feels the same?

 

As I said in my other post, I detect purple in the Modern Steel. I can’t quite say the same about the Sonic Gray—but to me, it looks much more blue than gray.

 

White exterior with black interior

 

I guess I have to say Platinum White since I have that on order. But the black and Lunar Silver look pretty good too.

I do agree that in some of the recent videos, the Sonic Gray does have a purplish / blue hue to it but I don’t know if that’s just the camera not doing it justice.

 

I guess I have to say Platinum White since I have that on order. But the black and Lunar Silver look pretty good too.

I do agree that in some of the recent videos, the Sonic Gray does have a purplish / blue hue to it but I don’t know if that’s just the camera not doing it justice.

The Honda sonic grey does have a blue tint to it in person. Compare to the Audi Nardo Grey color which is more of a pure grey.

 

Also adding a write in vote for sky blue...

 

Diffused Sky Blue Pearl

 

Added the blue option. Missed it somehow in beginning.

 

I think all colors would look better if the wheel well trim was painted body color. Having that black trim make the wheel wells look bigger than they are.

 

Except for Black haha which is what I am eyeing 😀

But yes, totally agree. Maybe leave it that way for Trailsport but otherwise should be body color

 

I'm bummed they didn't keep the Sapphire Steel Metallic in the mix for 2023. That with the brown interior would be a big motivator. I realize they have to keep the combinations of options limited but it sure is frustrating when you can't choose your preferred exterior/interior combination like the OBP with brown.

 

 

Crazy Canada only gets such limited colors. Aren't they from the same factory? My '16 obsidian blue with grey interior is gorgeous. Wanted to buy same combination again - but not available in Canada.

 

I thought the Canuck versions were built at a factory in Canada

 

ALL Pilots are built in Lincoln Al.

 

Would love Lunar Silver with Brown interior but alas i must go modern steel with brown. Or wait for black edition which will probably be the 2024 "update". I just hate the way chrome looks with anything but Lunar Silver, Black and White. Honda stop with the hodge podge chrome

 

Does anyone know when the embargo date is for online car reviewers to put videos up on youtube?

 

Not the answer you’re looking for, but I haven’t even seen teasers suggesting the reviews have been or are being conducted. Usually most reviewers give a hint of what’s coming up. I can only speak for those that I tend to follow, though.

 

Diffused Blue gets my vote, it matches perfectly with the Trailsport'ss other exterior tweaks.

For the remaining trims, I think Obsidian Blue looks the best but I would go for either white or silver since they look clean for so much longer.

 

There is no embargo on YouTube reviews. They can do what they want once they have been delivered to dealers. Supply is low initially so it might be a while before they all have access to a Pilot. There is already one review out there
2023 Honda Pilot EX-L: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW - YouTube

Plus one from Car Mom

 

There is no embargo on YouTube reviews. They can do what they want once they have been delivered to dealers. Supply is low initially so it might be a while before they all have access to a Pilot. There is already one review out there
2023 Honda Pilot EX-L: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW - YouTube

Plus one from Car Mom

Feel like these should go in the "Videos" thread

Interesting that THIS EXL (on the first video) comes with HANKOOK DYNAPRO tires. I thought the EXL came with Eagle tires based on another video. He also says the wheels are 20", but they should be 18s if this is an EXL.

Lastly, this car has the cheesy pinstripe with a little Honda H. My gawd

According to the reviewer, if you are ever in the Homosassa area, please look up this dealer too


EDIT - as I keep watching the video, I see this is a Front Wheel Drive Only car, so maybe they put those Hankooks on those 2WDs thinking they are not going to be ice and snow areas

EDIT 2 - wow Love Honda puts a fugly sticker on the back of the car. Also they apparently are one of our friendly dealers who tints the windows for you, for a nominal charge of your first born child

 

The best color is the color which you like best!

 

The best color for any car is black.....if it is clean, and white if it is not!

My 2c

Astrobuf

Owner of 3 black on black cars and one that is hemi orange ;-)

 

I keep getting black cars too. Look so clean and sharp! Then winter salts come and they look like crap!

 

Ii is so funny how Americans which I am one hate colored cars. You can see by the poll and parking lots all cars are black, which , gray. I like colored cars and will never buy black white and gray.
I also wonder why our culture does not likes colors. My thought is that Americans do not like risk/attention and buy a color can be risky and stand out.
Another thought is people concern about resale value feeling that you car will sell better if majority of people like the color of your car - black, white, gray. The irony is that since everyone buys those colors the resale value is lower because there are a ton on the used market and that rare red, blue, yellow car has more value.

 

Ii is so funny how Americans which I am one hate colored cars. You can see by the poll and parking lots all cars are black, which , gray. I like colored cars and will never buy black white and gray.
I also wonder why our culture does not likes colors. My thought is that Americans do not like risk/attention and buy a color can be risky and stand out.
Another thought is people concern about resale value feeling that you car will sell better if majority of people like the color of your car - black, white, gray. The irony is that since everyone buys those colors the resale value is lower because there are a ton on the used market and that rare red, blue, yellow car has more value.

While I don't like red or yellow on a family SUV, I did vote for Diffused Blue. My next vehicle will likely be a Suburban/Yukon XL base model and I'm hoping the greens they have stick around so I can get one.

 

I also like a lot of the olive-y colors that several manufacturers offer.

 

IS it like one on special edition GX?

 

Platinum white and brown interior

Toban

 

I would get red if it came with either of the lighter interiors.

 

Platinum white with black interior.

 

"None of the colors Honda offers" is the only correct answer here.

I would love olive/forest green, or even brown. Unlikely to ever happen with Honda. But then, I want a manual transmission too, but that's never gonna happen with any modern tech-laden, nanny-equipped CUV. I accept that. A bit harder for me to accept the very limited range of paint choices from Honda. Harder still to accept the hideous Diffuse Sky Blue option for the Trailsport; surely they could have up with something better than that one for their "look at me, I'm special" color.

I settled for the "I only look purple under certain lighting" Sonic Grey Pearl option for the Trailsport I have "on order". Might have gone with Modern Steel Metallic if it was available for the Trailsport trim (it's not). Dark blue's not a Trailsport option either. Have had Black vehicles in the past, just too hard to keep clean. Silver is, um, "OK", but we've already got a CR-V in that same color. Just don't like white, and the red is too bright.

Just give me forest/olive green. With a manual.

 

I like the Cypress Green that Toyota is offering. Someone posted about colors that aren't mineral/metallic, white or black. I've noticed on some of the old TV shows from the late 70s and early 80s and I really had forgotten that cars were so colorful back then. We've gone into the grey zone in the past 20 years. Bring back more colors!!