The 2025 Honda Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with Honda’s i-VTEC variable-valve timing, paired with an automatic transmission and available in front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive configurations. There is no diesel option and, in the U.S. market for 2025, no hybrid variant in the Pilot lineup.
Engine details
The heart of the 2025 Pilot is a traditional V6 powerplant designed for a balance of everyday driving confidence and highway performance.
Before listing the key specs, here are the core characteristics that define the engine in the 2025 Pilot:
- Displacement: 3.5 liters
- Configuration: Naturally aspirated V6
- Valvetrain: i-VTEC with variable timing, with cylinder deactivation (VCM) on select trims to boost efficiency
- Fuel delivery: Direct injection (part of Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology)
- Output: Approximately 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque (varies slightly by trim and drivetrain)
- Drivetrain options: Front-wheel drive (FWD) or available all-wheel drive (AWD)
- Transmission: Multi-speed automatic transmission (commonly 9- or 10-speed, depending on trim/year)
With this engine setup, the Pilot aims to deliver ample everyday acceleration, smooth highway cruising, and respectable capability for family duties while maintaining typical Honda reliability.
Variants and availability
In the U.S. market for 2025, the Pilot remains gasoline-powered with no diesel option and no hybrid variant offered in this generation. Hybrid technology appears in other Honda models, but not in the Pilot lineup for 2025 in North America.
Overall, the 3.5-liter V6 i-VTEC engine continues to be the cornerstone of the Pilot’s powertrain—providing a familiar, steady balance of performance and efficiency for family SUVs.
Summary
The 2025 Honda Pilot is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with i-VTEC, delivering about 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a multi-speed automatic transmission and offered in FWD or AWD. There is no diesel or hybrid option in the U.S. for this model year.