2019 Honda Pilot gets refined 9-speed, tougher styling

The 2019 Honda Pilot arrives with few but important changes for the 3-row, 8-seat SUV, most notably revisions to its 9-speed automatic. New, more-rugged exterior styling is designed to remind consumers the Pilot has a thoroughly capable torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive setup, and Honda's suite of radar-based safety systems is now standard on all Pilot models.

Meanwhile, extensive cabin tech upgrades include a welcome return of the volume knob to the central touchscreen and other refinements to the infotainment interface, plus and an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.