2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition
Certified · 44,031 miles · Platinum White Pearl · AWD · 3.5L V6 · 10-Speed Automatic
Stock: 237129TN · VIN: 5FNYG1H99SB054070
Body: 4D Sport Utility

This is the range-topping Black Edition of Honda’s fourth-generation Pilot, introduced as a new flagship trim for 2025. It builds on the fully equipped Elite with distinctive blackout styling while retaining the Pilot’s core strengths of space, refinement, and everyday usability.

Powertrain & Capability

Under the hood sits Honda’s 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and standard i-VTM4 all-wheel drive.

The powertrain delivers smooth, predictable acceleration and is tuned for confident highway merging and moderate towing (rated at 5,000 pounds). Independent testing places 0-60 mph times in the high-6 to low-8-second range depending on conditions and load. Multiple drive modes (including Normal, Sport, Snow, Tow, Trail, and Sand) allow the driver to tailor response and traction.

EPA estimates for AWD models are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg. Real-world figures from professional testers often fall in the low-to-mid 20s under mixed driving.

Black Edition Distinctions

The Black Edition emphasizes a stealthy, upscale aesthetic:

• 20-inch gloss-black alloy wheels
• Blacked-out exterior trim (grille, mirrors, badges, window surrounds, and lower body accents)
• Perforated leather seating with red contrast stitching and Black Edition logos
• Red ambient lighting and matching interior accents
• Heated and ventilated front seats with driver’s memory
• Heated second-row captain’s chairs
• One-touch panoramic moonroof
• Bose premium audio
• Head-up display and multi-view camera system with TrailWatch
• Hands-free power tailgate

The cabin seats up to eight, with flexible second-row configurations and competitive cargo volume behind the third row.

Third-Party Consensus

Professional reviews consistently position the 2025 Pilot as a well-rounded midsize three-row SUV. Car and Driver includes it on its Editors’ Choice list, citing its refined road manners, plentiful storage, and practical packaging. MotorTrend and MotorWeek praise the composed ride, smooth 10-speed transmission, and genuine three-row usability. Edmunds and independent testers note the Black Edition’s distinctive styling while affirming the Pilot’s strengths in space, quietness, and family-friendly features. Common observations include solid build quality and predictable handling, with the primary caveats being the absence of a hybrid option and acceleration that prioritizes refinement over outright urgency.

With under 45,000 miles and Honda Certified status, this example retains meaningful remaining coverage and represents a low-mileage example of the Pilot’s current top-spec configuration.