The 2005 Honda Pilot has been updated with an excellent brand-new engine and several other general improvements that make it a solid family SUV.

As mid-cycle refreshes go, the Honda Pilot’s appears to be quite mild. But the new V6 engine delivers incredible fuel economy and more than enough power to make the Pilot feel completely new again. The new model year also means behind-the-scenes upgrades for the Pilot in the form of a new electronic stability control system, a revised steering setup, and an upgraded airbag system. This is all on top of the Pilot’s already solid capability and convenience for families, as it has seating for up to eight people and more cargo space than most of its competitors.