The Lincoln Honda Plant just began production on the brand new Pilot

New Year, new Honda Pilot. The Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln has begun production on the company’s largest SUV model, the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport. Read below to learn more about this exciting new vehicle.

Honda in Alabama

Here are six things you may not know about Honda’s Lincoln Plant.

• One of five Honda plants in the U.S.
• 20 years in Alabama
• 4,500 Alabamians employed
• 5.7 million vehicles produced
• $3B total investment
• 4.9M square foot facility

Not to mention the facility is the world’s exclusive production home of the Honda Pilot and Passport SUVs. 

About the latest model

Back in 2001 when moms and dads were piling kids in and out of the car for soccer practice or dance recitals, the length and space of the Honda Pilot were revolutionary. Now in 2023, it’s only gotten better!

“The all-new Honda Pilot is an incredible product that required the determined efforts of each and every associate at the Alabama Auto Plant and I am proud of how our team overcame numerous challenges to create new value for our customers.”

Lamar Whitaker, Plant Lead, AAP. 

Engineered to make those weekend getaways smoother, the 2023 Honda Pilot TrailSport’s off-road features include:

• All-terrain tires
• Thick steel skid plates that protect the engine and fuel tank
• Raised off-road suspension with more ground clearance.
• and more

What you can expect

The largest Honda SUV ever, the all-new Honda Pilot is longer and wider than the older models with five different versions to choose from: Sport, EX-L, Touring, Elite and TrailSport. 

This mid-size, three-row car is perfect for parents needing just a little more legroom and single households getting ready for the next road trip with their friends. Did we mention it has a panoramic sunroof? Let’s get our road trip playlist ready!

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