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I was under the impression the 2024 Pilot is also AWD. There must be something else going on either with a RL-unique fit issue, or some other reason. Perhaps ZRoger73 has some of his special insight? I agree my money is on the ZF 9-speed until Honda proves themselves over time with their latest homegrown attempt. Unfortunately, it will take years for the verdict to emerge.

As cbayman mentioned, new chassis in the 2023+ Pilots. Larger platform. even the oem 23-24 Pilot Trailsport tires are at 265/60/18 AT stock while the 2024 Ridgeline trailsport still has to use smaller 245/60/18 AT tires. This gives some insight into some design changes to the newer Pilots from the old.