As there are no updates planned for the next year, we expect to see familiar features in every aspect. This UTV comes with a capable 999 cc engine, which is paired with an advanced dual-clutch transmission. Furthermore, the UTV looks attractive, while the cabin offers a couple of comfortable seats along with simple and easy-to-read instruments and other controls.

Headlining the announcement is the popular Pioneer 1000. Always noted for its outstanding versatility, Honda’s flagship rec/utility side-by-side is offered in a pair of more specialized iterations for 2022, delivering rewarding drive experiences for customers who have narrower application preferences. The Pioneer 1000 Trail delivers dynamic outdoor excursions with family and friends, and the Pioneer 1000 Forest facilitates other interests like hunting and fishing. Both versions come with an array of factory-installed accessories. Honda also continues to offer the versatile Pioneer 1000 Deluxe, as well as the value-conscious Pioneer 1000 EPS. All Pioneer 1000 side-by-sides are available in three- and five-person configurations, and the entire eight-version offering benefits from new improvements that make owning and driving these vehicles even more enjoyable. Meanwhile, the new model year also sees the return of the four-version Pioneer 700 family. As a part of a huge 2022 model-year powersports product announcement, Honda today revealed the bulk of its rec/utility side-by-side lineup, including the improved Pioneer 1000 platform and the returning midsize Pioneer 700. (The entry-level Pioneer 500 and Pioneer 520 were announced in November.) As the 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000 is about to come without more important updates, you may count on the recognizable exterior design as well. The front face of this side by side is hard to be mistaken for some other model. Also, things like color-matched doors and bedside panels make it look even more upscale. WARRANTY: Transferable one-year limited warranty; extended coverage available with a Honda Protection PlanStarting with the standard Pioneer 700 and adding a mix of eye-catching and performance-enhancing features like painted plastic, aluminum wheels, Electric Power Steering (EPS) and color-matched suspension springs, the Deluxe version also lets drivers switch between automatic and manual shifting. Available as a two-seater or a four-seater. All iterations of the Pioneer 1000 are powered by a 999cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke engine with a Unicam cylinder-head arrangement and four valves per cylinder. With the combination of strong midrange horsepower and smooth delivery, the Pioneer 1000 has impressive acceleration and a 2,500-pound towing capacity.

Consistently available in two primary configurations—a three-seat version and a version with two rear seats that fold into the bed when not in use—the Pioneer 1000 has also been offered with various levels of trim, including Deluxe versions and Limited Editions. The platform has undergone significant updates and improvements over the years, including the addition of i-4WD. The 2022 model year saw the addition of specialized Trail and Forest versions, each of which came standard with preinstalled accessories to better suit them for specific applications, and the 2023 model year brought an all-new six-seat iteration—the Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew. The three- and five-seat Pioneer 1000s also return for 2023 with new colors. Functionally, the DCT has two coaxial main shafts and two automatic clutches, one for the odd-numbered gears (1/3/5) and one for the even-numbered gears (2/4/6). The digital programming monitors numerous variables, including throttle position, air temperature, air pressure, engine rpm, vehicle speed, brake input and driving style, then calculates when to shift. When it comes to rec/utility side-by-sides, Honda has the needs of every powersports customer covered,” said Brandon Wilson, American Honda Manager of Sports & Experiential. “The Pioneer 1000 is the most technology-laden flagship rec/utility platform on the market, and it’s even better now, thanks to important upgrades. Best of all, the new Trail and Forest versions deliver even more enjoyment for customers seeking specific experiences. Add in the returning Pioneer 700, plus the previously announced Pioneer 520 and 500, and you have an unbeatable lineup. For 2022, life is even better side-by-side.”

Dual USB Ports For Both PC and Mac

Of course, the core of this side by side is the engine. The 2023 Honda Pioneer 1000 will continue with a well-known 999 cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder engine, with the company’s well-known Unicam technology. The engine offers plenty of torque in the whole rev range, so it’s no wonder that the max towing capacity goes over 2.000 pounds, while the max payload is over 1.000 pounds. The first thing that you’ll notice about this UTV is that it comes with a single row of seats, which includes a couple of quite comfortable and well-contoured seats. If you’re looking for something with more seats, there is the Pioneer 1000-5 model, with two rows. This particular model replaces the second row with a pretty respectable cargo bed, which has a max payload capacity of 1.000 pounds. Engine power is routed through the DCT to the wheels via direct front and rear driveshafts. All Pioneer 1000 versions come standard with Honda’s torque-biasing, limited-slip differential. Turf Mode utilizes two-wheel drive and the limited-slip rear differential to protect lawns and other sensitive surfaces. When it comes to dimensions, the Pioneer 1000 measures 116.8 inches in total length, while the wheelbase goes around 80 inches. The Pioneer is 63 inches wide and 76 inches high. The curb weight goes around 1538 pounds, with included fluids and standard equipment. Two automatic shifting modes allow the driver to tune the driving behavior of the Pioneer 1000, with Sport mode executing gear changes at higher rpm than Standard mode. The former mode is more dynamic, the latter more relaxed.

As capable as the Pioneer 1000 is, Honda knows that side-by-side customers typically enjoy personalizing their vehicles to make them their own, and to outfit them for specific applications. With a dash switch panel and pre-wired accessory connector, installing accessories on the Pioneer 1000 has never been easier. For 2023, there are over 90 Pioneer 1000 accessories. Braking chores are handled by sure-footed, confidence-inspiring hydraulic disc brakes with 210mm rotors on all four wheels. When value is the top purchasing consideration, one needs look no further than the three- and five-seat Pioneer 1000 EPS. Benefitting from the platform-wide improvements like increased power, transmission updates, beverage holders, new meter, door nets and more, these vehicles are outfitted with steel 14-inch wheels. Honda offers the Pioneer 1000 in the following four trim levels, each of which is available in both three- and five-seat versions, for eight different choices to satisfy every need: Pioneer 1000 EPS: Keeping value front-of-mind, Honda outfits the three-seat and five-seat EPS with steel 14-inch wheels.

Honda’s original side-by-side was the Big Red utility vehicle (2008-’13), but the rec/utility Pioneer family was born in 2014, with the debut of the Pioneer 700. That was followed a year later by the Pioneer 500, with the flagship Pioneer 1000 platform entering the scene in 2016. While vehicle ground clearance varies between trim levels, fully independent, long-travel, double-wishbone front and rear suspension is standard across the entire platform. Suspension travel is 10.6 inches in front, 10.0 inches at the rear. Dual USB ports for both PC and Mac grants you the ability to have two laptops connected simultaneously; this ensures that DJ changeovers are no longer over-complicated and can be executed with ease. The DDJ 1000 digital controller also doubles as a stand-alone DJ mixer thanks to four external input terminals that let you connect additional DJ players and analogue turntables without the need for a PC/Mac. The two microphone inputs allow you to include an MC in your sets without having to worry about a complicated setup. Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs enable you to connect to a range of outboard gear such as speakers and front-of-house mixers while a booth output lets you monitor your master output. The midsize Pioneer 700 is just right when it comes to striking a balance between scale and capability in a capable rec/utility side-by-side. Highly versatile, this 675 cc, single-cylinder four-stroke-powered vehicle is designed for work or play, and it’s offered in both two- and four-seat configurations.