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2022 HONDA PIONEER RANGE UNVEILED | New model showroom | News | Vehicles

30 March 2022 / Text Size (-) (+) / Print

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.

Headlining the announcement is the popular 2022 Honda Pioneer 1000. Honda’s flagship rec/utility side-by-side is offered in a pair of more specialized iterations for 2022. We are awaiting information on the 2022 Honda Talon.

The new Pioneer 1000 Trail has a different look for 2022, 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 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. Meanwhile, the new model year also sees the return of the four-version Pioneer 700 family.

Here’s what Honda had to say bout their 2022 range:

PIONEER 1000 TRAIL

For rec/utility side-by-side enthusiasts who enjoy sporty experiences like tackling flowing sections of two-track, the Pioneer 1000 Trail fits the bill. Available in three- and five-seat versions and designed for those who enjoy chasing adventures with family and friends, the Trail prioritizes comfort and convenience via FOX Quick Switch shocks, a 4,500-pound-capacity winch, aluminum cut-contrast wheels, a ROPS-mounted rear-view mirror for keeping track of other drivers, an in-bed accessory outlet and other features that deliver outdoor fun. Platform-wide Pioneer 1000 improvements include increased power, a smoother-shifting automatic Dual Clutch Transmission, added storage and beverage holders, better door nets, a new meter, easier accessory integration and more.

  • Color: Matte Silver

PIONEER 1000 FOREST

Some rec/utility side-by-side owners use their vehicles primarily as a means of pursuing other passions, such as taking buddies to a secret fishing spot in thick woods or pursuing a hunting trophy in the rugged mountains. Both the three- and five-seat versions of the Pioneer 1000 Forest are equipped with features like a winch, black aluminum wheels, dual bed lights to facilitate finding gear in low-light conditions, and an in-bed accessory outlet to power electrical devices. Self-leveling rear suspension adjusts to varying cargo loads, like when an eight-point buck doubles the cargo weight for the drive back to the truck.

  • Color: Honda Phantom Camo

PIONEER 1000 DELUXE

While some owners pursue specialization, others prioritize versatility, and Honda continues to embrace the “work hard, play hard” ethos that has always been integral to the Pioneer 1000 platform. Hence the adaptable Pioneer 1000 Deluxe, offered in three- and five-seat configurations. Both do-it-all machines are equipped with KYB shocks that have dual-rate front springs and triple-rate rear springs, and the five-person version features self-leveling rear suspension. (The rear shocks on the three-person version have adjustable preload.)

  • Colors
    • Pioneer 1000 Deluxe: Red; Olive; Gray Resin
    • Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe: Red; Olive; Reactor Blue

PIONEER 1000 EPS

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.

  • Colors: Red; Olive

PIONEER 700 DELUXE

Starting 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.

  • Colors
    • Pioneer 700 Deluxe: Honda Phantom Camo; Pearl Red
    • Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe: Honda Phantom Camo; Matte Molasses Brown

PIONEER 700

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.

  • Color: Olive