Honda Unveils New Pioneer 1000 Trail, Forest Versions for 2022
Honda has revealed the majority of its rec/utility side-by-side lineup, including an improved Pioneer 1000 platform and the returning midsize Pioneer 700. (The entry-level Pioneer 500 and Pioneer 520 were announced in November.) The Pioneer 1000 and Pioneer 700 families will both be available beginning in April.
The Pioneer 1000 headlines the announcement. Honda’s flagship rec/utility side-by-side, the versatile Pioneer 1000 is offered in a pair of more specialized iterations for 2022: the Pioneer 1000 Trail and the Pioneer 1000 Forest. 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. The new model year also sees the return of the four-version Pioneer 700 family.
“When it comes to rec/utility side-by-sides, Honda has the needs of every powersports customer covered,” says 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.”
Pioneer 1000 Trail
Available in three- and five-seat versions and designed for those who enjoy chasing adventures with family and friends, the Pioneer 1000 Trail prioritizes comfort and convenience via Fox Quick Switch shocks, a 4,500-pound-capacity winch, aluminum cut-contrast wheels, an 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.
MSRP: Pioneer 1000 Trail: $20,099; Pioneer 1000-5 Trail: $21,499.
Pioneer 1000 Forest
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.
Color: Honda Phantom Camo.
MSRP: Pioneer 1000 Forest: $20,099; Pioneer 1000-5 Forest: $21,499.
Pioneer 1000 Deluxe
The adaptable Pioneer 1000 Deluxe is 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.
MSRP: Pioneer 1000 Deluxe: $18,099; Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe: $19,499.
Pioneer 1000 EPS
Value is the top purchasing consideration when it comes to 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.
MSRP: Pioneer 1000 EPS: $16,699; Pioneer 1000-5 EPS: $18,099.
Pioneer 700 Deluxe
The Pioneer 700 Deluxe adds 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.
MSRP: Pioneer 700 Deluxe: $12,699 ($12,899 Honda Phantom Camo); Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe: $14,099 ($14,299 Honda Phantom Camo).
Pioneer 700
Striking a balance between scale and capability in a capable rec/utility side-by-side, the highly versatile midsize Pioneer 700 is a 675 cc, single-cylinder four-stroke-powered vehicle designed for work or play. It’s offered in both two- and four-seat configurations.
Color: Olive.
MSRP: Pioneer 700: $11,099; Pioneer 700-4: $12,499.
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