Honda introduced this side-by-side as part of the all-new Pioneer family for the 2014 model year, positioning it as the two-person work-focused companion to the Pioneer 700-4. Honda’s launch materials described it as a fresh generation of Pioneer utility vehicles, and noted that the new lineup effectively succeeded the long-running Big Red era in Honda’s UTV history. ([racerxonline.com](https://racerxonline.com/2013/05/14/honda-unveils-2014-lineup))
From the beginning, the nameplate was aimed at owners who wanted a compact but capable machine for work and recreation rather than a sport-oriented SxS. Honda emphasized its conventional cargo-bed layout, automotive-style automatic transmission, and a practical, durable chassis philosophy that matched the broader Pioneer concept: straightforward utility with Honda’s usual reputation for refinement and reliability. ([racerxonline.com](https://racerxonline.com/2013/05/14/honda-unveils-2014-lineup))
The model remained in the Pioneer family as Honda expanded and updated the lineup over time. Modern Honda Powersports pages still list the Pioneer 700 as a current model, now offered alongside variant trims and refreshed features, which confirms that the nameplate is still in production rather than having ended. ([powersports.honda.com](https://powersports.honda.com/sxs/rec-utility/pioneer-700))
In enthusiast terms, the Pioneer 700 is significant because it helped establish Honda’s modern side-by-side identity in North America and became the more traditional two-seat alternative within the Pioneer range. Its history is best understood as a single continuous production run that began with the 2014 model-year debut and continues today. ([racerxonline.com](https://racerxonline.com/2013/05/14/honda-unveils-2014-lineup))