Elite AWD
What the Elite adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 83.9 cu-ft | 82.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.8 cu-ft | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.5 cu-ft | 16 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3982 lbs | 4319 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3982 lbs | 4319 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 40.9 in |
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 7 |
| Total interior volume | 152.9 cu-ft | 153.1 cu-ft |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-Volt Power Outlet, 12-Volt Power Outlets - Front, Center Console & Cargo Area, 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port - Center Console (1 Port) / 2nd-Row (2 Ports), 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port), 590-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer, 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings, Acoustic Glass (Windshield and Front Doors), Acoustic Glass (Windshield), Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-Ray™ Player, Built-In Streaming Apps and Wireless Headphones (2), Ambient LED Lighting, Android Auto™ Integration, Apple CarPlay™ Integration, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Power Folding, Auto-Dimming and Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility, CabinTalk™ In-Car PA System - through Speakers and Headphones, Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder, Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row), Door Handles - Chrome, Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, HD Radio™, HDMI Interface - 2nd-Row, Heated Seats (Front and Outboard 2nd-Row), Heated Seats (Front), HomeLink® Remote System, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic, HondaLink®, HondaLink® Subscription Services, Illuminated Beverage Holders - Front and 2nd-Row, Integrated Sunshades (2nd-Row), Intelligent Traction Management (Snow/Sand/Mud), LED Fog Lights, LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 320.0 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 82.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 153.1 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 70.6 in |
| Overall length | 196.5 in |
| Overall width | 78.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 111 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 |
| Valve configuration | SOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 280 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.9 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.9 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 31.9 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 62 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.6 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 39.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 245/60 R18 105H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.3 |
| Transmission speeds | 9 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4319 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4319 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety28 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Hill Start Assist
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row Passenger-Side), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row All)
- Parking Sensors (front/rear)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM) (Honda Sensing® feature)
- Security System
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment25 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port - Center Console (1 Port) / 2nd-Row (2 Ports)
- 2.5-Amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- 590-Watt Premium Audio System with 10 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch High-Resolution Screen, Blu-Ray™ Player, Built-In Streaming Apps and Wireless Headphones (2)
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay™ Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility
- CabinTalk™ In-Car PA System - through Speakers and Headphones
- HD Radio™
- HDMI Interface - 2nd-Row
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- HondaLink®
- HondaLink® Subscription Services
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Multi-Zone Audio
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Phone Charger
Convenience14 std · 0 opt
- Power Tailgate - Hands-Free Access
- Push Button Start
- Remote Engine Start
- 115-Volt Power Outlet
- 12-Volt Power Outlets - Front, Center Console & Cargo Area
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- HomeLink® Remote System
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
- Remote Entry - Programmable
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System - includes 2nd-Row Controls
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- Heated Seats (Front)
- Perforated, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Seats (Front and Outboard 2nd-Row)
- 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
- One-Touch 2nd-Row Seats - Perforated
- Perforated, Heated 2nd-Row Captain's Chairs
- Seating Capacity - 7
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel - Heated
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Ambient LED Lighting
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-5 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light
- Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
- Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- Illuminated Beverage Holders - Front and 2nd-Row
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Integrated Sunshades (2nd-Row)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights (All Rows) - LED (Front Row)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
Exterior23 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Power Folding, Auto-Dimming and Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Acoustic Glass (Windshield and Front Doors)
- Acoustic Glass (Windshield)
- All-Season Tires - 245/60 R18 105H
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators, Memory and Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Compact Spare Tire - T165/80 D17 104M
- Door Handles - Chrome
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Reverse Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Panoramic Roof
- Roof Rails
- Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light - Body-Colored
- Touring/Elite lower chrome trim for side sills and bumpers. Gloss black pillars and side mirror bases
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing
- Wheels - 20 in Machine-Finished Alloy
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain18 std · 1 opt
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System optional
- Intelligent Traction Management (Snow/Sand/Mud)
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- Bore and Stroke - 89 mm x 93 mm
- CARB Emissions Rating - LEV3-ULEV125
- Compression Ratio - 11.5:1
- Displacement - 3471 cc
- EPA Fuel Economy - 19/26/22 mpg (AWD City/Highway/Combined)
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type - V6
- Fuel Injection - Direct
- Fuel Tank Capacity - 19.5 gal
- Horsepower (SAE net) - 280 @ 6000 rpm
- Idle-Stop
- Required Fuel - Regular Unleaded
- Torque (SAE net) - 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
- Valve Train - 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis9 std · 0 opt
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes - 12.6 in / 13.0 in
- Stabilizer Bar (front/rear) - 25.0 mm (solid) / 26.5 mm (tubular)
- Steering Ratio - 16.0:1
- Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock - 3.14
- Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb - 39.4 ft
- Unit-Body Construction
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Area Bag Hooks
- Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)
- Hidden Storage Well
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2021 Pilot. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Elite
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Pilot Elite add over the LX?
Against the LX, 65 features become standard that the LX does not and 14 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.