EX-L FWD
What the EX-L adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | EX-L |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 83.9 cu-ft | 83.8 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3982 lbs | 4041 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3982 lbs | 4041 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in | 39.9 in |
| Total interior volume | 152.9 cu-ft | 151.7 cu-ft |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | alloy |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 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), 8-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings, Acoustic Glass (Windshield), 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 - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down, CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility, Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder, Door Handles - Body-Colored, 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™, Heated Seats (Front), HomeLink® Remote System, HondaLink®, Integrated Sunshades (2nd-Row), LED Fog Lights, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines, One-Touch 2nd-Row Seats, One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Power Tailgate, Remote Engine Start, Remote Entry - Programmable, Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light - Body-Colored, SMS Text Message Function, SiriusXM® Radio, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System - includes 2nd-Row Controls, Wheels - 18 in Machine-Finished Alloy
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 | 83.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 151.7 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
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) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.9 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 | 8 |
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) | 4041 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4041 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 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)
- 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
Infotainment17 std · 0 opt
- 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)
- 215-Watt Audio System with 7 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
- Android Auto™ Integration
- Apple CarPlay™ Integration
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- CabinControl™ Remote Compatibility
- HD Radio™
- HondaLink®
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM® Radio
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Convenience13 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- Remote Engine Start
- 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 Tailgate
- 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
Seating7 std · 0 opt
- Heated Seats (Front)
- 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
- Seating Capacity - 8
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-5 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light
- Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Integrated Sunshades (2nd-Row)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights (All Rows)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
Exterior18 std · 0 opt
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
- 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 - Body-Colored
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Reverse Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light - Body-Colored
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheels - 18 in Machine-Finished Alloy
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain19 std · 2 opt
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System optional
- Intelligent Traction Management (Snow/Sand/Mud) optional
- 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)
- EPA Fuel Economy - 20/27/23 mpg (2WD 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
- Intelligent Traction Management - Snow (2WD) / Snow/Sand/Mud (AWD)
- 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
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Common questions about the EX-L
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2021 Honda Pilot EX-L add over the LX?
Against the LX, 37 features become standard that the LX does not and 7 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.