2021 Honda Pilot
LX FWD
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 | 83.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 46.8 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 152.9 cu-ft |
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 | 40.1 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 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) | 3982 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3982 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety26 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)
- 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
- 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)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines (LX)
- 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
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 1.0-Amp USB Audio Interface - Center Console (1 Port)
- 2.5-Amp USB Charging Port - Center Console (1 Port)
- 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 5-Inch Color LCD Screen
- 9-Speed Automatic Transmission (9AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Push Button Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlets - Front & Center Console
- Capless Fuel Filler
- Cruise Control
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Window
- Remote Entry
- Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating3 std · 0 opt
- 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Seating Capacity - 8
Interior13 std · 0 opt
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-5 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets - Passenger-Side Only (LX)
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Map Lights (All Rows)
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
- Floor Mats
Exterior14 std · 0 opt
- All-Season Tires - 245/60 R18 105H
- Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors - Black (LX)
- Compact Spare Tire - T165/80 D17 104M
- Door Handles - Black
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Reverse Lights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Low-Beam Headlights with Auto-On/Off
- Roofline Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light - Black
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Wheels - 18 in Alloy (LX)
- 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
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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