Elite AWD
What the Elite adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 86.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4030 lbs | 4660 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4030 lbs | 4660 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Tire size | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster, 110-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row), 12-Volt Power Outlet (Rear Cargo), 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports), 9-Inch Color Touchscreen, Acoustic Laminate Windshield, Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Blind Spot Information System (BSI), Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer, CabinTalk® In-Car PA System, Conversation Mirror, Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row), Cross Traffic Monitor, Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support, Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support - with Two-Position Memory for Seat and Side Mirrors, Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Front Camera Washer, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, Gloss Black Front Grille, Gloss Black Rear Roof Spoiler Sides, Gloss Black Roof Rails, HD Radio™, Heads Up Display, Heated Seats - Front and Outboard 2nd-Row, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Windshield, HomeLink® Remote System, Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda RealTime Traffic, HondaLink® Subscription Services, Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front Console), Integrated Rear Door Sunshades, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start, LED Fog Lights, Leather-Trimmed Seats, Leather-Trimmed Seats - Perforated w/ Accent Piping (Elite), Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Low Speed Braking Control
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 350.5 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 158.4 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 | 71 in |
| Overall length | 199.9 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | direct injection |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 59.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 37.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/50R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4660 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4660 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety39 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Cross Traffic Monitor
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Multiview Camera System
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Driver Attention Monitor
- Hill Descent Control
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Front Camera Washer
- Hill Start Assist
- Low Speed Braking Control
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row Passenger-Side), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row All)
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rearview Camera Washer
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
- Security System
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- Trailwatch
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment27 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports)
- 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports)
- 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
- Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- CabinTalk® In-Car PA System
- HD Radio™
- Heads Up Display
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition and Honda RealTime Traffic
- HondaLink® Subscription Services
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Multi-Zone Audio
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- SiriusXM®
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
Convenience14 std · 0 opt
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Push Button Start
- 110-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Rear Cargo)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- HomeLink® Remote System
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Lift Tailgate
- Power Lift Tailgate with Hands-Free Access and Walk Away Close
- Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows
- Programmable Remote Entry
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating15 std · 0 opt
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Heated Seats - Front and Outboard 2nd-Row
- 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support - with Two-Position Memory for Seat and Side Mirrors
- Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Leather-Trimmed Seats
- Leather-Trimmed Seats - Perforated w/ Accent Piping (Elite)
- Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
- On-Demand In-Trunk Seat Storage
- One-Touch 2nd-Row Seats
- Seating Capacity (AWD) - 7 (EX-L 7P, TrailSport) / 8 (all others)
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light (LED)
- Conversation Mirror
- Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Floor Mats
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front Console)
- Integrated Rear Door Sunshades
- Interior Ambient LED Lighting
- LED Map Lights (All Rows)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sunglass Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior27 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Power Side Mirrors - Power Folding with Memory
- Acoustic Laminate Windshield
- Acoustic Laminate Windshield and Front Side Glass
- Active Shutter Grille
- All-Season Tires
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Gloss Black Front Grille
- Gloss Black Rear Roof Spoiler Sides
- Gloss Black Roof Rails
- Heated Windshield
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Taillights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off
- Power Side Mirrors - Auto-Dimming (Elite)
- Power Side Mirrors - Heated
- Power Side Mirrors - LED Puddle Light (Elite)
- Power Side Mirrors - Outside mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal
- Power Side Mirrors - Reverse Gear Tilt-Down
- Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers - Rain-Sensing
- Wheels
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain15 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD System
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Integrated Drive Modes
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- CARB Emissions Rating - LEV3-SULEV30
- Displacement (cc) - 3,471
- Eco Assist™ System
- Engine Type - V6
- Fuel Tank Capacity (U.S. gal.) - 18.5
- Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm) - 285 @ 6,100
- Idle-Stop
- MPG Ratings (City / Hwy / Combined) - AWD: 19 / 25 / 21 (TrailSport: 18 / 23 / 20)
- Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) - 262 @ 5,000
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis6 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 (in.) - 13.8 / 13.0
- Stabilizer Bar (mm) (front / rear)
- 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.
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Common questions about the Elite
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Honda Pilot Elite add over the LX?
Against the LX, 64 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.