2023 Honda Pilot
Sport FWD
What the Sport adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4030 lbs | 4313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4030 lbs | 4313 lbs |
| Tire size | 255/60R18 | 255/50R20 |
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 20 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: Blind Spot Information System (BSI), 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 Seatback Pockets, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment, Gloss Black Roof Rails, Heated Seats, Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start, LED Fog Lights, Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
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 | 87 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 |
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) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 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) | 4313 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4313 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Cross Traffic Monitor
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment15 std · 0 opt
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports)
- 2.5-Amp USB Type-A Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- 240-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- 7-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 7-Inch TFT Meter Display
- Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- SMS Text Message Function
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
Convenience9 std · 0 opt
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Push Button Start
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows
- Programmable Remote Entry
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- Heated Seats
- 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
- One-Touch 2nd-Row Seats
- Seating Capacity (AWD) - 7 (EX-L 7P, TrailSport) / 8 (all others)
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light (LED)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Floor Mats
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- 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
Exterior15 std · 0 opt
- Active Shutter Grille
- All-Season Tires
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Gloss Black Roof Rails
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Taillights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off
- Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Wheels
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
- Compact Spare Tire
Powertrain16 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) - 2WD: 19 / 27 / 22
- 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.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Pilot. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Sport
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Honda Pilot Sport add over the LX?
Against the LX, 12 features become standard that the LX does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.