2023 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity

Date: April 18th, 2023

If you’re like a lot of Denver drivers, you like to take a boat or jet skis out to the water on the weekend. That requires a vehicle with adequate towing capabilities. How much can a Honda Pilot tow? The 2023 Honda Pilot towing capacity is a very respectable 5,000 pounds. Let’s talk about that in more detail, as well as some of the other impressive performance specs of this SUV.

How Much Can a Honda Pilot Tow?

Denver drivers can choose from two drivetrains when buying a Honda Pilot. Opting for trims with standard all-wheel drive will result in the maximum towing capacity. How much can a Honda Pilot tow when you opt for one of the other trims? Here is the towing capacity of each drivetrain:

2023 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity By Drivetrain:

2WD Standard – Towing capacity 3,500 pounds (upgrade to AWD available)

• Pilot Sport
• Pilot EX-L
• Pilot Touring

AWD Standard – Towing capacity 5,000 pounds (2WD not available)

• Pilot Elite
• Pilot TrailSport

Honda Pilot Towing Capacity – What You Can Tow

What can you tow with the 5,000-pound Honda Pilot towing capacity? A lot! This SUV is ideal for towing your fishing boat or camper to the lake on the weekend.

• Fishing boat
• Jet skis
• Motorcycles
• Small open utility trailer
• Single-axle camper trailer 

Honda Pilot Horsepower and Other Engine Specs

What accounts for the impressive Honda Pilot towing capacity? That would be the equally impressive engine options that are available for this SUV. Here are the engine specs of each:

• V6 24-Valve DOHC with Dual Variable Timing Control
• 285 hp @ 6100 rpm
• 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm of torque
• Available 2nd-Generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD System
• EPA-estimated gas mileage of up to 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined (2WD configurations)*

Check Out the New Honda Pilot at Holman Honda Centennial

Are you ready to hitch your bass boat up to the new Honda Pilot? Why not come down and take it for a test drive? And, if you’d like to learn more, check out our post on this SUV’s stunning interior, as well as our detailed overview of the 2023 Pilot. Remember, we’re just a short drive away from Parker. So, stop by or give us a call today!

*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.