The 2021 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity
Looking for an SUV that has the strength you need for your next trip out of Memphis? Then you need to consider the 2021 Honda Pilot. The maximum Honda Pilot towing capacity is an amazing 5,000 pounds, allowing you to use this SUV to hitch a trailer or a boat for fun with your family! Keep reading, and you can learn more from Victory Honda of Jackson.
How Much Can a 2021 Honda Pilot Tow?
The Honda Pilot towing capacity will vary depending on which configuration you choose, but under the hood every 2021 Pilot comes equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission that deliver 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. Depending on which drive-train you choose, you’ll get different towing capacity:
- The Pilot’s standard 2WD maxes out at 3,500 pounds
- If that doesn’t satisfy you, then when you opt for the Intelligent Variable Torque Management AWD System the towing capacity reaches the incredible 5,000 pound limit.
If you want to haul cargo to your Dyersburg jobsite instead and don’t need a trailer, you’re also in luck. The Honda Pilot’s payload ranges from 1,420 to 1,625 pounds.
2021 Honda Pilot Towing: Safety Features
The Honda Pilot also comes with a suite of towing safety features that can allow you to make the most of the Pilot when towing around Brownsville. Some of the available and standard Honda Pilot towing and safety features include:
- HondaLink: Stay updated on your Honda model’s fuel range, service schedule, and more — while you’re on the road or at home.
- Eco Assist System: Keeps you updated on your fuel usage to help you improve efficiency by adjusting braking and accelerating.
- Hill Start Assist: Sensors detect when you’re on a hill, and alert the system to apply the brakes as you move your foot from the brake pedal to the gas pedal.
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management AWD System: Boosts the Pilot’s towing capacity while also handling almost any kind of terrain that comes your way
- Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines: Use the handy rearview camera to find parking in congested spaces and hitch a trailer or camper.
Browse the Selection of 2021 Honda Pilot Models at Victory Honda of Jackson!
Excited to try the 2021 Honda Pilot for yourself? Come to our Jackson dealership and take one for a test drive! Contact us, and we’ll be able to arrange one for you. If you browse our new vehicle specials beforehand, then you may even be able to get a great deal on your new Pilot!
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