2017 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity

The 2017 Honda Pilot is a SUV manufactured by Honda. The Honda Pilot was introduced in 2003. The main competitors of the 2017 Honda Pilot are the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, and Nissan Pathfinder.

In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2017 Honda Pilot.

 

How much can the 2017 Honda Pilot tow?

The 2017 Honda Pilot has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, when properly equipped.

Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

2017 Honda Pilot Payload Capacity

The payload capacity of the 2017 Honda Pilot is 1,625 pounds.

As with the towing capacity, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type and drivetrain. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.

 

2017 Honda Pilot Tow Package

The 2017 Honda Pilot comes standard with a towing package. The 2017 Honda Pilot tow package includes a trailer hitch receiver, trailer wiring harness, and trailer sway damping. This makes it easy to connect your vehicle to a trailer and helps to keep it stable while you are driving.

Towing Capacity By Engine and Drivetrain

The 2017 Honda Pilot comes standard with a 3.5L V6 engine. This engine puts out up to 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Pilot comes standard with Front-Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive is available as an option.

3.5L V6 Engine with Front-Wheel Drive Towing Capacity: 3,500 pounds

3.5L V6 Engine with All-Wheel Drive Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

 

Towing Capacity By Trim Level

The towing capacity of the 2017 Honda Pilot will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by trim level below:

2017 Honda Pilot LX Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Honda Pilot EX Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Honda Pilot EX-L Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Honda Pilot Touring Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Honda Pilot Elite Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

 

Pilot Towing Capacity vs Competitors

The 2017 Honda Pilot has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. This is similar to the Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer, and Nissan Pathfinder. We’ve broken out the competitor tow ratings below:

2017 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Towing Capacity: 8,400 pounds

2017 Ford Explorer Towing Capacity: 5,600 pounds

2017 GMC Yukon Towing Capacity: 8,400 pounds

2017 Toyota Highlander Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Towing Capacity: 7,200 pounds

2017 Toyota 4Runner Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2017 Dodge Durango Towing Capacity: 8,700 pounds

 

2017 Honda Towing Chart

 

Model Towing Capacity (lbs)
2017 Honda Ridgeline 5,000
2017 Honda Pilot 5,000
2017 Honda Passport 5,000
2017 Honda CR-V 1,500
2017 Honda HR-V 1,500
2017 Honda Odyssey 3,500

 

Source: https://automobiles.honda.com/pilot

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