2021 Honda Pilot Trim Comparison
The 2021 Honda Pilot includes a new Special Edition to the line-up with premium features for a very sporty SUV. The Special Edition trim is positioned between the EX-L and Touring. There is more, the 9-speed transmission with paddle shifters and Idle-Stop are standard across the Pilot line-up along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Below, compare the Pilot trims to find your perfect version, just scroll.
2021 Honda Pilot LX
Starts at MSRP $33,725*
2021 Honda Pilot EX
Starts at MSRP $36,405*
2021 Honda Pilot EX-L
Starts at MSRP $39,835*
2021 Honda Pilot Special Edition
Starts at MSRP $40,435*
2021 Honda Pilot Touring
Starts at MSRP $44,395*
2021 Honda Pilot Elite
Starts at MSRP $49,895*
2021 Honda Pilot Black Edition
Starts at MSRP $51,395*
View Trim comparisons Below
8 Passenger SUV
Engineering
- 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® direct- injection V-6 engine
- 280 horsepower @ 6000 rpm (SAE net)
- Available intelligent Variable Torque Management (I-VTM4) all-wheel -drive system.
- 262 lb-ft of torque @ 4700 rpm (SAE net)
- Variable Cylinder Management (VCM®)
- Active Control Engine Mount system (ACM)
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- Eco Assist system
- LEV3-ULEV125 CARB emissions rating
- Direct-injection system with immobilizer
- 9-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
- Shift-by-wire technology
- Idle-stop system
- Hill start assist
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bars
- Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- P245/60 R18 105H all-season tires
Safety
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with traction control
- Multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist
- Advanced front airbags (i-SRS)
- SmartVent®front side airbags
- 3-row side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- 3-point seat belts at all seating positions
- Driver’s and front passenger’s seat-belt reminder
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) (2nd row: 3; 3rd row: 1)
- Child-seat tether anchors (2nd row: 3; 3rd row: 3)
- Head restraints at all seating positions
Comfort and Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Auto high-beam headlights
- LED low-beam headlights with auto-on/off
- Intermittent rear window wiper/washer
- Rear privacy glass
- Hidden storage well with dual-position reversible cargo lid
- Remote entry system
- Push button start
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air-filtration
- Power windows with auto-up/down driver’s and front passenger’s window
- Power side mirrors
- Power door and tailgate locks
- Cruise control
- Maintenance Minder system
- Multi-functional center console storage
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- 60/40 split, flat-folding, sliding and reclining 2nd-row bench seat
- 60/40 split flat-folding 3rd-row bench seat
- Beverage holders in all three rows (15 total)
- 215-watt AM/FM audio system with 7 speakers, including subwoofer
- Bluetooth® streaming audio
- Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
- Driver Information Interface (DII)
- 1.0-amp USB Audio Interface
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- 2.5-amp USB charging port
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- MP3/Auxiliary input jack
- Illuminated steering wheel-mounted cruise, audio and phone controls
- Security system
- Capless fuel filler
8 Passenger SUV
Adds to or upgrades LX features
- 8 Passenger
- Blind spot information system (BSI)
- Cross traffic monitor
- Intelligent Traction Management
- Remote engine start
- Smart Entry system with Walk Away Auto Lock
- LED fog lights
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with humidity control and air filtration
- Driver’s seat with 10-way power adjustment, including power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- One-touch 2nd-row seats
- SiriusXM Radio
- HD Radio
- 8-inch Display Audio with high-resolution electrostatic touch-screen and customizable feature settings
- HondaLink
- CabinControl remote compatibility
- Apple CarPlay integration
- Android AutoTM integration
- 2.5-amp USB charging port
- 2.5-amp USB Smartphone/Audio Interface
- Pandora compatibility
- SMS text message function
- Heated body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators
- Body-colored door handles
- Exterior temperature indicator
Available EX AWD
- Intelligent Variable Torque ManagementTM (i-VTM4TM) all-wheel-drive system
- Heated body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators
8 Passenger SUV
Adds to or upgrades EX features
- Leather-trimmed interior
- One-touch power moonroof with tilt feature
- Front passenger’s seat with 4-way power adjustment
- Two-position memory for driver’s seat and side mirrors
- Integrated 2nd-row sunshades
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
- Acoustic windshield
- Power tailgate
- Two 2nd-row USB ports (high-speed charging only)
- HomeLink remote system
Adds to or upgrades EX features
- Intelligent Variable Torque ManagementTM (i-VTM4TM) all-wheel-drive system
8 Passenger SUV
Adds to or upgrades EX-L features
- Black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels
- Black roof rails
- Hands-free access power tailgate
- Wireless phone charger
- Special Edition badge
- Black exterior accents
Available Special Edition AWD
- Intelligent Variable Torque ManagementTM (i-VTM4TM) all-wheel-drive system
8 Passenger SUV with 7 Passenger option
Adds to or upgrades EX-L features
- Standard 8 Passenger
- Available 7 Passenger with heated 2nd-row captain’s chairs
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights with auto-on/off
- Hands-Free Access Power Tailgate
- 590-watt premium audio system with 10 speakers, including subwoofer
- Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
- Exterior temperature indicator<.li>
- HondaLink Subscription Services
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Advanced Rear Entertainment System with 10.2-inch high-resolution screen, Blu-Ray™ player and built-in audio streaming apps
- How Much Farther?® app
- CabinTalk® in-car PA system
- 115-volt power outlet (front)
- HDMI interface
- Compass
- Blue ambient LED lighting
- Chrome door handles
- Parking sensors (front and rear)
- Roof rails
- Heated outboard 2nd-row seats
Available Touring AWD
- Intelligent Variable Torque ManagementTM (i-VTM4TM) all-wheel-drive system
7 Passenger SUV
Adds to or upgrades AWD Touring features
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) all-wheel-drive system
- 7 Passenger heated 2nd-row captain’s chairs
- Panoramic roof
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Wireless phone charger
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Auto-dimming, power-folding heated body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators
7 Passenger SUV
Adds to or upgrades Elite features
- 7 Passenger heated 2nd-row captain’s chairs
- Black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels
- Gloss black exterior accents
- Body-colored door handles door handles
- Black roof rails
- Black leather-trimmed seats with red under-fabric and red stitching
- red ambient LED lighting
*MSRP Disclaimer: *MSRP INCLUDES $1175.00 destination charge. MSRP does not include a $395 charge for select premium colors. Excludes $179.95 Documentation Fee, tax, license, registration.
**Fuel Efficiency Disclaimer: *20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for AWD trims. Based on 2021 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.
2026 Honda Pilot
MSRP:
$47,715
2026 Honda Pilot
MSRP:
$46,645
2026 Honda Pilot
MSRP:
$46,645
2026 Honda Pilot
MSRP:
$46,645
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