2024 Honda Pilot Towing Capacity
Towing capacity for every 2024 Honda Pilot trim, sourced from Honda's official 2024 towing guide. Select your trim below to see exact specs.
The 2024 Pilot offers six configurations. The LX in 2WD is rated at 3,500 lbs, the only front-wheel-drive option in the lineup. Every AWD trim (LX, Sport, TrailSport, Elite, Black Edition) reaches 5,000 lbs. The GCWR is 8,444 lbs for the 2WD and 10,141 lbs for all AWD configurations.
Payload varies more than you might expect across trims. The LX AWD and Sport AWD lead at 1,580 lbs, while the TrailSport and Black Edition come in at 1,420 lbs due to their heavier curb weights (4,685 lbs vs. 4,488-4,494 lbs). That 160 lb payload difference matters if you routinely carry a full load of passengers while towing. With three rows occupied, passenger weight alone can consume 700-1,000 lbs of your payload budget.
The TrailSport adds off-road oriented features like a steel front skid plate and all-terrain tires but does not tow any more than the base LX AWD. If towing is the priority over trail capability, the LX or Sport AWD delivers the same 5,000 lbs with more payload to spare at a lower price.
2024 Honda Pilot Towing Specs by Trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Max Towing | Payload | GCWR | Curb Weight | Tongue Weight | Hitch | Tow Pkg Standard? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | 3.5L V6 | 2WD | 3,500 lbs | 1,625 lbs | 8,444 lbs | 4,319 lbs | 350 lbs | Class 3 | Optional |
| LX AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 10,141 lbs | 4,494 lbs | 500 lbs | Class 3 | Optional |
| Sport AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | 1,580 lbs | 10,141 lbs | 4,488 lbs | 500 lbs | Class 3 | Optional |
| TrailSport AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | 1,420 lbs | 10,141 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 500 lbs | Class 3 | Yes |
| Elite AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | 1,445 lbs | 10,141 lbs | 4,660 lbs | 500 lbs | Class 3 | Optional |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L V6 | AWD | 5,000 lbs | 1,420 lbs | 10,141 lbs | 4,685 lbs | 500 lbs | Class 3 | Optional |
LX 2WD
Requires accessory towing package. Base trim.
LX AWD
Requires accessory towing package. i-VTM4 AWD system.
Sport AWD
Requires accessory towing package. Also available in 2WD (3,500 lbs towing).
TrailSport AWD
Standard trailer hitch receiver. AWD only. All-terrain tires.
Elite AWD
Requires accessory towing package. AWD standard.
Black Edition AWD
Requires accessory towing package. AWD standard.
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