Honda Pilot 2016–2018 car dimensions: 4941 mm long, 1996 mm wide and 1773 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,839 kg. Braked towing is 1,588 kg.
The LX cabin seats eight with cloth upholstery, a 5-inch color LCD screen, Bluetooth audio and hands-free calling, USB port, and a 4.2-inch multi-info display. Single-zone air conditioning and standard cruise control keep things simple for daily drives. A multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines is standard for easier parking. Advanced aids like automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, and blind-spot warning come only on higher trims via Honda Sensing packages.
Behind the third row you get 16.5 cubic feet for groceries or small bags. Fold the third row for 46.8 cubic feet, or drop the second row too for a maximum 83.9 cubic feet. A dual-position reversible cargo lid and underfloor storage help keep things organized for family trips.
The LX tows up to 1588 kg when front-wheel drive or 2268 kg with available all-wheel drive, provided you add the accessory hitch, harness, and ball. Payload sits around 599 kg. The setup suits light trailer or boat duty and everyday family hauling without special heavy-duty options listed for this trim.
The LX cabin seats eight in cloth with a 6-way manual driver seat and 4-way passenger seat. It feels roomy across three rows with good head and leg room, and Active Noise Cancellation plus body sealing make it quiet on the road. Climate is manual or basic tri-zone on some, with plenty of cupholders and easy-folding seats for family use. Higher grades add power seats, leather, heat and a panoramic roof, but the base stays practical and solid.
EPA 19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg for 2WD LX on regular unleaded. AWD is 18/26/21
Maintenance Minder sets service by oil life. 100,000-mile tune-up interval for plugs and major items
NHTSA 5-star overall (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4). IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ with available front crash prevention
Standard multi-angle rearview camera, VSA with traction control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ACE body structure, dual-stage front airbags, SmartVent side airbags, three-row side curtains, TPMS
The 3.5-liter V6 runs on regular unleaded and uses Variable Cylinder Management for better economy. Two-wheel-drive LX models are rated 19/27/22 mpg. all-wheel-drive drops to 18/26/21. Real-world averages in long tests often land near the combined figure with mixed driving.
Service follows the Maintenance Minder display, which tracks oil life and flags A or B services plus tire rotations and inspections. Oil changes typically come around every 7,500 miles under normal use. Spark plugs, timing belt and water pump fall near 100,000 miles. Long-term examples needed only routine visits with low total cost and no unscheduled repairs.
Crash structure uses next-generation ACE body and 3-bone underfloor design plus high-strength steel. It earned a full 5-star NHTSA overall score and IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ when fitted with front crash prevention. Standard kit covers multi-angle rear camera, stability and traction control, full airbag set including side curtains with rollover sensor, and TPMS. Honda Sensing suite with CMBS, adaptive cruise and lane keep is available on EX and higher or standard on top grades.
Ownership stays simple with the minder system and proven V6 reliability. The cabin stays quiet and the three-row layout works for daily family hauling. Keep fluids and filters current and the car holds up with minimal drama.
Length 4941 mm, Width 1996 mm, Height 1773 mm, Wheelbase 2820 mm (Pilot 2016–2018)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2016 Honda Pilot Specifications and Features , LX column, Honda Canada 2016 Pilot Specifications publishes the metric body figures used here, Canada lists mirrors instead, 2,296/2,029 mm).