The 2025 Honda Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine across all trims. This naturally aspirated engine produces 285 horsepower at 6,100 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine features a 24-valve DOHC configuration with Dual Variable Timing Control and direct fuel injection. Honda pairs the V6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission equipped with Shift-By-Wire operation and paddle shifters.
The 2025 Honda Pilot also incorporates Variable Cylinder Managementâ„¢, which adjusts cylinder operation under lighter loads to improve fuel efficiency. Additional systems include Eco Assistâ„¢, Active Control Engine Mounts, Active Noise Cancellationâ„¢, direct ignition with immobilizer, and Idle-Stop functionality.
Front-wheel drive configurations are available on select trims, while the second-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management All-Wheel Drive system is offered across the lineup. The TrailSport trim includes Trail Torque Logic for additional traction support on uneven surfaces. Integrated drive modes include Normal, Econ, Sport, Snow, and Tow. AWD-equipped trims add Trail and Sand modes for improved control on loose terrain.
Fuel economy ratings vary by drivetrain configuration. Front-wheel drive trims achieve EPA ratings of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. AWD trims produce ratings of 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined. TrailSport AWD models are rated at 18 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. All trims use regular unleaded fuel and include an 18.5-gallon fuel tank.
Disclaimer: *19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2026 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.
Suspension Dynamics and Chassis Configuration
Honda equips the 2025 Honda Pilot with a unit-body structure and Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ body construction. The suspension system uses MacPherson® struts in the front and a multi-link rear setup. Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering provides steering assistance across all trims.
The steering system offers 2.98 turns lock-to-lock. Steering ratio measurements vary slightly depending on trim configuration. Front and rear stabilizer bars differ by trim to support ride control and handling balance. The 2025 Honda Pilot uses ventilated front disc brakes measuring 13.8 inches and solid rear disc brakes measuring 13.0 inches.
Wheel and tire specifications vary throughout the model range. Sport trims include 20-inch Shark Gray fully painted wheels with 255/50 R20 all-season tires. EX-L models use 18-inch Pewter Gray machined-face wheels paired with 255/60 R18 tires. TrailSport models use 18-inch Shark Gray fully painted wheels combined with 265/60 R18 rugged-terrain tires. Touring and Elite trims return to 20-inch wheel configurations with machine-face finishes.
The TrailSport trim includes a full-size spare tire, while other trims use a compact spare. Turning diameter ranges between 37.7 and 37.8 feet, depending on trim and drivetrain configuration.
Exterior Measurements and Utility Design
The 2025 Honda Pilot measures 199.9 inches in length on most trims, while the TrailSport extends slightly to 200.2 inches. The width measures 78.5 inches across the lineup. Height ranges from 70.9 inches to 72.0 inches, depending on trim. The wheelbase measures 113.8 inches.
Ground clearance varies by trim and drivetrain. Standard configurations provide 7.3 inches of clearance, while the TrailSport AWD increases clearance to 8.3 inches. Approach and departure angles also vary depending on drivetrain and trim level. TrailSport AWD models include a 19.8-degree approach angle and a 19.0-degree departure angle.
The 2025 Honda Pilot supports towing capacities of up to 5,000 pounds on AWD models and 3,500 pounds on front-wheel drive models when properly equipped. The TrailSport trim includes underbody skid plates with an integrated front recovery point and a standard trailer hitch receiver with a rear recovery point.
Exterior equipment includes LED headlights with automatic on and off operation, LED daytime running lights, LED brake lights, LED taillights, and LED fog lights. All trims include rear privacy glass, variable intermittent windshield wipers, and a fin-type roof-mounted antenna.
Additional trim-specific features include a panoramic moonroof with tilt and slide functionality, a heated windshield, an acoustic laminate windshield, an acoustic laminate front side glass, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and power liftgate functionality. Touring and Elite trims add hands-free access and Walk Away Close functionality for the power tailgate.


