Which trims are documented for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The documented 2021 Honda Pilot trim choices include Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. Compare equipment and drivetrain by specific version; a trim name alone does not establish installed options.

Which powertrain combinations are recorded for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

Recorded 2021 Honda Pilot versions include Black Edition: ICE, 9-speed automatic, AWD, Elite: ICE, 9-speed automatic, AWD, EX: ICE, 9-speed automatic, AWD, EX: ICE, 9-speed automatic, FWD, and EX-L: ICE, 9-speed automatic, FWD. Engine type, transmission and drivetrain apply to their listed versions, not necessarily every trim.

What horsepower or torque figures are documented for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The documented engine output by version is Black Edition: 280 hp, 262 lb-ft, Elite: 280 hp, EX: 280 hp, 262 lb-ft, EX-L: 280 hp, 262 lb-ft, and EX-L: 280 hp. These figures do not establish an acceleration time or a rating for other versions.

What exterior measurements are recorded for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The measured body entries list Elite: 196.5 in length, 78.6 in width, 70.6 in height, EX-L: 196.5 in length, 78.6 in width, 70.6 in height, LX: 196.5 in length, 78.6 in width, 70.6 in height, and Touring: 196.5 in length, 78.6 in width, 70.6 in height. Check the chosen body style and version before comparing parking or garage fit.

What seating and cargo capacities are documented for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The recorded layouts include Elite: 7 seats, 82.1 cu ft cargo, EX-L: 8 seats, 83.8 cu ft cargo, LX: 8 seats, 83.9 cu ft cargo, and Touring: 7 seats, 83.8 cu ft cargo. Seat layout and cargo capacity can change with the exact version.

Which technology features are documented for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The equipment catalog names Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Audio System, Auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and Streaming Audio, and HondaLink Connectivity. Their standard, optional or package availability must be checked for the selected trim; this is not VIN-installed proof.

Which driver-assistance systems are documented for the 2021 Honda Pilot?

The driver-assistance records identify Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic High Beams, Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, and Lane Departure Warning. These are equipment entries, not crash-test ratings or proof of installation on a specific VIN.

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2021 Honda Pilot

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2021 Honda Pilot is a 7 to 8-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Honda Pilot offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

2021 Honda Pilot gives shoppers 7 published trims and 12 documented versions to compare. Start with the version that matches the way you plan to use the vehicle, then verify the exact version and equipment that matter to you.

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Quick Take

2021 Honda Pilot is a 7 to 8-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Honda Pilot offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 7 published trims, including Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, and Touring. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2021 Honda Pilot lineup.
7 published trims, including Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, and Touring

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What's New

The available model-year change details for 2021 Honda Pilot are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

For a model year without a shown change record, compare the known lineup and exact version rather than assuming it is identical to the year before.

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Trims & Versions

The published 2021 Honda Pilot trim lineup includes Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite. Trim names are the shopper-facing starting point, while engines, drivetrains, equipment, packages, pricing, and exact versions can still vary inside the lineup.

The published trim names to compare are Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, and Touring. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2021 Honda Pilot version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The 2021 Honda Pilot powertrain record includes versions such as Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, and EX-L ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp. Use the exact version details whenever output, drivetrain, transmission, fuel type, or electrification changes within the lineup.

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, and EX-L ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2021 Honda Pilot version.
Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft

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Performance & Driving

Published performance-related specifications for 2021 Honda Pilot include Black Edition 280 hp 262 lb-ft AWD 9-speed automatic, Elite 280 hp AWD 9-speed automatic, EX 280 hp 262 lb-ft AWD 9-speed automatic, EX 280 hp 262 lb-ft FWD 9-speed automatic, EX-L 280 hp 262 lb-ft FWD 9-speed automatic, and EX-L 280 hp AWD 9-speed automatic. AutoUnite keeps output and hardware tied to the supported version and does not invent acceleration or handling claims when they are not governed.

The governed output figures to compare are Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, and EX-L ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2021 Honda Pilot version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft

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Towing, Payload & Capability

Published capability information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes 5,000 lb towing, 82.1 cu ft max cargo, 3,500 lb towing, 83.8 cu ft max cargo, and 5,000 lb towing, 83.9 cu ft max cargo. Capability belongs to specific supported versions, so maximums are never universalized across the whole lineup.

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Exterior & Design

Exterior information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes 196.5 in long, 78.6 in wide, 70.6 in high, 111 in wheelbase. Body dimensions, wheels, colors, lighting, roof or bed equipment, and appearance details can vary by trim and package, so exact applicability stays tied to the supported version.

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Interior & Seating

Interior information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes 7 seats, 82.1 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, 8 seats, 83.8 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, 8 seats, 83.9 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, Head Restraints at Every Seating Position, Ambient Interior Lighting, Child-Seat Tether Anchorages, Power Driver Seat, Driver Seat Memory, Front three point seat belts, and Heated Front Seats. Cabin layout, seating, materials, controls, and equipment can differ by trim or version, so exact availability remains scoped to the supported version.

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Technology & Infotainment

Documented technology for 2021 Honda Pilot includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Audio System, Auxiliary audio input, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and Streaming Audio, HondaLink Connectivity, Infotainment Touchscreen, Multi-Angle Rearview Camera, Built-In Navigation, and Premium Audio. Technology availability can depend on trim, package, production timing, or exact version, so catalog information is not treated as proof of installation on every vehicle.

The documented technology equipment to compare is Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Audio System. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2021 Honda Pilot.
Android Auto

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Safety & Driver Assistance

Safety and driver-assistance information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes NHTSA_5_STAR_SAFETY_RATINGS overall 5, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Automatic High Beams, Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, and Multi-Angle Rearview Camera. Crash-test results, recalls, safety equipment, and driver-assistance systems describe different things, so AutoUnite keeps them separate instead of collapsing them into one score.

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Comfort & Everyday Use

Everyday-use information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Head Restraints at Every Seating Position, Child-Seat Tether Anchorages, Cruise Control, Power Driver Seat, Driver Seat Memory, Electric Power Steering, Front three point seat belts, Heated Front Seats, and Heated Second-Row Seats. AutoUnite uses documented convenience, climate, seating, access, and capacity information to explain daily usability without turning subjective impressions into facts.

The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Adaptive Cruise Control and Head Restraints at Every Seating Position. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2021 Honda Pilot trim or package.
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Cargo & Practicality

Published seating and cargo information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes 7 seats, 82.1 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, 8 seats, 83.8 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, and 8 seats, 83.9 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing. Passenger and cargo capacity can change by body style, seating layout, battery packaging, bed setup, or exact version.

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Colors, Wheels & Appearance

The available color, wheel, or appearance details for 2021 Honda Pilot are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

Catalog appearance availability does not prove that a color, wheel, or appearance package is installed on a specific vehicle.

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Packages & Equipment

The available package details for 2021 Honda Pilot are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

Package availability and contents should be shown at the applicable trim and model year before treating them as installed equipment.

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Options

The available standalone option or optional equipment details for 2021 Honda Pilot are not complete enough to support a specific model-year claim. AutoUnite keeps that point open rather than borrowing a fact from another version, and the rest of the Guide remains available for research and comparison.

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is Acoustic Windshield, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Head Restraints at Every Seating Position, and Ambient Interior Lighting. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2021 Honda Pilot.
Optional equipment belongs to the supported trim or version and is never inferred as installed on a specific VIN.

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

The 2021 Honda Pilot specification record includes Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, 196.5 in long, 78.6 in wide, 70.6 in high, 111 in wheelbase, 7 seats, 82.1 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, 8 seats, 83.8 cu ft cargo, 3,500 lb towing, 8 seats, 83.9 cu ft cargo, 5,000 lb towing, and combined 22. Exact numbers remain version-aware so dimensions, efficiency, powertrain, capacity, and capability are not incorrectly applied to every version.

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

Ownership information for 2021 Honda Pilot includes original warranty coverage. Model-year references are kept separate from the condition and history of any specific used vehicle.

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

Reliability and service context for 2021 Honda Pilot includes recalls: 10, complaints: 432, and manufacturer communications: 98. These records are information, not a failure-rate or reliability score, and AutoUnite does not turn complaint, recall, or service volume into an unsupported ranking.

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Pricing & Value

Current and historical price context available to this Guide includes $38,360, $32,250, and $44,920 across supported versions. Stable model-year facts remain separate from live inventory, asking prices, incentives, and other time-sensitive market observations.

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2021 Honda Pilot is a 7 to 8-seat SUV with gas powertrain. 2021 Honda Pilot offers AWD and FWD; the exact drivetrain can change efficiency or capability, so the version matters.

The lineup facts that frame this Guide are 7 published trims, including Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, and Touring. They establish the model-year scope without turning one trim or version into a claim about the whole 2021 Honda Pilot lineup.
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Trims & Versions

The published trim names to compare are Black Edition, EX, Special Edition, LX, EX-L, and Touring. A shared trim badge does not make powertrain, package, or equipment availability identical across every 2021 Honda Pilot version.
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Engines, Hybrid/EV & Drivetrain

The documented powertrain combinations to compare are Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, and EX-L ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp. Engine or motor type, transmission, drivetrain, and electrification remain tied to the applicable 2021 Honda Pilot version.
Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft

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Performance & Driving

The governed output figures to compare are Black Edition ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, Elite ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp, EX ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, EX-L ICE FWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp 262 lb-ft, and EX-L ICE AWD 9-speed automatic 280 hp. Horsepower and torque stay attached to the documented 2021 Honda Pilot version and do not establish unrecorded acceleration or handling claims.
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Towing, Payload & Capability

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Exterior & Design

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Technology & Infotainment

The documented technology equipment to compare is Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Audio System. Each item remains standard, optional, package-bound, or otherwise scoped exactly as recorded for the 2021 Honda Pilot.
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Safety & Driver Assistance

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Comfort & Everyday Use

The documented everyday-use equipment to compare is Adaptive Cruise Control and Head Restraints at Every Seating Position. Seating, climate, access, and convenience items remain tied to the applicable 2021 Honda Pilot trim or package.
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Cargo & Practicality

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Colors, Wheels & Appearance

Catalog appearance availability does not prove that a color, wheel, or appearance package is installed on a specific vehicle.

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Packages & Equipment

Package availability and contents should be shown at the applicable trim and model year before treating them as installed equipment.

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Options

The documented standalone or package-linked equipment to compare is Acoustic Windshield, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, Head Restraints at Every Seating Position, and Ambient Interior Lighting. Availability is not treated as proof that an item is installed on every 2021 Honda Pilot.
Optional equipment belongs to the supported trim or version and is never inferred as installed on a specific VIN.

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MPG, Range, Charging & Specs

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Warranty, Maintenance & Ownership

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Recalls, Complaints & Service Information

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