The 2016 Honda Pilot has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds, this translates to a tongue limit of 350 pounds. The payload capacity in the vehicle is 1,405 to 1,622 pounds depending on options and that includes the weight of passengers. The 2016 Honda Pilot has a 3.5L V6 engine that has 280 horsepower and 262 pound feet of torque. These somewhat lower torque numbers, and the fact that the Pilot is built on a unibody platform rather than a truck frame make it not the best for towing. Honda also recommends that You do not tow anything unless You have the transmission cooler installed. Towing can cause extra stress on Your transmission and that could lead to it overheating.
John A.
January 2, 2020
The towing capacity varies based on whether it is the 2WD or AWD model for the 2016 Honda Pilot. Both produce 262 lb-ft. Of torque, but the 2WD can only tow 3,500 lbs. (tongue limit of 350 lbs.) and the AWD can tow 5,000 lbs. (tongue limit of 500 lbs.)
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