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2016 Honda Pilot

Now available at Herb Chambers Honda in Boston, MA

  • Starting MSRP$31,945
  • Horsepower280 hp
  • EPA MPG18–19 city / 26 hwy
  • Max Towing5,000 lbs
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The 2016 Honda Pilot is an eight-seat SUV featured by Herb Chambers Honda in Boston, MA. This page brings together its trim pricing, V6 configuration, fuel economy, towing capability, dimensions, and practical cargo measurements, while local shoppers can use the dealership’s live inventory resources to explore Honda vehicles and plan a visit.

Starting MSRP
$31,945
Horsepower
280 hp
EPA MPG
18–19 city / 26 hwy
Max Towing
5,000 lbs
Seating
8 seats
Fuel
Regular Unleaded
Body Style
SUV

2016 Honda Pilot Trims and Pricing

Pricing spans five trims, from the value-focused LX to the well-equipped Elite. Starting MSRP ranges from $31,945 to $46,570, with a $900 destination charge; prices exclude tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.

2016 Honda Pilot trims, specs and starting pricing
TrimHorsepowerEPA MPG (city / hwy)SeatsStarting MSRP
LX280 hp18 / 268$31,945
EX280 hp18 / 268$35,380
EX-L280 hp18 / 268$39,455
Touring280 hp19 / 268$42,970
Elite280 hp19 / 268$46,570

Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.

The LX starts at $31,945 and uses an automatic transmission with 6 speeds and 18 city MPG. The EX starts at $35,380 with the same recorded transmission speed and city fuel economy. The EX-L starts at $39,455 and also has 6-speed automatic transmission and 18 city MPG. Touring pricing rises to $42,970, with 19 city MPG and a 9-speed automatic transmission. The Elite tops the range at $46,570 and shares the recorded 19 city MPG and 9-speed automatic configuration. Across the lineup, the Pilot uses a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and can tow up to 5,000 pounds.

Specifications and Configuration

The 2016 Honda Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 3,471 cc of displacement, 262 lb-ft of torque, and peak power at 6,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives at 4,700 rpm, and the engine uses regular unleaded fuel with an automatic transmission.

EPA fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 city MPG, while highway fuel economy is 26 MPG. The Pilot seats eight and provides 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Curb weight ranges from 4,301 to 4,303 pounds, with a 19.5-gallon fuel capacity.

Its SUV body measures 194.5 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 69.8 inches high. A 111-inch wheelbase supports the Pilot’s spacious passenger layout, while its maximum towing capacity reaches 5,000 pounds.

Buying a 2016 Honda Pilot in Boston

Herb Chambers Honda serves Boston, MA, from 720 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02122. Shoppers can search inventory for current Honda vehicles and use the dealership’s online resources as inventory changes on a rolling basis.

For help with ownership after purchase, the dealership offers Honda service resources, service specials, appointment scheduling, parts specials, trade-in support, and pre-approval tools. Contact Herb Chambers Honda at (617) 271-2776 for dealership assistance.

What to Weigh Before Buying

The Pilot’s eight-seat layout and 18.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats make passenger capacity and everyday storage important considerations. Its 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity is another central point for shoppers who need capability from an SUV.

Trim selection also affects the listed starting MSRP, city fuel economy, and transmission speed. Comparing the LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite against budget and driving priorities can help narrow the lineup without assuming equipment differences that are not stated here.

Shoppers cross-shopping the Pilot with the Toyota Highlander may find that seating configuration, engine layout, towing needs, pricing, and fuel economy are useful starting points for comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

How many people does the 2016 Honda Pilot seat?The 2016 Honda Pilot seats eight people.

Its eight-seat configuration makes passenger capacity a defining part of the Pilot’s SUV design.

  • Body style: SUV
  • Engine layout: V6
  • Cargo behind rear seats: 18.5 cu ft
How much does a 2016 Honda Pilot cost?Starting MSRP ranges from $31,945 to $46,570 across the five trims.

The $900 destination charge is separate, and prices exclude tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.

  • LX starting MSRP: $31,945
  • Touring starting MSRP: $42,970
  • Elite starting MSRP: $46,570
What trims are available for the 2016 Honda Pilot?The 2016 Honda Pilot lineup includes LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, and Elite trims.

Starting prices rise through the lineup, while the recorded differences include city fuel economy and automatic transmission speeds.

  • EX starts at $35,380
  • EX-L starts at $39,455
  • Touring and Elite use 9-speed automatic transmission
What engine does the 2016 Honda Pilot use?The 2016 Honda Pilot uses a 3.5-liter V6 producing 280 horsepower.

The engine has 3,471 cc of displacement and 262 lb-ft of torque, with peak power at 6,000 rpm and peak torque at 4,700 rpm.

  • Fuel type: regular unleaded
  • Transmission: automatic
  • Maximum towing capacity: 5,000 lbs
What fuel economy does the 2016 Honda Pilot get?City fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG, while highway fuel economy is 26 MPG.

The LX, EX, and EX-L are listed at 18 city MPG, while the Touring and Elite are listed at 19 city MPG.

  • LX city MPG: 18
  • EX-L city MPG: 18
  • Elite city MPG: 19
How much can the 2016 Honda Pilot tow?The 2016 Honda Pilot has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.

This capability gives the Pilot a clear role for shoppers who need an SUV with meaningful towing capacity.

  • Engine: 3.5-liter V6
  • Torque: 262 lb-ft
  • Fuel capacity: 19.5 gallons
How does the 2016 Honda Pilot compare with the Toyota Highlander?The 2016 Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander are comparable midsize SUVs to evaluate by seating, powertrain, towing, and fuel economy.

Comparing each vehicle’s configuration, passenger needs, cargo requirements, and trim pricing can clarify which one better fits a household’s priorities.

  • Consider seating capacity
  • Review towing requirements
  • Compare trim pricing and fuel economy
How can I see a Honda Pilot in person in Boston?Contact Herb Chambers Honda in Boston or review live inventory online before planning a visit.

The dealership is located at 720 Morrissey Blvd., Boston, MA 02122, and inventory changes on a rolling basis.

  • Phone: (617) 271-2776
  • Explore current Honda inventory online
  • Visit the Boston dealership