2019 Honda Pilot

The 2019 Honda Pilot is a three-row SUV with seating for 7–8 people, a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and 280 horsepower. At Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda in Palm Harbor, Florida, shoppers can explore the Pilot’s trim range, efficiency, towing capability, dimensions, and available configurations before comparing it with similar SUVs. The page also explains how to begin the buying process, value a trade, arrange financing, and connect with the dealership’s Honda sales and service teams. Serving Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey, Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda provides new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicle solutions.

Starting MSRP

$31,450

Horsepower

280 hp

EPA MPG

18–20 city / 26–27 hwy

Max Towing

3,500–5,000 lbs

Seating

7–8 seats

Fuel

Regular Unleaded

Body Style

SUV

How the 2019 Honda Pilot Compares With Competitors

Pricing, power, fuel economy, towing, seating, drivetrain, and fuel type can shape the right SUV choice. The 2019 Honda Pilot starts at $31,450; MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.

Compared with the 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, the Pilot starts at $31,450 versus $31,530 and produces 280 hp versus 284 hp. The Pathfinder offers 19–20 city / 26–27 highway MPG and 6,000 lbs of towing, while the Pilot’s ranges are 18–20 city / 26–27 highway and 3,500–5,000 lbs, favoring Pathfinder shoppers focused on maximum towing and Pilot shoppers considering a slightly lower starting MSRP.

Against the 2019 Subaru Ascent, the Pilot starts at $31,450 versus $31,995 and makes 280 hp versus 260 hp. The Ascent lists 20–21 city / 26–27 highway MPG, 5,000 lbs of towing, 7–8 seats, and All Wheel Drive, favoring buyers seeking standard all-wheel-drive capability, while the Pilot’s higher horsepower may suit shoppers prioritizing engine output.

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas starts at $30,895, compared with the Pilot’s $31,450 starting MSRP, and lists 235–276 hp versus the Pilot’s 280 hp. The Atlas offers 17–20 city / 24–26 highway MPG, 2,000–5,000 lbs of towing, 7 seats, and Premium Unleaded (Recommended) / Regular Unleaded fuel, while the Pilot uses regular unleaded and seats 7–8 people.

Specifications and Configuration

Every 2019 Honda Pilot trim uses a 3.5-liter V6 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 is paired with an automatic transmission offering 6 or 9 speeds depending on trim.

Across the five trims, EPA fuel economy ranges from 18–20 MPG city and 26–27 MPG highway. Maximum towing ranges from 3,500–5,000 lbs. Seating ranges from 7–8 people, while cargo space behind the rear seats ranges from 16–16.5 cu ft.

The Pilot measures 196.5 inches long, 78.6 inches wide, and 70.6 inches high, with a 111-inch wheelbase. Curb weight ranges from 4,060–4,319 lbs, fuel capacity is 19.5 gallons, and the body style is SUV. Trim starting MSRPs range from $31,450 to $48,020, with a $1,095 destination charge.

Buying a 2019 Honda Pilot in Palm Harbor

Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda is located at 31975 US Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor, Florida. The dealership offers new Honda sales, pre-owned vehicles, certified pre-owned models, competitive auto financing, online purchasing via Clicklane, trade-in valuations, OEM parts, and full-scope automotive repair and maintenance.

Because inventory changes, the dealership receives vehicles on a rolling basis. Shoppers can search inventory, review financing options, or begin a trade valuation through the dealership’s online tools. Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda serves drivers from Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey.

What to Weigh Before Buying

Trim selection changes the Pilot’s seating, transmission, fuel economy, towing capacity, cargo space, and starting MSRP. The LX starts at $31,450 with 6-speed automatic transmission, while the Touring and Elite trims use a 9-speed automatic transmission and seat 7 people.

Drivers who need the Pilot’s highest listed towing capacity can compare the Elite’s 5,000-lb rating with the EX’s 3,500-lb rating. Fuel economy ranges across the lineup, so the intended seating arrangement, towing needs, and preferred equipment should guide the trim discussion.

Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda’s factory-trained service department supports Honda models and multi-make pre-owned vehicles with maintenance, tire, brake, diagnostic, air-conditioning, cooling-system, suspension, transmission, and OEM parts services.