Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda
2020 Honda Pilot
Now available at Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda in Palm Harbor, FL
- Starting MSRP$31,550
- Horsepower280 hp
- EPA MPG18–20 city / 26–27 hwy
- Max Towing3,500–5,000 lbs
The 2020 Honda Pilot is a midsize SUV for Palm Harbor families seeking flexible seating, V6 power, and useful towing capability. At Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda in Palm Harbor, Florida, shoppers can explore how this three-row Honda compares with similar SUVs, review its trim-level pricing and specifications, and connect with the dealership for inventory, financing, trade-in, and service support. The Pilot seats 7–8 people, uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and offers up to 5,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity depending on trim. This page brings together the details that matter when evaluating a practical family SUV in the Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and New Port Richey area.
- Starting MSRP
- $31,550
- 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 2020 Honda Pilot Compares With Its Competitors
Pricing, power, fuel economy, towing, and fuel requirements help define the differences among midsize three-row SUVs. The 2020 Honda Pilot starts at $31,550 MSRP; MSRP excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees.
| Spec | 2020 Honda Pilot | 2020 Volkswagen Atlas | 2020 Kia Telluride | 2020 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $31,550 | $31,545 | $31,890 | $31,980 |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 235–276 hp | 291 hp | 284 hp |
| EPA MPG | 18–20 city / 26–27 hwy | 17–20 city / 23–24 hwy | 20 city / 26 hwy | 19–20 city / 26–27 hwy |
| Max Towing | 3,500–5,000 lbs | 2,000–5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs |
| Seating | 7–8 seats | — | 7–8 seats | 7 seats |
| Fuel | Regular Unleaded | Premium Unleaded (Recommended) / Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded | Regular Unleaded |
Manufacturer figures for the model year shown; a range spans that model's trims. Starting MSRP excludes tax, title, registration, and dealer fees.
Compared with the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas, the Pilot starts at $31,550 versus $31,545, produces 280 hp versus 235–276 hp, and returns 18 to 20 city MPG and 26 to 27 highway MPG versus 17–20 city and 23–24 highway. The Pilot’s 3,500 to 5,000-pound towing range and regular unleaded fuel suit shoppers focused on Honda power and fuel simplicity, while the Atlas offers a 2,000–5,000-pound range and Premium Unleaded (Recommended) / Regular Unleaded flexibility.
Against the 2020 Kia Telluride, the Pilot starts at $31,550 compared with $31,890, while the Telluride produces 291 hp versus the Pilot’s 280 hp. Both use regular unleaded fuel, and the Telluride lists 20 city MPG, 26 highway MPG, 5,000 pounds of towing, and 7–8 seats, favoring shoppers prioritizing those stated figures; the Pilot offers a 18 to 20 city MPG and 26 to 27 highway MPG range across trims.
The 2020 Nissan Pathfinder starts at $31,980, produces 284 hp, and offers 19–20 city MPG, 26–27 highway MPG, and 6,000 pounds of towing, compared with the Pilot’s $31,550 starting MSRP, 280 hp, 18 to 20 city MPG, 26 to 27 highway MPG, and 3,500 to 5,000 pounds of towing. The Pathfinder’s 7-seat configuration and Front Wheel Drive / Four Wheel Drive choices suit shoppers seeking those options, while the Pilot offers 7–8 seats depending on trim and regular unleaded fuel.
2020 Honda Pilot Specifications and Configuration
The 2020 Honda Pilot is an SUV with a V6 engine layout, 3.5-liter displacement, and 3,471 cc. It produces 280 hp at 6,000 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm, using regular unleaded fuel and an automatic transmission with 6 or 9 speeds depending on trim.
Across the six trims, starting MSRP ranges from $31,550 to $49,620. City fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG, highway fuel economy ranges from 26 to 27 MPG, and maximum towing ranges from 3,500 to 5,000 pounds. 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 4,036 to 4,319 pounds, while fuel capacity is 19.5 gallons. Cargo space behind the rear seats ranges from 16 to 16.5 cubic feet. Trim seating varies between 7 and 8 seats, giving shoppers a choice between passenger flexibility and the configuration of individual trims.
Buying a 2020 Honda Pilot in Palm Harbor
Courtesy Palm Harbor Honda serves Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Tampa, Clearwater, and New Port Richey from 31975 US Highway 19 N in Palm Harbor, Florida. The dealership offers new Honda sales, pre-owned vehicles, certified pre-owned models, auto financing, online purchasing through Clicklane, trade-in valuations, OEM parts, and automotive service.
Vehicle availability changes over time, and the store receives vehicles on a rolling basis. Shoppers can search inventory for current options or use the trade-in process to value an existing vehicle. Financing support is also available for shoppers comparing monthly payment options.
What to Weigh Before Buying
Trim selection changes the Pilot’s price, transmission speed, fuel economy, towing capacity, cargo space, and seating configuration. The LX starts at $31,550 with a 6-speed automatic transmission, 19 city MPG, 27 highway MPG, and 3,500 pounds of towing, while higher trims reach $49,620 and offer different combinations of 7–8 seating, 6- or 9-speed automatic transmissions, and 3,500 to 5,000 pounds of towing.
Consider how often the SUV will carry seven or eight passengers, how much towing capacity is needed, and whether the 16 or 16.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats fits everyday needs. A test drive can help shoppers compare seating access, driving position, and the way each trim’s configuration suits regular routines.
