Honda SUV Towing Capacity

Honda SUV Towing Capacity
front side view of a 2023 Honda Passport pulling a trailer with a ATV on it in the forest

What kind of towing capacity can you expect from Honda SUVs? If you are shopping for a utility vehicle, you are probably wondering how much they can tow; and Honda SUVs are quite competitive in this regard.

Moreover, they offer generous amounts of cargo space along with performant powertrains, coupled with an astounding energy efficiency.

Your Honda dealership tells you more about the towing capacity the different Honda SUVs offer!

HR-V Towing Capacity

front side view of a 2023 Honda HR-V on a country road

The Honda HR-V SUV might be compact, but it is also mighty! In fact, it is equipped with a 2.0 L 4- cylinder with 158 horsepower, coupled with a CVT transmission. Depending on selected model, the HR-V could be equipped with a front-wheel or all-wheel drive.

Although towing is not recommended on the HR-V, it still provides you with a very generous amount of cargo space, which varies between 691 and 1,559 liters.

Honda CR-V Towing Capacity

front side view of a 2023 Honda CR-V on a canyon road

The most sold Honda SUV –and one of the most popular of its category, all manufacturers included-, the CR-V offers a 1,500 pound (680 kg) towing capacity. Under the hood, you will find a 1.5 L 4- cylinder with 190 horsepower; as for the hybrid trim of the CR-V, it offers a net 204 horsepower and can tow up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg).

When it comes to cargo space, the CR-V is among the most spacious models of its category, with cargo that can reach between 1,113 and 2,166 liters for fuel trims and 1,028 and 2,030 liters for the hybrid version.

Find out more about the 2023 Honda CR-V hybrid and its price

Honda Passport Towing Capacity

front side view of a 2023 Honda Passport on a snowy forest road

Rugged, the Honda Passport can tow anywhere between 3,500 and 5,000 pounds (1,588 and 2,268 kg), when it is properly equipped. You will also enjoy its powerful powertrain: a 3.5 L V6 with 280 horsepower, coupled with an intelligent all-wheel drive system on all trims.

Moreover, the Passport offers 1,430 liters of cargo space behind last row; once folded, this Honda SUV can gobble up to 2,854 liters of cargo.

Honda Pilot Towing Capacity

front side view of a 2023 Honda Pilot on a mountain trail on a rainy day

The last –and biggest- of Honda SUVs is the Honda Pilot with 3- rows of seats, which provides you with enough space for up to 8- passengers and all of their luggage. In fact, it can welcome between 635 and 3,219 liters of cargo, depending on if 2nd and 3rd rows of seats are folded down or not.

Moreover, the 2023 Honda Pilot in Canada also stands out thanks to its towing capacity, which can reach up to 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg), when properly equipped.

Finally, you will definitely enjoy the powerful 3.5 L V6 with 285 horsepower.

These vehicles may not be typical SUVs, as we’ve come to know them, but they still offer good capacities when it comes to towing, on top of being very versatile.

Honda Odyssey

front side view of a 2023 Honda Odyssey on a country road

This popular Honda minivan stands out not only with the generous amount of interior space it offers (it can welcome up to 8- passengers and offers cargo space that varies between 929 and 3,984 liters), but also thanks to the solid levels of performance it offers.

In fact, it is equipped with a 3.5 L V6 with 280 horsepower and is coupled with a 10- speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Moreover, the Odyssey can tow up to 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg), on all trim levels.

Honda Ridgeline

front side view of a 2023 Honda Ridgeline in the mountains

This compact light truck will seduce you with its dynamic lines, but also with its towing capacities. It is equipped with a 3.5 L V6 with 280 horsepower, coupled with all-wheel drive. Moreover, you will have access to a 5,000 pound (2,268 kg) towing capacity.

In Conclusion

No matter your towing needs, there is a Honda model for you. To find out more about what the different Honda SUVs offer in terms of towing capacities, cargo space and power, come and visit us at Honda Laval today!

  Towing Capacity Power Cargo Space
HR-V Not Recommended 158 HP 691-1,559 litres
CR-V 1,000 -1,500 lbs (453 - 680 kg) 190 - 204 HP 1,113—2,166 liters
Passport 1,500 – 3,500 lbs (1,588 - 2,268 kg) 280 HP 1,430—2,854 liters
Pilot 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 285 HP 635-3,219 liters
Odyssey 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg) 280 HP 929-3,984 liters
Ridgeline 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg) 280 HP 1,530 liters
rear side view of a 2023 Honda CR-V by the lakeside