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The 2013 Honda Pilot can tow up to 3,500 pounds, with a tongue rating of 350 pounds. It is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine that generates 253 pound-feet of torque to handle this weight. The Pilot has a payload capacity ranging from 1,488 to 1,653 pounds, depending on whether it has the towing package. The towing package includes a transmission cooler to prevent overheating when driving with extra weight. The vehicle's towing capacity is lower compared to some other midsize SUVs on the market because it is built on a unibody platform rather than a ladder frame.
The 2013 Honda Pilot owner's manual provides towing capacity information based on the number of people in the vehicle. For example, with two occupants weighing 150 lb each and 15 lb of cargo, the towing capacities are as follows: 4WD: 4500 lb towing capacity with a 450 lb tongue weight, 2WD with ATF: 3500 lb towing capacity with a 350 lb tongue weight, and 2WD without ATF: 2000 lb towing capacity with a 200 lb tongue weight. You can find all their manuals on the Honda website by searching for "Towing Load Limits" in the user's manual section.
The 2013 Honda Pilot can generate 253 pound-feet of torque, enabling it to tow over 3,500 pounds with a maximum tongue weight of 350 pounds.