Does the 2021 Honda Pilot need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the LX 2WD.
- All 16 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $313 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| LX AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| EX AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX-L 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Special Edition 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| EX-L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Special Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Touring 8-Passenger 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Touring FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Touring 7-Passenger 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 23 | $1,670 | $1,983 |
| Touring 8-Passenger AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Touring AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Touring 7-Passenger AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Elite AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda Pilot | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Passport | Sport FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | L FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Honda Odyssey | LX FWD | Regular |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | LX FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree