The Honda Pilot and Honda Passport are the Honda SUVs that come with a six-cylinder engine—a 3.5-liter V6. The Ridgeline uses the same V6 but is a pickup truck, not an SUV.
This article explains which Honda SUVs offer a six-cylinder powertrain, how that engine is utilized across model years, and how it fits within Honda's broader SUV lineup as of recent years.
Honda SUVs with a six-cylinder engine
Note: The following models currently offer a 6-cylinder engine in the SUV lineup. The Honda Ridgeline uses the same 3.5-liter V6 but is classified as a pickup, not an SUV.
- Honda Pilot — 3.5-liter V6 (V6 i-VTEC), roughly 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic; available with all‑wheel drive and three-row seating.
- Honda Passport — 3.5-liter V6 (V6 i-VTEC), similar output, 9-speed automatic; two-row midsize SUV with available all‑wheel drive.
The Ridgeline is not an SUV, but it does share the same 3.5-liter V6 engine. For strictly SUV purposes, Pilot and Passport are the current options with six-cylinder power.
Model details
Pilot overview
The Pilot remains Honda’s flagship three-row SUV, offering ample seating and towing capability, with the V6 engine providing strong on-road performance for larger families and versatile utility.
Passport overview
The Passport emphasizes a two-row layout with rugged styling and solid highway performance, leveraging the V6 for confident acceleration and capable highway blending, often appealing to buyers who want more space than the compact CR-V but not the full footprint of a three-row SUV.
Summary
In summary, if you’re seeking a Honda SUV with a six-cylinder engine, your primary options are the Pilot and Passport, both powered by a 3.5-liter V6. The Ridgeline uses the same engine but is categorized as a pickup, not an SUV. Honda’s four-cylinder SUVs (such as the CR-V and HR-V) rely on turbocharged four-cylinders, so they don’t offer a six-cylinder option.