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Honda off-road specs by model

Ground clearance, angles, payload and towing from Honda’s own documents, with every number’s source. Pick a model for its spec plate, where it stands in its class and what a lift and bigger tires change.

Honda models

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2017–2022 · 61 configurations

CR-V RW/RT · Fifth generation (RW / RT)

Clearance
8.2 in
Approach
18.9°
Tows up to
1,500 lb

Best configuration of the 2022 lineup

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Honda models side by side

Each model’s best figure of its newest model year, from Honda’s own documents: the number its page leads with, factory packages included, fleet-only trucks and estimates left out.

Each model’s best figures, newest model year
ModelGround clearanceApproach angleTows up toMax payload
CR-V2017–20228.2 in202218.9°20221,500 lb2022—
Passport2026–present9.6 in202725.4°20275,000 lb2027—
Pilot2023–present8.3 in202619.9°20265,000 lb2026—
Ridgeline2017–present7.6 in202620.4°20265,000 lb20261,583 lb2026

Honda in numbers

Each model’s best configuration of its newest model year, with any factory package it needs, as its own page leads with it, and the documents the numbers come from.

Honda CR-V

The 2022 Honda CR-V has up to 8.2 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 18.9°, both on every trim. It is rated to tow up to 1,500 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 61 configurations of model years 2017–2022, 1,432 numbers from 6 documents.

The generation we have: Fifth generation (RW / RT), 2017–2022, 61 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #28 of 32; Best approach angle, #50 of 52; Most towing: SUVs, #24 of 24.

MakerSource: 2022 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

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Honda Passport

The 2027 Honda Passport has up to 9.6 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 25.4°, both on 4 of the 6 trims. It is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 47 configurations of model years 2019–2027, 1,390 numbers from 11 documents.

Generations we have: Fourth generation, 2026–present, 13 configurations; Third generation, 2019–2025, 34 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #10 of 32; Best approach angle, #37 of 52; Best breakover angle, #21 of 39; Most towing: SUVs, #12 of 24.

MakerSource: 2027 Honda Passport Specifications & Features

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Honda Pilot

The 2026 Honda Pilot has up to 8.3 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 19.9°, both on the TrailSport. It is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 43 configurations of model years 2021–2026, 226 numbers from 4 documents.

Generations we have: Fourth generation, 2023–present, 19 configurations; Third generation, 2016–2022, 24 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: SUVs, #26 of 32; Best approach angle, #48 of 52; Best breakover angle, #35 of 39; Most towing: SUVs, #12 of 24.

MakerSource: 2026 Pilot Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide)

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Honda Ridgeline

The 2026 Honda Ridgeline has up to 7.6 in of ground clearance and an approach angle of up to 20.4°, both on every trim. It is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb (every trim).

What we hold: 26 configurations of model years 2020–2026, 349 numbers from 9 documents.

The generation we have: Second generation, 2017–present, 26 configurations.

Ranked: Most ground clearance: pickups, #20 of 20; Best approach angle, #44 of 52; Best breakover angle, #35 of 39; Most towing: midsize pickups, #7 of 7; Most payload: pickups, #14 of 15.

MakerSource: 2026 Ridgeline Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide)

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Honda questions, answered with numbers

Only what Honda’s documents answer, across the 4 models we track. Tow and payload ratings are compared within one market.

Which Honda tows the most?

The Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline tie, with the highest tow rating of the Honda models we track: 5,000 lb, on every trim (2027), on every trim (2026) and on every trim (2026). Then the CR-V (1,500 lb, 2022).

MakerSources: 2027 Honda Passport Specifications & Features · 2026 Pilot Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide) · 2026 Ridgeline Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide) · 2022 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

Which Honda has the most ground clearance?

The Passport, with the most ground clearance of the Honda models we track: 9.6 in, on 4 of the 6 trims (2027). Then the Pilot (8.3 in, 2026), the CR-V (8.2 in, 2022) and the Ridgeline (7.6 in, 2026).

MakerSources: 2027 Honda Passport Specifications & Features · 2026 Pilot Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide) · 2022 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features · 2026 Ridgeline Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide)

Which Honda has the steepest approach angle?

The Passport, with the steepest approach angle of the Honda models we track: 25.4°, on 4 of the 6 trims (2027). Then the Ridgeline (20.4°, 2026), the Pilot (19.9°, 2026) and the CR-V (18.9°, 2022).

MakerSources: 2027 Honda Passport Specifications & Features · 2026 Ridgeline Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide) · 2026 Pilot Specifications (Honda Information Center, Feature Guide) · 2022 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features

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