Does Honda make a 6 passenger vehicle?
Honda does not currently offer a factory-configured six-passenger vehicle in its U.S. lineup. The brand’s three-row models support seven or eight seats depending on configuration, while most two-row models top out at five.
To understand why this matters and how Honda’s seating options break down today, this article explains the current lineup, how seating is configured in each model, and what happened to past six-passenger options.
Current lineup and seating options
Below is a snapshot of typical seating capacities for Honda’s major models in the United States, showing why there isn’t a dedicated six-passenger option today.
- Honda Pilot — a three-row SUV. With a bench-style middle row, the Pilot seats up to 8 (2 front + 3 middle + 3 rear). With the optional second-row captain’s chairs, seating is 7 (2 front + 2 middle + 3 rear). There is no factory seven-seat configuration that reduces to exactly six seats in typical setups.
- Honda CR-V — a compact two-row SUV with seating for 5 (two front, three in the rear).
- Honda HR-V — a smaller, five-seat crossover (two front, three in the rear).
- Honda Ridgeline — a two-row pickup with seating for 5 (two front, three in the rear).
In short, Honda’s current models emphasize five-seat configurations in two-row crossovers and seven-to-eight-seat layouts in three-row options. A true six-passenger configuration is not offered as a factory option.
Past models and discontinuations
Historically, Honda did offer seven- or eight-passenger configurations in its minivans and three-row vehicles, but recent changes have reduced the availability of some of these options. Notably, the Odyssey minivan was discontinued in the U.S. after the 2023 model year, eliminating one of Honda’s traditional seven-to-eight-seat family vehicles from the lineup. Older models like the Element (five seats) have also been retired from production.
- Odyssey — traditionally seven or eight seats, but discontinued in the U.S. after 2023.
- Element — a smaller five-seat model no longer in production.
These historical shifts help explain why a contemporary six-passenger Honda is not part of the brand’s current strategy.
Summary
Conclusion: No current Honda model is marketed as a six-passenger vehicle. The lineup offers five-seat two-row crossovers and seven-to-eight-seat three-row vehicles, with past six-seat options largely phased out by changes such as the Odyssey’s discontinuation in the U.S. If a family needs six seats, shoppers typically consider either a seven-seat configuration (which can effectively accommodate six passengers) or explore non-Honda alternatives that specifically advertise a six-seat setup.
