Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe specifications
Honda · Compact utility
ATV Trader says the Pioneer 1000-5 still rides on dual wishbone suspension at both ends with just over 10 inches of travel, and that Honda had faced criticism for excessive cab and seat temperatures but says it has reduced seat heat by about 18 degrees Fahrenheit against the previous model.
The same source adds that rather than reinventing the Pioneer, Honda focused on the biggest complaints owners had with the outgoing model and wrapped it in fresh styling. UTV Off-Road says the absence of a belt-driven system removes concerns about belt heat, slippage or accelerated wear when towing, plowing, hauling or working at low speed, and that the 999cc liquid-cooled parallel twin is built around durability and real-world performance, not peak output.
Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Utility |
| Engine | 999cc liquid-cooled longitudinally mounted parallel-twin four-stroke |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 92.0x75.1 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel Injection System (PGM-FI), 46mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Six-speed automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) |
| Drive system | Direct front and rear driveshafts |
| Front suspension travel | 10.6 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 10.0 in |
| Front brake | Dual 230mm hydraulic discs |
| Front tire | Maxxis Big Horn 2.0, 27x9-14 |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Big Horn 2.0, 27x11-14 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Curb weight | 1,920 lb |
| Wheelbase | 80.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in |
| Fuel capacity | 8.1 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 1,000 lb (49-state; 600 lb California) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb |
| Starting MSRP | $22,399 |
| Destination charge | $1,295 |
| Front suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
Honda lists independent double-wishbone suspension with 10.6 in of front and 10.0 in of rear travel, Maxxis Big Horn 2.0 27 x 9-14 tires, 13.0 in of ground clearance and direct front and rear driveshafts. The machine weighs 1,920 lb, 22 lb more than Kawasaki's Ridge and 50 lb more than Can-Am's Defender XU XT HD11.
Pioneer 1000-5 against the utility field
At $22,399 it is the most expensive of the group, $600 above Polaris's Ranger XP 1000 Premium at $21,799, $800 above Kawasaki's Ridge at $21,599, $2,600 above Can-Am's Defender XU XT HD11 and $8,100 above Polaris's Ranger 1000. Its differentiators are the five-seat cabin and the dual-clutch transmission that removes the belt. Its tow rating of 2,500 lb matches the Can-Am and Kawasaki machines.
Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe against the Ranger XP 1000 Premium and Ridge
Polaris's Ranger XP 1000 Premium and Kawasaki's Ridge are the closest full-size utility rivals.
Honda · Utility
The Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe is Honda's five-seat full-size utility side-by-side, with the 999cc parallel twin and six-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission of the two-seat Pioneer 1000 in a longer chassis with a second-row bench. It has a 2,500 lb tow rating, a 1,000 lb bed (600 lb in California), an 80.2 in wheelbase and an 8.1 gal tank, and costs $22,399 plus $1,295 destination.
2026 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe specifications and price
- Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe
- 999cc; 1,920 lb; 2,500 lb; $22,399.
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium; 999cc; 1,639 lb; 2,500 lb; $21,799.
2026 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe questions
Does the Honda Pioneer 1000-5 have a belt?
No. UTV Off-Road notes the dual-clutch transmission removes concerns about belt heat, slippage or accelerated wear when towing, plowing or hauling.
Did Honda fix the seat heat on the Pioneer 1000-5?
ATV Trader says Honda claims it has reduced seat heat by about 18 degrees Fahrenheit compared with the previous model, in response to owner criticism of cab and seat temperatures.
Other models in this reference: Honda Pioneer 520, Honda Talon 1000X, Honda Pioneer 700-4 Deluxe.