Honda Unveils 2016 Pioneer 1000 and 1000-5
Honda has taken the covers off a pair of brand new Pioneer Side-by-Sides for 2016 model year – the Pioneer 1000 and Pioneer 1000-5. This confirms a report we posted in October about Honda working on a new heavyweight UTV, along with a new five-seat chassis (though we had heard it was going to feature an 1100cc engine).
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“We’re very excited about the all-new 999cc engine we’ve developed for these new Pioneers,” says Lee
Each of the new Pioneers is powered by a purpose-built inline, twin-cylinder, Unicam 999cc engine. Controlling that power is a six-speed fully automatic dual clutch transmission (DCT), a beltless transmission that Honda boasts is durable, efficient, and easy to use.
COMPARISON: Read our review of the 2014 Honda Pioneer 700-4
“Designed, developed and produced according to Honda’s holistic methodology, the largest Pioneer is smooth-riding and extremely versatile,” Honda says in a release.
Built in the USA using domestically and globally sourced parts, the Pioneer 1000 is offered in four different configurations – Pioneer 1000, Pioneer 1000 EPS, Pioneer 1000-5, and Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe.
COMPARISON: Read our review of the 2015 Honda Pioneer 500
Every Pioneer 1000 model can carry up to 1000 pounds in the cargo bed and has a massive 2000-pound towing capacity.
Suspension is independent double-wishbone front and rear with 10.55 inches of travel up front and 10 inches of travel in the rear.
Both the three-person and five-person models come standard with four-wheel-drive, as well as a high-low sub-transmission and four-mode differential lock. The five-person Pioneer 1000-5 also features auto-leveling rear suspension and full-size convertible bed with Honda’s exclusive QuickFlip seating. Finally, the 1000-5 Deluxe boasts 14-inch aluminum wheels, 27-inch radial tires, LED headlights and electric power steering.
The Pioneer is covered by a one-year warranty and will be available this fall.
Returning unchanged for 2016 are the Honda Pioneer 700, Pioneer 700-4, and Pioneer 500.
Colors
Pioneer 1000: Red, Olive
| 2016 Honda Pioneer 1000 and 1000-5 Specs | |
| Engine: | 999cc liquid-cooled twin-cylinder Unicam® four-stroke |
| Bore and Stroke: | 92mm x 75.1mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10:1 |
| Induction: | Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 44mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | Full-transistorized with electronic advance |
| Transmission: | Fully-Automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with six forward gears and Reverse. Four drive modes include 2WD, 4WD, Turf and Differential lock. |
| Driveline: | Direct front and rear driveshafts |
| Front Suspension: | Independent double-wishbone; 10.55 inches travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Independent double-wishbone; 10 inches travel |
| Front/Rear Brakes: | 210mm hydraulic discs |
| Front Tires: | 27 x 9-12 |
| Rear Tires: | 27 x 11-12 |
| Bed Capacity: | 1000 pounds |
| Towing Capacity: | 2000 pounds |
| MSRP: | TBA |
