2026 Honda Pilot
2026 Honda
Pilot
In a segment as competitive as the three-row SUV class, automakers need to do what they can to stand out. That’s certainly the case with the 2026 Pilot, which Honda has refreshed with some aesthetic and equipment changes. The boxier styling is highlighted by a larger grille and a reworked front bumper. On the tech side, every trim now has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital instrument display. A power tailgate and roof rails are also standard across the model lineup. Honda has also upgraded the driving experience with more precise steering and improved the cabin with additional sound insulation. The Pilot’s wide trim range includes the TrailSport, which features light off-road capability.
How we describe this model: refined, well-rounded, spacious, updated and upgraded
Shop this vehicle against: Toyota Grand Highlander, Ford Explorer, Chevrolet Traverse, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride
Pilot Highlights
- refreshed for 2026
- naturally aspirated V6 power
- seating for seven or eight passengers
- standard heated front seats and power tailgate
- full suite of driver-assistance technologies
- optional Bose premium audio
Pilot Powertrain
- 3.5-liter V6 engine (output: 285 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque)
- standard front-wheel drive (FWD) and available all-wheel drive (AWD)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- FWD fuel economy: 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway
- AWD fuel economy: 18–19 mpg city and 23–25 mpg highway, depending on trim
- towing capacity: 3,500 pounds with FWD, 5,000 pounds with AWD
Sport Interior
Eight-passenger seating (via second-row bench seat), tri-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, 4-way power front passenger seat, fabric upholstery, 10.2-inch driver information display, push-button ignition, tilt-and-telescopic steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, 12-volt power outlet (front), four USB ports
Sport Exterior
Remote start, LED exterior lighting, LED fog lights, power tailgate, proximity keyless entry, sound-reducing windshield glass, rear privacy glass, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, power side mirrors, roof rails, 20-inch alloy wheels
Sport Safety
Honda Sensing driver-assist features (forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, and automatic high beams), rear seat reminder, hill descent control, hill start assist, rearview monitor with dynamic guidelines and camera washer
Sport Infotainment
12.3-inch touchscreen, Google built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, HD Radio, access to HondaLink connected services, in-cabin intercom, nine speakers
EX-L
Contents of Sport plus:
- leather upholstery with fabric accents
- driver's memory system
- removable middle seat in second row
- wireless device charging
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- dual USB ports in third row
- 12-volt power outlet in cargo area
- rear-door sunshades
- illuminated vanity mirrors
- heated power side mirrors (with LED turn indicators and reverse tilt-down function)
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- front and rear parking sensors
- low-speed braking control
TrailSport
Contents of EX-L plus:
- power panoramic moonroof
- second-row heated captain's chairs (seven-passenger seating)
- standard AWD with Trail Torque Logic
- underbody skid plates
- full-sized spare tire
- heated steering wheel
- heated windshield
- power-folding side mirrors
- synthetic leather upholstery with orange stitching
- 115-volt AC outlet in second row
- trailer hitch receiver
Touring
Contents of EX-L plus:
- power panoramic moonroof
- leather upholstery
- standard AWD
- hands-free tailgate
- power-folding side mirrors
- sound-reducing front side glass
- walk-away auto-lock
- black-finished exterior accents
- multi-view camera system with TrailWatch
- 12-speaker Bose audio
Touring Blackout
Contents of Touring plus:
- black-finished exterior accents
- 20-inch black wheels
Elite
Contents of Touring plus:
- perforated leather upholstery
- heated and ventilated front seats
- heated steering wheel
- heated second-row outboard seats
- head-up display
- 115-volt AC outlet in second row
- heated windshield
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
- auto-dimming side mirrors with puddle lights
Black Edition
Contents of Elite plus:
- gloss-black exterior accents
- unique 20-inch black wheels
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