2026 Honda Pilot
2026 Honda
Pilot
The three-row SUV class is one of the automotive world’s most competitive, meaning that manufacturers must offer something more than their rivals to dominate sales. Honda does just that with the 2026 Pilot, giving it some appearance updates and additional equipment. The model’s squared-off styling is dominated by a prominent grille and a reworked front bumper. Plus, every trim gets a 12.3-inch Google built-in touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.2-inch digital information display. A power tailgate and rooftop rails come standard on every trim level of this family-focused vehicle as well. Honda has also improved the already-smooth drive quality with extra steering precision, while also increasing sound insulation to reduce road noise in the passenger compartment.
How we describe this model: family-centric, versatile, roomy, better than ever
Shop this vehicle against: Ford Explorer, Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Chevrolet Traverse, Toyota Grand Highlander
Pilot Highlights
- numerous improvements for this model year
- six-cylinder engine
- seats seven or eight (depending on second-row seat style: bench or captain’s chairs)
- standard heated front seats and power tailgate
- Honda Sensing driver-assistance tech suite
- Bose audio available
Pilot Powertrain
- 3.5-liter V6 engine (output: 285 hp and 262 lb.-ft. of torque)
- standard front-wheel drive (FWD); all-wheel drive (AWD) standard on TrailSport, Touring, and Touring Blackout (optional on remaining trims)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- FWD fuel economy (EPA estimated): 19 mpg city/27 mpg highway
- AWD fuel economy (EPA estimated): 18–19 mpg city and 23–25 mpg highway, depending on trim
- towing capacity: 3,500 pounds with FWD, 5,000 lb. with AWD
Sport Interior
eight-passenger capacity (via second-row bench seat), heated front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, 4-way power front passenger seat, three zones of auto climate control, cloth upholstery, 10.2-inch gauge display, push-button start, tilt/telescopic steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, four USB ports, 12V outlet
Sport Exterior
remote engine start, proximity keyless entry, LED lighting, LED fog lights, power liftgate, sound-reducing windshield glass, rear privacy glass, rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers, power side-view mirrors, rooftop rails, 20-inch alloy wheels
Sport Safety
Honda Sensing driver-assist technology grouping (adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, 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 smartphone connectivity (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 panels
- wireless device charging
- driver's-side memory
- removable middle seat in second row
- auto-dimming rearview mirror
- illuminated vanity mirrors
- dual USB ports in third row
- 12V outlet (cargo area)
- rear-door sunshades
- 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:
- standard AWD with Trail Torque Logic
- second-row heated captain's chairs (seven-passenger capacity)
- heated steering wheel
- heated windshield
- power panoramic moonroof
- underbody skid plates
- full-sized spare tire
- power-folding side mirrors
- simulated leather upholstery with orange stitching
- 115V AC outlet in second row
- trailer hitch receiver
Touring
Contents of EX-L plus:
- standard AWD
- leather upholstery
- hands-free power tailgate
- power panoramic moonroof
- power-folding side-view mirrors
- sound-reducing front side glass
- walk-away auto-lock
- black-themed exterior detail
- multi-view camera system with TrailWatch
- Bose audio with 12 speakers
Touring Blackout
Contents of Touring plus:
- black-themed exterior detail
- 20-inch wheels with black finish
Elite
Contents of Touring plus:
- perforated leather upholstery
- heated/ventilated front seats
- heated steering wheel
- heated second-row outboard seats
- head-up display
- 115V AC outlet in second row
- heated windshield
- rain-sensing windshield wipers
- auto-dimming side-view mirrors with integrated puddle lights
Black Edition
Contents of Elite plus:
- gloss-black exterior detail
- unique 20-inch black wheels
May not represent actual vehicle. (Options, colors, trim and body style may vary)
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