The refreshed 2026 Honda Pilot adopts a stronger, more upright front fascia with a larger grille and more pronounced scuff-plate-style elements that visually emphasize its rugged character. Roof rails are now standard across the lineup, underscoring the SUV’s positioning as an adventure-ready, family-focused three-row vehicle.
Quieter Cabin and Improved Driving Experience
Honda has retuned the Pilot for a more refined drive, enhancing steering feel and precision to make the SUV easier to maneuver in tight spaces while remaining stable and confident on the highway. Additional insulation in the hood, doors, fender liners and underfloor areas, together with new glass, reduces wind, road and engine noise, delivering a noticeably quieter cabin for all three rows.
Major Technology Upgrades for 2026
For 2026, every Pilot receives a significantly larger 12.3‑inch HD touchscreen and a 10.2‑inch digital instrument cluster, replacing the smaller displays used previously and giving drivers clearer, more modern interfaces. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Google built‑in, available 5G Wi‑Fi hotspot capability and enhanced camera systems, including a surround‑view setup on upper trims, further enhance connectivity, convenience and everyday usability for busy families.
Honda Pilot: Family-Focused Comfort and Versatility
Inside, the 2026 Honda Pilot retains its spacious three-row layout while adding upgraded materials and trim-specific details that raise the perceived quality in every grade. TrailSport models offer newly available brown leather with contrasting stitching and now include standard heated second-row outboard seats, while Touring, Elite and Black Edition trims add premium accents such as quilted or high-contrast inserts to distinguish their upscale character.
Safety and Capability for Real-World Use
Every 2026 Honda Pilot continues to feature the Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver-assistance technologies, including systems such as automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, and adds further enhancements like a post‑collision braking function to support driver confidence in daily use. Built in Lincoln, Alabama and offered in multiple trims—Sport, EX‑L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition—the refreshed Pilot combines all-weather capability, family-friendly utility and added refinement to compete strongly in the midsize three-row SUV segment.
2026 Honda Pilot Pricing & EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
Trim | MSRP1 | MSRP Plus $1,495 Destination Charge1 | EPA Mileage Rating2 City/Hwy/Combined |
| Sport (2WD) | $42,195 | $43,690 | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| Sport (AWD) | $44,295 | $45,790 | 19 / 25 / 21 |
| EX-L (2WD) | $44,495 | $45,990 | 19 / 27 / 22 |
| EX-L (AWD) | $46,595 | $48,090 | 19 / 25 / 21 |
| Touring (AWD) | $51,095 | $52,590 | 19 / 25 / 21 |
| TrailSport (AWD) | $50,395 | $51,890 | 18 / 23 / 20 |
| Elite (AWD) | $53,495 | $54,990 | 19 / 25 / 21 |
| Black Edition (AWD) | $54,995 | $56,490 | 19 / 25 / 21 |
New Features for 2026 Pilot:
- Standard (All Trims):
- Redesigned front fascia with a larger grille
- New 12.3-inch HD touchscreen (37% larger)
- New 10.2-inch digital driver instrumentation display (43% larger)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility
- Google built-in
- 5G Wi-Fi capability
- Quieter cabin (noise reduced by 2-3 dB in key frequencies)
- Improved steering feel and precision
- Power tailgate (previously EX-L and above)
- Roof rails (added to EX-L)
- Two new color options: Solar Silver Metallic and Smoke Blue Pearl
- Post-Collision Braking system (PCB)
- Pilot TrailSport adds:
- Heated rear outboard seats
- Available brown leather interior with orange contrast stitching
- New color option: Ash Green Metallic replaces Diffused Sky Metallic
- Pilot Touring adds:
- 360-degree surround view camera (previously Elite, Black Edition)
- More premium upholstery and trim
- Available brown leather interior
- Redesigned machine-finished Shark Gray 20-inch alloy wheels
- Pilot Elite adds:
- Redesigned machine-finished Shark Gray 20-inch alloy wheels
- Ultra-Suede seat accents with diamond stitching
- Pilot Black Edition adds:
- Redesigned Berlina Black 20-inch alloy wheels