Honda Pilot· 2026
★ 7.9
SUV2026SUV3-Row8 SeatsAWDFWD Availablei-VTM4V610-Speed AutoTrailSportFamily SUV5,000 lb TowingPanoramic MoonroofHonda Sensing7 Trims
Honda Pilot
7.9/ 10 Expert Score
Starting at$42,195
Fuel TypePetrol
Power285 hp
0–60 mph7.3s
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Trims & Variants
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sport 2WD FWD | Sport AWD AWD | EX-L 2WD FWD | EX-L AWD AWD | TrailSport AWD | Touring AWD | Touring Blackout AWD | Elite AWD | Black Edition AWD | Sport 2WD FWD | Sport AWD AWD | EX-L 2WD FWD | EX-L AWD AWD | TrailSport AWD | Touring AWD | Touring Blackout AWD | Elite AWD | Black Edition AWD |
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| Specifications | ||||||||||||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $42,195 | $44,295 | $44,495 | $46,595 | $50,395 | $51,095 | $52,295 | $53,495 | $54,995 | $42,195 | $44,295 | $44,495 | $46,595 | $50,395 | $51,095 | $52,295 | $53,495 | $54,995 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 | 3.5L V6 |
| Horsepower | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp | 285 hp |
| City MPG | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 18 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Highway MPG | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 27 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| 0–60 mph | — | — | — | — | 7.8s | — | — | 7.3s | — | — | — | — | — | 7.8s | — | — | 7.3s | — |
| Curb Weight | 4,336 lbs | 4,513 lbs | 4,334 lbs | 4,528 lbs | 4,722 lbs | 4,658 lbs | 4,658 lbs | 4,678 lbs | 4,678 lbs | 4,336 lbs | 4,513 lbs | 4,334 lbs | 4,528 lbs | 4,722 lbs | 4,658 lbs | 4,658 lbs | 4,678 lbs | 4,678 lbs |
| Features | ||||||||||||||||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround View Camera | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking Sensors | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyless Entry | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Push Button Start | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Start | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual-Zone Climate | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunroof / Moonroof | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Panoramic Roof | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fog Lights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated Seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ventilated Seats | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Memory Seats | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Premium Audio | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wireless Charging | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple CarPlay | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android Auto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Full Specifications
Engine
Engine Type3.5L V6
Displacement3,471 cc
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Max Power285 hp
Max Torque262 lb-ft
Rev Limit6,500 rpm
InductionNaturally Aspirated
Transmission
Gearbox10-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
DriveFWD
Differentiali-VTM4 Rear Drive Unit with Left and Right Torque Vectoring (AWD trims); Open Front Differential. Trail Torque Logic on TrailSport
Clutch—
Fuel
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel Economy (City)19 mpg
Fuel Economy (Highway)27 mpg
Fuel Economy (Combined)22 mpg
Fuel Tank18.5 gal
Fuel GradeRegular Unleaded 87
CO₂ Emissions—
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Performance Figures
0–60 mph7.3s
Top Speed~115 mph
Power285hp
Torque262 lb-ft
Weight4336lbs
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Expert Scores
★ 7.9/10Performance7
Design8
Technology8.2
Comfort8.8
Value8
Engine7.4
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Pros & Cons
What we love
✓Best fuel economy in the range at 19/27/22 mpg
✓Lightest Pilot at 4,336 lbs
✓8 seats across three rows
✓Most front headroom and passenger volume, because there is no moonroof
✓12.3-inch touchscreen and 10.2-inch digital cluster, standard
✓Google built-in with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓9-speaker 245-watt audio with subwoofer
✓Tri-zone climate, heated front seats and remote engine start
✓LED fog lights, standard on every Pilot
✓Full Honda Sensing with Cross Traffic Monitor
Considerations
✕Tows 3,500 lbs — 1,500 lbs less than any AWD Pilot
✕No AWD, so no Trail or Sand drive modes
✕No moonroof of any kind
✕No parking sensors — EX-L and above only
✕No wireless charger — EX-L and above only
✕No memory seat, cloth upholstery
✕No Bose audio, no heated steering wheel, no head-up display
✕No surround-view camera
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The 2026 Honda Pilot has a starting price of $42,195 in the USA market. The exact price varies by trim, options and region.