Honda has officially put a price tag on the 2026 Pilot. Starting at $43,690, the refreshed SUV brings many welcome updates. The most important one? An updated infotainment system with a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen. Additionally, the 2026 Pilot now comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, Google Built-In, and a power liftgate. Honda also made the cabin quieter and the improved steering feel and precision.
The 2026 Honda Pilot also gains more standard features on higher trims. For instance, the rugged TrailSport trim now comes with heated second-row seats. Meanwhile, the Touring gains a surround-view camera, revised 20-inch alloy wheels finished in Shark Gray, and more premium upholstery. It also offers a brown leather option. On the other hand, the Elite trim adds Ultrasuede seat accents with diamond stitching, while the Black Edition sports redesigned Berlina Black 20-inch alloy wheels.
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As for other changes, the 2026 Pilot gains two new exterior colors: Solar Silver Metallic and Smoke Blue Pearl. The TrailSport model adds the trim-specific Ash Green, a hue that first appeared on the Passport and refreshed CR-V. That color replaces Diffused Sky Metallic, which was previously exclusive to the Pilot TrailSport.
In terms of powertrains, the 2026 Pilot has a standard 3.5-liter V6 with 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic remains the only transmission available. In addition to FWD, the Pilot is offered with Honda’s i-VTM4 AWD system. The TrailSport, Elite, and Black Edition come standard with the latter. In terms of efficiency, the FWD models are rated at 19/27/22 mpg city/highway/combined. Selecting AWD drops those figures down to 19/25/21 mpg unless you get the TrailSport, which is the least efficient variant at 18/23/20 mpg.
The 2026 Pilot is arriving at Honda dealers now.
Source: Honda
