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2026 Honda Pilot
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2026 Honda Pilot

The redesigned Pilot is roomy, comfortable and user-friendly. The smooth and refined 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 285 hp and pulls strongly. It's paired with a slick, responsive 10-speed automatic. Most versions have an eight passenger seating configuration with a flat-folding third-row seat. The ride is comfortable, and the cabin is quiet. Handling is sound but not nimble. Controls are very easy to use but the gear selector takes getting used to. Lots of storage cubbies and bins are handy, as is a nifty button to clear access to the third-row seats. A rugged looking TrailSport trim is new. Maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds for AWD models. Powered by an enhanced forward camera and radars, AEB with pedestrian detection and AEB highway are standard. BSW and RCTW are not available on the base LX but standard on other trims through 2024. For 2025, the base LX trim was dropped, a Black Edition trim added, and BSW/RCTW are now standard across all trims. New 12.3-inch and 10.2-inch center and driver screens are standard for 2026.

Market value
$42,195
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
8
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Model year 2026
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 10-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs 3-row
Generation began
2023

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$42,195 - $54,995

Ratings

Road test score
87/100
Reliability
3/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
25 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,900
Cruising range
380 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
129 ft
Avoidance speed
51.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
200 in
Width
79 in
Height
71 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
4,635 lb
Maximum load
1,340 lb
Towing capacity
5,000 lb

Interior

Seating
8 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
43.5 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
32.5 in
Cargo volume
42.5 cu ft
Luggage
1+2+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Honda

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

Vehicle ID: 39033 Updated: December 4, 2025

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