In the city

The Pilot owns the street

Confident presence and modern design that look right at home on every downtown block.

Everyday luxury
Pull into the driveway in style

Refinement and comfort that make the Pilot a pleasure the moment you arrive home.

On the move
Engineered for the drive

Responsive power and composed handling turn every mile behind the wheel of the Pilot into a pleasure.

Inside
Step into the Pilot cabin

A driver-focused interior of premium materials, real space, and intuitive technology.

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Track 2026 Honda Pilot market positioning, pricing trends, demand, and ownership costs against its competitive set.

Made for real life
The Pilot, built around you

Versatile, capable, and ready for whatever the day asks of your SUV.

$42,395
Starting MSRP
20–22mpg
Combined MPG
285hp
Horsepower
All Wheel Drive / Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
86.5–87cu ft
Cargo volume
7–8
Seating
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Why the Pilot

Why shoppers choose the Pilot

A three-row V-6 SUV offered in front- or all-wheel drive, with trims tuned for family hauling, trail capability, or upscale comfort depending on how you drive.

  • Up to 22 mpg combined
  • 9 trims spanning $42,395 to $55,195
  • 87 cu ft of cargo space, seats 8
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Frequently asked questions

The EX-L AWD at $46,795 is the sweet spot for most buyers — it adds AWD and a meaningful feature step up from the Sport AWD for a modest premium, while stopping well short of the $50K-plus upper trims. Families who rarely leave pavement and want to save money can look at the EX-L FWD at $44,695, which returns 22 mpg combined versus 21 mpg combined for the AWD version.

Sport FWD ($42,395) and Sport AWD ($44,495) are the entry points, with the AWD version trading a small efficiency edge (22 mpg combined vs. 21 mpg combined) for all-wheel traction. The EX-L trims — available in FWD ($44,695) or AWD ($46,795) — add a higher content level at a modest price jump over their Sport counterparts, with the same powertrain and seating capacity throughout.

Most trims seat 8, but the TrailSport seats 7 — its off-road-oriented second row likely uses captain's chairs rather than a bench. If a full eight-passenger count matters to your family, every other trim in the lineup delivers it.

FWD models (Sport FWD and EX-L FWD) return 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined). AWD versions of the Sport, EX-L, Touring, Touring S, Elite, and Black Edition trim out at 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined). The TrailSport, also AWD, is slightly lower at 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined), likely due to its off-road-tuned hardware.

The TrailSport ($50,595) is the only trim tuned for off-road use, and it's the only one that seats 7 rather than 8. It also returns slightly lower fuel economy than other AWD trims — 20 mpg combined versus 21 mpg combined — which is a reasonable trade-off if you actually use the capability; if you don't, the Touring at $51,295 gives you AWD, 8 seats, and better efficiency.
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SUSPENSION:REAR

High Priority
Affected Years
2026
Issue Date
Jul 1, 2026

Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2026 Pilot and Passport vehicles. The rear subframe bolts may have been tightened improperly.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is OOY. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 10, 2026.

What to do: Contact your dealer to schedule the free recall repair.

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We continuously monitor NHTSA and update this page as new information is released.

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