Honda Pilot
2026 Honda Pilot, Trim by Trim

Your Guide to the 2026 Honda Pilot Lineup

Nine trims, one 285-hp V-6, FWD or AWD — compare specs and pricing across the full 2026 Pilot lineup.

$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
Review: 2026 Honda Pilot
By Marcus Delaney, Staff Reviewer

Nine trims, one 285-hp V-6, FWD or AWD — compare specs and pricing across the full 2026 Pilot lineup.

Every 2026 Pilot trim shares the same 3.5-liter V-6: 285 hp, 262 lb-ft, paired with a 10-speed automatic. Front-drive Sport and EX-L trims post 27 mpg highway; AWD versions drop to 25, and TrailSport falls further to 23 highway with its off-road-oriented gearing. Seating runs seven or eight depending on trim.

Pricing spans $42,395 for Sport FWD to $55,195 for Black Edition, all AWD save Sport and EX-L. Cargo volume holds near 87 cubic feet across the lineup, dipping slightly to 86.5 on Elite and Black Edition. TrailSport trades seating capacity and highway efficiency for trail-focused hardware, a real trade-off buyers should weigh against Touring or Elite's cargo and mileage advantages.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Same V-6 output across all nine trims
  • TrailSport adds off-road-focused AWD variant
  • Eight-passenger seating on most trims

Lows

  • No hybrid or fuel-sipping option offered
  • TrailSport drops to seven-passenger seating
  • Wide MSRP spread from Sport FWD to Elite

Bottom line

The Pilot lineup sticks with a single 3.5L V-6 and 10-speed automatic across all nine trims, delivering consistent power but no hybrid alternative, so the choice comes down to FWD versus AWD, seating configuration, and how much trim content you want to pay for.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Every 2026 Pilot trim uses the same 3.5-liter V-6 paired with a 10-speed automatic, rated at 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. There's no four-cylinder or hybrid option in this lineup.

EPA figures range from 18/23 mpg city/highway on the AWD TrailSport to 19/27 mpg on the FWD Sport and EX-L, with combined ratings between 20 and 22 mpg depending on trim. All configurations share an 18.5-gallon tank, so most drivers will see several hundred miles between fill-ups rather than an exact number, since real-world range depends on driving conditions.

The Pilot offers up to 87 cu ft of cargo volume and seats 7 or 8 depending on trim, with a V-6/10-speed automatic in either FWD or AWD form. The 4Runner is a body-on-frame SUV with different priorities around off-road hardware, so buyers choosing between them are trading unibody comfort and cargo space against Toyota's separate-chassis durability.

Most trims — Sport, EX-L, Touring, and Touring S — offer 87 cu ft of total cargo volume, while the seven-passenger TrailSport also lists 87 cu ft; Elite and Black Edition come in slightly lower at 86.5 cu ft. Seating capacity is 8 on most trims but drops to 7 on the TrailSport.

No. Sport and EX-L are offered in front-wheel drive (Sport FWD, EX-L FWD) at lower price points, while TrailSport, Touring, Touring S, Elite, and Black Edition come standard with all-wheel drive. AWD versions of Sport and EX-L are also listed separately (Sport AWD, EX-L AWD) at a higher MSRP than their FWD counterparts.

MSRP starts at $42,395 for the Sport FWD and tops out at $55,195 for the Black Edition, with AWD adding roughly $2,100 over an equivalent FWD trim on Sport and EX-L. Mid-lineup trims like Touring ($51,295) and Touring S ($52,495) sit closer to the top end once AWD and added equipment are factored in.
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