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

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$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 IFMG Editorial

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

Every 2026 Pilot shares a 3.5-liter V-6 making 285 hp and 262 lb-ft through a 10-speed automatic. Front-drive Sport and EX-L trims reach 22 mpg combined and 22 mpg combined respectively; AWD configurations settle at 21 mpg combined, with TrailSport lowest at 20 mpg combined given its off-road gearing.

Pricing spans $42,395 for Sport FWD to $55,195 for Black Edition AWD. Cargo volume holds at 87 cu ft across most trims, dipping slightly to 86.5 cu ft on Elite and Black Edition. Seating runs seven on TrailSport, eight elsewhere—a genuine trade-off, not a rounding error.

The verdict

Highs, lows & bottom line

Highs

  • Standard V-6 power across every trim, no four-cylinder penalty
  • Eight-passenger seating available on most trims
  • TrailSport adds AWD off-road focus within the lineup

Lows

  • AWD models trade highway mpg versus FWD counterparts
  • TrailSport drops to seven-seat capacity and lower mpg figures
  • Elite and Black Edition pricing climbs well past entry trims

Bottom line

The Pilot sticks with a single, consistent 3.5-liter V-6 across nine trims, trading efficiency for power and flexibility depending on drivetrain and seating configuration you choose.

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