Honda has revealed the Honda Pilot ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The fourth-generation Honda Pilot has been one of the successful models of the brand, and now, after a few years, it is all set to be refreshed. If you are excited about the 2026 Honda Pilot, you can find the full details here.
Honda continued to advance the family-friendly SUV, the Honda Pilot, with a few notable updates. The new Honda Pilot will be launched in 2026 in the US market with six trim levels. The model is designed in California, developed in Ohio, and built or manufactured in Alabama.
The brand is all set to form new benchmarks for the midsize three-row SUV category with bold new styling, improved cabin, advanced technology, and enhancing the overall comfort and safety.
2026 Honda Pilot Launch
Honda has announced the Honda Pilot for the US market as a 2026 model year. According to Honda, it will arrive at the US dealerships by next month or January 2026. The brand will offer six trim levels:
- Pilot TrailSport
- Pilot Touring
- Pilot Black Edition
- Pilot Elite
- Pilot EX-L
- Pilot Sports
The brand has not confirmed its launch in the other markets as well, so we are not sure if it will be launched in the Indian market or not.
2026 Honda Pilot Exterior
The Honda Pilot is a family-friendly SUV, and now the brand is coming out with a refreshed version. Here, you can check the exterior and design update of the Honda Pilot:
- The exterior of the Honda Pilot will be rugged and adventure-ready with a bolder design.
- The 2026 model will have a large grille, rear scuff plates, and a more expanded front. EX-L variant will have a new black grille with a gloss black background.
- The scuff plate at the rear end is silver on Touring, EX-L, Elite, and Trailsport variants, while black on Black Edition and Pilot Sport.
- The Pilot logo of the Honda Pilot will have new orange trim that matches with badges of TrailSport.
- The Pilot TrailSport will have off-road capability with new features enhancing your experience.
- The new Pilot model will have new three vibrant colours, such as Smoke Blue pearl, Solar Solver metallic, and TrailSport in Ash Green Metallic.
2026 Honda Pilot Interior
The all-new Honda Pilot has some notable upgrades to the interior and features that will elevate the driver’s and passengers’ experience:
- The 2026 Honda Pilot will have a 12.3-inch touchscreen powered by the latest HMI software for better and smoother performance. The model will also have a 10.2-inch Digital instrument, 43% larger than the previous model.
- The model will have a new semi-tempered door, door insulators, glass, sound-absorbing technologies, and a new hood insulator.
- The interior of the model will have new brown leather and contrasting seating accents depending on the variant.
- The Pilot TrailSport also has the standard heated second-row seats for chilly winters.
- The model features Google Built-in, Apple CarPlay, 5G wi-fi hotspot capability, Android Auto connectivity, 360-degree camera, and others.
2026 Honda Safety and Features
The 2026 Honda Pilot will have different features from safety to entertainment, depending on the variants, such as:
- Standard features that you will find in all models:
- Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity
- Sound absorbing capability
- Enhanced Steering wheel
- Power tailgate
- 12.3-inch HG colour touchscreen and 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- Two new colour options
- Post-collision braking system,
- 5G Wi-fi
- Roof rails
- Black edition:
- Alloy wheels of 20-inch (Berlina Black)
- TrailSport:
- Brown leather
- New color option
- Heated rear seats
- Elite:
- Ultra-Suede seats with diamond stitching
- 20-inch alloy wheels (Machined-finished Shark Gray)
- Touring:
- New design alloy wheels of 20-inch
- Premium trim and upholstery
- 360-degree View Camera
- Brown leather
2026 Honda Pilot Specifications
Now, let’s see how the new Honda Pilot will perform and what the enhanced capabilities of the model are:
| Engine | 3.5L DOHC V6 |
| Power | 285 hp at 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft at 5000 rpm |
| Transmission | 10-speed |
| Modes | Normal, Snow, Eco, Sport, and tow modes |
| Wheels | 20-inch alloy wheels |
| Fuel economy | 20 to 22 mpg |
2026 Honda Pilot Expected Price
Honda says the 2026 Honda Pilot will arrive at the US dealerships by next month; however, the brand has not made the price public yet. Hence, based on the previous model price and the features and new changes, we can expect the 2026 model price to be higher than the 2025 model.
The base price of the 2025 Honda Pilot model is around $40,200, and it can go up to $54,580 depending on variants; hence, you can expect the 2026 Honda Pilot to be priced between $45,000-$60,000.
Honda is launching the new Honda Pilot in the US market; the brand has not confirmed the launch for other markets. The new models have many things changed from the interior to performance.
