2026 Honda Pilot, Trim by Trim

Pilot reviews

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

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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