2026 Honda Pilot Specs, Trims & Research

Buyer brief

Pilot at a glance

Model-year research organized around the questions shoppers compare most: price, powertrain, space, safety and ownership.

The 2026 Pilot pairs a 285-hp V6 with flexible second-row packaging. Honda publishes 18.6 cubic feet of standard cargo behind row three and separate higher maximum-method cargo figures.

Starting MSRP: $42,395.

Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.

The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.

Model-year status

U.S. 2026 model-year research checked 2026-09-23. Live pricing and next-model-year pages can change; use VIN/window-sticker data for the exact vehicle.

Evidence status

Why trust this page?

Checked within 90 days

Last checkedSep 23, 2026Profile-level review date

Research sources2Source records attached to this model year

Normalized fit fields11 manufacturer-backed · 0 independent/editorial

Physical-fit coverageCargo 0/5 · Cabin 0/4Coverage counts only calculator-ready fields

Known data gaps

Rigid-cargo geometry coverage: 0 of 5 key physical fields normalized.
Cabin-space coverage: 0 of 4 key headroom/legroom fields normalized.

Lineup

Pricing and trims

U.S. market

MSRP references exclude destination, taxes, registration, dealer charges and options unless stated otherwise.

Sport$42,395

EX-L2026 trim

Flexible second row

TrailSport2026 trim

AWD

Touring / Elite2026 trims

Upper grades

Powertrain & efficiency

How it is configured

Engine, output & drive

Engine3.5L DOHC V6Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Output285 hp / 262 lb-ftManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Transmission10-speed automaticManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWDi-VTM4 available or standard by trimManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Fuel & efficiency

Fuel economyTrim/drivetrain-specificUse Honda 2026 EPA table

Dimensions, room & utility

The measurements that affect daily use

How SUVLook compares measurements

Exterior & footprint

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Passenger space

Third-row legroom32.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Second rowAvailable removable center seatManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo & capability

Cargo behind row 318.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargoUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

2WD towing3,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWD towing5,000 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Measurement ledger

Detailed verified fields

Evidence labels stay attached so factory specifications, physical measurements and unresolved fit questions are not treated as equivalent.

MeasurementValueEvidence label

BodyThree-row midsize SUVManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Third-row legroom32.5 inManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Second rowAvailable removable center seatManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Seating7 or 8Manufacturer-published U.S. specification

Cargo behind row 318.6 cu ft standardManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Maximum cargoUp to 113.7 cu ftHonda maximum method

2WD towing3,500 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

AWD towing5,000 lbManufacturer-published U.S. specification

Safety & driver assistance

Ratings and active-safety context

Driver-assistance equipment is kept separate from crash ratings. Check the exact 2026 model on IIHS and NHTSA before relying on a rating or award.

Safety evidence

Crash-test statusVerify exact 2026 model yearNo previous-year score is inferred here

Key driver-assistance systems

Automatic emergency braking / forward-collision features
Lane-support features
Blind-spot systems where equipped
Check trim for available advanced driver assistance

Technology & ownership

What changes the day-to-day experience

Cabin technology

Infotainment and phone integration vary by trim.
Camera, parking and premium-audio features vary by equipment.
Connected-services availability and trial periods can change.

Ownership notes

WarrantyVerify 2026 VIN/model-year bookletCoverage can vary by component and in-service date

MaintenanceFollow the 2026 owner manualIntervals depend on powertrain and operating conditions

Buying context

What to compare before you choose a trim

Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.

The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.

AWD is required for the 5,000-pound maximum tow rating.

Before you measure or buy

Model-year and measurement caveat

Use the exact trim, drivetrain, roof equipment and powertrain when a number is configuration-sensitive. Cargo volume does not prove that a rigid item fits through the hatch; measure the exact vehicle for close-fit use cases.

Quick answers

2026 Honda Pilot FAQs

What matters most on the 2026 Honda Pilot?

Honda publishes standard and maximum cargo methods; keep the labels attached.

What should I verify before buying a 2026 Honda Pilot?

The removable center seat changes second-row flexibility.

Are these SUVLook road-test measurements?

No. Factory specifications and manufacturer-published capacities are labeled as such; SUVLook does not present them as physical measurements taken from a test vehicle.