The 2026 Honda Pilot

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Conquer Every Mile in Rugged Style

Can you depend on a crossover midsize SUV to make escapism look good? Yes You Can!
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A view from the Pilot’s interior, looking upwards at blue skies and trees through the panoramic moonroof.

One-Touch Power Panoramic Moonroof

The available one-touch power panoramic moonroof with power sunshade allows driver and front passenger to regulate the amount of sunlight or fresh air that comes in and gives rear passengers better vistas.

A view from the Pilot’s interior, looking upwards at blue skies and trees through the panoramic moonroof.
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The TrailSport Trim

With a reimagined grey front grille, Shark Grey 18″ aluminum-alloy wheels, and black side mirrors and door handles, the TrailSport’s rugged good looks are sure to turn heads. Inside, orange contrast stitching pops against the soft leatherette. The one-touch power panoramic moonroof with power sunshade tops it all off, bringing the outdoors in.

3/4 front side view of a green Pilot Trailsport on white space.
3/4 front side view of a green Pilot Trailsport on white space.
A Bold New Grille

With a sleek body and muscular hood, the Pilot’s sculpted lines play up the modern look of its front and rear fasciae. Adding to the effect is a striking new grille design, equally eye-catching in grey, black, or gloss black (depending on trim).

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20" Aluminum-Alloy Wheels

From traffic lights to starry nights, the Pilot gets you there in style with available 20" aluminum-alloy wheels.

Pilot dashboard with touchscreen displaying the multi-view camera system.
Front & Rear Camera Washers

Whether you choose a trim with the multi-angle rearview camera* with dynamic guidelines and rear camera washer or a trim with the available multi-view camera system* with front and rear camera washers, you can rest assured the Pilot was engineered to help improve visibility.

Explore the Pilot Colour Options

U.S. model shown for informational purposes only. Some packages, wheels, and/or colour combinations shown may be unavailable in Canada. See dealer for details

Exterior

Exterior

Interior

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Perforated Black Leather with Contrast Stiching, Piping and Faux Suede Accent

Solar Silver Metallic

A Crossover SUV with an Emphasis on Utility

The Pilot was engineered to help make your life easier and your adventures better.

Cargo Space

Rear view of the Pilot’s trunk interior with the back row of seats folded down.

Capable Cargo Space

With its height-programmable power tailgate and available hands-free access, the Pilot makes loading a breeze. Need to make room? Ample cargo capacity gives you plenty of flexibility. Between the flat-folding 2nd-row and 3rd-row seats, available in-trunk seat storage, and available on-demand removable middle seat, you’re ready for just about anything.
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Capable Cargo Space

With its height-programmable power tailgate and available hands-free access, the Pilot makes loading a breeze. Need to make room? Ample cargo capacity gives you plenty of flexibility. Between the flat-folding 2nd-row and 3rd-row seats, available in-trunk seat storage, and available on-demand removable middle seat, you’re ready for just about anything.
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Rear view of the Pilot’s trunk interior with the back row of seats folded down.
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A Tailgate That’s Tailored to You

The Pilot’s power tailgate with programmable height allows you to set how high it opens. Just adjust it to your perfect setting and loading up becomes simple and effortless.
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3/4 rear view of a green Pilot parked near a lakeside mountain. The tailgate is open, revealing a blue box and wooden crate inside. Nearby, a parent chases a young girl, while a family sits on folding chairs around a picnic blanket.

Performance That Makes It All Possible

If adventure is the destination, you can depend on the Pilot to empower the drive that gets you there. Accessorized model shown.

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A Powerful Engine

Every Pilot trim features a 285-hp* 3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, DOHC, V6 engine with up to 262 lb.-ft. of torque*. And to help every litre go further, the Variable Cylinder Management® (VCM®) system is designed to automatically switch between six and three cylinders, depending on the driving conditions.

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Your Choice of Drive Mode

Can you rely on the Pilot to give you more driving confidence? Yes You Can. With a simple flip of a toggle, the drive modes (Normal, ECON, Snow, Sport, Tow, and available Trail and Sand) are engineered to dial in the throttle, suspension, and steering to match various driving conditions.

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10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT)

The 10-speed automatic transmission can either shift automatically or with the use of paddle shifters. You can depend on the Pilot to help enhance smooth acceleration and deliver a remarkably fluid drive.

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Fuel-Efficient & Economical

With trims delivering combined fuel consumption rates ranging from 11.0-11.8L/100km*, an Eco Assist™ system that helps you monitor how efficiently you’re driving, and an ECON drive mode that helps you get more out of every litre, you can rely on the Pilot to help you make every adventure a more fuel-efficient one. It also features Honda idle-stop system, which is designed to help prevent excess emissions through idling.

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All-Wheel Drive. All the Time.

For a smoother ride, the Pilot’s 2nd-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4™) AWD system is engineered to increase responsiveness and handling, so you take to the road with greater confidence.

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Powerful Towing Capacity

With up to 2,268kg* (5,000 lbs.), the Pilot is ready for those treks that need a little extra for the road.

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Tech That Makes the Road a Trip

Our latest technology that helps ensure the Pilot is capable of handling your greatest escapes.

Touchscreen Display

Closeup of the Pilot’s touchscreen displaying its homepage apps and a compass.

Touchscreen Display

The standard 12.3″ touchscreen is your portal to a centralized system that controls your Pilot’s settings and loads of tech features. Apple CarPlay®* and Android Auto™* seamlessly connect your compatible devices for directions, messages, music, and more. Add the available 12-speaker BOSE® Premium Audio System (including subwoofer) to elevate your ride with a crystal-clear soundscape.

Touchscreen Display

The standard 12.3″ touchscreen is your portal to a centralized system that controls your Pilot’s settings and loads of tech features. Apple CarPlay®* and Android Auto™* seamlessly connect your compatible devices for directions, messages, music, and more. Add the available 12-speaker BOSE® Premium Audio System (including subwoofer) to elevate your ride with a crystal-clear soundscape.

Closeup of the Pilot’s touchscreen displaying its homepage apps and a compass.

Tech Designed to Help Keep You Safe

The Pilot has intuitive technologies designed to help keep you, and everyone around you, safer.

Honda Sensing®

Honda Sensing®* Technologies

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    Lane Keeping Assist System* (LKAS) with Traffic Jam Assist

    The Lane Keeping Assist System* (LKAS) with Traffic Jam Assist is designed to work together to help keep you centered in your detected lane, even in stop-and-go traffic, helping ensure a smoother driving experience.

  • Graphic illustration of a vehicle driving on a city street. Blue lights emanate from the front, detecting a potential collision with another vehicle on the road.
    Collision Mitigation Braking System™* (CMBS)® & Forward Collision Warning* (FCW)

    The Forward Collision Warning* (FCW) system is engineered to detect vehicles ahead and issue alerts if you’re closing in too quickly. If you don’t react, Collision Mitigation Braking System™* (CMBS)® is designed to automatically apply brake pressure to help reduce the impact or avoid a crash.

  • Closeup of passenger side mirror with graphic overlay to demonstrate blind spot detection and alert.
    Blind Spot Information* (BSI) System

    Engineered to help detect and alert you of vehicles in your blind spot when signaling a lane change – visual alerts appear in the side mirrors to help increase awareness.

  • Digital rendering of a blue vehicle on a city highway with blue graphic overlay. The side of the road is highlighted in red, demonstrating sensors detecting the vehicle drifting out of the lane.
    Road Departure Mitigation* (RDM) System & Lane Departure Warning* (LDW)

    The Road Departure Mitigation* (RDM) System and Lane Departure Warning* (LDW) are engineered to help prevent unintended lane drift by providing steering assistance and warnings if you cross detected lane markings, helping to reduce the likelihood of accidental lane departure.

  • Overhead illustration of a CR-V with blue lights emanating from the front.
    Traffic Sign Recognition* (TSR)

    Traffic Sign Recognition* (TSR) is designed to help identify and display important traffic signs, like speed limits and stop signs, directly on your dashboard, helping to keep you informed as you drive.

  • Digital rendering of a vehicle driving on a busy highway with a swath of blue light emanating from the front. The vehicle ahead of it is highlighted in green.
    Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)

    The ACC system* with Low-Speed Follow is designed to keep a constant speed and set following interval behind the vehicle detected directly ahead of yours, including the ability to slow, stop, and start with the flow of traffic.

  • Digital rendering of a vehicle reversing out of a parking spot. A blue graphic overlay highlights the area behind it, detecting another vehicle in its path.
    Cross Traffic Monitor* (CTM)

    When reversing out of parking spaces, the Cross Traffic Monitor* (CTM) is engineered to help detect approaching vehicles from either side, providing added safety in situations with limited visibility.

  • 3/4 rear view of a silver Pilot driving through a tunnel with blue and green sensors monitoring the lane ahead.
    Auto High Beam Headlights*

    The auto high beam feature is engineered to automatically change the low beam headlights to high beam headlights depending on the surrounding conditions.

Honda Sensing®* Technologies

  • Graphic display of a vehicle on an elevated highway with green sensors emitting from the vehicle.
    Lane Keeping Assist System* (LKAS) with Traffic Jam Assist

    The Lane Keeping Assist System* (LKAS) with Traffic Jam Assist is designed to work together to help keep you centered in your detected lane, even in stop-and-go traffic, helping ensure a smoother driving experience.

  • Graphic illustration of a vehicle driving on a city street. Blue lights emanate from the front, detecting a potential collision with another vehicle on the road.
    Collision Mitigation Braking System™* (CMBS)® & Forward Collision Warning* (FCW)

    The Forward Collision Warning* (FCW) system is engineered to detect vehicles ahead and issue alerts if you’re closing in too quickly. If you don’t react, Collision Mitigation Braking System™* (CMBS)® is designed to automatically apply brake pressure to help reduce the impact or avoid a crash.

  • Closeup of passenger side mirror with graphic overlay to demonstrate blind spot detection and alert.
    Blind Spot Information* (BSI) System

    Engineered to help detect and alert you of vehicles in your blind spot when signaling a lane change – visual alerts appear in the side mirrors to help increase awareness.

  • Digital rendering of a blue vehicle on a city highway with blue graphic overlay. The side of the road is highlighted in red, demonstrating sensors detecting the vehicle drifting out of the lane.
    Road Departure Mitigation* (RDM) System & Lane Departure Warning* (LDW)

    The Road Departure Mitigation* (RDM) System and Lane Departure Warning* (LDW) are engineered to help prevent unintended lane drift by providing steering assistance and warnings if you cross detected lane markings, helping to reduce the likelihood of accidental lane departure.

  • Overhead illustration of a CR-V with blue lights emanating from the front.
    Traffic Sign Recognition* (TSR)

    Traffic Sign Recognition* (TSR) is designed to help identify and display important traffic signs, like speed limits and stop signs, directly on your dashboard, helping to keep you informed as you drive.

  • Digital rendering of a vehicle driving on a busy highway with a swath of blue light emanating from the front. The vehicle ahead of it is highlighted in green.
    Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* with Low-Speed Follow (LSF)

    The ACC system* with Low-Speed Follow is designed to keep a constant speed and set following interval behind the vehicle detected directly ahead of yours, including the ability to slow, stop, and start with the flow of traffic.

  • Digital rendering of a vehicle reversing out of a parking spot. A blue graphic overlay highlights the area behind it, detecting another vehicle in its path.
    Cross Traffic Monitor* (CTM)

    When reversing out of parking spaces, the Cross Traffic Monitor* (CTM) is engineered to help detect approaching vehicles from either side, providing added safety in situations with limited visibility.

  • 3/4 rear view of a silver Pilot driving through a tunnel with blue and green sensors monitoring the lane ahead.
    Auto High Beam Headlights*

    The auto high beam feature is engineered to automatically change the low beam headlights to high beam headlights depending on the surrounding conditions.

Learn more about the Pilot

To explore more, download the Pilot vehicle specifications.

3/4 rear side view of a white Pilot parked in a driveway with its trunk open. Parents and three children are nearby, loading items and getting into the car.
3/4 rear side view of a white Pilot parked in a driveway with its trunk open. Parents and three children are nearby, loading items and getting into the car.

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