2026 Honda Pilot Trim Levels | EX-L vs. TrailSport vs. Touring vs. Elite

Upgrade the way you travel with the 2026 Honda Pilot, a versatile full-size SUV designed for everything from daily errands to off-road trail exploration. With three rows of spacious seating, a strong focus on comfort, and a range of modern tech features, it’s offered in seven trims to suit a variety of driving styles. This 2026 Honda Pilot trims guide from White’s Auto Mall Honda breaks down what each version has to offer so you can choose with confidence.

For a closer look at performance details, color choices, and interior design, check out our Honda Pilot review.

When you’re ready, explore our new inventory to find your ideal model and schedule a test drive at our Hopkinsville, KY, dealership for a hands-on experience. If you have questions, our team is just available online or by phone at (270) 962-4600.

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2026 Honda Pilot Trim Options

2026 Honda Pilot Sport

2026 Honda Pilot Sport

Built for busy commutes and spur-of-the-moment road trips, the 2026 Honda Pilot Sport offers a smooth, capable ride, intuitive features that simplify every drive, and generous space to keep everyone comfortable.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/27 highway
Seating: Eight
2WDAWD

Key Features:
  • 3.5L V6 engine
    • 285 HP and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Ten-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • Normal, econ, snow, tow, and sport drive modes
  • 20-in. Shark Gray alloy wheels
  • Dual exhaust finishers
  • LED auto on/off headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, and taillights
  • Power side mirrors
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Roof rails
  • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® for front door and tailgate
  • Power lift tailgate
  • Cloth seat upholstery
  • Ten-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar
  • Four-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • 40/20/40-split, one-touch flat-folding second-row seats 
  • 60/40-split, flat-folding third-row bench seat
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
  • LED interior lighting
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • Push-button start
  • Remote engine start
  • Cargo area bag hooks and tie-down anchors
  • 10.2-in. driver information screen
  • 12.3-in. color infotainment touchscreen
  • 245W audio system with nine speakers and a subwoofer
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • HD Radio™
  • CabinTalk® in-car communication system
  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
  • Google built-in capability
  • HondaLink® capability
  • Front 12V power outlet
  • Front- and second-row USB-C ports
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Forward collision warning
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Lane departure warning
    • Lane keeping assist system
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Traffic sign recognition system
    • Auto high-beam headlights
    • Driver attention monitor
    • Blind spot information system
    • Cross-traffic monitor
  • Post-collision braking system
  • Brake assist
  • Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control
  • Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist
  • Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines and camera washer
  • Security system
2026 Honda Pilot EX-L

2026 Honda Pilot EX-L

Refinement takes center stage in the 2026 Honda Pilot EX-L, where upgraded amenities and a well-appointed cabin create a polished, comfortable driving experience.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/27 highway
Seating: Eight
2WDAWD

Key Features:
Most Sport features, plus:
  • Trail and sand drive modes (AWD)
  • 18-in. machine-finished alloy wheels with Pewter Gray inserts
  • Heated side mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, driver’s-side memory, and reverse gear tilt-down
  • Leather seat upholstery with fabric accents
  • Two-position driver’s seat memory
  • Multi-function second row with removable middle seat
  • Second-row sunshades
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Conversation mirror
  • On-demand in-trunk seat storage
  • Wireless phone charger (Qi)
  • Third-row USB-C ports
  • Cargo-area 12V power outlet
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Front and rear parking sensors
2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport

2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport

Ready for the unexpected, the 2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport brings off-road strength and sure-footed performance to every journey beyond the pavement.

MPG*: Up to 18 city/23 highway
Seating: Seven
AWD

Key Features:
Most Sport features, plus:
  • Second-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) AWD system
  • Trail and sand drive modes
  • Trail Torque Logic
  • Trailer hitch receiver
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Front and rear recovery points
  • Rugged-terrain tires
  • 18-in. Shark Gray alloy wheels
  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Heated, power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn indicators, driver’s-side memory, and reverse gear tilt-down
  • Heated windshield
  • Panoramic power moonroof with tilt and slide function
  • Synthetic leather seat upholstery
  • TrailSport Orange seat and interior accent stitching
  • Two-position driver’s seat memory
  • Second-row fold-flat captain’s chairs
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Second-row sunshades
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Conversation mirror
  • All-season floor mats
  • HomeLink® universal transceiver
  • Wireless phone charger (Qi)
  • Third-row USB-C ports
  • 115V second-row power outlet
  • 12V cargo area power outlet
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Multi-view camera system
  • TrailWatch™ camera system
2026 Honda Pilot Touring

2026 Honda Pilot Touring

With its polished design and premium touches throughout, the 2026 Honda Pilot Touring offers an elevated feel, complete with advanced features that enhance every drive.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/25 highway
Seating: Eight
AWD

Key Features:
Most EX-L features, plus:
  • Second-generation i-VTM4® AWD system
  • 20-in. machine-finished Shark Gray alloy wheels
  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Power-folding side mirrors 
  • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® for all doors 
  • Hands-free access power lift tailgate with walk-away close
  • Panoramic moonroof with tilt and slide function
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Illuminated front console beverage holders
  • Courtesy door lights
  • HomeLink universal transceiver
  • Bose® premium sound system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer
  • Multi-zone audio
  • Multi-view camera system
  • TrailWatch™ camera system
2026 Honda Pilot Touring Blackout

2026 Honda Pilot Touring Blackout

With its classy black exterior accents and assertive styling cues, the 2026 Honda Pilot Touring Blackout delivers a sharp, modern look that makes a strong impression wherever you go.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/25 highway
Seating: Eight
AWD

Key Features:
Most Touring features, plus:
  • 20-in. black alloy wheels
  • Black lug nuts
  • Gloss black emblems
2026 Honda Pilot Elite

2026 Honda Pilot Elite

With its premium appointments and thoughtfully integrated technology, the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite delivers a sophisticated driving experience that stands out on every road.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/25 highway
Seating: Eight
AWD

Key Features:
Most Touring features, plus:
  • Auto-dimming side mirrors
  • Puddle lights
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated windshield
  • Perforated leather seat upholstery with quilted Ultrasuede® accents and contrast piping
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Head-up display
  • 115V second-row power outlet
2026 Honda Pilot Black Edition

2026 Honda Pilot Black Edition

Defined by blackout accents and iconic styling, the 2026 Honda Pilot Black Edition delivers a sleek, unmistakably bold look on every drive.

MPG*: Up to 19 city/25 highway
Seating: Eight
AWD

Key Features:
Most Elite features, plus:
  • 20-in. gloss black alloy wheels
  • Gloss black exterior trim accents
  • Black and red seats and red interior accent stitching

*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors

2026 Honda Pilot Package Options

Shape your 2026 Honda Pilot to match how you drive with a selection of available packages. From styling upgrades to towing enhancements and everyday utility add-ons, each bundle is designed to add function and personality, giving you a Pilot that fits your needs and preferences.

Popular Honda Pilot package options include:

  • Adventure Package
  • Function Package
  • All-Season Protection Package
  • Towing Package
  • Pet Protection Package

2025 Honda Pilot Trim Levels | Touring vs. Elite vs. Black Edition

Conquer today’s to-list and the weekend’s upcoming adventures in the 2025 Honda Pilot. Three rows of seating, a V6 engine, and a wide range of unique trim options help make the Pilot a robust choice to serve as you and your family’s next full-size SUV. Learn more about the standard equipment in each Pilot trim, from the Sport to the Touring to the Elite options, with this research guide created by the team at White’s Auto Mall Honda.

Take your favorite Pilot trim for a test drive at our dealership in Hopkinsville, KY, to see if it’s the right fit for your needs. Our new inventory features a wide range of Pilot models, all carefully selected so you can find your favorite — be sure to focus your search on the trim that qualifies for our current lease offer for an enticing monthly rate. And, keep in mind that we provide lifetime powertrain warranty coverage with every new Honda sold at our dealership.

For more information about the Honda Pilot, get in touch with a White’s Auto Mall Honda representative online or by calling (270) 962-4600.

2025 Honda Pilot Trim Options

2025 Honda Pilot Sport

Navigate each day with confidence in the 2025 Honda Pilot Sport thanks to its potent engine, Honda Sensing® technologies, and versatile three-row interior.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating:Eight
2WD
AWD

Key Features:

  • 3.5L V6 engine
    • 285 HP and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
  • Ten-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters
  • Normal, econ, snow, tow, and sport drive modes
  • 20-in. Shark Gray alloy wheels
  • LED auto on/off headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights, and taillights
  • Power side mirrors
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Roof rails
  • Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
  • Cloth seat upholstery
  • Ten-way power driver’s seat
  • Four-way power front passenger’s seat
  • Heated front seats
  • One-touch fold-flat second-row seats
  • 60/40-split flat-folding third-row bench seat
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted controls
  • Reversible cargo floor
  • Tri-zone automatic climate control
  • LED interior lighting
  • Push-button start
  • Remote engine start
  • 7-in. driver information screen
  • 7-in. color infotainment touchscreen
  • 240W audio system with seven speakers and a subwoofer
  • Wired Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
  • Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and streaming audio
  • Front-row USB-A and 12V ports
  • Front- and second-row USB-C ports
  • HondaLink® capability
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane departure warning
    • Collision Mitigation Braking System™
    • Road departure mitigation system
    • Lane keeping assist system
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow
    • Traffic sign recognition system
    • Auto high-beam headlights
    • Driver attention monitor
    • Blind spot information system
    • Cross traffic monitor
  • Multi-angle rearview camera with dynamic guidelines and camera washer
  • Security system

2025 Honda Pilot EX-L

Elevate your daily drive with the leather seating materials, up-sized touchscreen, and wireless smartphone connectivity in the 2025 Honda Pilot EX-L.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating:Eight
2WD
AWD

Key Features:

Most Sport features, plus:

  • Trail and sand drive modes (AWD)
  • 18-in. machined-finish alloy wheels with Pewter Gray inserts
  • Heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn indicators and reverse gear tilt-down
  • Programmable power tailgate
  • Leather seat upholstery
  • Second-row sunshades
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Conversation mirror
  • Deep rear hidden storage well
  • Memory function for outside mirrors and driver's seat
  • HomeLink® remote system
  • CabinTalk® in-car communication system
  • 9-in. color infotainment touchscreen
  • 245W audio system with nine speakers and a subwoofer
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
  • HD Radio™
  • 15-watt wireless phone charger
  • Third-row USB-C ports
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Front and rear parking sensors

2025 Honda Pilot EX-L with HPD™ Wheels

Make a statement with the HPD™ black alloy wheels included with the 2025 Honda Pilot EX-L with HPD™ Wheels.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating:Eight
2WD
AWD

Key Features:

Most EX-L features, plus:

  • HPD™ 18-in. black alloy wheels
  • HPD™ black center caps
  • Black lug nuts

2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport

Your next adventure is ready to begin in the rugged 2025 Honda Pilot TrailSport, complete with an off-road suspension, underbody skid plates, and TrailWatch™ camera system.

*MPG:Up to 18 city / 23 highway
Seating:Seven
AWD

Key Features:

Most Sport features, plus:

  • Second-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4™) AWD system
  • Trail and sand drive modes
  • Trail Torque Logic
  • Off-road tuned suspension with 8.3-in. ground clearance
  • Integrated Class III trailer hitch
  • Underbody skid plates
  • Front and rear recovery points
  • All-terrain tires
  • 18-in. Shark Gray alloy wheels with TrailSport logo
  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Heated exterior mirrors with integrated turn indicators and reverse gear tilt-down
  • Programmable power tailgate
  • Heated windshield wiper zone
  • One-touch power panoramic moonroof
  • Durable synthetic leather seat upholstery
  • Orange seat and interior accent stitching
  • Second-row fold-flat captain’s chairs
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Second-row sunshades
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Conversation mirror
  • Memory function for outside mirrors and driver's seat
  • All-weather floor mats
  • HomeLink remote system
  • CabinTalk® in-car communication system
  • 9-in. color infotainment touchscreen
  • 245W audio system with nine speakers and a subwoofer
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio capability
  • HD Radio
  • 15-watt wireless phone charger
  • Third-row USB-C ports
  • 110V power outlet
  • Honda Sensing® technologies
    • Low-speed braking control
    • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Multi-view camera system
  • TrailWatch camera system

2025 Honda Pilot Touring

Take every drive to new levels of luxury with the Bose® premium sound system and panoramic moonroof of the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating:Eight
2WD
AWD

Key Features:

Most EX-L features, plus:

  • 20-in. machined-finish alloy wheels with Shark Gray inserts
  • Black lug nuts
  • Dual chrome exhaust finishers
  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Hands-free access tailgate with walk-away close
  • One-touch power panoramic moonroof
  • Roof rails
  • On-demand in-trunk seat storage
  • Second- and third-row LED ambient lighting
  • Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition and Honda HD Digital Traffic
  • Bose premium sound system with 12 speakers and a subwoofer
  • Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
  • Multi-zone audio

2025 Honda Pilot Touring with HPD™ Wheels

Blending looks and luxury, the 2025 Honda Pilot Touring with HPD™ Wheels includes larger 20-inch black HPD™ wheels with unique center caps.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 27 highway
Seating:Eight
2WD
AWD

Key Features:

Most Touring features, plus:

  • HPD™ 20-in. black alloy wheels
  • HPD™ center caps

2025 Honda Pilot Elite

Plush creature comfort like perforated leather upholstery, heated second-row seats and ventilated front seats elevate your driving experience in the 2025 Honda Pilot Elite.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 25 highway
Seating:Eight
AWD

Key Features:

Most Touring features, plus:

  • i-VTM4™ AWD system
  • Trail and sand drive modes
  • Power-folding, auto-dimming exterior mirrors
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Heated windshield wiper zone
  • Perforated leather seat upholstery with accent piping
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Heated second-row outboard seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • LED door trim lighting
  • 10.2-in. driver information screen
  • 4-in. head-up display
  • 110V power outlet
  • Multi-view camera system
  • TrailWatch™ camera system

2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition

Crafted with a dark mystique and premium amenities, the 2025 Honda Pilot Black Edition is made for the driver who wants its all.

*MPG:Up to 19 city / 25 highway
Seating:Eight
AWD

Key Features:

Most Elite features, plus:

  • 20-in. gloss black alloy wheels
  • Black exterior trim accents
  • Black Edition front seat logos
  • Red seat and interior accent stitching
  • Red ambient LED lighting

*19 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2025 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

2025 Honda Pilot Available Packages

Make your 2025 Honda Pilot perfectly suited for the requirements of your busy lifestyle with a range of package options. Available manufacturer packages, like the Towing Package with a trailer hitch hitch, harness, and ball mount, are added when the vehicle is built. Accessory package options include the dealership-installed features like the all-season floor mats, splash guards, and folding cargo tray included with the All-Season Protection Package I.

Available manufacturer packages:

  • Function Package
  • Towing Package
  • Lower Door Trim
  • HPD™ Package

Available accessory packages:

  • All-Season Protection Package I
  • All-Season Protection Package II
  • Protection Package

2026 Honda Pilot for Sale in Hopkinsville, KY

Discover the 2026 Honda Pilot for sale in our inventory at White's Auto Mall Honda today. Schedule a test drive to get behind the wheel of your preferred model, and see our convenient hours and directions to find the best route for your visit to our Honda dealership in Hopkinsville, KY. Have inquiries for our experts? Contact us online or call us at (270) 962-4600.

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