2026 Honda Pilot Performance

Whether you’re taking it past the end of the pavement or around town, the 3.5L V6 engine of the 2026 Honda Pilot offers the muscle to help you thrive. Paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission and an available second-generation Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM4®) all-wheel drive (AWD) system, the 285-horsepower engine delivers its power smoothly and efficiently. The Pilot is ready to help you take on family vacations with its 5,000-pound maximum towing capacity.

See the Pilot performance specs in the following chart.

• Engine: 3.5L V6
• Horsepower: 285 HP
• Torque: 262 lb.-ft.
• MPG* (City/Hwy): 19 / 27
• Max. Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs.
• Transmission: Ten-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: FWD / i-VTM4® AWD

*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 Exterior Design

Strikingly rugged, the 2026 Honda Pilot makes a statement and backs it up. Chiseled contours and available 20-inch wheel options lend the SUV’s prominent styling cues, while available skid plates and rugged terrain tires with the TrailSport trim help it thrive when pavement fades to dirt. Refined exterior features like a panoramic moonroof and hands-free access tailgate lend modern luxury to the overall experience.

Available exterior features include:

• 18- or 20-in. alloy wheels
• LED headlights, daytime running lights, taillights, and fog lights
• Panoramic moonroof with tilt and slide function
• Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
• Rain-sensing windshield wipers
• Power lift tailgate with hands-free access and walk away close
• Power-folding, auto-dimming side mirrors with LED turn signals and reverse gear tilt-down

Color Options

• Crystal Black Pearl
• Solar Silver Metallic
• Platinum White Pearl
• Radiant Red Metallic II
• Sonic Gray Pearl
• Modern Steel Metallic
• Smoke Blue Pearl
• Ash Green Metallic

2026 Honda Pilot Interior Features

Plush, inviting interior accommodations ensure you and your passengers enjoy every journey in the 2026 Honda Pilot. Sink back into premium seating materials like leather with Alcantara® accent. Tailor your ideal seat comfort settings with available power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated front seats.

Available interior features include:

• Cloth, durable synthetic leather, leather, leather with cloth, or leather with quilted Alcantara seat upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Ten-way power driver’s seat
• Four-way power front passenger’s seat
• 40/20/40-split second-row bench or captain’s chairs
• 60/40-split flat-folding third-row bench seat
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Automatic-dimming rearview mirror
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel

2026 Honda Pilot Seating Capacity & Cargo Space

Generously sized and comfortably spacious, the 2026 Honda Pilot makes room for everything your life has in store. Haul the team out for ice cream after the game with three rows of seating and maximum space for eight travelers. Or, make moving day easier with the 111.8 cubic feet of maximum cargo space with the rear two rows folded down.

See the interior capacity specs for the Pilot in the following chart.

• Max. Seating: Eight
• Headroom (First/Second/Third Row): 40.5 / 40.2 / 39.3 in.
• Legroom (First/Second/Third Row): 41 / 40.8 / 32.5 in.
• Max Cargo Space (Max./Behind Second/Behind Third Row): 111.8 / 59.5 / 21.8cu.-ft.

2026 Honda Pilot Safety & Technology

Modern technology is a strength of the 2026 Honda Pilot. The safety features in your Pilot center around the standard Honda Sensing® suite with features like the lane keeping assist system and a cross-traffic monitor. On top of these standard confidence-bolstering features, camera technologies like the multiview camera and TrailWatch™ are available to bolster the visible area around your SUV.

Connectivity technology centers around the standard 12.3-inch color touchscreen. Complete with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone mirroring compatibility and Google built-in capabilities, staying in touch is totally intuitive. If you want a top-tier listening experience, consider the available Bose® premium sound system.

2026 Honda Pilot Trim Levels

• Sport
• EX-L
• TrailSport
• Touring
• Touring Blackout
• Elite
• Black Edition

2026 Honda Pilot for Sale in Hopkinsville, KY

White’s Auto Mall Honda is your go-to local Pilot dealership in Hopkinsville, KY. Browse our available inventory to find the trim and color combination that you like the best, then set up a test drive appointment to take a closer look. For answers to any questions, contact our team online or by calling us at (270) 962-4600.