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2026 Honda Pilot Elite

SUV · 285 hp · 21 mpg combined

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$53,495Factory MSRP, base configuration

Overview.

At a glance

285 hp21 mpg combinedAWD

Good

8 seats
5,000-lb max towing
285 hp
Ventilated front seats
12-speaker Bose audio

Watch for

EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined
18.6 cu ft cargo
No hybrid trim offered

The 2026 Honda Pilot Elite is a gas SUV with 8 seats and all-wheel drive.

Its 285-hp engine uses a 10-speed automatic, and maximum towing is 5,000 lbs. MSRP is $53,495. Fuel economy is an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined, while cargo space is 18.6 cu ft.

Standard cabin equipment includes leather/sueded microfiber upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, multi-level heated rear seats, three-zone climate control, and a heated steering wheel. A 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, 12 Bose speakers, and a subwoofer handle connectivity and audio.

Driver-assistance and parking features include adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot and lane departure warnings, front, side and rear-view cameras, and front and rear parking sensors. The split-folding rear seatback and manual folding split-bench third-row seats provide seating flexibility. Factory coverage includes a 60-month/60,000-mile powertrain warranty, a 36-month/36,000-mile basic warranty, and 12-month/12,000-mile maintenance coverage.

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5 factory options, from $255 to $1,645.

Adventure Package$1,645

Towing Package$1,045

Function Package$750

Pet Protection Package$750

Black Emblem Package$255

Which Pilot is right for you?

Eight trims, $42,195 to $54,995. Tap one to open it.

$42,195−$11,300Sport 2WD285 hp $44,295−$9,200Sport AWD285 hp $44,495−$9,000EX-L285 hp $50,395−$3,100TrailSport AWD285 hp $51,095−$2,400Touring285 hp $52,295−$1,200Touring S285 hp $53,495This trimElite285 hp $54,995+$1,500Black Edition AWD285 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,900, from EX-L to TrailSport AWD.

The numbers.

One configuration: all-wheel drive, 10-speed automatic.

285hp3.5L six-cylinder

262lb-ftTorque

21mpgCombined · 19 city · 25 highway

AWD10-speed automatic

8Seats

18.6 cu ftCargo volume

4,678 lbsCurb weight

5,000 lbsMax towing

144 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

Black
Brown
Gray

All leather/sueded microfiber.

17 factory paints

Grigio Metallic
Grand Prix White
Modern Steel Metallic
Smoke Blue Pearl
Nighthawk Black
Sage Brush
Platinum White Pearl
Long Beach Blue
Cool Mist Metallic
Coastal Blue
Anthracite Metallic
Sonic Gray Pearl
Taffeta White
Radiant Red Metallic II
Solar Silver Metallic
Crystal Black Pearl
Valencia Red Pearl

8 of the 17 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

1 recall campaign on file.

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Overall—Not rated

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Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Pilot. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Rust

5 yr

Roadside

3 yr / 36,000 mi

Maintenance

1 yr / 12,000 mi

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