Honda's 2026 Pilot Saw Minimal Changes, But the Price Increased Significantly | Carscoops

      The 2026 Pilot undergoes a subtle redesign, receives technological updates, and sees a price increase across all trims, which includes higher destination fees.

      Honda has raised the pricing on the refreshed 2026 Pilot for most configurations. The base Sport 2WD now starts at $43,690, including destination charges. All trims feature larger screens, 5G connectivity, CarPlay, and enhancements in safety.

      The 2026 Honda Pilot comes with a few aesthetic adjustments, beneficial tech enhancements, and, as expected, a higher price tag. The entry-level Pilot Sport 2WD will cost buyers a minimum of $43,690 in the United States, destination fees included.

      For context, the previous year’s baseline Pilot had a starting price of $41,650. In conjunction with the increased MSRP, Honda has quietly raised the destination fee from $1,450 to $1,495. The 2026 lineup consists of the EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite, and Black Edition trims.

      Choosing all-wheel drive for the base Sport now totals $45,790, up from last year's $43,750. The EX-L 2WD price increases to $45,990, while the AWD version rises to $48,090, reflecting a similar increase from their 2025 prices of $44,950 and $47,050, respectively.

      The Touring 2WD has been removed for 2026, making it available only in AWD, priced from $52,590, increasing from $51,050. The TrailSport AWD price goes from $50,850 to $51,890, the Elite AWD is raised from $54,530 to $54,990, and the Black Edition is now priced at $56,490, up from $56,030 the previous year.

      2026 Honda Pilot Prices

      2026 Updates

      Though the price increases may not please everyone, Honda has implemented some updates beyond the visual changes. All trims now include a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 5G WiFi capability, a quieter interior, a power tailgate, roof rails, and a Post-Collision Braking system.

      Additionally, the electric power steering system has been fine-tuned, which Honda claims will enhance feedback and precision; however, test drives will ultimately determine the effectiveness of this modification.

      The powertrain remains unchanged, with the Pilot continuing to utilize Honda’s 3.5-liter V6 engine, generating 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission is still the only option available. The first units of the updated model are already reaching dealerships.