2026 Honda Pilot
Elite AWD
GasAWDMSRP $53,495
What the Elite adds over the Sport (+$11,300)
| Spec | Sport | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| EPA Highway MPG | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 111.8 cu-ft | 112.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 59.5 cu-ft | 60.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21.8 cu-ft | 22.4 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4336 lbs | 4678 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4336 lbs | 4678 lbs |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2nd-row heated seats, Acoustic Front Door Windows, All Wheel Drive (AWD), ECM Rear View Mirror, Front Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Heated outside mirrors, Heated steering wheel, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity Mirrors, Outside mirror turn signal indicators, Power tilt-slide sunroof, Power-folding outside mirrors, Rear door - Side window curtains (Shade), Reverse tilt-down power outside mirrors, Smart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Ventilated front seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 112.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 60.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 158.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 3 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | Lifetime |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in |
| Overall height | 71 in |
| Overall length | 200.1 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L V6, MPI + GDI, DOHC 24-Valve |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| EPA City MPG | 19 mpg |
| EPA Combined MPG | 21 mpg |
| EPA Highway MPG | 25 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40.2 in |
| Third-row headroom | 39.3 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.8 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 61.9 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 61.7 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 59.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18.9 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut with coil springs, Stabilizer Bar |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link Independent, Self-Leveling, Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/50R20 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.2 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4678 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4678 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitCargo 1 standard · 0 optional
Tow Mode: Optimizes Towing Performance
Climate 1 standard · 0 optional
Tri-zone (Driver, Front Passenger and Rear) automatic temperature control
Convenience 4 standard · 0 optional
Power windows with auto up/down on all four windowsPush-button start with Smart Key and burglar alarmRemote Engine Start button on Key FobSmart (Hands-free) Power liftgate with Auto-Close functionality
Exterior 12 standard · 0 optional
Acoustic Front Door WindowsAcoustic Front WindshieldFront Rain-sensing windshield wipersHeated outside mirrorsLED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)Outside mirror turn signal indicatorsPower tilt-slide sunroofPower-folding outside mirrorsPrivacy Rear Windows, 3rd row/Cargo Side Glass and Liftgate GlassRear windshield defrosterReverse tilt-down power outside mirrorsTemporary spare wheel tire
Infotainment 2 standard · 0 optional
Automatic Collision NotificationConnected roadside assistanceFind My Vehicle / Last-mile locationRemote door lock/unlock via smartphone appRemote engine start via smartphone appSOS Emergency Call buttonSteering wheel paddle shiftersStolen Vehicle RecoveryWi-Fi Hotspot
Interior 9 standard · 0 optional
Dual sunvisors, sliding with vanity mirrorsECM Rear View MirrorFront seatback pocketsHeated steering wheelLED cargo lampLED illuminated Sun Visors/Vanity MirrorsLeather-wrapped steering wheelOverhead console with sunglass holderRear door - Side window curtains (Shade)
Powertrain 4 standard · 0 optional
All Wheel Drive (AWD)Drive Mode Select (DMS): Eco / Normal / Sport / My DriveIdle Stop & Go (ISG)Shift-by-Wire transmission
Safety 21 standard · 0 optional
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)Downhill Brake Control (DBC)Driver Attention Warning (DAW)Driver's knee airbagDual front advanced airbagsDual front seat-mounted side airbagsElectronic Stability Control (ESC)Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Full-length side curtain airbagsHigh Beam Assist (HBA)Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Rear View Monitor (RVM) with Parking Guidance-DynamicRollover sensorSmart Cruise Control (SCC) with STOP & GO (S&G)Surround View Monitor (SVM)Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) high-lineTraction Control System (TCS)Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Seating 5 standard · 0 optional
2-way driver lumbar support2nd-row heated seatsHeated front seatsIntegrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror positionVentilated front seats
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 Pilot. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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