Elite AWD
What the Elite adds over the Sport (+$11,300)
| Spec | Sport | Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 87 cu-ft | 86.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4336 lbs | 4678 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4336 lbs | 4678 lbs |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,395 | $53,695 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row), 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo), 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System, 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports), Acoustic Laminate Front Side Glass, Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror, Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer, Conversation Mirror, Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row), Driver's Two Position Memory (Seat & Side Mirrors), Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Front Camera Washer, Gloss Black Front Grille, Gloss Black Rear Roof Spoiler Sides, Heads Up Display, Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down, Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Windshield, HomeLink® Remote System, Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front Console), Integrated Rear Door Sunshades, LED Map Lights (All Rows), Low Speed Braking Control, Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat, Multi-Zone Audio, Multiview Camera System, Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function, Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear), Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats with Ultrasuede® Accents and Contrast Piping, Power Folding Side Mirrors, Power Lift Tailgate with Hands-Free Access and Walk Away Close, Puddle Lights, Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers, Rear Outboard 2nd Row Heated Seats, Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate), TrailWatch™, Ventilated Front Seats
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 350.5 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 330.2 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 86.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 48.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 18.6 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 158.4 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | HondaLink |
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
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3471 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Fuel Injection |
| Engine type (full description) | V6 |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 285 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 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 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $53,695 |
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) | 37.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 255/50 R20 |
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 |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety40 std · 0 opt
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low-Speed Follow
- Cross Traffic Monitor
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Multiview Camera System
- Advanced Front Airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- SmartVent® Front Side Airbags
- Three-Row Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
- Driver Attention Monitor
- 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Auto High-Beam Headlights
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Brake Assist
- Child-Proof Rear Door Locks
- Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™)
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Front & Mid Row Outer 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
- Front Camera Washer
- Front Knee Airbags
- Hill Descent Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Low Speed Braking Control
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row Passenger-Side), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All, 3rd-Row All)
- Parking Sensors (4 Front & 4 Rear)
- Post-Collision Braking System
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rearview Camera Washer
- Road Departure Mitigation System (RDM)
- Seat Belt Reminder for all Seating Positions
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition System (TSR)
- TrailWatch™
- Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
- Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Tire Fill Assist and Location and Pressure Indicators
Infotainment21 std · 0 opt
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot Capability
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- 10.2-Inch Digital Instrument Cluster
- 12.3-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 2nd Row (2 Ports)
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - 3rd Row (2 Ports)
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- 3.0-Amp USB Type-C Smartphone / Audio Interface - Front Console (1 Port)
- Bose Premium Sound System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- CabinTalk® In-Car PA System
- Google built-in (includes 3-Years Unlimited Data Plan for In-Vehicle Apps)
- HD Radio™
- Heads Up Display
- HondaLink®
- HondaLink® Subscription Services
- Multi-Zone Audio
- Radio Data System (RDS)
- Speed-Sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
- Wireless Android Auto™ Compatibility
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® Compatibility
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
Convenience14 std · 0 opt
- Power Lift Tailgate with Hands-Free Access and Walk Away Close
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Push Button Start
- 115-Volt Power Outlet (2nd Row)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Cargo)
- 12-Volt Power Outlet (Front)
- Capless Fuel Filler
- HomeLink® Remote System
- One-Touch Turn Indicators
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Power Lift Tailgate
- Power Windows with Auto-Up / Down All 4 Windows
- Programmable Remote Entry
- Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock® (All Doors and Tailgate)
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control, Air Filtration
- Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Seating14 std · 0 opt
- Heated Front Seats
- Ventilated Front Seats
- Rear Outboard 2nd Row Heated Seats
- 40 / 20 / 40 Split, Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- 60/40 Split, Flat-Folding 3rd-Row Bench Seat
- Adjustable Seat-Belt Anchors (Front Row)
- Driver's Seat with 10-Way Power Adjustment, including 2-Way Power Lumbar Support
- Driver's Two Position Memory (Seat & Side Mirrors)
- Front Passenger's Seat with 4-Way Power Adjustment
- Head Restraints at all Seating Positions
- Multi-Function 2nd-Row with Removable Middle Seat
- On-Demand In-Trunk Seat Storage
- One-Touch Flat-Folding 2nd-Row Seats
- Perforated Leather-Trimmed Seats with Ultrasuede® Accents and Contrast Piping
Interior21 std · 0 opt
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Beverage Holders (Front Row-4 / 2nd-Row-6 / 3rd-Row-4)
- Cargo Area Light (LED)
- Conversation Mirror
- Courtesy Door Lights (Front Row)
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
- Driver's and Front Passenger's Seatback Pockets
- Floor Mats
- Garment Hooks (2nd row, 2 total)
- Illuminated Beverage Holders (Front Console)
- Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
- Integrated Rear Door Sunshades
- Interior Ambient LED Lighting
- LED Map Lights (All Rows)
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Lockable Glove Compartment
- Multi-Functional Center Console Storage
- Sliding Sunvisors
- Sunglasses Holder
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
Exterior27 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic Moonroof with Tilt and Slide Function
- Power Folding Side Mirrors
- Acoustic Laminate Front Side Glass
- Acoustic Laminate Windshield
- Active Shutter Grille
- Auto-Dimming Side Mirrors
- Compact Spare Tire
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers
- Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
- Gloss Black Front Grille
- Gloss Black Rear Roof Spoiler Sides
- Gloss Black Roof Rails
- Heated Power Side Mirrors with Integrated LED Turn Signal and Reverese Gear Tilt-Down
- Heated Windshield
- Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer
- LED Brake and Taillights
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Fog Lights
- LED Headlights with Auto-On / Off
- Power Side Mirrors
- Puddle Lights
- Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
- Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers
- Rear Privacy Glass
- Security System
- Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
- Rear-Window Defroster with Timer
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-Gen Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ (i-VTM 4 ™) AWD System
- 10-Speed Automatic Transmission (10AT) with Shift-By-Wire (SBW) and Paddle Shifters
- Active Control Engine Mount System (ACM)
- Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC)
- Eco Assist™ System
- Idle-Stop
- Integrated Drive Modes
- Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®)
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension
- Unit-Body Construction
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo Area Bag Hooks
- Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors (4 Total)
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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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Common questions about the Elite
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite?
The manufacturer lists $53,695 for the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite. That is $11,300 above the Sport, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 41 features become standard that the Sport does not and 6 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.