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2026 Pilot

Honda's three-row SUV, refreshed for 2026 with larger screens, a quieter cabin and a 285 hp V6 with standard all-wheel drive, and Canadian pricing from $55,550 MSRP, according to Honda Canada. A research reference built around the questions family SUV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.

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The 2026 Pilot is a refresh of the fourth-generation Pilot, with a redesigned front end and larger grille, a 12.3-inch touchscreen and 10.2-inch digital driver display on every trim, retuned steering and a quieter cabin. Every Canadian Pilot uses a 3.5-litre V6 with 285 hp, a 10-speed automatic and i-VTM4 all-wheel drive. The lineup runs from the Sport at $55,550 to the Black Edition at $66,400. Prices and fuel ratings come from Honda Canada; space, towing and driving impressions come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes, with measurements published in inches and cubic feet converted to metric.

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Their review of the 2026 Pilot.

From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, January 31, 2026, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.

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Compare the Canadian Pilot lineup.

MSRP from Honda Canada, which lists $2,000 for freight and PDI. Fees and taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price.

Data reference, October 23, 2026

2026 Honda Pilot trim comparison

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QuestionSport, EX-LAWDFrom $55,550TrailSportOff-road tuned AWD$61,650Touring, Black EditionAWD, 20-inch wheelsFrom $64,900
PriceTrims and MSRPHonda Canada pricing.Sport $55,550
EX-L $58,150		TrailSport $61,650Touring $64,900
Black Edition $66,400
PowertrainEngine3.5L V6, 10-speed automatic, 285 hp, 262 lb-ft
Drivei-VTM4 all-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumptionCity / highway / combined. Honda Canada, based on Government of Canada ratings.12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg US) / 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 11.0 L/100 km (21 mpg US)13.2 L/100 km (18 mpg US) / 10.1 L/100 km (23 mpg US) / 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US)12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) / 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg US)
TowingMotorMouth review notes.5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
PracticalitySeatingMotorMouth review notes.Seven or eight seats; a removable second-row middle seat is available on three Canadian trims
LegroomMotorMouth review notes.Front 1,041 mm (41.0 in), second row 1,036 mm (40.8 in), third row 826 mm (32.5 in)
Cargo spaceMotorMouth review notes.527 L (18.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,373 L (48.5 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,464 L (87.0 cu ft) overall
Ground clearanceMotorMouth review notes.185 mm (7.3 in)211 mm (8.3 in)185 mm (7.3 in)
SpareTemporary spareFull-size spareTemporary spare
TechnologyStandard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, 10.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver's seat, power tailgate, roof rails, Honda Sensing with post-collision braking
Trim highlightsHonda Canada.Black grille with gloss black surround360-degree camera, grey grille, orange PILOT logo trim, Ash Green Metallic paintTouring: Ultra-Suede seat accents, Shark Grey 20-inch wheels
Black Edition: Berlina Black 20-inch wheels
WarrantyMotorMouth review notes.3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Sport, EX-L From $55,550
Trims and MSRPSport $55,550
EX-L $58,150
Engine3.5L V6, 10-speed automatic, 285 hp, 262 lb-ft
Drivei-VTM4 all-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg US) / 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 11.0 L/100 km (21 mpg US)
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
SeatingSeven or eight seats; a removable second-row middle seat is available on three Canadian trims
LegroomFront 1,041 mm (41.0 in), second row 1,036 mm (40.8 in), third row 826 mm (32.5 in)
Cargo space527 L (18.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,373 L (48.5 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,464 L (87.0 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance185 mm (7.3 in)
SpareTemporary spare
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, 10.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver's seat, power tailgate, roof rails, Honda Sensing with post-collision braking
Trim highlightsBlack grille with gloss black surround
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
TrailSport $61,650
Trims and MSRPTrailSport $61,650
Engine3.5L V6, 10-speed automatic, 285 hp, 262 lb-ft
Drivei-VTM4 all-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption13.2 L/100 km (18 mpg US) / 10.1 L/100 km (23 mpg US) / 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US)
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
SeatingSeven or eight seats; a removable second-row middle seat is available on three Canadian trims
LegroomFront 1,041 mm (41.0 in), second row 1,036 mm (40.8 in), third row 826 mm (32.5 in)
Cargo space527 L (18.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,373 L (48.5 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,464 L (87.0 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance211 mm (8.3 in)
SpareFull-size spare
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, 10.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver's seat, power tailgate, roof rails, Honda Sensing with post-collision braking
Trim highlights360-degree camera, grey grille, orange PILOT logo trim, Ash Green Metallic paint
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Touring, Black Edition From $64,900
Trims and MSRPTouring $64,900
Black Edition $66,400
Engine3.5L V6, 10-speed automatic, 285 hp, 262 lb-ft
Drivei-VTM4 all-wheel drive, standard
Fuel consumption12.7 L/100 km (19 mpg US) / 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg US) / 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg US)
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
SeatingSeven or eight seats; a removable second-row middle seat is available on three Canadian trims
LegroomFront 1,041 mm (41.0 in), second row 1,036 mm (40.8 in), third row 826 mm (32.5 in)
Cargo space527 L (18.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,373 L (48.5 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,464 L (87.0 cu ft) overall
Ground clearance185 mm (7.3 in)
SpareTemporary spare
Standard on all12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, 10.2-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated front seats and steering wheel, 10-way power driver's seat, power tailgate, roof rails, Honda Sensing with post-collision braking
Trim highlightsTouring: Ultra-Suede seat accents, Shark Grey 20-inch wheels
Black Edition: Berlina Black 20-inch wheels
Warranty3 years or 60,000 km (37,282 mi)

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What Canadian shoppers ask

The questions Pilot shoppers bring to the showroom.

Drawn from 1,871 comments on MotorMouth's Pilot videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.

01

What is new for 2026?

Interior and tech come up in 404 comments, the biggest theme. For 2026 every Pilot gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 37% larger than before, and a 10.2-inch digital driver display, 43% larger, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, according to Honda Canada. The front end has a larger grille, roof rails are now standard, the steering has been retuned and the cabin is quieter. One family switched after a test drive: "After test driving the 2026 Honda Pilot, we honestly loved everything about it, the drive, the interior, the space, just the overall feel of the SUV."

Take this to your test drive

Pair your phone on the test drive and try Google built-in and the new screens before you decide.

02

What does it cost?

Price and value come up in 306 comments. Honda Canada lists the 2026 Pilot at $55,550 for the Sport, $58,150 for the EX-L, $61,650 for the TrailSport, $64,900 for the Touring and $66,400 for the Black Edition, with $2,000 for freight and PDI.

Take this to your test drive

Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and list the features you want to see which trim includes them.

03

Is the V6 a good choice?

Engine and power come up in 251 comments. Every Canadian Pilot uses a 3.5-litre V6 with 285 hp and 262 lb-ft, a 10-speed automatic and i-VTM4 all-wheel drive, and runs on regular fuel. MotorMouth's review notes describe a comfortable ride, a responsive transmission and good passing power on the highway. A current-generation owner wrote: "The new V6 J35y8 is super sweet. So smooth and refined even compared to many premium and luxury brands. Doing great in my 24 pilot so far."

Take this to your test drive

Take it up a highway on-ramp with the family on board, and try the drive modes.

04

Is it big enough for my family?

Space and seating come up in 136 comments. The Pilot seats seven or eight, and a removable second-row middle seat is available on three Canadian trims. MotorMouth's review notes list third-row legroom of 826 mm (32.5 in) and cargo space of 527 L (18.6 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,373 L (48.5 cu ft) behind the second row and 2,464 L (87.0 cu ft) overall. One owner pointed to the clever seat: "We went with the new pilot black edition. Drives less boat like than others we tried. But the removable 2nd row seat is it's best feature and a great example of how the Honda really shines in practicality and usability"

Take this to your test drive

Bring car seats and try the third row, and ask the dealer to show you how the second-row middle seat comes out.

05

Which trim should I choose?

Styling comes up in 338 comments. The Sport and EX-L get a black grille with gloss black surround, the Touring adds Ultra-Suede seat accents with diamond stitching and Shark Grey 20-inch wheels, and the Black Edition wears Berlina Black 20-inch wheels. EX-L and above add Sand and Trail drive modes.

Take this to your test drive

Sit in more than one trim to compare the seats and wheels, and check which options you want come with each one.

06

What makes the TrailSport different?

The TrailSport has an off-road tuned suspension, about an inch more ground clearance at 211 mm (8.3 in), steel skid plates, a trailer hitch, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and a full-size spare, according to MotorMouth's review notes. For 2026 it adds a 360-degree camera, a grey grille, orange PILOT logo trim and Ash Green Metallic paint.

Take this to your test drive

If you go off the pavement, ask the dealer to show you the Trail drive mode and the 360-degree camera views.

07

Can it tow, and how much fuel does it use?

Towing comes up in 76 comments and fuel economy in 104. Canadian Pilots can tow 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), according to MotorMouth's review notes, and Tow mode is standard. Honda Canada rates the Sport and EX-L at 11.0 L/100 km (21 mpg US) combined, the Touring and Black Edition at 11.2 L/100 km (21 mpg US) and the TrailSport at 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg US).

Take this to your test drive

Bring the weight of your trailer, ask which hitch and wiring come with your trim, and reset the trip computer for your test drive.

08

Is it comfortable?

Every 2026 Pilot has heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and a 10-way power driver's seat. Available features include ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, a head-up display, a 12-speaker Bose system and a panoramic sunroof, and Honda says the cabin is quieter for 2026. Winter driving comes up in 63 comments; every Canadian Pilot has all-wheel drive and a Snow mode. One viewer at the auto show wrote: "I sat in the new Pilot at the Detroit Auto Show and I could not believe how comfortable the front seats were. Amazing."

Take this to your test drive

Spend time in each row on the test drive, and budget for winter tires.

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Sources were retrieved on October 23, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.

  1. MotorMouth review notes, 2026 Pilot (Zack and Andrea Spencer) Driving impressions, regular fuel, TrailSport hardware, ground clearance, spares, seating and removable middle seat, legroom, cargo space, standard and available features, towing and warranty.
  2. Honda Canada, 2026 Pilot on sale, December 15, 2025 Trims and MSRP, freight and PDI, fuel consumption, engine output, AWD, drive modes, screens, new features and trim changes for 2026.
  3. MotorMouth audience research 1,871 comments on MotorMouth's Pilot videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel, read on October 23, 2026. Quoted comments are about the current Pilot and lightly cleaned for readability.

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