2026 Honda Pilot EX-L

The 2026 Honda Pilot is a three-row family SUV that slots above the CR-V and competes with the Toyota Highlander, Kia Telluride, and Ford Explorer. The V6 pulls strongly from low revs, and the nine-speed automatic shifts smoothly whether you're cruising or hustling. The Pilot handles more like a tall wagon than a lumbering SUV, with accurate steering and a composed, planted feel on winding roads. Inside, the Pilot offers a roomy cabin with three rows of adult-friendly seating, and the second-row seats slide for easy access to the third. The EX-L adds leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power tailgate, and blind-spot monitoring over the Sport. Its 3.5L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with a ten-speed automatic, earning 21 mpg combined with all-wheel drive. The second-row middle seat stows into the cargo floor, giving you a pass-through or extra storage when you don't need all eight seats.