2026 Honda Pilot Black Edition

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 Black Edition adds gloss black 20-inch wheels, black exterior trim, and perforated leather seats with red stitching and Ultrasuede accents over the Elite. Its 3.5L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with a ten-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, delivering smooth power and 21 mpg combined. The i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system can send up to 70 percent of torque to the rear axle and vector it side to side for sharper cornering.