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. Stepping up from the Sport gets you leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a power liftgate, and the 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 3.5L V6 makes 285 horsepower and pairs with a ten-speed automatic, and this front-wheel-drive EX-L returns 22 mpg combined. The EX-L adds front and rear parking sensors and a blind-spot monitor with cross-traffic alert, which are not standard on the Sport.