2026 Honda Pilot Refresh Detailed with Expanded Technology

Honda presents the 2026 Pilot refresh with a larger touchscreen, upgraded cabin materials, expanded standard tech, and improvements to steering and cabin noise.

The refreshed 2026 Honda Pilot arrives with a broad set of upgrades that enhance technology, comfort, and overall refinement. Honda focuses on strengthening what families and adventure-oriented drivers already appreciate about the model, while adding more standard features and sharpening the vehicle’s design.

The most notable improvement is the new 12.3-inch HD touchscreen, which is 37% larger than before. The digital instrument cluster has also grown to 10.2 inches. Every trim now includes wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Google built-in, and 5G Wi-Fi capability. The updated interface offers a simplified structure with fewer embedded menus and smoother performance.

Cabin quietness has been significantly improved thanks to semi-tempered door glass, additional door insulation, a new hood insulator, and other sound-absorbing materials. According to Honda, these changes reduce noise levels by 2–3 dB in key frequency ranges. Steering feel has also been refined with a retuned electric power steering system that provides more precision and greater stability at highway speeds.

The exterior adopts a bolder look with a larger grille, new front and rear scuff plates, and fresh colors including Solar Silver Metallic, Smoke Blue Pearl, and the TrailSport-exclusive Ash Green Metallic. Roof rails are now standard across all trims, and a power tailgate has become part of the standard equipment list as well.

The TrailSport trim gains heated outboard second-row seats and an available brown leather interior with orange stitching. Touring now includes a 360-degree camera, while Elite and Black Edition introduce upgraded materials and new wheel designs.

The powertrain remains unchanged: a 3.5-liter V6 producing 285 horsepower paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The i-VTM4 all-wheel-drive system, available on multiple trims, continues to be a defining feature thanks to its ability to distribute torque between the rear wheels for improved handling and stability.

The U.S. version of the 2026 Pilot is scheduled to reach dealerships in December 2025. On European websites, estimated pricing appears—such as approximately €48,866 for the Elite AWD trim—though these figures are marked as unofficial. No verified fuel consumption or CO₂ emissions data for European markets has been found. German-language sources also do not yet include test drives or detailed reviews of the refreshed model.

The 2026 update reflects Honda’s strategy of enhancing comfort and technology while continuing to rely on a proven V6 platform. Although competitors increasingly offer hybrid options, no officially confirmed electrified version of the Pilot for 2026 has been found.