Honda Pilot trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Honda Pilot comes in six trims: Sport ($42,395), EX-L ($44,695), TrailSport ($50,595), Touring ($51,295), Elite ($53,695) and Black Edition ($55,195), before a $1,495 destination charge. Every one uses a 285-hp 3.5L V6 and 10-speed automatic. TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition come with AWD.

Current Pilot trim levels: Pilot, 4th generation (2026 model year)

The refreshed 2026 Pilot reached dealers Dec. 15, 2025 with a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch driver display, Google built-in and a standard power tailgate. All eight trims use a 285-hp 3.5L V6 and 10-speed automatic. Prices are from Honda’s May 2026 table, before a $1,495 destination charge.[1][2]

Honda Pilot Pilot, 4th generation (2026 model year) trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Sport	$42,395excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $43,890 incl. destination; AWD $44,495; launch price was $42,195	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	EPA 19/27/22 mpg (2WD) Gloss black grille surround [1][2]
EX-L	$44,695excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $46,190 incl. destination; AWD $46,795; launch price was $44,495	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	Roof rails, Sand and Trail modes (AWD) [1][2]
TrailSport	$50,595excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $52,090 incl. destination; launch price was $50,395	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD standard; EPA 18/23/20 mpg Raised off-road suspension, steel skid plates, all-terrain tires Heated second-row outboard seats [1][2]
Touring	$51,295excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $52,790 incl. destination; launch price was $51,095	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD; 360-degree camera, 20-inch Shark Gray wheels [1][2]
Elite	$53,695excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $55,190 incl. destination; launch price was $53,495	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD standard; Ultrasuede seat accents [1][2]
Black Edition	$55,195excl. $1,495 destination (2026 MY); $56,690 incl. destination; launch price was $54,995	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD standard; Berlina Black 20-inch wheels, diamond-quilted Ultrasuede accents [1][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Honda pricing source.

Previous Pilot trim levels: Pilot, 4th generation launch (2023 model year)

The fourth-generation Pilot went on sale Dec. 12, 2022 with a 285-hp 3.5L V6 and 10-speed automatic. The new TrailSport brought a one-inch lift, steel skid plates and all-terrain tires, and the Touring added a removable second-row middle seat for eight occupants. Destination was $1,295.[3][4]

Honda Pilot Pilot, 4th generation launch (2023 model year) trims in ladder order with 2023 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2023, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Sport	$39,150excl. $1,295 destination (2023 MY); $40,445 incl. destination; AWD $41,250	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	7-inch touchscreen, 20-inch Shark Gray wheels [3][4]
EX-L	$41,950excl. $1,295 destination (2023 MY); $43,245 incl. destination; AWD $44,050	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	8-occupant; 7-occupant version $42,250 (FWD) 9-inch touchscreen, leather, wireless charging [3][4]
TrailSport	$48,350excl. $1,295 destination (2023 MY); $49,645 incl. destination	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD standard; EPA 18/23/20 mpg One-inch lift, 265/60R18 all-terrain tires, TrailWatch camera [3][4]
Touring	$46,450excl. $1,295 destination (2023 MY); $47,745 incl. destination; AWD $48,550	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	12-speaker Bose audio, panoramic sunroof, removable second-row middle seat [3][4]
Elite	$52,030excl. $1,295 destination (2023 MY); $53,325 incl. destination	3.5L V6 (285 hp, 262 lb-ft), 10-speed automatic	AWD standard; head-up display, ventilated front seats [3][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Honda pricing source.

Previous Pilot trim levels: Pilot, 3rd generation (2016 model year)

The third-generation Pilot went on sale June 18, 2015 with a 280-hp 3.5L V6 with Variable Cylinder Management. LX, EX and EX-L used a six-speed automatic; Touring and the new Elite used a nine-speed. Prices are launch prices before an $880 destination charge.[5]

Honda Pilot Pilot, 3rd generation (2016 model year) trims in ladder order with 2016 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2016, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LX	$29,995excl. $880 destination (2016 MY); $30,875 incl. destination; AWD $31,795	3.5L V6 with VCM (280 hp, 262 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	EPA 19/27/22 mpg (2WD) [5]
EX	$32,430excl. $880 destination (2016 MY); $33,310 incl. destination; AWD $34,230	3.5L V6 with VCM (280 hp, 262 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	8-inch touchscreen, LaneWatch, remote start With Honda Sensing $33,430 (2WD) [5]
EX-L	$35,905excl. $880 destination (2016 MY); $36,785 incl. destination; AWD $37,705	3.5L V6 with VCM (280 hp, 262 lb-ft), 6-speed automatic	Honda Sensing, Navi and rear entertainment versions from $36,905 [5]
Touring	$41,020excl. $880 destination (2016 MY); $41,900 incl. destination; AWD $42,820	3.5L V6 with VCM (280 hp, 262 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic	EPA 20/27/23 mpg (2WD) Honda Sensing standard, Blu-ray rear entertainment [5]
Elite	$46,420excl. $880 destination (2016 MY); $47,300 incl. destination	3.5L V6 with VCM (280 hp, 262 lb-ft), 9-speed automatic	AWD only; second-row captain’s chairs (7 seats) LED headlights, blind spot indicator [5]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Honda pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the 2026 Honda Pilot trim levels?

Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Elite and Black Edition. Sport and EX-L are offered with 2WD or AWD; the rest are AWD. Honda had not published 2027 Pilot pricing as of November 2026.

What changed on the 2026 Pilot?

A new front end, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital driver display, Google built-in, a quieter cabin, retuned steering and a standard power tailgate and roof rails.

What does the Pilot TrailSport add?

Standard AWD, a raised off-road-tuned suspension, steel skid plates, all-terrain tires and heated second-row outboard seats. It is EPA-rated 18/23/20 mpg, versus 19/25/21 mpg for other AWD Pilots.

How much horsepower does the Honda Pilot have?

Since 2023 the Pilot’s 3.5L V6 makes 285 hp and 262 lb-ft with a 10-speed automatic. The 2016–2022 Pilot’s V6 made 280 hp.

Which Pilot seats eight?

At the 2023 launch Honda sold the EX-L in 8- and 7-occupant versions, and the Touring had a removable second-row middle seat for up to eight occupants. The 2016 Elite came with second-row captain’s chairs for seven.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Honda for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Honda Pilot Pricing and EPA Ratings (May 1, 2026) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
Refreshed 2026 Honda Pilot Arriving at Dealers (Dec 15, 2025) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
All-New 2023 Honda Pilot Arriving at Dealerships in December (Nov 22, 2022) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
Rugged All-New Honda Pilot Arrives as America’s Ultimate Family SUV (Nov 7, 2022) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)
All-New 2016 Honda Pilot launch release (Jun 17, 2015) — Honda Newsroom (hondanews.com)

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