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Honda Reveals 2026 Pilot Refresh With Tougher Styling, Bigger Screens and Quieter Cabin

The update keeps the V6 powertrain to appeal to buyers who want a straightforward three-row SUV.

Overview

  • The facelift brings a blockier front fascia with a squarer grille, larger skid plates, new 20-inch wheels, standard roof rails, and fresh colors including a TrailSport-only Ash Green Metallic.
  • Every trim now features a fully digital cockpit with a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen running Google built-in with 5G Wi‑Fi plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  • Honda adds semi‑tempered door glass and extra insulation in the doors and hood, claiming a 2–3 dB reduction in key frequencies, and retunes electric power steering for improved feel.
  • Safety and features rise across the range, with Post‑Collision Braking added to Honda Sensing, a 360‑degree camera for Touring, heated second‑row seats for TrailSport, ultra‑suede accents for Elite, and a standard power liftgate.
  • The 285 hp 3.5‑liter V6 with a 10‑speed automatic carries over, AWD remains optional or standard by trim, U.S. dealer arrivals start in December, pricing is due closer to launch, and Honda confirms a separate hybrid V6 is in development for North America.