by The Honda Pilot has received an update for the 2026 model year, accompanied by price increases for most trim levels. The announced pricing details confirm that the base front-wheel-drive Pilot Sport will now start at $43,690, including the destination charge.
Price Changes Overview
Compared to last year, when Pilot prices started at $41,650, a noticeable increase is observed. Furthermore, Honda has also raised the destination charge from $1,450 to $1,495. For the 2026 model year, the SUV will continue to be offered in EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite, and Black Edition trims.
For the base Sport version with all-wheel drive, buyers will have to pay $45,790, whereas last year it cost $43,750. Similarly, prices have increased for the EX-L trims: the front-wheel-drive version now costs $45,990, and the all-wheel-drive version costs $48,090.
Trim Availability and Their Cost
The front-wheel-drive Touring trim has been removed from the offering for 2026, so this version is now only available with all-wheel drive. Its price starts at $52,590. The price for the all-wheel-drive TrailSport has increased to $51,890, the Elite AWD now costs $54,990, and the Black Edition costs $56,490.
Below is a detailed price table for all Honda Pilot 2026 model year trims:
| Trim | MSRP | Price with Destination |
| Sport (2WD) | $42,195 | $43,690 |
| Sport (AWD) | $44,295 | $45,790 |
| EX-L (2WD) | $44,495 | $45,990 |
| EX-L (AWD) | $46,595 | $48,090 |
| Touring (AWD) | $51,095 | $52,590 |
| TrailSport (AWD) | $50,395 | $51,890 |
| Elite (AWD) | $53,495 | $54,990 |
| Black Edition (AWD) | $54,995 | $56,490 |
Technical Updates for the 2026 Model
Despite the price increases, Honda has added a number of technical updates. The following are now standard for all trim levels:
Engineers have also recalibrated the electric power steering system to improve feel and steering precision. The powertrain remains unchanged: a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The first units of the updated Honda Pilot are already arriving at dealerships.
The introduction of new technologies and standard equipment across all trim levels may serve as an explanation for the overall price increase. In the large SUV market, where competition is always high, such steps are often aimed at maintaining brand value and meeting buyer expectations for modern safety and connectivity features. The appearance of models at dealerships simultaneously with the price announcement indicates the company’s readiness to quickly meet market demand with the updated product.
