EXPERT REVIEW · THREE-ROW SUV

2026 Honda Pilot review

Honda Pilot: the family hauler that doesn't feel like one. Illustrative review

9.1/10 OffLot expert score

The 2026 Honda Pilot sits near the top of its class. Easy to see out of and park; ride stays composed on rough pavement. Engine gets loud under hard acceleration and third row (where offered) is for kids, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $42,000, it lines up with most direct rivals.

What's good

  • Easy to see out of and park
  • Ride stays composed on rough pavement
  • Roomy second row and flexible cargo floor

What to check

  • Engine gets loud under hard acceleration
  • Third row (where offered) is for kids

Best for: Families who need all three rows. Starting MSRP: $42,000.

Owner reviews · 4.7 of 5 from 3 owners

★★★★☆Hannah P. · Phoenix, AZ · 4 months owned
Second one we've owned

Bought it for the school runs and road trips and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.

★★★★★Priya T. · Phoenix, AZ · 15 months owned
Better than the test drive suggested

The cargo room is the standout. My only gripe is the touchscreen climate controls, which I knew going in.

★★★★★Isaiah G. · Nashville, TN · 4 months owned
Second one we've owned

Twelve thousand miles in. Nothing has gone wrong, dealer service has been easy, and the cargo room still impresses passengers.

Price trend · used Honda Pilot, 12 months

$25.9k$26.4k$26.9k$27.4k$28.0kNov 25Jan 26Mar 26May 26Jul 26Sep 26

Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $27,200 · -1.41% last 30 days · +3.42% year over year.

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