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2026 Honda Pilot Refresh

SUV · 3.5L V6 · AWD

80/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine3.5L V6
Horsepower285 hp
Torque262 lb-ft
0–60 mph6.4 sec
Top speed130 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats7
Combined MPG23 mpg (20 city / 27 hwy)
Range385 miles
MSRP$43,690
Body styleSUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Seats up to eight comfortably
  • Available third row fits real adults
  • Trail-ready version for light off-roading
  • Honda's track record for reliability

What's not

  • V6 drinks more fuel than hybrid rivals
  • Big and tall to maneuver in tight lots
  • Leans a bit in fast corners
  • High beltline hides nearby kids

The engine

J35

3.5L V6

Honda's 3.5-liter J35 V6 is a model of smooth, dependable flexibility — quiet and refined for family duty, with VTEC giving a little extra urgency up top.

A long-running, famously reliable Honda V6 refined over many generations, with cylinder deactivation and VTEC variable valve timing — Honda's signature technology.

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