2026 Honda Pilot: The Ideal Three-Row SUV

When your family schedule is packed, the right SUV can make every drive feel more organized, comfortable, and confident. The 2026 Honda Pilot continues to deliver the space and versatility families love, with three-row seating, thoughtful storage solutions, and available technology that helps keep everyone connected. Whether you’re planning beach days, school drop-offs, or road trips out of Newport News, the Honda Pilot is built to adapt to real life. At Casey Honda, we’re taking a closer look at what makes this SUV such a smart choice for drivers across Hampton Roads.

Power and Performance

This Honda SUV comes in seven dynamic trims. Under the hood of each is a 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque and matched with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission. Most 2026 Honda Pilot trims come standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), with the option to upgrade to the i-VTM4® AWD (all-wheel drive) system. The exceptions to this are the Honda Pilot TrailSport, Honda Pilot Elite, and Honda Pilot Black Edition trims, which get AWD standard.

Whether you plan on sticking to the pavement or taking your 2026 Honda Pilot off-road, this SUV delivers up to seven available drive modes. These modes, which include Sport, Snow, Trail, and Tow, let you customize vehicle performance to your needs and the terrain.

Towing and Cargo

A properly equipped 2026 Honda Pilot can tow up to 5,000lbs. To accomplish this, all you need is AWD and the available Tow mode. Inside, this model’s spacious cabin seats up to eight passengers and features a stowable/removable 2^nd-row center seat for enhanced versatility. This highly configurable space also affords up to 113.7 cubic feet of cargo room, and there’s a hidden compartment under the floor for additional storage.

Infotainment

Visit our Newport News, VA Honda dealership, and you’ll see that the 2026 Honda Pilot is packed with modern technology. The big news this year is the arrival of a new 12.3-inch color touchscreen. It comes standard on all trims and replaces the previous 7-inch and 9-inch screens. This 12.3-inch display runs Google built-in™, which puts terrific apps such as Google Maps™ and Google Assistant™ at your fingertips. Plus, the entire lineup features wireless smartphone integration for Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™.

Safety

Every 2026 Honda Pilot comes with the leading-edge Honda Sensing® driver assistance platform. Utilizing a complex network of sensors, Honda Sensing keeps you safe by monitoring your surroundings, issuing alerts, and providing braking and steering assistance when needed. Examples of included features are the Collision Mitigation Braking System™, which can alert you to the possibility of a collision with a vehicle or pedestrian, and Road-Departure Mitigation, which can help you stay in your lane or keep the SUV from leaving the roadway entirely.

Test-Drive the 2026 Honda Pilot in Newport News, VA.

If the 2026 Honda Pilot sounds like the right match for your family, we’d love to help you explore it up close at Casey Honda in Newport News, VA. Our team can walk you through seating configurations, available trims, and the features that matter most for your everyday driving. Contact us today to schedule a test drive and see how this SUV fits into your next chapter.