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2026 Honda Pilot gets tech upgrade and quieter interior
The popular family SUV adds a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen and more acoustic insulation.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The 2026 Honda Pilot receives significant updates, including a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen display and additional acoustic insulation for a quieter interior. The Pilot competes in the crowded three-row midsize SUV segment against models like the Chevrolet Traverse, Ford Explorer, and Toyota Grand Highlander.
Why it matters
As one of Honda's best-selling models, the Pilot's updates are aimed at keeping it competitive in the family SUV market, which has seen the introduction of newer rivals like the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. The larger touchscreen and quieter cabin should help the Pilot maintain its appeal to buyers.
The details
In addition to the standard 12.3-inch touchscreen, the 2026 Pilot also features an appealing 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. Honda has also added more acoustic insulation to the Pilot's interior, resulting in a quieter cabin. The Pilot's powertrain, including the 3.5L V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, carries over unchanged but contributes to the SUV's competent driving dynamics and fuel economy.
- The 2026 Honda Pilot is on sale now.
The players
Honda
A Japanese multinational corporation known for its automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment.
Chevrolet Traverse
A three-row midsize SUV produced by American automaker Chevrolet.
Ford Explorer
A three-row midsize SUV produced by American automaker Ford.
Toyota Grand Highlander
A three-row midsize SUV produced by Japanese automaker Toyota.
Hyundai Palisade
A three-row midsize SUV produced by South Korean automaker Hyundai.
Kia Telluride
A three-row midsize SUV produced by South Korean automaker Kia.
The takeaway
The 2026 Honda Pilot's updates, including a larger touchscreen and quieter cabin, should help it remain competitive in the crowded three-row midsize SUV segment, which has seen the introduction of newer rivals in recent years.
