2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD Review
Published evidence for 2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD centers on powertrain, published test results, and efficiency.
How this review was built: Vehicle facts come from the records listed below. Instrumented figures are presented as results from the listed source.
Overview
2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD appears in the published record as a three-row SUV for the US market. The most relevant evidence concerns powertrain, published test results, and efficiency.
Powertrain
The tested Pilot Elite uses a 285-hp 3.5-liter V-6, a 10-speed automatic, and all-wheel drive.
Published Test Results
The listed source's instrumented test recorded 0–60 mph in 7.1 seconds and a 167-foot stop from 70 mph in its 2026 Pilot Elite test.
Efficiency
The tested Elite's EPA listing is 21 mpg combined, 19 city, and 25 highway; the publication observed 19 mpg.
What the Test Adds
The listed source contributes measured evidence across acceleration, braking, and highway efficiency. That evidence helps evaluate this version without turning its results into a claim about every trim.
Review Scope
This review centers on the configuration identified above. Instrumented results belong to that test vehicle and should not be applied to every trim in the model line.
Buyer Context
The evidence applies to the configuration identified by the source. Confirm trim, drivetrain, equipment, and test conditions before comparing alternatives.
Evidence Summary
2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD can be compared most reliably through powertrain, published test results, and efficiency. Check the exact configuration behind each published figure.
source-checked · as of Jul 21, 2026
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