Three-row crossovers exist because vanity exists. You need a minivan, but you refuse to buy one. Honda understands this, which is why our 2026 Honda Pilot review reveals a vehicle that is effectively an Odyssey wearing hiking boots. Ezra Dyer takes the updated Pilot for a test drive to examine its torque-vectoring rear end, the storable center seat, and the engineering required to spare you the stigma of sliding doors.
It tows 5,000 pounds. It points its nose into corners with surprising eagerness. It is a deeply competent family hauler. You could buy an actual minivan and go faster off the line. We know you won’t.
Learn more about the 2026 Honda Pilot: https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/pilot
00:00 About the 2026 Honda Pilot
00:22 Exterior design and AWD
00:36 Engine and performance
01:14 Interior and rear seating
02:11 Cargo space and storage
02:46 Test drive
03:24 CabinTalk
03:45 Shifter
04:20 Infotainment and controls
05:04 Fuel economy
05:24 Final thoughts
Not properly done video..third row not explained nor video to show.
Nice
cant stand tablet on dash.. should be integrated
From outside, the Pilot doesn’t look its worth. I find it too expensive for what it brings.
How to spoil a car review?
Add music
I wonder how many people still use satellite radio… I’ve never subscribed to it.
Why is odyssey quicker , crazy
Would prefer the Odyssey, but they won't make it in AWD. Thus, the pilot.
Rare V6 for the segment… Pls make a V8 for us Gen X not environmentally indoctrinated people.. shopping this against a Durango
They should integrate the infotainment better, but everything else is near perfect.
Sharp looking Pilot!
MPGs in the low 20s. 😂😂😂 My 24 says the same and I get upper teens, sometimes
Change the shifter to a lever.
You know a Honda Pilot is basically like a Lamborghini Urus if the Lamborghini Uris was made my Honda, was a family car, was economical, looked like the Pilot, and was called the Pilot tbh
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Excellent synopsis. More Ezra please.
They need to put this engine in the accord.
The passenger communication system is peak.
my Honda dealership always tries to get me to change the rear diff fluid for the torque vectoring. I admit that its nice to have but a $200 change of the rear fluid makes me want to look elsewhere fpor a more less costly solution. I am leaning toward a Nissan pathfinder with a timing chain instead of timing belt and a rear diff that doesn't require constant fluid changes. My ridgeline has 38k and one change of diff fluid but every visit it seems they try to get me to change it. I don't like the push button shifter either.
We hate your media you constantly put in music and loud noise you disturb everybody in the room why do you add music to your video really stupid