2026 Honda Pilot

The 2026 Honda Pilot returns to Russell Honda as a wide-track, boxy brawler that trades soft curves for architectural grit. As your adventure authority in North Little Rock—located on Landers Road just North of the city—we know that folks in Central Arkansas need a machine that can handle a Friday night grocery run and a Saturday morning excursion to the Ozarks with equal poise. The 2026 Pilot delivers with a more aggressive front fascia, a redesigned vertical grille, and a standard 285-horsepower V6 that is built to roam. Whether you’re merging into I-40 traffic or heading toward Petit Jean State Park, this three-row fortress provides the command and confidence you’ve been looking for.

Interior

Step inside the 2026 Pilot and you will find a cabin that balances rugged durability with true Southern comfort. The digital revolution is front and center with a standard 12.3-inch ultra-wide touchscreen and a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster now standard across the entire lineup. For those long Arkansas summer road trips, the Pilot offers a stowable second-row center seat that allows you to switch between 7- and 8-passenger configurations on the fly. You’ll find premium touches like available diamond-quilted leather and a panoramic moonroof that lets in the Natural State sunshine. With up to 113.7 cubic feet of total cargo space and a hidden underfloor storage area, this sanctuary is built to haul your crew and all the gear they bring along.

Exterior

The 2026 Pilot commands the road with a muscular silhouette and a predatory front fascia that projects raw authority. Every 2026 Pilot now comes standard with roof rails and a power tailgate, ensuring you are ready for a supply run or a camping trip at a moment's notice. For the explorers, the TrailSport trim adds a rugged edge with an oil-pan skid plate, all-terrain tires, and an exclusive Ash Green Metallic paint. The redesigned rear features angled exhaust tips and bold "PILOT" badging, while new 20-inch Shark Gray alloy wheels on the Touring and Elite trims provide a planted, confident stance. It is a modern, aerodynamic masterpiece that looks just as good parked in a North Little Rock driveway as it does at the trailhead.

Performance

Under the hood, the 2026 Pilot is powered by a formidable 3.5-liter V6 engine, unleashing 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This muscle is funneled through a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission that has been optimized for responsive shifts, providing the grit needed to tackle hilly terrain or tow a trailer. For those who demand maximum traction, the i-VTM4 All-Wheel-Drive system—standard on TrailSport, Touring, and Elite trims—can send 70% of engine torque to the rear wheels and distribute 100% of that to either side for surgical grip. With a 5,000-lb towing capacity on AWD models and a 7-mode drive system featuring a dedicated Tow Mode and Trail Mode, the Pilot ensures you have total authority over any Arkansas landscape.

Safety Features

A true warrior always watches its six. Every 2026 Pilot comes standard with an upgraded Honda Sensing suite, a digital fortress of protection built for the unpredictable nature of the road. This suite includes Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, and a new Post-Collision Braking system to help keep your family safe. For 2026, the TrailWatch camera system is available to provide a digital spotter for off-road obstacles, while the Multi-Angle Rearview Camera helps you navigate tight parking spots with ease. With 10 standard airbags and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure, the Pilot provides the high-tech armor needed to protect your most precious cargo on every journey through the South.

The 2026 Honda Pilot is a rugged, tech-loaded three-row SUV ready for the Arkansas adventurer. Visit Russell Honda in North Little Rock to feel the V6 power for yourself. Get pre-qualified for our latest financing offers today, or contact us to secure your test drive and witness the evolution of the Pilot legend.