The 2026 Honda Pilot enters the market with mild design updates and a more advanced technology package, but the real surprise is not in the shape or specifications, but rather in the price jump that affected all categories without exception.
Honda Pilot 2026 prices: The increase is strong
Honda has officially confirmed that the price of the 2026 Standard Pilot Sport, which operates with front-wheel drive (2WD), in the global market will start at 43,690 US dollars, including shipping fees, which is approximately equivalent to 163,900 Saudi riyals.
For comparison, the price of the previous 2025 model started globally at $41,650, and Honda also raised the same shipping fee from $1,450 to $1,495.
Prices for all categories of a new Honda Pilot in the global market:
- The price of Pilot Sport 2WD starts from 43,690 US dollars, or the equivalent of 163,900 Saudi riyals.
- The price of the Honda Pilot Sport AWD starts from 45,790 US dollars, or the equivalent of 171,700 Saudi riyals.
- The price of a new Pilot EX-L 2WD starts at 45,990 US dollars, or the equivalent of 172,500 Saudi riyals.
- The price of a new Honda Pilot EX-L AWD version starts from 48,090 US dollars, or the equivalent of 180,300 Saudi riyals.
- The price of a new Pilot Trail Sport with an all-wheel drive system (AWD) starts at 51,890 US dollars, or the equivalent of 194,600 Saudi riyals.
- The price of a new Honda Pilot Touring AWD (no longer available with front-wheel drive) starts from 52,590 US dollars, or the equivalent of 197,200 Saudi riyals.
- The price of the Honda Pilot Elite AWD starts at 54,990 US dollars, or the equivalent of 206,200 Saudi riyals.
- The price of the new Pilot, Black Edition, with all-wheel drive (AWD), starts at 56,490 US dollars, or the equivalent of 211,800 Saudi riyals.
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What has changed in the 2026 Honda Pilot?
Despite the high prices, Honda did not neglect the equipment aspect, as all categories received important updates, most notably:
- A larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen
- 10.2 inch digital instrument screen
- Supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly
- 5G Wi-Fi connection (5G Wi-Fi)
Quieter cabin
- Electric tailgate and roof rails
- Post-Collision Braking System
- Retuned electric power steering system to improve precision and road feel
Engine unchanged
Mechanically, there have been no updates. This Japanese family car relies on a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 285 horsepower and provides a torque of 355 Newton metres. It is connected to a 10-speed automatic transmission. There is no option for a manual transmission or a hybrid engine yet.
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Conclusion
The 2026 Honda Pilot doesn’t change the rules of the game in terms of design or performance, but it raises the price ceiling in exchange for technical improvements and more modern equipment.
The question now: Do you think that these price increases are justified, or are competitors now offering better value for the price?
