This strategy is working just fine, but the company still saw fit to spruce things up for 2026. Honda appears to be chasing the appealingly boxy and rugged look of the two-row Passport, which was redesigned for 2026, but the Pilot still looks more minivan than mud-crawler. view interior Photos Joey Capparella | Car and DriverThe Pilot could have used an underhood upgrade, but the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 continues with no changes. If Honda wants to become a class leader, it's going to need to pull out all the stops for the next-generation Pilot. view exterior photos Honda➡️ Skip the lot.