2026 Honda Pilot is Cheaper to Lease than Toyota Grand Highlander This March

The 2026 Honda Pilot in a Nutshell

After the failure of the Honda-Isuzu partnership, Honda decided it was time to build its own midsize SUVs. It started with the Acura MDX in 2000, and followed up by the Pilot in 2002. Since then, Honda’s efforts have paid off as it’s now part of the brand’s most essential models.

Now in its fourth generation, the Pilot was fully redesigned in 2023 and subsequently facelifted in 2025 for the 2026 model year. With it brings a host of updates and upgrades inside and out, along with a couple of adjustments to the trim levels.

2026 Honda Pilot Lease Deals for March

The good news this March is that lease deals for the Honda Pilot are cheaper than last month’s offers. Like before, there are special leasing rates for the EX-L models in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive guises. With that, both drivetrain options go for $459 for 36 months with $4,699 due at signing for EX-L FWD and $5,699 for EX-L AWD.

As always, Honda has a trade up promo for those coming from an older Honda model, either 2011 or newer. It also covers those who currently own a Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota and Volkswagen vehicle. Go for that it rates go down to $419 per month, although due at signing prices are the same as above.

There is an additional charge of $0.20 for every mile over 10,000 per year, and the offer is valid until March 31, 2026.

2026 Honda Pilot Highlights

Prices for the Honda Pilot ranges from $42,195 to $54,995 with seven trims to choose from. These trims are Sport, EX-L, Trailsport, Touring, Touring Blackout, Elite, and Black Edition. Standard equipment for all models include advanced driver assists (Honda Sensing, Google built-in, heated front seats, power tailgate, and terrain modes for vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive.

Opt for the EX-L and it comes with Honda CabinTalk on-board intercom system like the one seen in the Odyssey. It also gets leather, parking sensors, and wireless charging. In the middle of the range is off-road oriented Trailsport that gets raised suspension, underbody protection, all-terrain tires, and a 360-degree camera. Touring trims gain a Bose audio system, panoramic sunroof, and a hands-free tailgate, while the Touring Blackout swaps out chrome for, you guessed it, gloss black highlights. Elite models then add a head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, heated and ventilated front seats, and rear seat heaters. Like the Touring Blackout, the Elite Black Edition gets gloss black trims.

Under the hood is the familiar 3.5-liter V6 that has powered Hondas for years. That engine makes 285 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. There is no hybrid option available for the Pilot.

Final Thoughts

For those who think or feel that their CR-V is a touch too small for their needs nowadays, the Pilot is worthy of consideration. It has all the Honda values one expects, and those coming from a CR-V will feel right at home. But even those who haven’t owned a Honda can appreciate the Pilot’s versatility and flexibility, and the all-wheel drive models are genuinely surprising off the beaten path.

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