New Honda Pilot For Sale & Lease | Ames, IA

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Buy or Lease a New 2026 Honda Pilot Near Des Moines, IA

The 2026 Honda Pilot has arrived at Honda of Ames, your local Honda dealer serving Ames and the surrounding areas. This versatile midsize SUV offers an ideal blend of performance, technology, safety, and spaciousness to meet the needs of families and adventurers alike. If you're shopping for a new SUV near Des Moines, come explore the 2026 Honda Pilot lineup at our dealership in Ames.

What's New for the 2026 Model Year?

The 2026 Honda Pilot gets some exciting updates for the new model year. The exterior gets a makeover, with a boxier appearance and a revamped front fascia. Inside, a 12.3-inch touchscreen now comes standard, as does a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. A power tailgate and roof rails are also now standard.

Pilot Performance

The 2026 Honda Pilot comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 285 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. When properly equipped, the 2026 Honda Pilot can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Mason City drivers who frequently encounter snowy roads will appreciate the 2026 Honda Pilot's all-wheel drive system that can seamlessly distribute power between the front and rear axles as needed to optimize grip.

Interior Technology

The 2026 Honda Pilot comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that pairs with a standard 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ let you connect your smartphone to the infotainment system.

Marshalltown families will enjoy streaming music and podcasts with the available Wi-Fi hotspot and the available 12-speaker Bose® premium sound system.

Spacious Third Row and Cargo Area

With up to eight-passenger seating, the 2026 Honda Pilot provides ample space for growing families in Des Moines and beyond. The spacious third row can comfortably accommodate adults, while the one-touch second row seats make accessing the rear seats a breeze, even with car seats installed.

Behind the third row, the 2026 Honda Pilot offers 18.6 cubic feet of cargo space for strollers, sports gear, and luggage. Folding the third row expands the cargo area to 48.5 cubic feet, while folding both rear rows provides up to 87 cubic feet for transporting larger items like furniture and appliances.

Advanced Safety Features

The 2026 Honda Pilot comes standard with an array of driver-assistive technologies through the Honda Sensing® suite. Every Pilot includes safety features like Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Road Departure Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane Keeping Assist System.

Available blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert helps Ames drivers change lanes and back up more confidently by warning of vehicles in the 2026 Honda Pilot's blind zones. The available 360-degree camera system uses multiple exterior cameras to provide a birds-eye view around the vehicle, aiding in parking and low-speed maneuvering.

2026 Honda Pilot Trim Levels

The 2026 Honda Pilot is offered in six well-equipped trim levels:

  • 2026 Honda Pilot Sport: Includes LED headlights, 12.3-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, and tri-zone automatic climate control
  • 2026 Honda Pilot EX-L: Adds leather upholstery, sunroof, power tailgate, heated front seats, second row sunshades
  • 2026 Honda Pilot TrailSport: Adds all-wheel drive, rugged styling enhancements, off-road suspension, all-terrain tires
  • 2026 Honda Pilot Black Edition: Includes black 20-inch alloy wheels, red ambient interior lighting, Black Edition exterior trim
  • 2026 Honda Pilot Elite: Adds ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, hands-free power tailgate
  • 2026 Honda Pilot Touring: Adds Bose premium audio, Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless device charging

Shop New 2026 Honda Pilot SUVs in Ames, IA Today

Ready to see for yourself if a new 2026 Honda Pilot is right for you? Then, visit Honda of Ames to check out our inventory and take one for a test drive. To schedule your test drive, contact us today.


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