Honda Pilot in Saudi Arabia: Price, Features and TrailSport Explained

Saudi Arabia: The Honda Pilot is Honda’s three-row SUV designed to combine family practicality with strong performance and available all-wheel-drive capability. For the 2026 model year, Honda has also introduced the Pilot TrailSport with more rugged character and additional off-road equipment. In Saudi Arabia, the Honda Pilot comes in three variants EX-L, TrailSport and Touring starting from SAR 236,900. The TrailSport gets a raised suspension, 18-inch all-terrain tyres, stronger underbody protection, a full-size spare tyre, trailer hitches, and enhanced all-wheel-drive capability, making it one of the most off-road-capable SUVs.

Honda Pilot Engine and Performance

The Pilot uses a 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and paddle shifters. 

• 285 hp at 6,100 rpm
• 355 Nm at 5,000 rpm
• 24 valves
• Quad-cam configuration
• Direct injection
• Variable Cylinder Management
• Dual Variable Timing Control

Intelligent AWD for the TrailSport

Four-wheel-drive versions use Honda's i-VTM4 intelligent variable torque management AWD system. The system can send up to 70% of available torque to the rear axle, with 100% of that rear-axle torque capable of being directed to either rear wheel. The rear differential is also designed to handle 40% more torque and respond 30% faster. TrailSport adds seven drive modes:

• ECON
• NORMAL
• SPORT
• SNOW
• TRAIL
• SAND
• TOW

Hill Descent Control is also available to keep the vehicle at a constant speed when travelling downhill without requiring the driver to depress the brake pedal.

Honda Pilot TrailSport Off-Road Features

The biggest difference between the regular Pilot and TrailSport is its focus on off-road driving. Honda has equipped the TrailSport with a raised, off-road-tuned suspension and 18-inch alloy wheels fitted with all-terrain tyres. It also gets improved approach, departure, and breakover angles for dealing with uneven terrain. TrailSport-specific equipment includes:

• Raised off-road-tuned suspension
• Higher ground clearance
• 18-inch all-terrain wheels
• Enhanced i-VTM4 AWD
• Trail drive mode
• Full-size spare tyre
• Front and rear tow hooks
• Steel skid plates
• Improved approach, departure and breakover angles
• TrailSport exterior and interior badging

All this makes the TrailSport relevant to buyers who want a three-row SUV that can move beyond paved roads without giving up everyday family practicality.

Exterior Design

The Honda Pilot has a squared-off, rugged design with a mesh grille and sculpted body lines. Standard exterior equipment includes:

• LED headlights
• LED daytime running lights
• LED rear combination taillights
• Auto high-beam support
• Front fog lights
• Power-folding door mirrors
• Shark-fin antenna
• Alloy wheels
• Full-size spare tyre

Higher grades add equipment such as rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, reverse-linked mirror tilt and power tailgate functions. The TrailSport receives additional visual and functional changes, including grey accents, TrailSport badging, black roof rails on applicable grades and dedicated off-road body equipment. TrailSport adds a rugged mesh grille, 18-inch all-terrain wheels, and TrailSport badging on the grille and tailgate.

Spacious Three-Row Interior

The Pilot is designed around a spacious cabin with a wide field of view. Thinner A-pillars and squared-off glass areas improve outward visibility. The Pilot comes with 7- or 8-passenger seating depending on configuration and grade. The second row uses 40:20:40 split-folding seats, with a removable centre section that can create a walk-through between the seats. The third row uses a 60:40 split-folding arrangement. Other available interior features include:

• Leather-trimmed seating
• Contrast stitching on TrailSport
• TrailSport headrest badging
• Driver memory seat on higher grades
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated second-row seats
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Rear air-conditioning controls
• Panoramic opening roof with electronic shade on Touring
• Heads-up display on Touring
• Ambient lighting on higher grades
• Leather or urethane steering wheel
• Steering-mounted controls
• Paddle shifters
• Underfloor storage
• Removable cargo dividers

Therefore, you can configure the cabin around passengers or cargo, depending on the required seating arrangement.

Technology and Connectivity

A 12.3-inch full-colour Display Audio touchscreen is standard across the Pilot range. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while selected grades add Google built-in and integrated navigation. The available technology package includes:

• 12.3-inch Display Audio touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay
• Wired/wireless Android Auto
• Google built-in on selected grades
• 10.2-inch digital driver information interface on Touring
• 7-inch driver information interface on other grades
• Multi-View Camera System
• Wireless phone charging on higher grades
• Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
• Built-in navigation on higher grades
• Honda Connect
• CabinTalk intercom
• USB-A and USB-C charging ports across the cabin

The Multi-View Camera System provides views around the vehicle, while selecting Trail mode automatically activates the 360-degree camera view to help the driver see the trail ahead. 

Honda SENSING Safety Features

Honda SENSING is standard across the Pilot range. The package includes:

• Collision Mitigation Braking System
• Forward Collision Warning
• Lane Keeping Assist System
• Lane Departure Warning
• Road Departure Mitigation
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow

The Pilot also gets eight airbags, including front, side, side-curtain, and driver and passenger knee airbags. 

Other safety equipment includes:

• Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure
• Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control
• Anti-lock Braking System
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution
• Brake Assist
• Emergency Stop Signal
• Agile Handling Assist
• Hill Start Assist
• Hill Descent Control
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Driver Attention Monitor
• Rear Seat Occupant Reminder
• Three-row seat-belt reminder
• Auto High Beam
• Blind Spot Information 
• Cross Traffic Monitor

Honda Pilot Dimensions and Practicality

Specification	Honda Pilot
Length	5,089 mm
Width	Not specified
Height	1,801 mm
Wheelbase	2,890 mm
Engine	3.5L V6
Power	285 hp
Fuel economy	10.7–12.3 km/L
Seating	Up to 8

The Pilot's three-row layout is one of its main strengths, with multiple seating and cargo configurations available.

Honda Pilot TrailSport vs Regular Pilot

Feature	Pilot	TrailSport
3.5L V6	Yes	Yes
10-speed automatic	Yes	Yes
Honda SENSING	Yes	Yes
Three-row seating	Yes	Yes
12.3-inch touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Intelligent AWD	Available on applicable grades	Yes
Raised suspension	No	Yes
All-terrain tyres	No	Yes
18-inch off-road wheels	No	Yes
Trail drive mode	No	Yes
Steel skid plates	No	Yes
Full-size spare	Yes	Yes
Front/rear tow hooks	No	Yes
TrailSport badging	No	Yes

Honda Pilot: Which Version Should You Choose?

The Pilot comes in three trims, starting from SAR 236,900 for EX-L, Touring at SAR 273,585, and the top trim TrailSport at SAR 273,585. 

The regular grades offer the core combination of V6 performance, three-row practicality, Honda SENSING, and modern connectivity, making it a perfect choice for someone buying it for city driving, family trips, and highway journeys. 

The TrailSport is the more interesting choice for buyers who regularly go into desert terrain or want a more capable SUV for off-road use. Its raised suspension, all-terrain tyres, steel skid plates, tow hooks, full-size spare and dedicated Trail drive mode give it genuine hardware advantages over the standard Pilot. And the Touring is better suited to buyers who prioritise premium cabin equipment and technology, with features such as the heads-up display and higher-grade infotainment and comfort equipment. Overall, the Honda Pilot remains a practical choice for family practicality and long-distance comfort no matter which variant you buy. 

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