Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot is updated for 2026 with a bolder front end, more sound-absorbing materials for a quieter interior and more standard equipment.

The 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show didn’t have as many big reveals as previous editions, but new vehicles from Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Lucid and Nissan give show goers plenty to see.

As things stand, it seems like the Pilot, despite its upgrades for 2026, may struggle to retain its midfield standing in a crowded and increasingly competitive class.

Honda’s popular three-row mid-size SUV is refreshed for 2026, gaining face-lifted exterior styling, upgraded tech features, and new trim touches inside and out.

There are lots of choices among the cheaper-to-buy-and-drive mid-size SUVs that, when properly configured, can safely tow at least 5,000 pounds.

Shopping for a three-row SUV means balancing priorities of seat quantity versus comfort. If the number of seats trump all, many three-row SUVs offer a second-row bench, but other models give up the second-row middle seat for captain’s chairs.

Honda is recalling more than 259,000 vehicles from both its own lineup and its Acura luxury brand over an issue with the brake pedal.

Cars.com scoured its current vehicle listings and found the best vehicles in different types and sizes with median list prices of around $10,000.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is tightening its crash-test requirements for its coveted Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards, resulting in fewer winners for 2025.

The best SUV offers practical utility and the comfort of a raised seating position.