Does the 2026 Honda Pilot need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Sport 2WD.
- All 10 trims list regular.
- Premium by choice: $327 more a year.
- 52% of 138 SUVs (2026) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| Sport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| EX-L 2WD | 3.5L | Regular | 22 | $1,745 | $2,073 |
| EX-L AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| TrailSport AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 20 | $1,920 | $2,280 |
| Touring AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Touring Blackout AWD | 3.5L | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Touring S AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Elite AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
| Black Edition AWD | 3.5L 6cyl | Regular | 21 | $1,829 | $2,171 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Honda Pilot | Sport 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Passport | RTL AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | LE FWD | Regular |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | XLE AWD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | LX 2WD | Regular |
| 2026 Honda Odyssey | EX-L FWD | Regular |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree