2026 Chevy Traverse vs 2026 Honda Pilot

Performance

The newest 2026 Chevy Traverse model pulls out all the stops with a 2.5L turbo engine right out of the gate. Paired with an 8-speed auto, you can squeeze 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque out of this powertrain. Tow up to 5,000 pounds, and do it even better with the latest 2026 Chevy Traverse Z71 model in Wooster. This trim delivers all the bonus features you need for your off-road travels, like:

• Advanced Twin-Clutch AWD
• Off-road suspension
• Frequency-based suspension dampers
• 18-inch high-gloss black wheels
• All-terrain tires
• Terrain Mode
• Hill Descent Control
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
• Forward Collision Alert
• Following Distance Indicator
• Front Pedestrian and Bicycle Braking
• Rear Cross Traffic Braking
• Reverse Automatic Braking
• Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert Blind Zone Steering Assist
• Safety Alert Seat
• Rear Pedestrian Alert
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Side Bicyclist Alert
• IntelliBeam
• Rear Park Assist
• HD Rear Vision Camera
• Teen Driver
• Buckle To Drive
• Seat Belt Reminder

The latest Honda Pilot lingers at a much lower 285 horsepower, only producing as much as 262 lb-ft of torque. This one might have a 10-speed auto, but that matters not when you have less power at your command. Honda offers an available TrailSport add-on for the new 2026 Pilot model, but there's little more than all-terrain tires and skid plates in this tiny package.

Interior

Chevrolet is proud to include a newly standard (and massive) 17.7-inch infotainment screen in top-tier models like the new 2026 Chevy Traverse in Wooster. Next to an 11-inch digital driver display, you'll have all the screen real estate you need to understand every aspect of your drive, inside and out. With 3 rows of chairs to go around, you can fold them all down for a best-in-class cargo volume of 98 cubic feet, maximum. The AutoSense Power Liftgate makes sure that you optimize your cargo to the best of your ability. The Traverse High Country adds one-touch folding for effortless access, and the Traverse RS adds a sport-centric appeal that gets the family excited to drive, every time.

The largest screen that can be had in the newest Honda Pilot model is a 10.2-inch infotainment center. Mind you, this is the 2026 model year. And that's by upscaling. The standard is a 9-inch touchscreen, which is something you would have found in a budget car three years ago. Max cargo space caps at 87 cubic feet, an entire 11 cu.ft. less than the Traverse. Critics have also reported the rearmost third row to be cramped, especially for adults. This isn't what families want when gearing up for their next big trip.