Three-row SUV shopping in British Columbia means weighing what you genuinely need: enough power for highway climbs, cabin technology that earns its space, and a towing setup that doesn’t require an upgrade. The 2026 Buick Enclave and 2026 Honda Pilot both serve three-row families, but they arrive at their answers with noticeably different priorities.

The Enclave leads with a turbocharged engine producing more horsepower and torque than the Pilot’s V6, a 30-inch ultrawide display standard from the base trim, and full trailering hardware on every model. The Pilot counters with Honda’s torque-vectoring i-VTM4 AWD, a dedicated TrailSport trail-ready trim, and a notably larger touchscreen for 2026. Here is how they compare on the factors that matter most.

2026 Enclave vs. 2026 Pilot: Key Specs

	2026 Buick Enclave	2026 Honda Pilot
Engine	2.5L Turbo I4	3.5L DOHC V6
Horsepower	328 hp	285 hp
Torque	326 lb-ft	262 lb-ft
Touchscreen	30 in	12.3 in
Super Cruise	Available (all trims)	Not available
Bose Audio	Standard (Preferred, Sport Touring)	Not available
5G Connectivity	Standard	Wi-Fi hotspot (standard)
Google Built-in	Standard	Standard
AWD	Standard, all trims	Standard, all trims
Transmission	8-speed automatic	10-speed automatic
Fuel Economy (City / Hwy)	12.1 / 9.9 L/100 km	12.4 / 9.3 L/100 km (Sport/EX-L)
Trims	Preferred, Sport Touring, Avenir	Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, Black Edition

More Power, More Torque

The Enclave’s 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder produces 328 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic. The Pilot uses a 3.5L V6 making 285 hp and 262 lb-ft, paired with a 10-speed automatic. That is 43 more horsepower and 64 more lb-ft of torque in favour of the Enclave.

In practical terms, that torque gap shows most on highway on-ramps and loaded climbs. The Enclave’s trailering package, including hitch guidance, Hitch View camera, tow/haul mode, and a heavy-duty cooling system, is standard on all three trims, rated at 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg).

The Pilot’s i-VTM4 AWD is a technically capable setup: it can send up to 70% of total engine torque rearward, and distribute up to 100% of that rear torque to a single rear wheel. While the Enclave’s full-time AWD handles everyday and adverse conditions well, the Pilot’s per-wheel torque distribution gives it a more nuanced response on loose or off-camber terrain.

The Cabin Tech Gap

The most visible difference between these two vehicles sits on the dashboard. The Enclave offers a 30-inch diagonal ultrawide LCD display standard on every trim, paired with Google built-in compatibility. The Pilot now features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, 37% larger than the prior model year, plus a 10.2-inch digital driver display, both standard across all five trims. Both vehicles include wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google built-in.

The Enclave adds Bose premium audio as standard on the Preferred and Sport Touring. The Avenir steps up to a 16-speaker Bose performance system. The Enclave also includes 5G vehicle connectivity standard, and Super Cruise semi-automated driver assistance is available as an option on all three Enclave trims. The Pilot offers no equivalent highway pilot-assist system.

Driver Assistance: Two Thorough Suites

Both vehicles offer comprehensive standard driver assistance. The Enclave’s Technology Package, standard on every trim, covers Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Zone Steering Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Braking, HD Surround Vision, and Adaptive Cruise Control, among others.

The Pilot includes Honda Sensing on all trims: Collision Mitigation Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and a new Post-Collision Braking system for 2026. Neither vehicle has a meaningful gap on core collision avoidance technology.

Three Trims vs. Five

The Enclave runs three trims, Preferred, Sport Touring, Avenir. The Pilot offers five: Sport, EX-L, TrailSport, Touring, and Black Edition. The Pilot’s broader ladder includes the TrailSport, which adds steel skid plates, all-terrain tires, and a raised off-road tuned suspension. It is a purpose-built trail option the Enclave does not replicate.

At the top of the Enclave lineup, the Avenir brings Premium Ride suspension with Continuous Damping Control, 22-inch Pearl Nickel alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated second-row outboard seats, ventilated and massage front seats, a power-folding third row, and the 16-speaker Bose performance audio system. That is a meaningfully different proposition than a visual trim upgrade.

Which Three-Row SUV Is Right for Your Family?

For British Columbia families who want a more powerful engine, a cabin that is tech-forward from the base trim, and a towing setup that doesn’t require an add-on package, the Enclave is the stronger choice. Its 328 hp turbocharged engine, 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) standard tow rating, Bose audio from the Preferred, 30-inch display, and available Super Cruise cover the most common three-row priorities at every trim level.

The Pilot has genuine strengths on highway fuel economy and off-road hardware. But on the dimensions that matter most to the majority of three-row families, power output, cabin technology from the entry model, and towing capability, the 2026 Enclave is the clearer pick.

See the 2026 Enclave at Island Chevrolet Buick GMC

The 2026 Buick Enclave delivers 328 hp, a 30-inch ultrawide display, and a standard 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) trailering package across all three trims, Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir, with available Super Cruise on every one.

Visit Island Chevrolet Buick GMC in Duncan to explore the 2026 Enclave lineup and schedule a test drive in the trim that fits your family.