Honda Pilot cloth-seat availability changes by model year and trim. For example, Honda’s 2021 color chart shows fabric seating on the LX and EX trims. In 2022, Honda dropped LX and EX and made the Sport trim the entry model with black fabric seats. On the current 2026 Pilot, the Sport trim uses black cloth, while higher trims move to leather or durable synthetic-leather combinations.
The previous AutoZonic article incorrectly said the 2022 Pilot still offered LX and EX trims and later claimed EX-L, Touring and Elite could all have cloth. Honda’s own trim and color documentation does not support those statements.
Examples of Honda Pilot cloth-seat trims
| Model year | Honda-documented cloth/fabric examples |
|---|---|
| 2021 | LX and EX used fabric seating, with color depending on exterior combination. |
| 2022 | Sport became the entry trim and used black fabric seats; LX and EX were no longer offered. |
| 2023 | LX and Sport used cloth in Honda’s color chart, while higher trims used leather or TrailSport synthetic leather. |
| 2026 | Sport uses black cloth; higher trims use leather, perforated leather or TrailSport durable synthetic leather depending on trim. |
Does EX-L have cloth seats?
Not in the recent model-year examples above. Honda positions EX-L as a leather-equipped trim in the current generation. Because trim equipment changes over time, check the exact year rather than assuming the meaning of a trim name stays unchanged forever.
Are cloth seats always the base option?
Usually on the recent Pilot examples, cloth or fabric appears on the lower trim while higher trims add leather or other materials. TrailSport is an exception to a simple “cloth vs leather” ladder because Honda uses durable synthetic leather on current TrailSport models.
For trim-by-trim research, browse our Honda Pilot guide hub.
References
- Honda Information Center — 2021 Pilot Colors
- Honda Information Center — What’s New for 2022 Pilot
- Honda Information Center — 2023 Pilot Colors
- Honda Information Center — 2026 Pilot Colors
About this article
Updated August 9, 2026 by the AutoZonic Editorial Team. This legacy AI-generated article mixed trim structures from different model years and incorrectly assigned cloth upholstery to several leather-equipped trims. The page was rebuilt from Honda’s year-specific color and trim documentation.
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