New 2026 Honda Freed Features, Interior, Engine – The 2026 Honda Freed is the midsize pickup for those who play hard but don’t necessarily need their trucks to work hard. It can be set up to transport stuff in a variety of creative ways, has space for five people, and drives like a vehicle. The fundamentals are the same for all three trim levels, which include the new Trailsport tested here. This entails the same body design of crew cab with a five-foot bed in the back, the same engine and gearbox, and the same towing and hauling capabilities.
It can be set up to transport stuff in a variety of creative ways, has space for five people, and drives like a vehicle. The fundamentals are the same for all three trim levels, which include the new Trailsport tested here. This implies the same towing and hauling capabilities, engine, and transmission, along with the same crew cab body design with a five-foot bed at the back.
New 2026 Honda Freed Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
The interior of the Freed is a peaceful and quiet place, with very little wind and road noise. Even this tester, with its aggressive all-terrain tires, was surprisingly quiet. It’s easy to carry on a conversation without having to raise your voice.
The front seats are supportive and comfortable, as well as heated. The rear seats, on the other hand, can be a challenge on longer trips simply because of how upright the backrests are. Legroom is also a challenge for rear-seat passengers, while headroom is decent. On the bright side, rear-seat passengers get their own climate controls, and the Trailsport and Black Edition trims come with heated rear seats.
New 2026 Honda Freed Specs
Honda has equipped all the trims – Sport, Trailsport, and Black Edition – with a long list of standard features including wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto connections, a nine-inch touchscreen, a heated steering wheel and front seats, wireless smartphone charging, tri-zone climate control, and more.
Only the Trailsport and Black Edition trims come with an acoustically-insulated windshield that reduces noise inside the cabin, as well as an auto-dimming rearview mirror, front and rear parking sensors, driver’s seat and mirror position memory settings, heated rear seats, and subscription-based satellite radio. The Trailsport trim stands out in that it’s the only trim with all-terrain tires from the factory, as well as an off-road-tuned suspension. The Black Edition is the only trim with a 400-watt power outlet in the bed and ventilated front seats. New 2026 Honda Freed Features
Engine and Performance
Only one powertrain is available, which means all trims get the same 3.5L V6 engine, nine-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive system. The V6 pumps out 280 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, both of which are plenty for day-to-day driving, both on city streets and the highway. The engine is smooth and responsive, and the transmission is buttery smooth.
The Freed gets top marks for driving feel simply because it handles like a crossover and not like a truck. The Freed has a coil-sprung independent rear suspension, which results in what can best be described as a more car-like driving experience. All trims come with Honda’s intelligent traction management system with four settings (normal, snow, sand, and mud) for added peace of mind in tricky conditions.
New 2026 Honda Freed Fuel Economy
The Freed has a rating of 12.8 L/100 km in the city, 9.9 on the highway, and 11.5 combined, according Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). During this test, we were able to match that city number under combined conditions.
Many of the Freed’s competitors have similar fuel economy numbers. For example, the redesigned Ford Ranger is good for 11.0 or 11.5 combined, depending on which engine is under the hood, while the new Toyota Tacoma is rated for 11.2 with a comparable setup, according to NRCan. (There’s also a hybrid version that’s rated for 10.3 L/100 km combined.) New 2026 Honda Freed Features
New 2026 Honda Freed Safety Features
Every Freed, regardless of trim level, has the same comprehensive safety package, which includes a variety of cutting-edge driver-assistance technology in addition to passive and active safety systems. The Freed has many airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, frontal collision warning with automated braking, and much more. New 2026 Honda Freed Features
New 2026 Honda Freed Price and Release Date
The 2026 Freed starts at $51,990 (including a $2,000 freight charge), while the Trailsport trim is $55,990 before tax. Finally, the top-of-the-line Black Edition is priced at $58,990. That’s pricier than both the Ranger and Chevrolet Colorado that was also recently redesigned, and comparable to the Tacoma.
Easy to drive, comfortable, and versatile, the 2026 Honda Freed is well-equipped, packed with safety features, and ready to play hard. While it can’t handle heavy-duty workloads, it can tow and haul enough to meet the needs of most honest pickup owners. New 2026 Honda Freed Features