2017 Honda Pilot SUV Compared With The Competition

There are times when a small crossover just won't do. When you need size, power, and performance, you're likely to look at a larger SUV like the 2017 Honda Pilot or the 2017 Ford Explorer. The question is, which is the better use of your money? Gillman Honda San Antonio takes a closer look.

2017 Honda Pilot

Like the 2017 Ford Explorer, the 2017 Honda Pilot has five trim levels. Both vehicles also have similar safety features, though there are instances where the Honda SUV has a slight edge. For instance, both vehicles have rear cameras, but the Honda Pilot has a multi-angle backup camera that gives you a bit more peace of mind. The Honda Pilot can also be configured to seat up to eight passengers, whereas the Ford Explorer maxes out at seven passengers.

Both vehicles offer an identical maximum towing capacity (5,000 pounds). Where they differ is at their base trims, where the Ford SUV only tows 2,000 pounds while the Honda SUV handles 3,500 pounds.

2017 Ford Explorer

Ford SUVs, like their Honda brand counterparts, are popular hereabouts. After all, the Ford Explorer offers all the strengths that you buy an SUV for. It's just that the Honda Pilot offers the same perks in a deluxe package.

Consider cargo capacity, which is a maximum 83.9 cubic feet in the Honda Pilot, versus 80.7 cubic feet in the Ford Explorer; that means a lot more room for your camping or sports gear, to say nothing of your kid's belongings when the time comes to move them into their dorm room. Standard towing capacity on the base trim is higher on the Honda Pilot as well, letting you handle a travel trailer or toy trailer with ease and without added cost. The Honda Pilot is also lighter on your wallet, from a lower sticker price to higher fuel economy in the lower trims - which means fewer trips to the pump.

Your Honda dealership near New Braunfels is home to some great new Honda crossovers. As much as we love the Honda HR-V and Honda CR-V, we like the added size of the Honda Pilot, along with the fact that whatever won't fit in the back can easily be towed behind.

It's a tremendous buy, so why not come to the Gillman Honda showroom at 16044 Interstate 35 North, just past 1604, in Selma, TX? Your test drive awaits!