2010 Honda Pilot vs. Its Competition

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Aug 16, 2009

The 2010 Honda Pilot looks like a traditional SUV, but it's more like a tall wagon or minivan in purpose.

Toyota's Highlander is one of its most direct rivals; like the Pilot, the Highlander has a more traditional, squared-off profile, but the Highlander is less overt and ridiculous styling-wise—and less likely to offend.

The Highlander has a nice, soft ride, but it's not nearly as responsive of a performer on the road.

The new Ford Flex is another new rival, with excellent interior comfort and distinctive, boxy styling that's more urban-hip than rugged.

Then there's the Chevrolet Traverse, introduced for 2009; the Traverse is larger than the Flex, with a higher seating position closer to that of traditional SUVs, yet it handles and performs well and has a very well-appointed interior.

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Meta Rating
7.8 If you can deal with its overwrought styling, the 2010 Honda Pilot is an excellent family vehicle, with the space and comfort of a minivan and good overall performance.	7.8 The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an Acadia/Enclave/Outlook wearing different duds.	9 The 2009 Ford Flex is one of the most stylish new crossovers, with great passenger room and more features than some minivans.	7.8 Most Americans prefer mushy white bread, and the 2008 Toyota Highlander is a larger, high-quality "loaf" that will satisfy most every consumer.
MSRP From
$27,895	$29,215	$28,550	$27,500
Gas Mileage
16 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
2WD 4dr LX	FWD 4dr LS	4dr SE FWD	FWD 4dr Base (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
8	8	7	7
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door	4 Door	4 Door	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic