The Ford Explorer is new for 2020.
It’s bigger compared to rivals, but so is its price tag.
The Telluride and Palisade are mechanically related upstarts from Kia and Hyundai that are newcomers to the class.
Top trims pile on the features and comforts and are a must-see for any shopper.
The Ascent trades on its standard all-wheel-drive system and Subaru looks, but relies on turbo-4 power exclusively.
The Chevy Traverse is a stalwart in the class and offers up confident power.
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The 2021 Honda Pilot does a solid impression of a minivan, minus the cultural baggage. |
The 2020 Chevy Traverse is a three-row family mainstay with plentiful interior space. |
The 2020 Ford Explorer rediscovers its capable, outdoorsy side without becoming trucklike in any other respect. |
The 2020 Hyundai Palisade is a value-packed three-row crossover coming to a garage near you. |
There’s substance to the 2020 Kia Telluride’s style. |
The 2020 Subaru Ascent is nearly as rational a family hauler as a minivan. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $32,250 | $29,800 | $32,765 | $31,975 | $31,890 | $31,995 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Regular Unleaded V-6 | Gas V6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded H-4 |
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| Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Sport Utility Vehicles | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
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| LX 2WD | FWD 4-Door L | Base RWD | SE FWD | LX FWD | 8-Passenger |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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| 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Chevrolet Traverse | 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Ford Explorer | 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Hyundai Palisade | 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Kia Telluride | 2021 Honda Pilot vs. 2020 Subaru Ascent | |
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