2021 Honda Pilot vs. The Competition

Blog Feb 11th, 2021

2021 Honda Pilot vs. The Competition

The 2021 Honda Pilot is at the top of the pack when it comes to capable SUVs. It boasts a winning combination of comfort and capability to go with excellent performance for a vehicle of its size. At Cambridge Centre Honda, you’ll find the right Honda Pilot model for you that has all the features you expect and desire in a class-leading SUV. See below for a breakdown of how the Pilot stacks up against the competition.

Pilot Advantages

Performance

The 2021 Honda Pilot offers a 3.5L V6 engine coupled with 9-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control, ensuring that the Pilot is as efficient as possible with power throughout its drivetrain. Additionally, the Pilot offers an ECON mode for the most fuel efficient driving as possible, ensuring that you can cruise by the pumps more often without worry at all.

Performance Specifications

Vehicle	Engine	Transmission	Horsepower @ RPM	Fuel Economy (Combined)
2021 Honda Pilot	3.5L V6	9-Speed Automatic	280 @ 6000	11L/100km
2021 Toyota Highlander	3.5L V6	8-Speed Automatic	295 @ 6600	10.3L/100km
2021 Chevrolet Traverse	3.6L V6	9-Speed Automatic	310 @ 6200	11.6L/100km
2021 Kia Telluride	3.8L V8	8-Speed Automatic	291 @ 6000	11.2L/100km

Safety

The 2021 Pilot upholds the strong reputation Honda has when it comes to safety. The Pilot features standard safety technologies such as Road Departure Mitigation and ACE Body Structure, a super-strong design build featured in Honda models, and is packed with additional safety features that make it one of the safest SUVs on the road for you and your occupants. Check out the comparison against some of the competition below.

Safety Specifications

Vehicle	Road-Departure Mitigation System	Adaptive Cruise Control With Low-Speed Follow	Next-Gen ACE Body Structure
2021 Honda Pilot	Standard	Standard	Standard
2021 Toyota Highlander	Not Available	Available	N/A
2021 Chevrolet Traverse	Not Available	Not Available	N/A
2021 Kia Telluride	Not Available	Available	N/A

Convenience

The 2021 Pilot is loaded with standard and available convenience features that enhance your driving experience. Rear Entertainment, Wi-Fi Hotspot, and One-Touch 2nd Row Seats are just some of the amazing features the Honda Pilot has that the competition lacks.

Convenience Specifications

Vehicle	Rear Entertainment System	Wi-Fi Hotspot Capability	One-Touch 2nd Row Seats
2021 Honda Pilot	Standard	Standard	Standard
2021 Toyota Highlander	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
2021 Chevrolet Traverse	Not Available	Available	Not Available
2021 Kia Telluride	Available	Not Available	Not Available

Check out the great selection of 2021 Honda Pilot models here at Cambridge Centre Honda, where our team of experts will help you find the right Pilot model for you!