Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot

Ford Explorer vs Honda Pilot


From their versatile capabilities and spacious interiors to their proactive safety systems, the 2022 Ford Explorer and 2022 Honda Pilot make great family vehicles. If you and your crew are always on the go from one activity to the next in Saco, Portland, or Scarborough, Maine, then it’s time to figure out which new SUV is best for you. Below, our Ira Ford Saco team gives you a closer look at the Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot, so you can see which one has the performance and technology you are looking for.


Ford Explorer Driving

Cruising Around in the Explorer vs Pilot

While seated behind the wheel, you’ll enjoy smooth and stable handling in both the Explorer and Pilot. They each also offer great efficiency while cruising the highway and are ready to handle the changing weather conditions throughout the year.

While navigating through the city or just around town, though, the Ford Explorer offers an available hybrid engine to provide better fuel-saving abilities compared to the 2022 Pilot. Plus, the Explorer comes with the ability to pull along some added equipment.

Ford Explorer

vs

Honda Pilot

5,600 pounds

Towing Capacity (when properly equipped)

5,000 pounds

27 city/28 highway

EPA-estimated MPG

20 city/27 highway

While you can also tow with the Honda Pilot, you can see that the 2022 Ford Explorer is set to give you stronger capabilities to travel around with a larger camper, boat, or trailer.


Ford Explorer

Safely Commuting in Your New SUV

You’ll also find many similar features within both SUVs. That includes the safety technologies they have to help you enjoy a more confident and relaxing driving experience.

Ford Co-Pilot360™

Honda Sensing®

Auto High-Beam Headlamps

Auto High-Beam Headlights

BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert

Blind Spot Information System (BSI) with Cross Traffic Monitor

Pre-Collision Assist

Collision Mitigation Braking System™

Lane-Keeping System

Lane Keeping Assist System

As you can see, they offer many similar driver-assistive systems. There are, however, a few additional systems you can only get with the Ford Explorer. Its Reverse Sensing System can alert you when you are approaching objects, so you can safely back out of parking spots. Getting in parking spots with your Ford Explorer, whether in the city or crowded lot, is also made easier with available Active Park Assist 2.0.


Ford Explorer Interior Space

The Interior of the Explorer vs Pilot

Three rows of seating within both SUVs, plus the ability to quickly rearrange the seating, gives you room for both carpool duty as well as when you are moving furniture. Overall, you’ll find some added space for you and your passengers in the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions

Ford Explorer

Honda Pilot

Headroom (first/second/third row)

40.7 in./40.5 in./38.9 in.

40.1 in./40.2 in./38.9 in.

Legroom (first/second/third row)

43 in./39 in./32.2 in.

40.9 in./38.4 in./31.9 in.

Also unique to the 2022 Explorer is the ability to bring the capabilities of Amazon Alexa on the road with you. With available Ford+Alexa, you can:

  • Make purchases on Amazon Prime
  • Control smart home devices remotely
  • Use simple voice commands to change songs

With the 2022 Honda Pilot, you won’t be able to get the added convenience of having the skills of Amazon Alexa join for the ride.


Time to Pick Your New SUV

While both of these models are set to provide a smooth, safe, and comfortable ride, seeing the Ford Explorer vs. Honda Pilot side by side shows that the Ford SUV comes with even more benefits, like its efficient performance and advanced technology systems.

Come check out the 2022 Ford Explorer here at Ira Ford Saco! Contact us to schedule a test drive, so you can see just what it will be like driving around Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, ME, in this Ford SUV.


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