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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.