Compare 2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Kia Telluride

Serving Danville, VA

Three-row SUVs have been around for quite some time now. The modern midsize three-row SUV has surpassed the once-beloved minivan as the ultimate family vehicle. The 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2021 Kia Telluride are two compelling three-row SUVs. However, which of these two SUVs is right for you?

Well, the Honda Pilot at Danville Honda offers a lot that you might favor. It has a roomy and versatile cabin with seating of up to eight passengers, and a generous cargo area. Even though midsize SUVs are not known for their off-road prowess, the new Honda Pilot has great off-road talents. Under the hood, you get a strong and refined V6 that provides a comfortable ride. And with the Pilot’s excellent resale values, it is no surprise that we at Danville Honda recommend it over the Kia Telluride.

Performance

Being a family vehicle, the Honda Pilot’s main task is to provide a comfortable family-friendly ride with a certain grace and efficiency. However, should you find yourself on a dirt road, the new Pilot should have no problems. Thanks to its drive mode selector and AWD configuration, the new Honda Pilot has special off-road talents. As such, the Honda Pilot can conquer a 30-degree incline, easily maneuver through rocks, and tackle sand. With its torque-vectoring feature, the handling has now been improved, and the Pilot can negotiate bends much quicker and more decisively. What powers the Honda Pilot? A healthy 280 hp V6 paired with an automatic 9-speed gearbox. Also available is an automatic cylinder deactivation feature, which ensures the Pilot remains fuel-efficient. Take a Honda pilot online test drive to see more about its excellent performance.

The Kia Telluride also features a sole V6 engine but with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Riding mostly on the FWD configuration, the Kia Telluride also has an AWD configuration, but not as efficient. Moreover, despite having a terrain selector, the Kia telluride does not have the off-road capabilities of the Honda Pilot. Also lacking the torque-vectoring feature, the Telluride’s handling is not as established as the Honda Pilot. Take an online test drive today, and find out for yourself why the Honda Pilot outperforms the Kia Telluride.

Interior Comfort

You should expect plenty of comfort from the new Honda Pilot. It has a large cabin that can provide seating for up to eight occupants. Behind the seating area is plenty of adjustable storage room that can go up to 109.2 cubic feet. The seats are large, well-cushioned and supported, and provide great additions like armrests. You get up to nine cup holders in the Honda Pilot, which can make a big difference on long road trips. The interior is also highly customizable, and you can have your interior trimmed in just about anything between cloth and leather. There are also some comfort features like a pair of heated captain’s chairs on the second row, which can make all the difference in this class.

The Kia Telluride borrows the Honda Pilot’s seating capacity, meaning it can fit up to eight passengers. However, it is not as roomy as the Honda Pilot, meaning that it will be a tight squeeze for those occupants. The Kia Telluride comes with a sunroof, which compromises the headroom, and its third-row is not adult-friendly. To get some of the features offered cheaply in the Honda Pilot such as the heated second-row seats and leather interior, the Kia telluride might end up costing almost twice its base price, meaning that you are better off with the Honda Pilot.

Safety

You can never be too casual about safety. The Honda Pilot at Danville Honda sets the trend when it comes to safety features. Honda Sensing is standard on the Pilot and comes with many active features, including lane-keeping aid, collision mitigation, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Also offered is blind-spot monitoring that comes with a rear cross-traffic alert feature. And to add to your safety, you get side airbags that go all the way to the third row. Take a Honda Pilot online test drive today to see the workings of some of these features.

The Kia Telluride also comes with an admirable safety package. Some of the features available on the Honda Pilot are also available on the Telluride. However, it does not offer adaptive cruise control and the third-row airbags - features that can make all the difference while on the road.

As you can see, the Kia Telluride is no match for the 2021 Honda Pilot. You can see the Honda Pilot in action via an online test drive. However, if you want to test drive the real thing, Danville Honda welcomes you to our Honda dealership for a test drive. Our highly-trained staff will take you through all there is to know about the Honda Pilot before putting you behind the wheel.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.