Honda Pilot Vs. Ford Explorer: Compare Cars - The Car Connection
Few of these big wagons have the heritage and name recognition of the Ford Explorer. But when it comes to carrying big families in the smoothest, most refined way possible, is the Explorer a better choice than the new 2016 Honda Pilot. By our numeric ratings, it's the Pilot that outguns the Explorer, despite the Ford's raft of changes for the new model year. a Ford Explorer. With a lackluster interior and performance not much improved, the Pilot fell in our estimation behind the reinvented Explorer, which emerged in 2011. Ford had smartly moved the Explorer to a car-related chassis, giving it great handling and a... The Explorer. In profile, the Explorer hits a sweet spot of angular looks and sophisticated details that makes it one of the more fashion-forward crossovers you can buy. When it comes to performance, there's a sharp split between the turbocharged, engaging road manners of the Explorer versus the creamy, refined ride and handling of the Pilot. The Pilot comes only with a 280-horsepower 3. 5-liter V-6, but some trims have a six-speed automatic and others, a new nine-speed, either with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
