Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade Annandale, NJ

Have you been searching for a sturdy, versatile SUV for your family like the 2022 Honda Pilot or the 2022 Hyundai Palisade? For driving around Annandale, Somerdale, and Clinton, New Jersey, you’ll be impressed with the multiple amenities and capabilities you can find.

Which vehicle possesses more of what you want for visiting friends in Easton, Pennsylvania, or traveling to other destinations? Let Clinton Honda steer you in the right direction for driving success with this comparison.

Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade Interior Amenities

All three rows can be adjusted to accommodate the rider preferences with a tri-zone automatic climate control system in the Honda Pilot. Two rows receive those perks in the Hyundai Palisade with the dual automatic temperature control.

If you’re looking for fresh air, the Honda can be outfitted with a panoramic moonroof. While the Hyundai provides the option for a dual moonroof, it’s not the same, so it’s best to check out both and see what you like.

Now let’s take a peek at the dimensions.

With the Pilot, the third-row headroom extends to 38.9 inches while the Palisade stretches to 37.8 inches.

Looking for the most hip room in the front? Go with the Pilot’s 59.1 inches as opposed to the Palisade’s 58.1 inches.

Every row of the Honda Pilot features a lot of shoulder room. Here’s what it offers in comparison to its competitor.

Shoulder Room	First Row	Middle Row	Rear Row
Honda Pilot	62 inches	62 inches	57.6 inches
Hyundai Palisade	61.2 inches	60.8 inches	55.2 inches

Way more cargo space can be found, so that you can plan for your yearly trek to the Jersey Shore. The Pilot has 109.2 cubic feet of cargo space while the Palisade only provides 86.4 at the max.

You’ll find more adjustability with the Honda driver’s seat. It can be adjusted in 10 ways. The Hyundai only comes with eight ways.

Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade Technology and Safety

Use your Honda Pilot as an entertainment mecca. In the middle row, your passengers can access two separate 10.2-inch screens through the available Advanced Rear Entertainment System.

If your passengers want to change the music or adjust the climate, they can download the CabinControl® app. It enables other riders to control the warmth or ventilation and the audio without interrupting the driver.

Both these perks are exclusive to the Pilot.

Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade Performance

With either vehicle, you’ll be able to tow a maximum of 5,000 pounds, but the similarities diminish there.

For road management, the Honda supplies you with either two-wheel drive (2WD) or the optional all-wheel drive (AWD). Rough roads and rural terrain don’t have a chance with you in your Pilot. Although the Hyundai offers an available HTRAC AWD, it starts out with front-wheel drive, which may not feel as hearty on the road.

Plus, the Pilot gives you a 9-speed automatic transmission to go with this capability. In the Palisade, you’ll use an 8-speed automatic transmission.

If you use your SUV often for commuting, car-pooling, and more, you’ll feel confident with your gas mileage. The Honda achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG for the 2WD trims.¹ With the Hyundai, it reaches an EPA-estimated 19 city/25 highway MPG.

Is Your Search Over? Honda Pilot vs Hyundai Palisade

After reading this comparison of the 2022 Honda Pilot and the 2022 Hyundai Palisade, you may be ready to take the purchase plunge near Annandale, Clinton, and Somerville, NJ. If you’ve chosen the Honda, which we highly recommend and show in this piece, we invite you to take a test drive at Clinton Honda. We’re conveniently located near Easton, PA, too.

¹^{20 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2022 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.}