If you tend to travel with a full cabin of friends and family, you already know that passenger space is an essential factor for your next vehicle. While you can always count on a minivan for family-vehicle duties, many drivers are drawn to the built-in versatility of three-row SUVs. Fortunately, Honda delivers with the Pilot, and GMC offers considerable competition with the Yukon. Let’s take a close look at these two SUVs to see which is right for your needs.
While the price tag is one of the first factors you’ll want to consider when choosing your next vehicle, it’s also important to examine the vehicle’s long-term cost of ownership. The Pilot asks for a far more humble starting price than the Yukon, and the two competitors maintain their price difference even as you add in available packages on higher trim levels. The Pilot also sports a higher predicted reliability rating than the Yukon, so you can enjoy more time driving your vehicle rather than waiting for it to return from the auto shop.
Both the Pilot and the Yukon come with three-rows and standard seating for eight people. However, your passengers will have two notably different experiences in each model. The Pilot promises ample space for adults in any seat, from the front to the back, and the seating in every row is generously cushioned to keep every ride relaxing. In the Yukon, adults will find sufficient elbowroom in the first two rows, but space tapers toward the back, and the third row is better left to smaller passengers. The Pilot can also carry a cabin full of family and friends and still haul all their luggage, with more cargo space behind the rear seats than its rival. When you need to load up groceries or other gear, the Pilot accommodates with a 16.5-cubic-foot storage space in the back.
When you’re traveling over long trips, it’s not uncommon for your passengers to try to catch some rest over the course of the journey, and a quiet ride lets you enjoy your entertainment options without interruption. All your onboard amusement and shuteye will go undisturbed in the Pilot, which offers a smooth ride at any speed. On the other hand, the Yukon’s truck-based frame doesn’t offer the same fluidity of movement, with a more rigid feel. Its stiff suspension also allows rougher roads to cause turbulence in the cabin. In keeping with Honda’s pursuit of economical driving, the Pilot also demonstrates conservative fuel efficiency for its class. However, the Yukon can’t match its competitors disciplined gas mileage.
If you would like to try out the Pilot for yourself, you can find it here at Brannon Honda. Come by our dealership whenever it’s time for a test drive, and don’t hesitate to ask our staff about our current savings opportunities. You can also apply for financing online to save time during your visit.