Hyundai Palisade vs Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot keeps things simple with a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. It is a capable setup for everyday driving, highway merging, and family hauling.

The Hyundai Palisade answers with a 3.5L V6 engine that produces 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. That small horsepower edge gives the Palisade a confident personality during commutes, school pickups, and longer drives across Hampton Roads.

The Palisade also gives shoppers another path with an available 2.5L turbo hybrid powertrain. This setup produces 329 total system horsepower and 339 lb-ft of torque, adding a forward-thinking option for drivers who want stronger output with hybrid engineering.

The Pilot keeps its lineup centered around gas V6 performance, while the Palisade gives shoppers added flexibility.

The Honda Pilot offers seating for up to eight passengers, and select trims include a removable middle seat in the second row. That gives families useful flexibility when switching between people-carrying and easier third-row access.

The Hyundai Palisade brings its own smart seating approach, with seating for up to eight on the SE trim and captain’s chairs on many other trims. The Palisade cabin leans into comfort with available H-Tex leatherette, leather-trimmed seating, and Premium Nappa Leather on the Calligraphy trim. Other available features include:

• Heated Front Seats
• Ventilated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Ventilated Second-Row Captain’s Chairs
• Power-Folding Rear Seating

For families who use every row often, those available comfort features can make a big difference. The Palisade gives second- and third-row passengers thoughtful access, available power folding functions, and cabin materials that bring a refined tone to daily driving.

The Honda Pilot includes a 12.3-inch color touchscreen, Google built-in, wireless smartphone compatibility, available Bose premium audio, and Wi-Fi hotspot capability. Its tech package is strong and easy to appreciate.

The Hyundai Palisade keeps pace while adding its own premium personality. Available features include:*

• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Bluelink® Connected Car System
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Over-The-Air Software Updates
• Hyundai Digital Key 2 Premium
• Blind-Spot View Monitor

For local drivers moving through Chesapeake traffic, Virginia Beach errands, or Norfolk dinner plans, the Palisade makes convenience feel built in. Available Remote Smart Parking Assist, Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Curve Control, and Intelligent Speed Limit Assist add helpful support during busy driving days.