2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Chevrolet Traverse near Sterling, VA

Feast your eyes on the 2022 Honda Pilot offered on our lot at Honda of Chantilly. As you shop for this midsize SUV, you may have heard of its competition, which is the 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. Without further ado, let’s go through the specs of each set of wheels to explain why the Pilot takes the crown. 

Performance

To start off, let’s compare the performance of both SUVs starting by highlighting the Variable Cylinder Management™ system, which is standard with the Pilot. The way it works is that some of the cylinders of the engine are turned off with the goal of conserving as much fuel as possible when driving between 30 to 70 MPH. However, the Chevy falls short of this handy amenity. Also, the 3.6L V6 engine of theTraverse outbeats the horsepower and torque the standard 3.5L V6 engine of the Pilot, it still does not take the crown in terms of athletics. You will love that you can take any iteration of the Pilot out for a spin at any time of the year, since all-season tires are equipped with all trims. With the Traverse, you will find this feature built in with some trims, but for all others, it is only acquired through an upgrade. Did you know that the Honda is an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle¹? Unfortunately, this is not the case with the Traverse.

Exterior

Next up in our comparison of the 2022 Pilot and the Traverse is the exterior. Fog lights are standard on the Pilot, designed to slice through the most muggy conditions for a clear view of the Davis Drive ahead. But, if you were to opt for the Chevy, you would not find this feature available on any of its iterations. If you are searching for a set of wheels that has convenient amenities, then you can spring for the available rain sensing feature in the Pilot that will switch your windshield wipers at the drop of a hat during inclement weather. But, you would have to manually turn the wipers on when driving in the Chevy. Finally, passersby will surely admire the Pilot courtesy of its standard body-colored roofline spoiler. However, you will not find this feature on any of the trims of the Traverse.

Interior

Lastly, let’s explain why the Honda wins in terms of its interior specs. With the exception of the Black Edition and Elite iteration, eight seats are equipped with the Pilot. But, eight seats are only equipped with certain iterations of the Chevy Traverse, so you are not able to spring for this seating capacity with any edition of this model. Turning our attention to the rear, when purchasing any iteration of the Pilot you will find a 60/40 split flat-folding third-row bench seat, while it is not engineered with all trims of the Chevy. To seal the deal, the Pilot has a standard maximum cargo capacity of 109.0 cubic ft.², while you will find a standard maximum cargo volume of 98.2 cubic ft.³ with the Traverse. So, the former is the ideal choice when moving large equipment, luggage, or other precious belongings to your destination of choice.

When choosing between the 2022 Honda Pilot vs 2022 Chevrolet Traverse near Sterling, VA, it is clear the former is the winner. You can buy it at Honda of Chantilly when we are open!