Top Honda Vehicles for a Road Trip

Whether the temperature calls for it or you're looking to escape your regular schedule, a road trip is a hard thing to say no to. If you're looking to acquire a new vehicle for an upcoming excursion, head on over to Honda of Chantilly. We've got an expansive collection of Honda models, and below are a few driving options we can't recommend enough!

Accord and Civic

When deciding to drive long distances, there are a few factors to consider. If you are traveling light, two sedans that are perfect for the job are the Civic and Accord — two cars that sport zippy powertrains while remaining efficient. The 2020 Civic is a compact 4-door ride that puts out 174 horsepower and 162 lb.-ft. of torque with the optional 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. Choosing this system along with the available Continuously Variable Transmission will treat you to a 32/42/36 MPG city/hwy/combined¹ fuel economy rating. For some a little larger, you can't go wrong with the 2020 Accord, which boosts you up to 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque with the standard 1.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder powertrain as you maintain 30/38/33 MPG city/hwy/combined². 

HR-V and CR-V

If you prefer the efficiency of a car but require a little extra wiggle space for your passengers and belongings, choose an SUV that veers more towards compact. The 2020 Honda HR-V is a subcompact option that won't disappoint with its 252/34/30 MPG city/hwy/combined³ fuel fuel economy rating when equipped with standard 2WD. In addition to that, you still get to enjoy smoothness provided by the 2020 HR-V's 1.8L inline 4-cylinder engine that produces 141 horsepower⁴ and 127 lb.-ft. of torque⁵. For extra oomph, the CR-V cranks things up a few notches by spewing out 190 horsepower⁶ and 179 lb.-ft. of torque⁷, courtesy of the standard 1.5L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder system. Both of these models offer available AWD, which is perfect when vacationing during inclement weather! Regardless of where your end destination is, you'll find a Honda vehice to transport you there.

Pilot and Odyessy

Sometimes, a 5-passenger cabin just doesn't cut it, but Honda has you covered with the 2021 Pilot and 2021 Odyssey. The former is a midsize SUV with three rows to accommodate your friends and extended family for a memorable vacation. The journey is just as important as the destination, which is why a roomy 152.9 cubic ft. of passenger volume is something we must emphasize! This ride also flaunts its strength with a 3.5L V6 system, which is demonstrated through 280 horsepower⁸ and 262 lb.-ft of torque⁹. If you've got extra large items to bring along for the trip, choose available AWD to obtain a 5,000-lb. maximum towing capacity¹⁰. The latter is the Odyssey — a minivan that is anything but ordinary. This set of wheels is equipped with the same engine as the Pilot, so you won't be missing out just because you chose a van. With a passenger volume of 163.6 cubic ft. and 158.0 cubic ft. of maximum cargo space¹¹, you'll be able to store all that you need while leaving enough area for any accompanying friends to be perfectly comfortable. 

We at Honda of Chantilly believe these are the top Honda vehicles for a road trip! If a much-needed getaway is in the near future, visit our showroom to go on a test run.

1. 25 city/36 highway/29 combined mpg rating for Sport 6MT trim. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX CVT and Touring trims. 29 city/37 highway/32 combined mpg rating for Sport CVT trim. 32 city/42 highway/36 combined mpg rating for EX & EX-L trims. Based on 2020 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.

2. 30 city/38 highway/33 combined mpg rating for LX, EX and EX-L 1.5T trims. 29 city/35 highway/31 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T CVT trim. 26 city/35 highway/30 combined mpg rating for Sport 1.5T 6MT trim. 22 city/32 highway/26 combined mpg rating for Sport and Touring 2.0T trims. 23 city/34 highway/27 combined mpg rating for EX-L 2.0T trim. Based on 2020 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.

3. 28 city/34 highway/30 combined mpg rating for 2WD CVT trims. 27 city/31 highway/29 combined mpg rating for AWD LX CVT trims. 26 city/31 highway/28 combined mpg rating for AWD Sport, EX, EX-L & Touring CVT trims. Based on 2019 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.

4. 141 @ 6500 rpm (SAE net).

5. 127 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm (SAE net)

6. 190 @ 5600 rpm (SAE net), 143 @ 6200 rpm (SAE net)

7. 179 lb-ft @ 2000-5000 rpm (SAE net), 129 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (SAE net)

8. 280 hp @ 6000 rpm (SAE net).

9. 262 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm (SAE net).

10. Maximum towing capacity for AWD models is 5,000 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD models is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires the addition of the Honda accessory towing kit, trailer harness and hitch ball. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

11. Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard.