Searching for your next SUV is not a challenge when looking at the Honda lineup. The automaker offers three different models of varying sizes, each appealing to a different type of buyer. Whether you are interested in new or used Honda SUVs, the HR-V, CR-V, and Pilot all offer great options.
Which Honda SUV Should You Buy?
Cargo Area and Seating
HR-V
The Honda HR-V is the smallest of the three models and the newest to the lineup. This subcompact feels downright spacious thanks to its innovative Magic Seat® that splits and folds in various configurations, including upward. When the rear seats are upright, the HR-V gives you 25 cubic feet of space, or you can fold them down and get 58.8 cubic feet.
CR-V
People who only need seating for five people but want somewhat more space than what the HR-V offers will appreciate the Honda CR-V for driving around Asheboro, NC. This model has 39.2 cubic feet of space with all seats occupied, which is ideal for your groceries and more, or 75.8 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
Pilot
For anyone who needs even more space for cargo—more than enough to accommodate certain types of furniture—or who wants an extra row of seats, the Honda Pilot is the best choice. With three rows of seats, this family mover can easily fit eight people.
When all three rows are upright, there is 18.5 cubic feet of space, or 55.9 cubic feet behind the second row—much more than the HR-V and CR-V provide behind their rear seats. Folding down both rear rows in the Pilot gives you a whopping 109 cubic feet, the most space of any Honda SUV.
Engines and Efficiency
While some people value the cargo space of their Honda SUV the most, others are looking for the most power or efficiency. As expected, the models in order of efficiency are the HR-V, CR-V, and Pilot. As for power, the reverse is true, with the Pilot being the most powerful and the HR-V the least.
HR-V
The HR-V offers just one engine: a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder with 141 horsepower. However, it can get up to 31 MPG combined, narrowly beating the CR-V for efficiency.
CR-V
For the CR-V model, you have the choice of a 184-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a 190-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The Honda CR-V actually has one of the best fuel economies in its class, with the new turbocharged engine delivering 30 MPG combined, while the familiar base engine gets 28 MPG combined.
Pilot
The Pilot is not only the largest SUV in the lineup but the most powerful of the bunch as well, with a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. As for fuel efficiency, you can expect up to 23 MPG combined.
Take the Honda SUVs on a Test Drive
Once you have arrived at your decision, the team at Asheboro Honda can help you get behind the wheel of your chosen SUV for a test drive. Whether you’re interested in the HR-V, CR-V, or Pilot, or if you’re still deciding, we will work with you to ensure that you drive off our lot in Asheboro, North Carolina, with a smile on your face. We can even help customize your vehicle by explaining the various trims, options, and accessories.