New 2016 Honda Pilot Vs Nissan Pathfinder | Skokie IL
When families in Skokie, IL need a spacious SUV with a high performance engine and enough entertainment to keep their kids happy through the journey, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2016 Honda Pilot are the ideal options to consider.
For the purposes of this comparison, we’re taking a closer look at the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SL and the 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L. After you’ve had a chance to review this information, stop by our new inventory page where you’ll be able to browse every SUV in our lot!
2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2016 Honda Pilot: Performance
Though both the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2016 Honda Pilot house top-of-the-line engines that provide excellent performance on Skokie, IL roads, our experts have elected the Pathfinder’s 3.5-liter V6 engine over the Pilot’s 3.5 liter V6 as the top performer.
| 2016 Pathfinder SL | Model | 2016 Pilot EX-L |
| 3.5L V6 Engine | Engine | 3.5L V6 Engine |
| 260hp @ 6400rpm | Horsepower | 280hp @ 6000rpm |
| 240lb-ft. @ 4400rpm | Torque | 262lb-ft. @ 4700rpm |
| 19/26mpg | MPG City/Highway | 18/26mpg |
2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2016 Honda Pilot: Interior
While the Pilot has several great features, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder offers the exquisite interior style and comfort that you’ve come to anticipate from a Nissan. Interior features of the Nissan Pathfinder include:
- Seating: EZ Flex™ Seating System w/ easy 3rd-row access
- Configurations: Latch and Glide® Technology
- Climate: Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
- Display: Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
- Storage: Cargo Area Under-Floor Storage
2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2016 Honda Pilot: Technology
While both the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2016 Honda Pilot come with an advanced array of technologies, the tech specs of the 2016 Pathfinder are simply peerless. Using the Around View® Monitor (AVM), the Nissan Pathfinder creates a composite image that visually helps confirm your vehicle’s position and monitors adjacent objects. Additional technology features of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder include:
- Entertainment: Available Tri-Zone Entertainment System features dual 7-inch monitors in the 2nd-row
- Bluetooth Navigation: Optional Nissan Navigation System w/ Bluetooth®
- Display: 4.2-inch Advanced Drive-Assist® Display
- Smart Access: Nissan Intelligent Key® is available
- Seating: Heated and cooled seats are optional
2016 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2016 Honda Pilot: Safety
When it comes to safety, both the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder and the 2016 Honda Pilot were developed to be incredibly safe vehicles to drive on Skokie, IL roads. While each have high-end safety systems, the Pathfinder’s “Monitor, Respond, Protect” code inspires confidence within drivers using its cutting-edge suite of safety features:
- Monitor:
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Smart Auto Headlights
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- RearView Monitor and Rear Sonar System
- Respond:
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) & Traction Control System (TCS)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) & Brake Assist
- Protect:
- Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
- Supplemental Air Bags
- Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Test Drive the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder In Skokie, IL!
Though the Pathfinder’s $39,000 MSRP is slightly more than the Pilot’s $38,755 MSRP, the comparison between the two vehicles in the pillar categories of performance, interior, technology and safety tilt the quality scale greatly, in favor of the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder.
To schedule a test drive, or to learn more about the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder, don’t hesitate to contact a Old Orchard Nissan representative through our website or by calling the number at the top of your screen.
