2021 Hyundai Palisade vs 2021 Honda Pilot

Which Car is Better: 2021 Hyundai Palisade or 2021 Honda Pilot?

At first glance, it would appear that the 2021 Hyundai Palisade and the 2021 Honda Pilot are almost evenly matched. For instance, the starting MSRP of the Hyundai Palisade is $32,675, while that of the Honda Pilot is $32,550. However, price is just one of the parameters to consider while buying a car.

If we look at the engine performance of the two SUVs, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade clearly takes the cake. The Hyundai Palisade is equipped with a 3.8-liter 6-cylinder engine that puts out 291 horsepower, whereas the 2021 Honda Pilot comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower.

In terms of the infotainment system, both SUVs have quite a few impressive features such as Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®. However, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade has a few more secrets of its own, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen display, 630-watt Harman Kardon® premium audio with 12 speakers and QuantumLogic® Surround with Clari-Fi™ Music Restoration Technology, a Heads-up Display, Bluelink® Connected Car System, 12.3-inch fully digital display instrument cluster and much more.

Therefore, while the 2021 Honda Pilot is a great SUV, in our view, the winner of the competition is the 2021 Hyundai Palisade.