2024 Chevy Traverse vs Honda Pilot

March 16th, 2024 by Cochran Chevrolet Youngstown

The 2024 Chevy Traverse and Honda Pilot are two of the most popular crossover SUVs on the market today. They both come with an array of features to entice all drivers, whether you are looking for a family vehicle or seeking an automobile that handles off-road adventures.

Chevy’s latest in crossovers, the 2024 Traverse, comes with plenty of versatility through its spacious interior, best-in-class cargo space, and state-of-the-art technology. This vehicle excels at both navigating busy city streets and tackling off-road trails.

The 2024 Honda Pilot is known for its reliability, comfort, and practicality. With seating for up to eight passengers and available all-wheel drive, the Pilot is at its best as a family-friendly crossover SUV. Its rugged design and off-road capabilities make it well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts seeking adventure off the beaten path in Youngstown or its surrounding areas.

Price

Price is an important factor when purchasing a vehicle. While the 2024 Honda Pilot already has an MSRP, the Traverse doesn’t. For this comparison, we’ll be using the respective MSRPs of the 2023 models instead.

The starting price for each of these vehicles is remarkably similar. The MSRP for the base 2023 Chevy Traverse is $34,520 while the base Honda Pilot comes in between $35,950 – $36,300, a decent amount more than the Traverse.

The 2023 Honda Pilot’s premium Elite trim has an MSRP around $53,375 and comes with a host of features to justify the price tag, inclduing tri-zone automatic climate control, parking sensors, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The Chevy Traverse’s premium trim, the High Country trim, has an MSRP of $53,395 and comes with its own set of amazing features, including a 3.6L V6 engine, dual Sky Scape 2-panel power sunroof, and a 9-speed automatic transmission.

Cargo/Passenger Space

Ample cabin space is key when looking for a new vehicle. The 2024 Honda Pilot comes with a stowable second-row seat, giving you more room to haul your belongings. Accessing the cargo area is hands free with Honda’s power tailgate technology, giving you the ability to open your trunk by waving your foot beneath the bottom of the SUV.

The Chevy Traverse is better equipped for long treks, as it comes with an award-winning 98 cubic feet of cargo space. It is fitted with a smart sense lift gate that opens for you automatically, saving you from searching for your keys to open the back. It also comes with a very handy 60/40 third-row split bench that acts as either an extra seat for a passenger or more room for storage.

In the cargo and passenger space category, we believe the 2024 Chevy Traverse takes the lead. While the Honda Pilot comes with practical stowable second-row seating, the Chevy Traverse’s 60/40 split third row will give you even more room for friends, family, or your possessions.

Trims

Both the 2024 Chevy Traverse and the Honda Pilot are available in several trims, each with their own unique benefits suited for different drivers and their preferences.

Base Trim

The Honda Pilot base LX trim comes with a sturdy engine that achieves an admirable 285 horsepower, 18-inch alloy wheels, and many other useful features. The 2024 Chevy Traverse comes with a stronger engine that delivers an impressive 328 horsepower, has seating for up to eight passengers, and a best-in-class 17.7-inch standard color touch screen.

Off-Road Trim

Crossovers are known for their off-road capabilities and both the Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse offer their own unique trims to accommodate this. The Honda Pilot’s TrailSport trim comes with all-terrain tires, an off-road tuned suspension, and a trail watch camera system. The Chevy Traverse Z71 model includes a unique twin-clutch all-wheel-drive system, off-road suspension, and 18-inch high-gloss black machined-face wheels with all-terrain tires.

Premium Trim

Honda Pilot’s Elite trim comes with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. The 2024 Chevy Traverse’s RS trim comes with roof rails, wireless charging, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

When it comes to trims, the 2024 Chevy Traverse and Honda Pilot share a lot of similarities. We believe the Chevy Traverse comes out on top for base models, as it has a stronger engine, more room, and better technology.

If you’re looking for a great off-roading automobile, the Pilot and Traverse are well matched. You can’t go wrong with either of these vehicles when tackling various terrain, so it comes down to personal preference.

If you’re seeking a vehicle with the best trim features, the Chevy Traverse comes out on top. While the Honda Pilot has many impressive aspects, the Traverse RS variant blows it out of the water with its 2.5L turbo engine, eight-speed transmission, and jet-black leather-appointed seats with red accents.