If you're on the market for an SUV, features like eye-catching design, expansive space, advanced technology and enhanced safety are probably at the top of your new-car wish list. There's not one, but two capable SUVs that satisfy these categories. Still, how can you know which is better for you and your lifestyle in Monroe Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, or Asbury Park?
Read ahead to answer that question for yourself!
Durango vs Pilot: Design
The 2018 Dodge Durango's muscular body blends smoothly with both the front LED headlamps and its unique 192-LED racetrack taillamp that spans the length of the back of the vehicle. Inside, the available Nappa leather-trimmed seats add to the Durango's style. The standard heated steering wheel puts a collection of convenient controls within reach, including phone commands, paddle shifters, and speed control.
You can comfortably fit up to seven passengers in the Durango or experiment with more than 50 different seat configurations to balance seating and cargo room. When all the seats are folded down, a total of 84.5 cubic feet of cargo space opens up.
The Pilot's interior has available seating for eight with the option to fold down the second and third rows to maximize cargo space. However, for features like the heated steering wheel, you'll need a upper trim level of the Pilot.
Durango vs Pilot: Technology
The 2018 Dodge Durango's new Uconnect® systems-the Uconnect 4 and the available Uconnect 4C NAV-give drivers an on-demand Wi-Fi hot spot, real-time traffic updates, movie times, live weather updates, and even where to find the best gas prices. In addition to this central infotainment screen, you'll have a 7-inch customizable gauge cluster that helps you keep an eye on fuel economy, audio information, warning indicators, and available navigation.
The 2018 Honda Pilot's multi-information display can standardly adjust audio settings, monitor fuel consumption, and utilize Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® to make phone calls. Unfortunately, to access navigation capacities, you'll need to upgrade to the highest trim level of the Pilot. There's also no hot spot capability in any trim level of this model.
Both the Durango and the Pilot feature a 9-inch DVD rear entertainment system, though the Durango offers two viewing screens, while the Pilot offers just one.
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Safety Features
The 2018 Dodge Durango is stocked with a collection of cutting-edge safety features and technologies, including an advanced braking system. The Durango's advanced braking technology monitors individual wheel speed to regulate braking pressure and optimize stopping distances. It also comes with standard Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, and available Brake Assist.
The Durango comes standard with a number of other advanced safety features, including Forward Collision Warning, which can detect if you're approaching another vehicle too quickly and warn you with a chime, visual display, or brake jerk, or even come to a stop if you don't take any corrective action.
Similar features are available in the Elite trim level of the Pilot. You can enjoy standard features Like Tire Pressure Monitoring, Traction Control, and Stability Control.
2018 Durango vs 2018 Pilot: The Verdict
Now that you have a better idea of what you can find inside the 2018 Dodge Durango and the 2018 Honda Pilot, we hope you've narrowed down which one is best for you. We believe drivers in Monroe Township, Farmingdale, Freehold, and Asbury Park will appreciate the Durango's sleek yet functional design and advanced technology features.
Try them out for yourself today by scheduling a test drive at Freehold Dodge!