2025 Nissan Pathfinder vs 2025 Honda Pilot

Nissan has quite a few SUVs in their lineup, all of which are excellent choices for every kind of family in New Port Richey. But the one that gets the spotlight this time around is the latest Pathfinder, which comes fully decked with 3 entire rows of everything that families love. Comfort, convenience, tech, ergonomics, all of it. The Honda Pilot may be a pretty capable SUV, but we wouldn’t exactly call the interior high-end hospitality. At least, not by comparison.

• 2025 Nissan Pathfinder - Starting at $36,400
• 2025 Honda Pilot - Starting at $39,900

Between the Pathfinder and the Pilot, which would you guess can do more? Much of their powertrains seem identical at first glance, but in the moment when it matters, you’ll realize that the new Nissan Pathfinder is much more useful out on the road (or dirt, or mud). The 2025 Pathfinder’s drivetrain is built for a 6,000-pound towing capacity (with the right setup) and max highway miles of 27 per gallon. Some additional systems that will definitely come in handy during your next outdoorsy trip are Intelligent 4x4, Hill Start Assist, and the available Hill Descent Control system. The Pathfinder may be family-friendly, but it’s also a major beast where it counts.

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The new Honda Pilot puts out around the same amount of horsepower as the Pathfinder (around 285 HP), but that doesn’t mean it’s as capable. When you go with the new Pilot, you’re depriving yourself of an extra 1,000 pounds worth of towing, and who knows when you’ll need to tug around something that big? It’s better to just be prepared for any situation that comes your way.

Being one of their greater SUV options, the new Nissan Pathfinder can support ProPILOT Assist and ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link, depending on how you build your rig. While either choice will undoubtedly make your life easier, we highly appreciate ProPILOT Assist with Navi-Link for being able to use satellite maps to read out the road and predict the best routes and movements for your convenience. This can help you avoid mishaps during your trip, which could take up your time or compromise your safety. Even if you don’t opt for this advanced feature, the new Nissan Pathfinder can also help keep you safe through Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, which watches up to two cars ahead and reacts faster than you can.

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Honda doesn’t have anything quite like Nissan’s patented ProPILOT Assist system, of course. Does it have anything that can compare? There are a few separate features that might come close, but it won’t be able to mimic the same experience to the letter. There’s a cross-traffic monitor that can alert you of potential danger, and low-speed braking control, but it’s like the difference between name-brand and off-brand power tools. You want the option that’s guaranteed to give you the results you want, and Nissan is the best at what they do around New Port Richey.

Everyone loves a company that actually listens to what the people want. Nissan is that company. The 2025 Pathfinder is a culmination of everything that families have to deal with on a regular basis and the answer to it all. You’ll find intuitive features that are pretty rare around New Port Richey, like the EZ FLEX 2nd-Row Seating System that shoves the second row out of the way in two easy movements. Even the available Bose audio system is one-of-a-kind with acoustic waveguide technology for a practical way to distribute clear and immersive sound. Everything else is to be expected of a 3-row SUV so great, like smart storage solutions, leather seats, and a beautiful moonroof display.

You might decide that you only care for the basics, that is, until you see what you’re missing out on. The new Honda Pilot might be a reliable choice for getting the bare minimum in this segment, like heated leather seats, a wireless phone charger, and some nifty storage compartments. But next to what the Pathfinder has, it just makes sense to opt for more for less. Your family will greatly appreciate all of the little (and not so little) things inside the Pathfinder for long trips that are much more enjoyable.

The new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder does everything that a 3-row SUV should do and more. Families in New Port Richey will learn to appreciate all of the finer details that show just how much Nissan cares about day-to-day enjoyment.

Try out the new 2025 Nissan Pathfinder at Maus Nissan of New Port Richey, where we carry new Nissan SUVs near you. Call us today at (727) 999-6287 to schedule your next test drive!