2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2025 Lexus NX 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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2025 Lexus
NX 350

MSRP*: $44,575 to $50,640
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 23 - 27 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 86.5 - 87.0 ft3 46.9 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 199.9 - 200.2 in 183.5 in
Exterior Width 78.5 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 in
Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Pilot than in the Lexus NX 350. The Honda Pilot will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350.

Convenience
The Honda Pilot requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus NX 350, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Honda Pilot is somewhat more expensive than the Lexus NX 350.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Lexus NX 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Honda Pilot, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Lexus NX 350.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has the same turning radius as the Lexus NX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Honda Pilot is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350 for pulling heavy loads. The Honda Pilot has a little more horsepower than the Lexus NX 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Honda Pilot doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus NX 350.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Lexus NX 350, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Honda Pilot, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus NX 350.