2025 Honda Pilot vs. 2024 Lexus NX 350h Review

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2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $39,900 to $54,280
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Picture of the 2024 Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 41 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)
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 285 hp 240 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 350h. 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 350h.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Pilot as you will with the Lexus NX 350h, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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). Whether you pick the Honda Pilot or the Lexus NX 350h, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Honda Pilot is much wider than the Lexus NX 350h, 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 350h.

Handling
The Honda Pilot has a smaller turning radius than the Lexus NX 350h, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

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

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Honda Pilot does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Lexus NX 350h.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Honda Pilot more than the Lexus NX 350h, 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 350h.