The Honda Pilot and the Toyota Sequoia are sport utility vehicles imported from Japan. The Honda Pilot is a mid-size crossover SUV with truck-like styling and amenities. The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV designed for large families and long-haul towing capabilities.
Pilot Characteristics
The Honda Pilot set the trend for the crossover SUV in the early 2000s by providing a tough-looking SUV that possessed all the comforts of a car. Honda recognized that gas-hungry traditional SUVs were losing popularity, and the Pilot allowed the buyer to have the best of both worlds. The 2009 Pilot extended that philosophy with a new style similar to the Jeep Grand Cherokee, but it expanded its third-row seating to make more comfortable for adults, according to Edmunds.com.
Sequoia Characteristics
The Toyota Sequoia is large and readily guzzles fuel. The Sequoia is specifically designed for large, active families who spend their time outdoors on the weekend. This means the Sequoia is often used to tow a boat or camping trailer. Its large exterior is matched by a roomy interior, with enough appointments to rival the luxury Cadillac Escalade or Lincoln Navigator.
Pilot Trim Levels
The Pilot features four trim packages: base LX, the mid-range EX and EX-L and the top-of-the-line Touring model. All versions can be purchased with front-wheel or four-wheel-drive, with the base LX equipped with 17-inch wheels, integrated tow package and full-power accessories. The EX features fog lamps, a power drivers seat, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel and satellite radio. The EX-L features leather upholstery, sunroof, back-up camera and heated font seats. The Touring model features a navigation system, ten-speaker stereo system, Bluetooth and a power liftgate.
Sequoia Trim Levels
The Sequoia is offered in the standard SR5, the mid-level Limited and the high-end Platinum. Two-wheel or four-wheel-drive can be ordered on all three versions. The Base SR5 features 18-inch alloy wheels, tri-zone automatic climate control and full-power accessories. The Limited is equipped with running boards, power front seats, leather upholstery, a top-line JBL audio system and heated mirrors. The Platinum features 20-inch alloy wheels, load-leveling rear air springs, heated/cooled front seats, a power liftgate, sunroof, navigation system, captain's chairs in the second row and back-up camera.
Pilot Power and Safety
The Honda Pilot is equipped with the standard 250-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 and a five-speed automatic transmission. The front-wheel drive 2009 Pilots earn 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. The 2009 Pilot earned five out of five stars in front and side-impact tests.
Sequoia Power and Safety
The basic Sequoia engine in the 2010 model is a 4.6-liter V-8 generating 310 horsepower. An optional 381-hp, 5.7-liter V8 is also available. Both engines are matched with a six-speed automatic transmission. The 5.7-liter two-wheel-drive version earns 14/19 mpg. The 2009 model earned five stars in frontal driver impact and four stars each in front passenger impact and rollover resistance crash tests.
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