Honda only offers the highest safety features for crash notification and emergency response on their Touring and Elite trims, whereas Subaru includes this on all trims. Comparably equipped, our Ascent was $10K less expensive.
Nice job on the head to head comparison! Would be interesting to see the driving impressions driving them back to back. Given that at least on paper Pilot is a bit faster, but the Subaru turbo 2.4 has more torque especially low end torque.
Thanks for comparing these two vehicles side by side. I have a 2023 Subaru Ascent Limited AWD and would like to try a Honda next. It just looks like you would not be sorry with either vehicle.
An excellent comparison and well done presentation. You can’t go wrong with either of these vehicles. The Pilot has too much of a truck-like appearance for my taste. I am seriously considering the Ascent as a nice alternative.
After having two Outbacks, I decided to go with a 2025 Honda Pilot Touring AWD. The MSRP was $50,695, but Honda will deal and I got over $4300 off. I wanted to get away from the CVT that Subaru uses and I find many of the features easier to use on the Honda and more intuitive. An example is brake hold. There’s a simple button to activate and keep it on with the Honda whereas you must go through several screens to activate on the Subaru only to have to go through it all over every time the engine is shutoff. I don’t think either car is a bad choice. Too bad you didn’t compare equivalent trim levels.
@@sansinutube I checked various dealerships in Western Washington. One had that price. I was able to get the one close to my home with the color I wanted to match the price. No trade involved.
Love my pilot trailsport, i just wished they had the option for an 8 seater. I wouldnt be dissapointed with the ascent onyx edition, both are winners in my opinion.
DId you get a chance to test drive these two? What is your opinion of how they compare in terms of lane tracing/centering and adaptive cruise control ?
Yup! I’ve driven a lot of Ascents, but this is the only Pilot I’ve driven. The Subaru safety features are amazing for the cost of the vehicle. In general they work a tad bit better than many rivals. I honestly don’t remember how well the Honda did. I would think at best it’s probably pretty similar and at worse it’s only a bit behind. But with this platform being new to me I apologize I didn’t get super into the safety features and trying them out. I think I still have a driving only video to post of the Pilot soon from the same day, but until we watch it I don’t remember how much or not I tested its safety features in such a short duration video. 😅
As a 3-time Subaru owner, Subaru's move to install that attention-sucking multifunction panel in all of their models is a deal-breaker for me. So disappointing.
@@TerrysoddyShe meant that the center console controls are all in the touch screen. Our previous 2023 Forester has the AC controls separate. When that got totalled last month when we got rear ended, we started looking at the 2025 which is a new generation and we found the controls are cumbersome to manipulate. We still prefer that some controls should be left behind by themselves instead of being integrated in all-in-one. We opted to purchase the Lexus NX instead.
I am trading in my 2022 Subaru legacy tomorrow to the Honda Pilot, was thinking to do it with Ascent, confused now, but my heart is telling me the Pilot, I will let you know which one i got by tomorrow
That screen on the pilot's dash, yeesh. I tested the Pilot. That screen obstructed outward visibility and was not integrated very well into it's surroundings. That was an easy deal breaker. Plus the Pilot was more expensive than the Ascent.
Subaru makes a good CVT but I think their replacements are still way over priced. With that said this Honda’s 10 speed is quite stout and one of the best shifting modern automatics.
Honda only offers the highest safety features for crash notification and emergency response on their Touring and Elite trims, whereas Subaru includes this on all trims. Comparably equipped, our Ascent was $10K less expensive.
Can’t go wrong with either of these! 👍🏻
Nice job on the head to head comparison! Would be interesting to see the driving impressions driving them back to back. Given that at least on paper Pilot is a bit faster, but the Subaru turbo 2.4 has more torque especially low end torque.
Thanks for comparing these two vehicles side by side. I have a 2023 Subaru Ascent Limited AWD and would like to try a Honda next. It just looks like you would not be sorry with either vehicle.
Nice!! Yeah, I think they’re both great options.
They need the Ascent wilderness vs pilot trailsport
v6 and a conventional automatic transmission, not a 4cylinder turbo and cvt, the pilot is a no brainer in my opinion.
It’s disappointing that this Subaru’s powertrain doesn’t give any better EPA MPG numbers than the V6 next to it. Why bother?
An excellent comparison and well done presentation. You can’t go wrong with either of these vehicles. The Pilot has too much of a truck-like appearance for my taste. I am seriously considering the Ascent as a nice alternative.
How many more consumers will purchase the Ascent if it had a traditional transmission.Such a large vehicle needs it.
That’s a good question!
After having two Outbacks, I decided to go with a 2025 Honda Pilot Touring AWD. The MSRP was $50,695, but Honda will deal and I got over $4300 off. I wanted to get away from the CVT that Subaru uses and I find many of the features easier to use on the Honda and more intuitive. An example is brake hold. There’s a simple button to activate and keep it on with the Honda whereas you must go through several screens to activate on the Subaru only to have to go through it all over every time the engine is shutoff. I don’t think either car is a bad choice. Too bad you didn’t compare equivalent trim levels.
Great insight, and thank you for sharing your personal example and experiences with Subaru and now your Pilot!
v6 and a conventional auto transmission is a better choice for sure.
@@tungol00 no. Inline 6 yes. But v6 always a problem
Did you trade in? How did you negotiate that big a discount?
@@sansinutube I checked various dealerships in Western Washington. One had that price. I was able to get the one close to my home with the color I wanted to match the price. No trade involved.
Can't go wrong with Pilot, Ascent or Telluride. But if you plan on keeping your SUV for long, go with the V6.
Love my pilot trailsport, i just wished they had the option for an 8 seater. I wouldnt be dissapointed with the ascent onyx edition, both are winners in my opinion.
Have you had issues with the cars brake assist phantom braking ?
I never liked second-row captain's chairs, and it is difficult finding a solid second-row seat in this class.
DId you get a chance to test drive these two? What is your opinion of how they compare in terms of lane tracing/centering and adaptive cruise control ?
Yup! I’ve driven a lot of Ascents, but this is the only Pilot I’ve driven. The Subaru safety features are amazing for the cost of the vehicle. In general they work a tad bit better than many rivals. I honestly don’t remember how well the Honda did. I would think at best it’s probably pretty similar and at worse it’s only a bit behind. But with this platform being new to me I apologize I didn’t get super into the safety features and trying them out. I think I still have a driving only video to post of the Pilot soon from the same day, but until we watch it I don’t remember how much or not I tested its safety features in such a short duration video. 😅
@@AutomotiveAnonymous208 Thank you, love your channel. Packed with info.
very good
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Motor wise, I would take the updated Honda V6 to a boxer motor any day. Driving wise, Hondas will always feel sportier than most in its class.
As a 3-time Subaru owner, Subaru's move to install that attention-sucking multifunction panel in all of their models is a deal-breaker for me. So disappointing.
What exactly are you talking about, would like to know, thinking about getting one
@@TerrysoddyShe meant that the center console controls are all in the touch screen. Our previous 2023 Forester has the AC controls separate. When that got totalled last month when we got rear ended, we started looking at the 2025 which is a new generation and we found the controls are cumbersome to manipulate. We still prefer that some controls should be left behind by themselves instead of being integrated in all-in-one. We opted to purchase the Lexus NX instead.
I am trading in my 2022 Subaru legacy tomorrow to the Honda Pilot, was thinking to do it with Ascent, confused now, but my heart is telling me the Pilot, I will let you know which one i got by tomorrow
That screen on the pilot's dash, yeesh. I tested the Pilot. That screen obstructed outward visibility and was not integrated very well into it's surroundings. That was an easy deal breaker. Plus the Pilot was more expensive than the Ascent.
CVT is a deal breaker for me 👎
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Subaru no doubt
A CVT is so terrible they can't be compared to any automatic transmission.
Subaru makes a good CVT but I think their replacements are still way over priced. With that said this Honda’s 10 speed is quite stout and one of the best shifting modern automatics.
You got that right, that being said I way prefer the cvt in my crv vs the 8 speed conventional auto in her compass.
ExL has paddle shifters wow
Im so dizzy to much pointing back and port👎🏿
Sorry about that!