2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Honda Pilot

Not only do SUVs offer versatility, utility, and comfort, but they also come in a wide range of styles and performance capabilities. The Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Honda Pilot are two popular cars within this class, offering options to fit anyone’s driving needs and lifestyle.

Today, Dick Huvaere’s Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (CDJR) has placed these two vehicles side by side. In this 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Honda Pilot comparison, you’ll learn which SUV is right for Richmond, New Baltimore, and Detroit, MI, area adventures.

To discover their key differences, keep on reading. Then, be sure to contact us to test drive the winner.

Power & Performance

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers seven trim levels, all of which are equipped with a 3.6L V6 engine that produces 293 horsepower. That’s not all, either. Jeep gives drivers the choice of upgrading to an available 5.7L V8 engine that nets an impressive 390 lb-ft of torque.

The Honda Pilot has a 3.4L V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower, 262 lb-ft of torque, and is paired with a 9-speed transmission for all its trim levels. It also uses the Intelligent Variable Torque Management™ lock system for the driver to manually lock the rear differential.

Not only does the Pilot offer only one engine option across trims, but it doesn’t offer the maneuverability or surefootedness to be suitable for the rapidly changing terrain, slippery surfaces, or steep grades of off-roading.

The Grand Cherokee, on the other hand, is designed for off-roading, and offers an air suspension and electronic limited-slip rear differential. It also brings an optional 4-wheel drive system with low range gearing to take on the toughest terrain and driving conditions with ease.

Towing, Utility, and Off-Roading

Making the most of any adventure is easy when you have the right tools for the job. Luckily, those tools lie within the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The Grand Cherokee offers a maximum towing capacity of 7,200 pounds when properly equipped, plenty for your camping trailer or small boat. The Honda Pilot, however, only goes up to 5,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity.

Towing isn’t the only advantage on the Grand Cherokee, either. We mentioned some off-roading specs earlier, and now we’ve got one more. It’s known as the Sway Bar Disconnect and is standard on the Trailhawk trim. It’s a feature built to handle extreme off-road conditions and challenging trails through agility and articulation. Unfortunately, Honda drivers won’t find any similar features within the Pilot.

Seating and Interior Comforts

Whether you’re driving across state lines or driving across town, it’s nice to be riding in a vehicle that will keep you comfortable. Will that vehicle be the Grand Cherokee or the Pilot? Let’s find out!

First up is the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Its highest trim level is the Grand Cherokee Summit, and it’s jam-packed with luxurious amenities. Relax atop available power-adjustable 12-way driver and front passenger seating with memory functionality. While the Honda Pilot also has memory functions for their front seats, they only reach 10-way power adjustability on its highest trim.

Speaking of seating, we should also mention that the Grand Cherokee features 41.3 inches of front-row legroom compared to 30.1 inches front-row legroom in the Pilot.

As for other comfy extras, Jeep brings soft premium materials to their standard trim—the Laredo—including a Techno-leather wrapped steering wheel. If you want to experience Honda’s leather-wrapped steering wheel, you’ll have to go up a trim level.

Innovative Connectivity and Infotainment Features

It’s tech time. From jumping on a business call to impromptu karaoke sessions, the Jeep Grand Cherokee seamlessly connects to the people and places important to you. Its Uconnect® 5 infotainment system is easy to access and allows you to sync up with your most used features. Honda’s infotainment system is also pretty nifty, but perhaps not as intuitive.

They do, however, share some common tech features, including standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. Simply connect your compatible device to send and receive text messages, jam out to your favorite tunes, and more.

We will say, though, that if you’re really looking to groove, you’ll love the available Premium McIntosh high-performance audio sound system with 19 speakers, 10-inch subwoofer, and 17-channel, 950-watt amplifier in the Jeep. The Honda Pilot only offers an optional 10-speaker premium audio system.

Confidence-Boosting Safety

We can’t stress the importance of automotive safety enough. Luckily, both the Grand Cherokee and the Pilot are outfitted with their own suites of driver-assistive features. They both offer the following…

Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control is great for highway driving, as it helps to maintain a specific following interval behind detected vehicles. Furthermore, it can slow and stop your vehicle with the flow of traffic. Once you stop, a tap on the throttle instructs the car to continue at your desired speed.

Blind-spot Monitoring
Using cameras and sensors, blind spot monitoring can accurately detect vehicles within your blind spot zones. If one is spotted, it will send an auditory and visual warning so you can take proper action.

Active Lane Management
By measuring your position within lane boundaries, this system can tell of you begin to unintentionally drift from your designated lane. If you do, it’ll send a warning to let you know.

Test Drive 2022 Grand Cherokee at Dick Huvaere’s Richmond CDJR

To accommodate the basic needs of an SUV driver, like cargo and some confidence in inclement weather, the Honda Pilot is an excellent vehicle. For those in the market for a vehicle with true utility and sport capabilities, the Pilot is no match for the Grand Cherokee’s tech, versatility, and off-road prowess.

Drivers in Richmond, New Baltimore, and Detroit, Michigan, can experience the differences for themselves by visiting Dick Huvaere’s Richmond CDJR to schedule a test drive of the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Visit us today!

If you have any questions about this comparison or any of our other commendable vehicles, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We look forward to working with you!