Used Honda SUVs offer a strong blend of reliability, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Whether you're after a compact daily driver or a spacious three-row SUV, Honda’s lineup delivers. This breakdown highlights the best models, and which Honda SUV fits your lifestyle best.
Key takeaways
- While it is a newer model, the Prologue is a great option for those who want to move away from gas engines.
- If you want a model that you can have fun in, look for those that have TrailSport trims.
- The only one that can seat up to 8 passengers is the Pilot, making this a must have for larger families.
CR-V
When the CR-V debuted its fifth generation in 2016, this model was ahead of its time. Some features that you can find from this one are adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, and lane keeping assist. These can be found on the EX, and the Touring trims, until 2020 when this was added to all trims.
If you find trims starting from 2019 and onward, they will come standard with a 1.5L I4 engine. This engine will get you 30 MPG combined. If you want the best mileage, you can look for models that are equipped with a hybrid 2L I4 engine. This engine can get you 38 MPG combined, making it a great option for those who want the best.
The CR-V is a two row vehicle, but that doesn't mean that it isn’t spacious. When you’re in the front row, you can enjoy 41.3-inches of legroom. The second row isn’t too far behind at 40.4-inches.
HR-V
The HR-V is among the smallest in the Honda family, making it another two row option. This model comes with less legroom for the rear at 39.3-inches, while the front row is nearly identical at 41.2-inches.
This model comes powered by a 1.8L I4 engine, and at its best it can get up to 31 MPG combined. This model didn’t come with too many desirable features, even Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are only found on some models if they were equipped with it. This model could be found with both manual and automatic transmissions.
The HR-V can be found in LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, and Touring trims, giving you plenty to look for. All trims excluding the LX come with a 7-inch touchscreen, while this isn’t the worst, it is the standout for a pretty basic model, but sometimes that’s all you need.
Passport
This model sits above the CR-V in the lineup, but isn’t as large as the Pilot. Once again, this is a two row model, but thanks to the larger size, it does come with more room in the rear of the vehicle. For the front row, you are treated to 40.9-inches of legroom, and the second row gets 39.6-inches. When all of the seats are up, you are able to use 41.2 cu-ft of cargo room, making this a great option for those soccer moms who need to pack some extra gear in the back.
While this model does come in Sport, EX-L, Touring, Elite, and TrailSport trims. No matter the trim, this model is powered by a 3.5L V6 that can get 22 MPG combined, making it a solid engine.
Some features that you can look for are an 8-inch infotainment screen, as well as wireless charging pads for the top of the line trims, but if you find yourself looking at the base model, then you’ll have a 5-inch touchscreen.
One of the largest Honda SUVs, the Pilot can seat up to 8 passengers, with a more comfortable 7 passenger configuration. Both of the recent generations come powered by a 3.5L V6 engine, similar to the one on the Passport.
When this model came out in 2016, the features that it came with were getting more modern. For all trims, but the base trim, you could enjoy phone connectivity, and in 2019, you could equip your model with an upgraded rear seat entertainment system.
Depending on the year, you could find pretty unique trims. While the Pilot does come with trims that make it look good on the road, it also comes with Sport, and Trailsport trims, making it so that you can take it off-road. If you’re a dad by day, and an off-road enthusiast on the weekends, it would be worth looking for a TrailSport.
Prologue
The most recent addition to the Honda SUV lineup, the Prologue is a fully electric, battery powered vehicle. Coming out for model year 2024, this comes with the most up to date tech. For the interior, you can look for an 11.3-inch screen, making it one of the largest put on a Honda. For the interior, on certain trims, you can look for 21-inch wheels with run-flat tires, making these the largest on any Honda.
Some other features that you can look for depending on the trim are perforated leather seats that have ventilation for the front row, a heated steering wheel, and even a head-up display. If this sounds like something you want, then you’ll need to track down the high-end trim.
Being that this model is fully electric, you can get 296 miles on one charge. This will be a great city driver, and it can even go on a decent length road trip with ease.
Which is the best used Honda SUV for families?
When it comes to which is the best, there honestly isn’t a bad answer. If you have a larger family, you will need the Pilot, but if you don’t need maximum seating, then the rest of the lineup has their own strengths, with the most unique one being the Prologue. If you want to see some in person, we invite you to come on down to a Jarrett location today!