Sta Fe vs Pilot vs Explorer

[LucasVN]

Guys,

If you were to choose between Hyundai Sta Fe vs Honda Pilot vs Explorer? all are 4x2, what will you choose? I think almost same lang price nila... except for Pilot, which is still not sure...

Thanks
Luke

[Syuryuken]

Sta. Fe for me

[redorange]

Are you buying it in the Philippines? I would normally say Honda but after reading some of the threads here regarding Honda there and the QC and customer service it is not the same as here in the states. I would go with Hyundai there and Honda here if that makes any sense, although Hyundai has that nice 10yr warranty over here that makes it attractive.

[OTEP]

I'll go with the Sta. Fe.

[Syuryuken]

Sta. Fe for me

[cardo]

does the pilot and sta fe have 3rd row seating? ano engine ng pilot sa atin?

[LucasVN]

HI,

I think all of them have 3rd row seating, which is one of the factors I want.. Pilot have the 3.5 liter SOCH 24-Valve 60 Degree V6.

Regards,
Luke

[mazdamazda]

For me... it'll be a toss-up between the Explorer (P1.8M) & Santa Fe (P1.5M).

If you want to be practical, the Santa Fe is the way to go since the 2WD variant has a CRDi engine. It looks really sleek and nice.

Meanwhile, the Explorer will give you a pseudo-Expedition SUV with less width and length of the later.

[LucasVN]

Hi,

I think here are the engines of the three:

Explorer : 4.0 V6
Sta Fe : 3.3 V6 (Don't know the specs of the CRDI)
Pilot : 3.5 V6

More Info :

Sta. Fe : http://www.allnewsantafe.com/

Explorer : http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/explorer/experience/

Pilot : http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...odelName=Pilot

Regards,
Luke

[AG4]

Hi,

I think here are the engines of the three:

Explorer : 4.0 V6
Sta Fe : 3.3 V6 (Don't know the specs of the CRDI)
Pilot : 3.5 V6

I think the gasoline engine for the RP market Santa Fe is a 2.7 liter V6(base engine of the USDM Santa Fe).

[shooter]

Santa Fe for me.

[oldblue]

dunno 'bout the pilot. but if I were to choose between Sta. Fe and Explorer. I'd still choose the Explorer. since pareho na naman gas guzzler ito.

*mazdamazda is right for saying pseudo-expedition ride ang explorer. we have one and it's definitely a taller and bigger ride than the Sta Fe. but only if you value these advantages over the sta fe. Sta. fe is for the sporty type.

If I have it my way and I'm not concerned about gasoline prices, eto lang talaga dalawang ito ang gusto ko laman ng garage ko.
V6 Sta. Fe and V6 Explorer. total bliss! sarap

[basti08]

Explorer. these are expensive vehicles and expensive cars loose their resale value faster than those who considerably cheaper. i believe Honda's badge cant stop the fact that Pilot will lose a big chunk of its value once it hits 2nd hand car lot. my point: Santa Fe is also worth considering sans the resale.

[n2knee]

ewan ko kung bakit naisipan ng Honda na lagyan ng third row seating ang Pilot (pure marketing siguro para lang masabi na 8 seater ang capacity). bata, unano, payat, lang ang pwedeng umupo sa third row. walang leg room para sa adult.

[RedHorse]

explorer!

5 times ko nang inuwi sa samar ito.

[niky]

The Explorer depreciates badly, but so do all big gasoline SUVs.

I love it, it's relatively big, very comfortable, handles well and has decent power. It's definitely a gas guzzler, but then, the Pilot only comes in gas version, too.

I'd take a look at the Sorento or Santa Fe if you're concerned about gas prices.

[slamtaz]

value-wise, i'd go for the sta fe simply because its the only one with a diesel engine. besides, i believe that hyundai has improved a lot in many aspects over the years. proof of this is the ever increasing number of hyundai vehicles you see on the road nowadays

[wren]

ewan ko kung bakit naisipan ng Honda na lagyan ng third row seating ang Pilot (pure marketing siguro para lang masabi na 8 seater ang capacity). bata, unano, payat, lang ang pwedeng umupo sa third row. walang leg room para sa adult.

that's true for most small to mid-sized SUVs though. if you want comfortable third row seating, then opt for full-sized SUVs, or better yet, a minivan! as for the comparo, sa US market, pilot pa rin ako.