The Lineup of Honda Crossovers and SUVs

All too often, drivers consider crossovers and SUVs as the same type of vehicle. In reality, the manufacturing process makes them different from each other. Yes, they have a roomy quality similar to the station wagons of old, but with a modern sporty style.

The typical crossover is a utilitarian vehicle built atop the same platform as a sedan, while an SUV is built atop a truck platform. Most crossovers have a lightweight unibody construction, where the frame and platform are one piece, while most SUVs have two heavier pieces that include a truck chassis.

Of course, Honda does things a bit differently, making the four vehicles in the crossover and SUV classes even more special than they already are. You can learn more about the best crossovers and SUVs at Honda of Sarasota near Siesta Key and Osprey.

Outstanding Honda Crossover Vehicles

The Honda CR-V and HR-V are the crossovers offered by Honda. They are both four-door vehicles with standard front-wheel drive. The Honda CR-V sits atop the same platform as the popular Honda Accord, while the Honda HR-V sits atop the same platform as the Honda Civic. Both have unibody construction to remain lightweight and deliver impressive fuel economy.

Honda offers its crossovers with available all-wheel drive, and they have come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The CR-V comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 190 horsepower, while the HR-V features a 2.0-liter engine with 158 horsepower.

Roomy SUVs with Plenty of Power

The two Honda SUVs are the Passport and Pilot. The full-size Honda Pilot is the larger of the two and has seating for seven. The smaller Honda Passport sits atop the same platform as the popular midsize Honda Ridgeline truck, and the larger Pilot shares a platform with the roomy Honda Odyssey minivan. Both SUVs have unibody construction, just like their platform partners.

Because many SUVs sit atop truck platforms, they tend to have rear-wheel drive. But, Honda does things differently. The Honda Ridgeline and Odyssey both feature front-wheel drive, therefore, so do the Pilot and Passport. Like their crossover counterparts, the Pilot and Passport also have available all-wheel drive.

The Pilot and Passport come with 3.6-liter V6 engines. They both have towing capacities of 5,000 pounds, and they have popular driver-assistance technology including high-tech Satellite-Linked Navigation with Real-Time Traffic.  

Explore the Honda Crossovers and SUVs at Honda of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL

Honda of Sarasota is the best place to explore the Honda crossovers and SUVs in Sarasota, Florida. Our friendly sales team can show you the features in the CR-V, HR-V, Passport, and Pilot, and they can help you arrange a test drive. After you choose your favorite Honda vehicle, our finance experts can build a loan or lease with the latest specials and offers.