When it comes time to get a new vehicle for your family, there are plenty of factors to consider. Does it have enough space for supplies, sports equipment, and luggage when we travel? Does it have the safety features we need to stay safe in case an emergency occurs? Fortunately, a Honda SUV is a safe choice for transporting and protecting your family while still getting to enjoy those moments when driving can be (when you sit and think about it) fun.
While there are several Honda SUVs for sale in and around Joplin, MO, we want to make it easy to narrow down your search for the best 3-row SUV. So, we came up with this handy guide to review the Honda SUV models for sale and help your family feel at home on the road.
Honda CR-V
You’ll have no trouble tackling commutes to and from work, bringing family to school or sports, or heading out for vacations with a Honda CR-V. When it comes to traveling with your family, comfort is key — and the Honda CR-V provides you and your loved ones with every comfort you’d need.
Cargo Space
With 39.3 cubic ft. of cargo storage and five seats, there’s plenty of space to pack for shorter or longer trips and still sit comfortably on the ride. Additionally, the backseat passengers will enjoy stretching out with 41” of leg room.
Infotainment
The Honda CR-V LX and EX both have 7” touchscreens while the EX-L and Sport trims have a 9” screen. Both options support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can stream your or your family’s favorite songs (and ideally, it’s something everyone can enjoy). While you stream, you can simultaneously navigate and make calls to stay on track and on top of things while on-the-go.
Comfort
The base models of the Honda CR-V come with front and rear climate control to keep passengers comfortable. More luxury trims introduce dual-zone climate control for the driver and passenger to enjoy independent heating or cooling; additionally, you can opt for leather and/or heated front seats to stay relaxed while you drive.
Safety Features
Distractions can happen while driving, and you can rest easy knowing that Honda has implemented several driver safety features to protect you and your family. Lane assist, collision warnings, and collision-mitigating braking are all a part of the safety features you’ll enjoy while driving in a CR-V.
Additionally, all of the comforts and safety features that make the CR-V shine as one of the best family SUVs also comes in a hybrid option for families who want to reduce their impact on the environment.
Honda Pilot
For larger families or those who want as much cargo space as possible, the Honda Pilot is the best choice. As the only 3-row SUV in our lineup, it makes a run for a clear winner for people who need seating for up to eight passengers. The 285-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine offers plenty of power and fun when driving in Joplin, MO, or on longer trips — even off-road.
Cargo Space
As with most 3-row SUVs, the Pilot offers tons of room. With 86.5 cubic ft. of storage, you’ll have no trouble fitting supplies, groceries, luggage, or necessities for whatever everyday life throws your way.
Infotainment
Like the higher-end models of the Honda CR-V, the Pilot has a 9” touchscreen display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to enjoy music, podcasts, and audiobooks while you navigate Joplin, MO, Miami, OK, or Pittsburgh, KS.
Climate Control
The Pilot features tri-zone climate control, giving independent comfort to the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers on short or long drives. No need to play with the windows anymore.
Safety Features
Standard Honda Pilot models come equipped with lane assist, brake assist, and automatic emergency braking to keep your family safe. Upper-trim Pilot models also have available blind-spot monitoring to avoid the unknown when driving on the highway or on backroads. The Pilot also features highly rated side impact and anti-rollover scores.
Honda Passport 
The Honda Passport is a smart choice as the family SUV if you find the Honda CR-V to be too small and the Honda Pilot to be too large — the Passport is the size in between the two others, and for some families, is just right.
Cargo Space
Just as you’d expect, being the midway point between the Honda CR-V and the Pilot, the Passport has 50.5 cubic ft. of storage. While it isn’t a 3-row SUV (as it only has one back row and seats 5), there is ample space to stretch out and pack heavy for shorter or longer jaunts.
Infotainment
Once again, sitting between the CR-V and the Pilot, the Honda Passport’s infotainment system is an 8” display screen (instead of the CR-V’s 7” and the Pilot’s 9” screens). Just like its family members, the Passport enables Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to connect to your smartphones so you can enjoy your favorite media as you drive. Additionally, there are USB and charging ports, so your devices are always fully charged.
Climate Control
Once again, we see the tri-zone climate control; the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers can all choose the temperature of their choosing for maximum comfort on short drives or longer road trips.
Safety Features
The Passport has many of the same safety features found in the Honda CR-V and Pilot to keep your family protected against human error, weather conditions, and worn roads. Lane assist, road departure warnings, blind spot monitoring, and forward collision monitoring are all standard in the Honda Passport, so you can always feel safe and secure in your vehicle.
Honda Prologue
For eco-friendly drivers in the Joplin, MO, area, the fully electric Honda Prologue may be the best family SUV on the market. Available in a single motor, front-wheel drive, and a dual motor, all-wheel drive configuration, you can choose the handling on an all-electric powertrain that you feel is best. Our recommendation is the all-wheel drive option, as you can have better handling in poor weather conditions and off-road capabilities.
Cargo Space
While the interior cabin is roomy for up to five passengers, the cargo space is slightly smaller than the CR-V, coming in around 24 cubic ft. of storage behind the rear passenger seats. While it may not seem like much compared to the Honda Pilot, it’s more than enough space for smaller families.
Infotainment
The Prologue has a whopping 11.3” touchscreen display that, like the other models, connects to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for seamless, simultaneous entertainment, navigation, and communication. A wireless phone charger is also standard in the Prologue, so you’ll never need to worry about low battery warnings.
Climate Control
The Prologue comes with dual-zone climate control, so the front passengers can determine how warm or cool the cabin is. Additionally, the Prologue has optional seat warmers.
Safety Features
You’ll feel safe behind the wheel of the Honda Prologue with lane assist, pedestrian braking, blind spot monitoring, and auto emergency braking.
Test Drive Your Next Family SUV
Visit our Joplin, MO, Honda dealership to test drive your next family SUV and drive off feeling confident and secure. Contact us or call us at 877-747-0738 to set up an appointment today, and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect vehicle for your needs.