What Honda vehicle is best for family road trips in the summer? Families weighing the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid against the 2026 Honda Pilot is genuinely a useful question. The 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid is a fuel-efficient compact SUV. The 2026 Honda Pilot is a full three-row family hauler with enough room for eight passengers and good towing capacity (up to 5,000 pounds). Choosing between them comes down to two questions: How many people are coming? And how far are you going? Here's everything you need to know before you decide.