{
  "id": 18469211,
  "title": "I drove the GMC Acadia Denali and Honda Pilot for a week — here’s the 3-row SUV I'd actually buy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/i-drove-the-gmc-acadia-denali-and-honda-pilot-for-a-week-heres-the-3",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-06T07:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/i-drove-the-gmc-acadia-denali-and-honda-pilot-for-a-week-heres-the-3-row-suv-id-actually-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a test of the 2026 GMC Acadia Denali Ultimate AWD and the 2026 Honda Pilot Elite AWD, I found the Honda Pilot to be the better choice. While the Acadia boasts a more commanding appearance with its large footprint, bold grille, and 22-inch wheels, the Pilot offers more agile and engaging driving dynamics. Both vehicles share a similar price range, with the Acadia at $67,590 and the Pilot at $54,990. However, the Pilot proves to be more fuel-efficient, averaging 22.3 mpg compared to the Acadia's 21.7 mpg. Additionally, the Pilot feels more responsive off the line, pulling smoothly from a stop and delivering a punchier acceleration experience. In the end, the Honda Pilot's combination of agility, efficiency, and enjoyable driving experience makes it the SUV I would actually buy.",
  "summary": "I tested the Toyota Grand Highlander and Honda Pilot for a week to see which $50,000+ 3-row mid-size SUV reigns supreme in a head-to-head comparison.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}