Honda Pilot vs Nissan Xterra: Who got Stuck? 

We learned a lot from our experiences in this video. I built a heavy duty front hitch receiver to hold a winch and upsized my tires to 32" mud terrains. Mike purchased a rear hitch receiver and shackle attachment. We have a Kinetic rope and soft shackles to allow more reach if needed. If we were stuck in the same situation again we would have much more options. Live, learn, and always improve! Check out my new videos to see other off-road adventures!

Damn Nissan, when they will bring back a real SUV like the X? I love mine.

"That's why you teach your kids about poisonous spiders" then pokes it with a stick haha. That's so real

Xterra all the way

I knew the Honda was going to get stuck before I even saw the video! I have a 2012 Xterra and pulled my share out. Seriously looked you guys had a good time and were safe! Never wheel alone is a good rule of thumb, Get an ARB Snatch strap which actually will stretch

I've owned both along with a Ridgeline and Frontier SE 4x4. I absolutely loved all three vehicles and regret selling any of them. The Pilot is a very good SUV...perfect size IMO. Generous seating and wonderfully comfortable on long road trips. I've drove across country from Miami FL to my hometown in Upper Michigan in both. I did put a 2" lift on the Ridgeline..it looked better, but didn't really like the result of it otherwise. It messed with the traction control over things like speedbumps. IMO, in the off road arena, the 2nd Gen Xterra is very hard to beat....especially if its like 2010+ where the SMOD (strawberry milkshake of death) issue was resolved. Mine was a '12 P4X with approx 6" lift from NissTec (extended travel kit) and another company that I sourced the shackles from with Radflos (f) Bilstein (r) and sliders from White Knuckle. Other mods were the rear diff breather relocation (highly recommend even on stock...literally costs under $15) and that's about it aside from tires. It was just a beast, and the only drawback IMO is you really have to off-road it often and keep the Radflos moving through their full travel or they can develop shock stiction and feel a little rough until you off road it. IMO the Pilot is better for families and it's road manners are much better. ..not that the Xterra is bad. The Xterra has a much higher potential for off-roading...maybe not a much aftermarket than a Jeep, Taco or 4 Runner but its decent enough. I did return the P4X to stock when I sold it and bought a Subaru Outback which sold and paid cash for the Pilot, then rear-ended and took the money to buy a '16 Frontier...installed all the same lift kit on the Frontier. It was better in some ways, but the added weight on the back did help w/ the Xterra, but the Fronty had a manual which I prefer. Ended up selling that when I moved to the EU, but I did sell it for $4k more than I bought it for...but now my life is boring in that respect. I like these kind of videos..sorry for the rambling

Xterra Pro-4X models are the greatest SUV of all time. Perfect size (not too big, not too small), 4.0L V6 that is bulletproof as long as they are maintained properly, bulletproof 5-speed auto or 6-speed manual, Dana axle, Spicer transaxle, fully boxed frame, excellent stereo, reverse camera, shift on the fly 4WD, fold down back seats which become a flat cargo/sleeping area....

These old Xterras, Frontiers, and Pathfinders were the BEST from Nissan!!!

Black widows are no joke. Glad the kiddos didn't touch it. An acquaintance nearly lost his leg and his life after a bite. Kudos on the awareness.

You're a great dad! Keep it up! Wish every father would be a man and take care of his kids! 💯

Good vidoe, im an Xterra guy, i would have liked to see the xterra try a go at the spot you got stuck in.

That was fun. Man, that spot at 9:03!! Those dirt bikers thought we were both crazy!!! I must have found a hole under all of that water that you didn’t. There’s no way I took the same line that you took through that. look at the splash! Up into the grille! I am glad Nissan put the intake up high and shielded in the fender. I probably would have gotten stuck in that last bit too, so it’s a good thing I didn’t follow.

At least y’all are out there having fun with your kids and friends. Who cares what other think.

Tires & gears. 75% driver. Gratifying to see them not tearing up the land & river.

Honda don’t know nothing about making a rugged tough vehicle they’re all for reliability and being practical

The Pilot looks like a grocery getter soccer mom car compared to the Xterra!

Proud Xterra owner here! I've got a 2015 Pro-4X. BEST vehicle purchase I've ever made!

A kinetic rope will be night and day compared to normal straps. And always keep the rope in tension to make sure you don't drive over it and damage it.

I did predict that the Pilot would be the one to get stuck. It’s just so boxy and heavy.

Dude that terrain is a cakewalk for the Xterra Offroad. I have a 2010 Xterra Offroad, and you should see what it can really do off road.

Lmao the dog is having more fun than anyone! 😊 🐶 🐕 🐴 🤷‍♂️

I had a silver pilot just like yours, it was surprisingly capable. Now, ironically enough, I have a white xterra pro4x! Lol. I love it, it’s probably the best all around vehicle I’ve ever owned. Great vid 👍

Great footage! I miss off-roading in my 03 pilot. It breakdown every time it rains. 🤦‍♂️

That xterra needed to turn around and pull you from his back. Pulling someone from the front like that is the worst thing you can do.

This video should just be called "Vibing with the boys for 18 minutes" lol, they're straight up just chilling 🤣

Xterras are for chicks

I have both an 11 pathfinder & 05 pilot. I knew before this vid even started that the pathfinder would be superior off road.

Just put down a deposit on a 2006 pilot. It'll be great for the kids and wife. 4x4 for when the weather gets bad. Don't think she'll be doing this sort of driving but good to have a decent 4x4 for more emergency type situations

I’m more surprised that the kids know their Spiders

Please sir when you don't need ether one . I will be so glad to make a deal with you..seriously sir

Almost sold my Xterra, but definitely keeping it until it dies

I owned a 2004 nissan Xterra in fact I'm so proud of it

Pilot can’t do what an XTerra can do. Sorry but no.

Good vid. I have been in some deep sh*t and some really backwoods areas with my 07 Xterra and always made it out! Last Fall navigating the Buffalo National River basin in Arkansas. My X never let me down!!

Supercharged my 04 pilot it's runs through the mud with ez....

Xterra. Also Pathfinder. NISSAN is ahead of Honda with trucks.

Good video! Extra points for the Overland Pup!

If you had traction controls off and VTM-4 Lock engaged. I think you would be able to get through the mud.

I agree I pulled out of the mud a police 4 wd truck and a animal control van both at the same time. I made sure my I was in four low and the police truck.was in four low and the van was just in drive it took three trys but we all stayed on the gas and I pulled them out to the road about 600 feet . Every one was happy except the police officers because he got stuck all four wheels buried deep and my little 2007 bession xterra pulled all of them out at once . Because the regular town tow truck refused to go back in the back field of this high school to get them out . 😊 I was the proud peacock that got it done .

Never forget to take traction control off it will always make you stuck. Sucks but true

Sometimes going right through the middle of muck will give you better traction. That is where you want to be a little more aggressive with the speed. Sometimes lack of speed and bad tires will get you stuck.

Looks like you had a blast with your kiddos and doggo. I would invest in a kinetic rope and a dedicated recovery point for that X. The front factory recovery point is intended for shipping purposes from what I understand and may snap (at least what people claim on the forum). Nonetheless, you’re doing things with your kids.

Looks like it’s close to Orangeburg, S.C. I use to fish in the Edisto River when I lived there long ago.

Pilot is a cross over vehicle that came out to play on the Xterra playground

The better the SUV the longer you'll have to walk to get a recovery 😉

👍 for the kid that screamed “ black widow “

Team Nissan!

Long time owner of a 1st gen CR-V that I LOVED, but had to let go of recently Some years back, I test drove an Xterra and have wanted one ever since. But their reputations and durablity seem to be a 50/50 chance. Can say I wont be buying another Explorer. Despite mine being a solid deal and no major problems (other than horrible gas mileage). The Xterra and my Honda are a lot in the suburbs in comparison to city apt that my cramped explorer is.

Thanks B. Have 04 Xterra. It was pleasant to see you make it family. God Bless

“It’s not everyday you get to drive into a river” Lololololol I guess that depends on where you live man,,,,, and I prefer it this way……. Very few visitors and even fewer unexpected visitors!¡!¡!¡!¡

Awesome

I have had a 1990 Full size Bronco, 85 Bullnose and an 03 xterra. Love them all. That little xterra is a little terror off road. Great vehicle snow, mud, sand and deep water. Great video. Keep the videos coming

I have these two trucks. I love both. The Pilot is more comfortable for long trips. The x terra is stronger

It's a beast in 4x4. I got an 04 x

Another question.... I drive lots of gravel and my xterra leaks dust in horribly.... anyone have this or dealt with it

you teach your kids good

Own booth a frontier and pilot, I'll take the nissan sooooo many more places than I would ever dream of taking the pilot. However I would like to point out that black widows aren't that dangerous and run from danger instead of fight it 😆

Of course the xterra got it. Got one myself decent vehicles that's for sure

The xterra will outdo that Honda Pilot offroad any day. The xterra has a solid rear axle and the Pilot is Unibody.

I didn't know Honda Pilot could go off road!

The locker on the nissan xterra only works in 4Lo. Doesnt work in 4 hi

How much lift is in the Pilot?? There isn't any in the Xterra.

Yes, as an Xterra driver, I enjoyed this a great deal

XTERRA Is the best ✊✊

Black widows don’t go far from the nest. There are hundreds near by. Great job kid!

Your kids are smart! :P

simaliaar looks! finally we got a video out like this! tho i think both would have gotten stuck either way because the pilot has a bigger lift and its up to half of the wheel.

I love my truck it has 190,000 miles on it and runs beautiful

Xterra is a real 4x4 suv.... Honda isnt but a AWD..... Bad Comparison

The stock tires SUCKED on my 2007 Xterra,, nothing a set of KO2's couldn't fix. The tires on the Pilot look capable.

Imho they're both great platforms. I have a lifted Subaru Outback and a 2004 Xterra on 33's. There have been places the X got stuck that the Outback walked through and vice versa. However for daily use, the Subie is much preferred. Cool vid, looks like you guys had a good time!

I'm glad that I bought a used 04' Pilot 😆

I appreciate you owning up to getting stuck. I've seen too many people try and protect their pride with lies about wheelin. My offroading days were 20 plus years ago when it was only trucks and Willyz /Wranglers /Land Cruisers. Nobody had anything with more than two doors lol. Nowadays all you see is lightly modded 4 door SUVs driving through town muddy. I have been thinking of getting back into offroading. Which of the Honda SUVs do you personally think would be best for terrain like this video? I think Honda Pilot and Toyota 4runner will more money than I am interested in spending to get what I want and those Xterra's are loved by their owners with prices coming down. I will never own another jeep as long as I live lol and no fords either. I wonder how well the compact SUVs like the RAV4 and CR-V do?

The dog was my favorite part..lol ..pilots rock. Js

dont turn vtm4 lock on. that turns your AWD vehicle into a rwd with aggressive LSD. Just keep it in drive for best traction - gen 1 ridgeline owner

Nissan driver has too hevi a foot and needs to slow his speed a little in the deep water, a little aggressive on the attacks

NISSAN👍

Get some proper recovery points front and rear. That 6500lb shackle will break and become a bullet.

Is your tires Mt and did you. Air down your tires ? When you got stuck

So... apparently when your frame is on the ground like that it's called "turtling"... It's not very fun!!! 😅

This comparison is like comparing a 22lr to a 45acp. You know what I mean

Do NOT pull a vehicle out while going in reverse, the differential gears aren't cut to pull that much load going in that direction and you can break teeth off of them...always recover vehicles by pulling forward with the recovery vehicle...

Tires, Pilot is road vehicle Nissan has off road tires

I own a 2010 Pilot but hate the cylinder deactivation. The newer Pilots seem more crossover type

Yes!!! We were holding our breath when you got stuck! We love our off-roading our Pilot and love seeing the crazy stuff it can do!

Xterra sits on a fully boxed Titan frame and comes with a locking rear dana 44 with low range...kind of a one sided comparison but still fun to watch!!

I don’t hear the southern accent! Watching from Chicago

Xterra Rock one of the best things ever. Honda Pilot suck you couldn't give me one

You need some Matt's Recovery Rope's he's a Utuber that dose off road recovery

No 4Auto is weak… The only thing the xterra is missing

Do Pilots share engine with the Ridgelines? Are they FWD based or RWD based for the AWD?

Honda doesn't have a low range , theres no comparison the x ie is built for offroad

Lol your buddy looks like he's not having fun at all. He needs to lighten up a bit

You knew the Pilot would get stuck. The pilot is a car with awd. The X-terra is a purpose built 4x4. Pilots weren’t designed to be taken off road. The X-terra has a transfer case. The pilot has a little stub shaft that sticks out of a puny aluminum housing that has been stuck on the bottom of a front wheel drive transmission like and afterthought.

Just found your channel. Been binge watching . I'm impressed with your knowledge of Pilots. Kids are awesome! Thanks !!

What kind of lift did you get? I have an 06 I can’t figure out what lift to get.

Ive had both😍😍

What do you mean ? Total different 4x4 setup.

Just bought a 2008 Honda Pilot and oh man I’m excited despite this experiment lol. 192k miles but it’s been in a garage all it’s life you can tell.

DO THE BURNOUT! It's how I figured out my locker ;) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nleV5dP8FU0.html