Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot

Do you aspire to be a Highlander or a Pilot? If you’ve been going back and forth between the 2022 Toyota Highlander and the 2022 Honda Pilot, you may be envisioning yourself behind the wheel of either.

Saco, Portland, and Scarborough, Maine, shoppers can use this comparison to see where their aspirations lie. For even more information, Ira Toyota Saco will answer any questions you have.

Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot Interior

When examining both cabins, you may find it hard to detect any differences. These vehicles offer many of the same standard and available fare. Let’s look at the similar features:

• 3-zone automatic climate control system
• Available heated front and second-row seats
• Available ventilated front seats

Also, both the Toyota and the Honda give you the option of adding a panoramic moonroof into your SUV. It brings in all the light and accents all the great features throughout the cabin.

Dimensions vary between the two cars. For example, more legroom in the first and second row shows that the Toyota provides extra space that the Honda can’t. Check it out…

The first-row headroom in the Toyota gives you more space at 41.2 inches while the Honda only offers 40.1 inches.

In the third row, the Highlander hip room spans 45.6 inches while the Pilot reaches just 44.6 inches.

Highlander vs Pilot Technology

A large center screen can be easy to see when looking at your route on your optional Navigation system. The upgraded 12.3-inch touchscreen display in the Toyota overpowers the Honda advanced touchscreen. It only offers an 8-inch Display Audio Touchscreen system at its best.

A variety of available amenities can be added to upgrade the Highlander. They include:

• Driver Easy Speak
• 11-speaker JBL® audio system
• Wireless smartphone charging

If you’re leaning toward the Honda, comparable items are available like the Cabin Talk® in-car PA system, 10-speaker Premium Audio System, and wireless phone charger. While these three provide nearly identical functions, the audio system for the Toyota has one more speaker.

Toyota Highlander vs Honda Pilot Safety

Most drivers familiar with Toyota and Honda know how seriously they take safety. From the start, you’ll get security from either the Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+ or Honda Sensing® bundle of systems, both of which are standard. Let’s check out the similar systems offered…

Despite these similarities, the Toyota Highlander adds more to your arsenal of safety. These include:

• Road Sign Assist
• Available Bird’s Eye View Camera
• Available 10-inch Head-Up Display

Surprisingly, you won’t find comparable systems in the Honda Pilot. Although you have a multi-angle rearview camera from the beginning, it doesn’t give you 360-degree views like the Toyota does.

Highlander vs Pilot Performance Specs

Whichever vehicle you choose, a 3.5L V6 engine powers both. However, the power stats, especially the horsepower, favor the Toyota.

To manage your commute or rural forays, the Highlander lets you select from either a front-wheel drive or an available all-wheel drive (AWD). Plus, the Multi-Terrain Select gives you diverse modes to easily make your way across any road.

It comes down to personal choice, because the Pilot also offers a choice between 2-wheel drive and AWD. They provide an Intelligent Traction Management System, too, which also offers multiple modes.

All this capability allows you to carry a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds with the Toyota is properly equipped. In higher trims, the Honda tows up to 5,000 pounds, but the introductory trims pull a maximum of 3,500 pounds.

For all the activity you’ll be accomplishing with the Toyota, you’ll also get great gas mileage. You can achieve an EPA-estimated 21 city/29 highway MPG.* With the Honda, it achieves an EPA-estimated 20 city/27 highway MPG—less impressive numbers.

Which Will You Choose? 2022 Toyota Highlander vs 2022 Honda Pilot

Will you become a Highlander or a Pilot? Only you can decide after reading this comparison of the 2022 Toyota Highlander or the 2022 Honda Pilot. Schedule your test drive at Ira Toyota Saco to check out the Highlander today.

*2022 EPA-estimated MPG ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.