If you’re searching for a well-rounded three-row SUV that can take care of all your family’s space, comfort, and technology needs, then you’re probably already familiar with the Honda Pilot and the Toyota Highlander. Representing popular models in each of these renowned brand’s lineups, the Pilot and the Highlander are often pitted in head-to-head comparisons. Your choice comes down to your own preferences and priorities.
Below, we’ll take a look at a few important factors that may help you make your final selection between these two SUVs. Read on to see which one pulls ahead in some key areas.
The 2020 Honda Pilot is positively bursting with cutting-edge tech. There are features to enhance entertainment and ones to keep you connected even while you’re on the road. There are features to keep everyone safe and to make every trip more comfortable. There are even features designed to just make things more convenient so you can keep your attention on the road ahead. From its available Wi-Fi hotspot to a rear seat entertainment system and a host of other tech-savvy goodies, the Pilot’s offerings check all the right boxes.
To be fair, the Toyota Highlander is no slouch when it comes to providing a solid range of technology. But considering how well-equipped the Pilot is from its base model on, you might discover that you’ll have to shell out more money to get a Highlander that’s comparable.
The very fact that you’re shopping for a three-row SUV means that space is an important consideration for you. When it comes to accommodating passengers in comfort and cargo with ease, the 2020 Pilot delivers in a big way. The open and airy Pilot invites up to eight occupants to slide in and stretch out for the ride. With a full load of passengers, your cargo space will measure at a generous 16.5 cubic feet behind the back row. When you’re not traveling with backseat passengers, you can fold down both rear rows to open up a whopping 83.9 cubic feet of space!
The 2020 Highlander provides its fair share of cargo space, as well, but it doesn’t stack up to the Pilot in terms of passenger room. The third row is often cited for being cramped and uncomfortable on long drives and is best left for children.
In a vehicle that’s as big and bold as the Pilot and the Highlander, you’re going to want it to be easy to handle in all driving scenarios. No one wants to feel like they’re fighting the steering wheel. The Pilot manages to move with ease despite its size, maneuvering agreeably even in tight spaces and through traffic with its responsive steering and strong 280-horsepower V6 engine.
The Highlander also sports a capable V6, but its ride quality is notably rougher and less cushioned than that of the Pilot – and you might find that it’s not quite as adept at navigating tight spaces.
This is just a sampling of all the ways the Honda Pilot outclasses the Toyota Highlander – we’d love to show you all the rest of them. When you’re ready to get to know the Pilot inside and out, and take your favorite trim for a spin, turn to Brannon Honda.
We stock all of the latest and greatest Honda models at our Hoover-area dealership, with low everyday prices and savings opportunities you’ll love. We invite you to browse our online inventory, or come by at your convenience to see what we have in store.