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2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot

With three-rows of seating, advanced safety technology, and capable engines, the 2023 Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot are ready to take on your busy lifestyle. Both offer exceptional driving experiences for you and your family along with a plethora of options to tailor your SUV to your needs, but how do you know which is right for you? To help you decide, the team here at Continental Toyota in Oak Brook, IL, has put together this 2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot comparison.

Want to know more about the Toyota Highlander? Check out our trims guide. If you’re eager to get behind the wheel, you can browse through our Highlander inventory, find one that interests you, and schedule a test drive. If you need any assistance or have a question, feel free to contact us online or over the phone at (708) 716-4497.

The 2023 Toyota Highlander starts at $36,620 MSRP.

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2023 Toyota Highlander exterior on city street

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot Differences

The 2023 Toyota Highlander has a few key differences from the Honda Pilot that set it apart. Within the Toyota Highlander family is the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid if you want to harness gas and electric power. When it comes to driving performance, the Toyota Highlander XSE can be equipped with sport-tuned suspension for a smoother, more controlled ride. As for technology, the Highlander has a larger 12.3-inch infotainment screen available, compared to the 9-inch screen in the Honda Pilot. Lastly, the Highlander offers a unique safety feature through the available panoramic 360-degree view camera, which is for enhancing your awareness.

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot Exterior

The 2023 Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot have bold exteriors with stylish and modern designs. Both also offer a host of available and convenient features, including hands-free power tailgates, LED headlights and fog lights, and power moonroofs. The Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot both sport 18- and 20-inch wheels in various designs. Available exclusively to the Toyota Highlander are blind spot warning indicators in its exterior mirrors.

2023 Toyota Highlander exterior driving forest road2023 Toyota Highlander interior seating

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot Interior

Step into a comfortable and tech-packed interior with the 2023 Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Both SUVs have three rows of seating and can hold up to eight passengers, or seven if the second-row captain’s chairs are chosen. For front-row comfort, both SUVs have available heated and ventilated seats, and ten-way power driver’s seats. When it comes to storage capacity, the Toyota Highlander maximum storage capacity is 84.3 cubic feet, and the Honda Pilot can store up to 111.8 cubic feet. Other interior features available to the Toyota Highlander include:

  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Leather-trimmed shift knob and steering wheel
  • Panoramic glass roof with sunshade and front power tilt/slide sunroof
  • Auto-dimming rear view mirror
  • Ambient interior lighting

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot Specs

The 2023 Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot have strong engines to power your everyday trips. Inside the Toyota Highlander, you’ll find a turbo four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission giving respectable fuel efficiency and towing, though the Toyota Highlander Hybrid range offers a four-cylinder hybrid engine with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT) for improved MPG. The Honda Pilot has a V6 engine, which is fitted with a ten-speed automatic transmission. The Toyota Highlander is front-wheel drive (FWD) and the Honda Pilot is two-wheel drive (2WD) as standard, but both have all-wheel drive (AWD) available. See how the engines compare in the following table:

Model Toyota Highlander Honda Pilot
Engine 2.4L turbo I4 2.5L hybrid I4 3.5L V6
Horsepower 265 HP 243 HP combined 285 HP
Torque 310 lb.-ft. 175 lb.-ft. 262 lb.-ft.
MPG (city / hwy) 22 / 29 36 / 35 19 / 27
Max. Towing 5,000 lbs. 3,500 lbs. 5,000 lbs.

2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot Technology

Keep you and your passengers safe by utilizing the available systems inside the 2023 Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot. Both are equipped with a suite of safety features, which include Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ on the Toyota Highlander and Honda Sensing® on the Honda Pilot. Shared features include collision avoidance systems, a lane-keeping system, and forward alerts. Both SUVs also have available head-up displays, but vary in size, with the Toyota Highlander having a 10-inch display, and the Honda Pilot having a 4-inch. Safety features available to the Toyota Highlander include:

  • Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+
    • Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
    • Lane departure alert with steering assist
    • Automatic high beams
    • Lane tracing assist
    • Road sign assist
    • Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control
  • Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
  • Backup camera with dynamic gridlines
  • Front and rear parking assist with automatic braking
  • Panoramic view monitor with 360-degree overhead view and curb view
2023 Toyota Highlander interior infotainment

2023 Toyota Highlander for Sale

If you’re looking for a 2023 Toyota Highlander for sale in the Oak Brook, IL, area, then come visit us here at Continental Toyota. We’re ready to handle all your car buying needs, including a wide selection of vehicles for you to choose from and an expert team to help you through the process. We can even help you try out the Toyota Highlander by scheduling a test drive. If you have any questions, please contact us online or over the phone at (708) 716-4497.

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