A Direct Comparison of the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander

If you are looking for a capable and exciting model to add to your life, you will definitely want to see what the 2021 Honda Pilot offers. The newest model year for this popular Honda model adds many features that drivers will enjoy, and our team is excited to get you behind the wheel so that you can see them all. The 2021 Honda Pilot will land in a competitive class, but we are certain that you will see the benefits of choosing one.

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Toyota Highlander

Another popular model in the same class as the 2021 Honda Pilot is the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The Highlander has always stood out among its peers, but the 2021 Honda Pilot pulls ahead of it in a few ways. Our goal is to help you determine which of these models you will want in your life, making sure you can feel confident on any road or highway that you travel.

Our comparison looks at some key features of each model, showing you how they are similar and how they are different. We want to make sure you will love the vehicle that you drive because it has all the features and options that you are looking for, so be sure to read through the comparison before you make the final decision about which of these popular SUVs you will add to your life.

After reading, you can contact our team to learn more about what the 2021 Honda Pilot offers and to schedule a test drive so that you can get a closer look.

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2021 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

  • Both models come equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 for the power you need to enjoy every commute, vacation, or road trip that you take.
  • You get more cargo space when the seats are not folded in the 2021 Honda Pilot than you get in the 2020 Toyota Highlander with all seats upright, making for a better balance of passengers and gear for the 2021 Pilot.
  • Front-wheel drive is standard with all-wheel drive available for both the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander so that you can have the exact performance that you are looking for.
  • The 2021 Honda Pilot comes equipped with Honda Sensing® Technologies while the 2020 Toyota Highlander comes with Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.0 (TSS 2.0) to keep you feeling confident on even the busiest road or highway.
  • There is a nine-speed automatic transmission equipped on the 2021 Honda Pilot and only an eight-speed automatic equipped on the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
  • You can equip Acoustic Glass on the 2021 Honda Pilot to reduce road noise, something that you will not find available for the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
  • There are roof rails available for the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander to help you bring along all the most essential gear that you will need but doesn't fit in the cabin.
  • The higher passenger volume of the 2021 Honda Pilot will keep everyone feeling more comfortable than if you were to choose the 2020 Toyota Highlander.
  • Smartphone connectivity is available for both the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander through Apple CarPlay® and Android Autoâ„¢, making it easy to swap songs or to use navigation.
  • There are more speakers that come standard for the 2021 Honda Pilot than there are for the 2020 Toyota Highlander to give a concert-like experience for every drive you take.