2021 Honda Pilot Vs. 2021 Toyota Highlander
Anyone looking for a midsize SUV in three sizes should consider the 2021 Honda Pilot and the 2021 Toyota Highlander as competitors. Both vehicles are made in the USA. While the Pilot is manufactured at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama plant, the Highlander is manufactured at Toyota’s Princeton, Indiana assembly plant. Both SUVs are among the few cars that combine feature by feature. eight people. Both can consume a fortnightly delivery from the warehouse. These two are also capable of making family life so much easier that buyers will never want to drive smaller, leaner vehicles.
A Comprehensive Comparison:
- Trims to Choose:
There are a total of seven versions available for the 2021 Honda Pilot: EX, LX, EXL, Touring, SE (Special Edition), Elite, and Black Edition, and each version of this vehicle comes with a V6. L, XLE, Limited, XSE, and Platinum are the six equipment variants for the 2021 Toyota Highlander. A V6 engine or a 4-cylinder hybrid drive is available for the Toyota. The V6 is only offered in the basic equipment L and sporty XSE. but all other models are available with any engine.
- Drivetrain Options:
Both vehicles are available with FWD (Front Wheel Drive) and AWD (All Wheel Drive)
- Scheduled Maintenance Plans:
The Honda Pilot 2021 does not offer free scheduled maintenance, but it is possible to purchase prepaid maintenance plans. Toyota is better off in that regard, with free scheduled maintenance for the first two years or 25,000 miles of Highlander ownership.
- Connected Services:
The Pilot comes with a long list of linked services from Honda Link, but these are only available in higher trim levels. The LX model lacks services, but EX and EXL owners can use the Honda Link app to check oil life, fuel range, and information about warning lights. The Highlander 2021 doesn’t have as many connected services as previous models, although the cheaper trim levels have better access to basic amenities. For example, every Toyota Highlander comes with a free year of Safety Connect, which includes automatic collision warnings and quick access to emergency services. Also included is a 3 month free trial of Highlander Wi-Fi (2 GB limit).
- Warranty:
Buyers may look at warranties and Roadside Assistance for both the SUV’s here:
| Vehicle | Standard Warranty | Powertrain Warranty | Roadside Assistance |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | 3 years/ 36,000 miles | 5 years/ 60,000 miles | 3 years/ 36,000 miles |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | 3 years/ 36,000 miles | 5 years/ 60,000 miles | 2 years/ 25,000 miles |
Since the 2021 Toyota Highlander offers a hybrid as well, unlike the 2021 Honda Pilot, it gets a hybrid system warranty of 8 years/ 100,000 miles and a hybrid battery warranty of 10 years or 150,000 miles.
- Engine Specifications:
| Vehicle | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Transmission |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | 3.5 liter V6 | 280 | 262 | 9-speed auto |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | 3.5 liter V6 | 295 | 263 | 8-speed auto |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2.5 liter | 243 | 175 | CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) |
- Rear Cargo Capacity:
Honda Pilot fares marginally better than the Toyota Highlander. With all seats occupied, the Pilot provides 16.5 cubic feet of space, in comparison to 16 cubic feet for the Highlander.
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