2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Honda Pilot

When it comes time to choose your next full-size SUV to help you and your family navigate the roads throughout the Laurinburg, Pembroke, and St. Pauls areas, you have a lot of important decisions to make. But while there are many options out there, the Toyota Highlander has always been a reliable outing. However, some drivers feel that the Honda Pilot is a better choice. But where do you stand?

In order to answer that question effectively, you need a few details to make the right decision. At Peterson Toyota, we’re here to help you by giving you a closer look at the 2017 Toyota Highlander and the 2017 Honda Pilot and compare some of their features. You’ll figure out which one you’d prefer to get around in.

2017 Toyota Highlander vs 2017 Honda Pilot Passenger Space & Comfort

The Toyota Highlander and the Honda Pilot are both capable of carrying eight passengers with their three rows of seating. Each vehicle features cloth seating appointments. In terms of passenger space, the Toyota Highlander has the advantage in its front row with 40.7 inches of headroom and 44.2 inches of legroom. The Honda Pilot only features 40.1 inches of headroom and 40.9 inches of legroom for its front passengers.

Both vehicles also allow drivers to maximize their cargo space by folding down their second or third rows. However, the Toyota Highlander makes it easier to maximize cargo space with the sliding and reclining seats. The Honda Pilot simply features flat fold rear seats.

Entertainment & Convenience Technology

The Toyota Highlander features a 6.1-inch touchscreen, and the Honda Pilot features a 5-inch LCD screen. Each vehicle features a radio, USB and auxiliary inputs, and Bluetooth® streaming to play through their respective sound systems. Accessing your media in the Toyota Highlander is really easy due to the advanced voice recognition system, which lets you use your voice to place phone calls or change the station.

Safety Features

Both SUVs are equipped with stability and traction control systems designed to keep the driver in control and the vehicle on its path during instances of a loss of traction. Each vehicle also features Brake Assist and Brakeforce Distribution to provide additional control during emergency situations. These vehicles are also equipped with advanced airbag systems.

While the safety features do seem similar, the Toyota Highlander has a major advantage with Toyota Safety Sense™ P, which is a suite of driver-assisting technology systems that are a standard feature. This suite includes a Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, and even Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The Honda Sensing™ bundle offers similar features, but in order to reap the benefits, you need to upgrade your Honda Pilot.

Taking the Next Step

At Peterson Toyota, we hope our comparison helped you learn the clear differences between the 2017 Toyota Highlander and the 2017 Honda Pilot. However, you saw that the Toyota Highlander does indeed offer more to its drivers and passengers. Why not get a closer look by taking it out on the road?

Schedule a test drive with us at Peterson Toyota, the dealership that’s proud to serve drivers all across the Laurinburg, Pembroke, and St. Pauls areas.