2020 Honda Pilot vs 2020 Toyota Highlander
If you're looking for a three-row vehicle that can comfortably fit up to eight people, you no longer are subject to having to choose a minivan, although there are some outstanding minivans out there we get it that they are not for everybody. Nowadays, you have the option of choosing a three-row SUV that offers an aggressive front fascia, loads of driver assistance features, and all the latest technology. If you're looking for all these features and more, you need to check out the 2020 Honda Pilot and the 2020 Toyota Highlander. Luckily for you, we're about to take a deep dive into the different features these two SUVs have to offer below.
2020 Honda Pilot Power & Handling
There are half a dozen different trim levels for the Honda Pilot, the LX, EX, EX-L, Touring, Elite, and Black Edition. Underneath the hood of all of these models, you'll find a 280 horsepower 3.5L V6 that makes up to 262 lb-ft of torque. The lower three trim levels receive a six-speed automatic transmission while the Touring model up all come with a nine-speed automatic transmission. The Elite and Black Edition come standard with all-wheel-drive, which is available on all other trim levels.
2020 Toyota Highlander Power & Handling
The Toyota Highlander comes in three trim levels, which include the L, LE, XLE, Limited, and Platinum. All of these models are powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that kicks out 295 horsepower and 263 lb-ft of torque. The V6 engine comes mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The standard drivetrain is front-wheel-drive, while all-wheel-drive is optional.
2020 Honda Pilot Features & Design
The standard seating capacity for the Honda Pilot is 8, although the number gets reduced to 7 if you choose to get the second-row captain's chairs. On the base LX model, you'll get adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation, automatic high-beam assist, forward collision warning with automatic braking, a seven-speaker sound system, and more. The upper trim levels add heated front and rear seats, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless charging pad, a hands-free operation liftgate, and more!
2020 Toyota Highlander Features & Design
The Toyota Highlander also has room for up to eight passengers or seven when the SUV is equipped with second-row captain's chairs. The base L model of the Highlander comes with smartphone integration, Safety Sense 2.0, smartphone integration, and LED headlights. The LE adds blind-spot monitoring, LED foglights, and a power liftgate. Simulated leather upholstery, a sunroof, heated front seats, and roof rails all come standard with the CLE on the Limited and Platinum models you'll find leather upholstery, navigation, ventilated front seats, and a premium sound system.
Conclusion:
We have to give this round up to the 2020 Honda Pilot! We love that the Pilot comes with an abundance of driver assistance features and has features like ventilated seats, a wireless charging pad, and the hands-free liftgate that saves you from having to put down everything you're carrying. We here at Pearson Honda have a wide selection of new 2020 Honda Pilot models for you to check out either online or in-person on our lot.
