2023 Honda Pilot vs 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Comparison
Honda PILOT
TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER
The Honda Pilot is one of the most popular choices in today's 3-row SUV options on the road today, with the Pilot being a long-time favourite of the segment and the Grand Highlander being a brand-new option in the category however similar to the original Toyota Highlander. The Pilot and Grand Highlander offer different approaches to the 3rd-row SUV setup, here's how they compare.
Pricing
Both SUVs offer plenty of variety across their trim options, with both the Pilot and Grand Highlander offering 5 different trim lines each. The Pilot offers a lower entry price than the gas-powered Grand Highlander which also has 3 Hybrid trims amongst its lineup while the 2023 Pilot does not currently have a hybrid option available in any trim line at this time.
| Vehicle | 2023 Honda Pilot | 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander |
| Starting Price MSRP | $52,776 | $54,116 |
| Fully Loaded Price MSRP | $63,476 | $69,106 |
Engine & Drivetrain
pilot
grand highlander
The 2023 Honda Pilot only comes with one standard engine option among all of its trim lines. The Toyota Grand Highlander offers 3 different options but we compared their entry trim level engine in the chart below.
| Vehicle | 2023 Honda Pilot | 2024 Grand Highlander |
| Engine | 3.5-litre, 24-valve, Direct Injection, DOHC, i-VTEC® V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management® (VCM®) | 2.4-litre, Turbocharged I-4, Direct Injection |
| Fuel Economy (L/100 KM) City | 12.4/9.3/11.0 (L/100km) City/Hwy/Combined fuel economy ratings | 9.0/8.6/8.8 (L/100km) City/Hwy/Combined fuel economy ratings |
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Standard Tire |
20" aluminum-alloy wheels | 18" alloy wheels |
Interior & Technology
pilot
grand highlander
On the inside, both the Grand Highlander and Pilot offer helpful standard features like Apple CarPlay & Android Auto that are displayed on a colour touchscreen display. The Pilot has a few extra helpful exclusive features like standard wifi tethering and available wifi hotspot.
Infotainment options are becoming more and more important in new vehicles with the options that are now available in the entry-level markets. The 2023 Honda Pilot offers a 7.0 or 9.0 option for their touchscreen while the Grand Highlander only offers a 12.3 touchscreen option. The Pilot outdoes the Grand Highlander with its premium sound system of 12 Bose speakers while the Grand Highlander only has 11 JBL speakers.
Both vehicles offer 7 or 8 passenger seat options but the Pilot offers a fantastic option in their passenger seating that can be customizable in their second-row captain's chairs where the middle seat can be removed and stored in an inside compartment in the cargo space. Grand Highlander only offers permanent seating that cannot be reconfigured.
Safety Features
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Grand Highlander
Both vehicles offer a ton of safety features standard on all trims! These companies care about the safety of you and your family which is why they both offer Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring System and more! However, all of Honda's Safety features are available no matter the trim while only certain features are available on different trims of the Grand Highlander.
Conclusion
Both the 2023 Honda Pilot and 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander offer plenty to get excited about when comparing the 3-row SUVs. Where the Pilot out classes the Grand Highlander is a lower entry price, has larger standard 20-inch tires, optional 2nd-row passenger configurations, a 12-speaker Bose sound system along with Honda’s near unbeatable resale value and reliability.
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