2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot
2023 Toyota Highlander
vs 2023 Honda Pilot in Albertville, AL
Buckle up for a bigger and better adventure behind the wheel of the new 2023 Toyota Highlander. With plenty of room for your crew and cargo, this spacious SUV makes the perfect choice for everyday errands or lengthy road trips. Bold and stylish, the Toyota Highlander will own the road wherever you go. Features like available heated and ventilated seats will ensure a comfortable journey for everyone, no matter the season, while the available panoramic moonroof with front power tilt/slide moonroof will enhance every drive. The Toyota Highlander also offers an abundance of technology to keep you and your passengers connected, while standard Toyota Safety Senseâ„¢ 2.5+ features offer an additional layer of protection. What more could you want in an SUV?
Whether you are just starting your search or have been trying to decide on the right SUV for your lifestyle for a while, you can’t go wrong with the new 2023 Toyota Highlander. Find out how it compares to a major competitor below!

2023 Toyota Highlander
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2023 Honda Pilot
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Best Available EPA-Estimated mpg |
22 city/29 highway1 |
19 city/27 highway2 |
Available as a Hybrid |
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Torque |
310 pound-feet |
262 pound-feet3 |
Available AWD |
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Maximum Towing Capacity |
5,000 pounds4 |
5,000 pounds5 |
Maximum Seating Capacity |
8 |
8 |
Largest Available Touchscreen |
12.3 inches |
9 inches |
Right away, you can see that the new 2023 Toyota Highlander offers more miles per gallon than the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot. And if you want even better fuel efficiency, you’ll have the option of choosing a hybrid version of the Highlander. The Honda Pilot lineup, on the other hand, does not yet offer a hybrid option. If you want more torque, the Toyota Highlander is the obvious choice. Now for the similarities. Both models offer available all-wheel drive, 5,000 pounds maximum towing capacity4,5 and seating for up to eight. But does the Honda Pilot offer an available 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen? The answer is no — the best it can do is an available nine-inch touchscreen. Don’t wait any longer! Start your adventure today here at Sand Mountain Toyota.
If you’re interested in becoming the proud owner of a new 2023 Toyota Highlander, give us a call, or stop by our dealership at 9167 US Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Boaz, Guntersville, Scottsboro, Rainbow City and Gadsden.
1EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander L FWD, LE FWD, XLE FWD, XSE FWD, Limited FWD and Platinum FWD; EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander L AWD, LE AWD, XLE AWD, Limited AWD and Platinum AWD. EPA-estimated 36 city/35 highway/36 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander Hybrid LE FWD, Hybrid XLE FWD, Hybrid Bronze Edition FWD, Hybrid Limited FWD and Hybrid Platinum FWD. EPA-estimated 35 city/35 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2023 Highlander Hybrid LE AWD, Hybrid XLE AWD, Hybrid Bronze Edition AWD, Hybrid Limited AWD and Hybrid Platinum AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov. As of 6/14/23.
219 city/27 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2WD trims. 19 city/25 highway/21 combined mpg rating for non-TrailSport AWD trims. 18 city/23 highway/20 combined mpg rating for TrailSport. Based on 2023 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. As of 6/14/23.
3262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (SAE net)
4Never tow beyond a vehicle’s published towing capacities. Before towing, confirm your vehicle and trailer are compatible, hooked up and loaded properly and that you have any necessary additional equipment. The maximum you can tow depends on base curb weight plus the total weight of any cargo, occupants, and added vehicle equipment. Follow all instructions in your Owner’s Manual.
5Maximum towing capacity for AWD trims is 5,000 lbs. Maximum towing capacity for 2WD trims is 3,500 lbs. Towing requires accessory towing equipment. Please see your Honda dealer for details.