Compare 2021 Honda Pilot vs 2021 Toyota Highlander

Serving Danville, VA

The 2021 Honda Pilot ranks #3 in the class of midsize SUVs. That wouldn't be surprising with any year, but with all the updates it offers in 2021, you'll quickly see why the Honda Pilot at Danville Honda is even more impressive this year than ever. Without even setting foot in our dealership, you can check out the latest Pilot and its new features through a virtual online test drive, where you'll get a realistic driving experience and a chance to see all its features and amenities for yourself. The Honda Pilot competes against the 2021 Toyota Highlander, but the Pilot is a better option for families who want to go places and for people who don't travel light, as the Pilot has more space in the cabin for occupants in all three rows, and its cargo capacity is superior to what the Toyota provides. To get behind the wheel, don't hesitate to contact the helpful staff at Danville Honda when you're ready to schedule a test drive for the 2021 Pilot.

Interior Design

A contemporary cabin and spacious interior are highlights of the Honda Pilot at Danville Honda. When you schedule an online test drive for the Pilot, you can check out the interior in greater detail for your favorite trim level or compare several to see how they differ. More features are now added to the lineup, including dual-zone climate control that is now a standard item at the base level. Large and spacious seats are included on all trim levels, and you will find numerous storage compartments as well. The Pilot has about 84 cubic feet of storage capacity with the back seats folded flat, and it has additional space beneath the load floor. The Toyota Highlander trails behind the Honda with a total of about 65 cubic feet in storage capacity with both the second and third-row seats folded flat. It has fewer in-cabin storage compartments as well.

Features and Amenities

From the first trim to the top of the line, there are many features on the 2021 Pilot that you can see in greater detail when you arrange a Honda Pilot online test drive at Danville Honda. Base-level audio quality is a notch above the competition with a seven-speaker sound system. A five-inch display is standard, and the Pilot comes with numerous safety aids. The second trim, which is the EX, builds on that initial list with an eight-inch touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also has heated front seats and keyless entry. The EX-L has leather seats and sunshades in the second row. A new trim called the Special Edition is rigged with a hands-free liftgate and wireless phone charging. The Touring adds a 10-speaker sound system, heated back seats, and a back seat entertainment system. Captain's chairs come with the Elite trim along with a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and a heated steering wheel. The Toyota only gets six speakers for its base sound system. The Highlander also lacks the option of getting a standard second entertainment system, which comes standard on certain trims of the Honda.

Style

An online test drive is also an easy and convenient way to see the unique style that the Pilot offers, including some additional stylistic features offered through packages. Automatic LED headlights are standard to start with on the Honda Pilot. Additional features follow moving up the line, including heated mirrors with the second trim. The Touring adds roof rails, and you'll get power-folding and auto-dimming side mirrors on the Elite trim. You can get a Black Edition package with a black exterior and red-accented interior trim. The Toyota has some similar exterior features, but it does not have the same unique and original exterior appearance options such as the all-black outer shell that makes the Honda stand out from the crowd.

For more details, book your Honda Pilot online test drive today at Danville Honda, a premier Honda dealership.

*All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage may vary.