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2023 Toyota Highlander vs. 2023 Honda Pilot in Ruston, LA

2023 Toyota Highlander

vs 2023 Honda Pilot in Ruston, LA

 

If you’re looking for a powerful SUV that also boasts great fuel efficiency, then you’ll find it all in the new 2023 Toyota Highlander. As stylish as it is modern, this vehicle not only boasts good looks, but it conquers the streets with might, thanks to its standard 265-horsepower engine. And with its available hybrid option, this SUV will help you take your adventure the extra mile. This model utilizes its hybrid powertrain to give you the most miles out of your ride, without constant stops to fill up at the pump. The Toyota Highlander can seat up to eight passengers, and with the seats folded down, you can enjoy 84.3 cubic feet of additional cargo space when needed. You’ll also find functions like the available Multi-Terrain Select (MTS) drive modes (Mud & Sand, Rock & Dirt, Snow and Normal) helpful when you need enhanced traction. Go ahead and take on the unknown — it's possible behind the wheel of a new 2023 Toyota Highlander! 


You also may be considering the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot, but before you make any moves in that direction, let us show you how it matches up to the impressive new 2023 Toyota Highlander. The comparison below may surprise you!

2023 Toyota Highlander
2023 Toyota Highlander
2023 Honda Pilot

Best Available EPA-Estimated mpg

22 city/29 highway1

19 city/27 highway2

Available as a Hybrid

Maximum Available Torque

310 pound-feet

262 pound-feet3

Best Available Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Maximum Towing Capacity

5,000 pounds4

5,000 pounds5

Best Available Sound System

11-Speaker JBL® Premium Audio

including subwoofer and amplifier6

Bose Premium Sound System with

12 Speakers, including Subwoofer7

Best Maintenance Package

No-Cost Maintenance for 24 months

or 25,000 miles8

2 year/24,000 miles Complimentary

Maintenance9

As you can see, the new 2023 Toyota Highlander is a beast! The all-new 2023 Honda Pilot remains a step behind, lacking important features you’ll want from your SUV. As we mentioned above, the Toyota Highlander is efficient; that’s evident in its available EPA-estimated 22 city and 29 highway mpg.1 But is it powerful enough to haul your heaviest cargo? We say yes! Offering 310 pound-feet of torque, the Toyota Highlander proves strength is not a problem when you choose this ride. In these categories, the Honda Pilot pales in comparison to what the Toyota Highlander can achieve. Although both models offer their drivers an available all-wheel drive system and 5,000 pounds of maximum towing capacity, this is still not enough for the Honda Pilot to prevail.4,5 The Toyota Highlander offers additional features we know you’ll love. An available 11-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system that includes a subwoofer and amplifier will get you through those long highway drives with clear sounds and your favorite tunes.6 And all Toyota owners can take advantage of a standard no-cost maintenance plan for 24 months or 25,000 miles (whichever comes first).8 The new 2023 Toyota Highlander is an impressive SUV that offers a ton of perks you don’t want to miss. Take it for a drive and experience the true functionality this model has to offer.

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 1001 N. Service Road East Ruston, LA 71270 for a test drive today. We look forward to serving our customers from Monroe, Shreveport and Bossier City.

 

12023 projected EPA-estimated mpg rating estimates as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of posting. 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 05/17/2023.

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 05/17/2023.

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.

6JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

7Bose and Centerpoint are registered trademarks of Bose Corporation.

8ToyotaCare covers normal factory scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 24-hour Roadside Assistance is included for two years, unlimited mileage (note: bZ4X, Mirai, Prius & Prius Prime include enhanced ToyotaCare and/or Roadside Assistance). Roadside Assistance limits towing distances and locations and does not include parts and fluids, except emergency fuel delivery for certain vehicles. Excludes rental company fleet sale vehicles. See your Toyota dealer for additional restrictions and exclusions. Valid only in the continental U.S.

9Honda Service Pass covers certain factory-scheduled maintenance on 2023 or newer vehicles for two years or 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. Certain models may require different maintenance schedules as recommended by the vehicle’s Maintenance Minder™ system and described in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. See a participating Honda dealer for vehicle eligibility, coverage details and exclusions. Valid only in the United States.