- [Narrator] The 2022 Highlander
versus the 2022 Honda Pilot.
Let's find out more about these midsize SUVs.
There's truly a Highlander for everyone,
with multiple choices between hybrid, gas,
front-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive.
Every Highlander includes eight airbags
and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+,
the latest active safety suite
with advanced driver assistance features
for more peace of mind.
Highlander has an impressive EPA-estimated
fuel economy rating of 36 mpg
combined on front-wheel drive hybrid grades.
Now let's see how Highlander
and Pilot stack up side by side.
Factoring in the new Bronze Edition,
Highlander offers 22 total configurations
that span multiple all-wheel drive and hybrid options.
The 2022 Honda Pilot is offered across seven grades
when you count the EX-L based Special Edition
and the Elite based Black Edition.
But with just one engine offering
and two possible drivetrains, none of which are hybrid,
the total number of possible configurations
is half that of Highlander, at 11.
Highlander's sleek exterior features LED headlights
and taillights on all models,
and available adaptive headlights.
Its refined exterior is taken to new heights
with the XSE grade, which features an aggressive grille,
an enhanced headlamp design and black accents throughout.
New for 2022, the Bronze Edition hybrid
adds striking bronze-colored alloy wheels
along with a trim-unique interior pattern
with bronze accent stitching.
For 2022, Pilot includes standard LED low-beam headlights
on most trims, with LED high-beams
appearing only on Elite and Black Edition models.
LED fog lights are standard on all trims, however.
Meanwhile, a TrailSport edition includes all-terrain tires,
18-inch wheels, and lifted suspension.
In addition to seating up to eight passengers,
Highlander's award-winning interior
delivers some incredible convenience features
like a power height-adjustable front passenger seat,
an in-dash storage area, a rear seat reminder,
and a 1500-watt cargo outlet on select hybrid models.
Plus, select Highlander models can also be equipped
with a Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan.
Pilot's interior also offers available seating for eight.
A 10-way power driver's seat is standard,
but the passenger seat lacks power height adjustment.
Finally, Pilot can't match
Highlander Hybrid's 1500-watt cargo outlet.
Highlander's Audio Multimedia system
includes standard compatibility for Apple CarPlay,
which connects drivers to Apple Music, Maps, Messages,
and other favorite apps from your iPhone.
In addition, Android Auto compatibility
makes it easy to stay connected to Android devices,
while Amazon Alexa connectivity keeps Amazon's voice service
just a question away.
Plus, there's a standard 3-month
SiriusXM Platinum Plan trial subscription
that includes over 165 channels available in-cabin,
and even more on the SXM mobile app,
making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music,
but also sports, comedy, and more.
In addition, it can be equipped
with an available 11-speaker,
1,200-watt JBL Premium Audio system
and an available 12.3-inch touchscreen upgrade
over the standard 8-inch display.
Highlander also comes with trials
to Toyota's line of Connected Services,
including a Wi-Fi Connect hotspot for up to five devices.
While Pilot now offers an 8-inch touchscreen,
it can't be upgraded
to match Highlander's optional 12.3-inch unit,
and the system doesn't have Amazon Alexa integration.
There's an optional 10-speaker audio system,
but with just 590 watts,
it brings less than half the power
of Highlander's optional JBL system.
Highlander makes safety a top priority,
and its centerpiece is the latest
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ bundle,
which comes standard on all models.
Eight airbags are standard on every Highlander,
and it is a 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick plus.
Pilot also offers an active safety suite
called Honda Sensing on all grades,
but it lacks a few choice features found in TSS 2.5+ -
like Bicyclist Detection and Road Sign Assist.
Pilot's six standard airbags also fall short
of Highlander's eight
and it can't match Highlander's Top Safety Pick plus rating.
Highlander's performance story
starts with a powerful 295-horsepower V6 engine
that helps it pull ahead.
And Highlander Hybrid has highly competitive
fuel efficiency ratings in the midsize SUV class,
with an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined
on the front-wheel drive grades.
Pilot offers just one engine choice,
a less-powerful 280-horsepower V6
that can be had with front- or all-wheel drive
and a 9-speed automatic transmission.
There's no hybrid offering,
so Pilot makes do with an EPA rating of 23 mpg combined
on the front-drive grades.
Highlander drivers can rest a little easier
knowing it's been recognized
as a 2021 IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
and has a 5-Star overall safety rating from the NHTSA.
Toyota's legendary reliability and durability
has also led Kelley Blue Book to acknowledge Toyota
as the brand with the best resale value in 2021.
Highlander also comes standard with ToyotaCare,
which provides two years or 25,000 miles
of scheduled maintenance,
as well as two years and unlimited-mileage,
24-hour roadside assistance.
The hybrid's battery is covered for 10 years
or 150,000 miles,
making the hybrid Highlander a seriously smart option
for long-term ownership.
Pilot is also known to provide great value,
but it can't match Highlander's safety proposition
or no-cost maintenance plan.
With Toyota's commitment to quality,
durability and reliability,
it's clear why Highlander is such a smart choice
among midsize SUVs.
Find one for yourself today at toyota.com.