2018 Toyota Highlander vs 2018 Honda Pilot in Laval

We're talking about two midsize SUVs that can each accommodate up to 8 passengers, each have outstanding capabilities and are both ideal travel companions for the whole family. They are wonderfully versatile and can transform from a taxi for soccer practice in Laval and all other outings with your kids and their friends in St-Eustache, to a utility vehicle when bringing the family camping on Montreal's North Shore or for an outing to St-Thérèse.

All that to say that the 2018 Toyota Highlander and the 2018 Honda Pilot are really essential when it comes time to transport everything you hold dear to your heart. There are, however, a few differences that tip the scale in one direction. Let's check out the details which make all the difference.

The 2018 Pilot is available in 5 models, the LX from $42,285, the EX from $44,285, the EX-L Navi from $48,085, the EX-L RES at $48,085 and the Touring from $ 53,685. The 2018 Highlander, on the other hand, comes in 4 trims, including the LE V6 FWD at the suggested starting price of $38 734, the LE V6 AWD at $41 229, the XLE V6 AWD at $47 229 and the Limited V6 AWD at $53 229.

Let's take a look at the entry models and compare their respective equipment. A 3.5-litre, 280 horsepower V6 i-VTEC comes with the Pilot 2018 and a 3.5 litre V6 DACT, which delivers 295 horsepower, is what powers the Highlander. The towing capacities for both are 2 268 kg but you can load 3 087 litres behind the front seats of the Pilot compared to only 2 370 litres for the Highlander, which makes all the difference, especially when it comes time to transporting your stuff.

The Honda Pilot comes standard with heated front seats, Siri Eyes Free compatibility, Apple Car Play and Android Auto and multiangle backup camera, while you'll need to look at higher, more expensive models for similar equipment in the Highlander.

Despite the obvious contrast on paper, it's in the test drive that you can actually see the difference. And when you do, you'll notice that the driving dynamics of the Honda is, without a doubt, a notch above. Make sure to come test it out for yourself at your Honda de Laval dealership, only minutes from Boulevard Chomedey, easily accessible from Montreal's North Shore, Ste-Thérèse and St-Eustache. And take the opportunity to ask for more information about the enticing Honda promotions. We're expecting you!