Toyota 4Runner vs. Honda Pilot

You were born for freedom. You’re ready to break free from your desk and the confines of the work week to hit the open road and start exploring. The proper adventure vehicle will provide the excitement you crave, which is why the 2023 Toyota 4Runner and the Honda Pilot are desirable options.

But which one is right for your specific treks? The team at Arlington Toyota is here to provide that answer for our neighbors near Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Check out this 4Runner vs. Pilot comparison to learn more.

Toyota 4Runner	VS.	Honda Pilot
9.6 inches	Maximum Ground Clearance	7.3 inches
Available	4-Wheel Drive	Not Available
8 inches	Touchscreen Size	7 inches

OFF-ROADING

When your adventure bug strikes, you need a vehicle that has your back. After all, you go wherever your heart leads. If a fallen log, boulder, or water crossing enters your path, the 4Runner and the Pilot have the off-roading prowess and build to get you over and through any obstacle.

Ready for Adventure

When you’re looking for a vehicle as bold as you are, you first need to know it was built to keep up with you. From camping at your favorite site to taking extreme off-roading adventures, the 2023 4Runner is prepared with a maximum ground clearance of 9.6 inches.

The Pilot, on the other hand, can take you on some smaller treks, but you’ll be limited by just 7.3 inches of ground clearance.

Come Out Unscathed

Additionally, these SUVs differ when it comes to their angles of approach and departure:

	Toyota 4Runner	Honda Pilot
Approach Angle	30 degrees	18.3 degrees
Departure Angle	26 degrees	21.1 degrees

With a significantly smaller angle of both approach and departure, you may find your Pilot scraping against rocks and other obstacles on the ground. Meanwhile, the higher stance and angles of the 4Runner enable it to sail seamlessly above extrusions.

CAPABILITY

You’re confident behind the wheel. You have years of driving expertise under your belt. You even think you’re a proficient parallel parker. Whether you’ve gone off-roading for years, or you’re just dipping your toes into it, the 4Runner and the Pilot will help you combat nature’s unknown elements.

Designed to Roam Far and Wide

The excitement of the Toyota 4Runner doesn’t stop with its dimensions. Instead, it also has two different 4-wheel drivetrains available to help you power through mud, sand, and whatever else may come your way.

The Pilot, unfortunately, isn’t available with 4WD. You can upgrade to all-wheel drive, but this drivetrain isn’t as robust for off-road drives.

Trouble-Free Travels

For the most extreme treks, opt for Crawl Control on the 2023 4Runner. This system takes control of your speed when off-roading, allowing you to devote your full attention to navigating around obstacles in your path.

Once again, the Honda Pilot doesn’t offer this type of bold capability.

TECHNOLOGY

Clearly, these SUVs are ready for road trips or even a quick jaunt to your favorite hiking spot. With so much time spent behind the wheel, it’s important that you stay engaged throughout the journey.

Entertaining Treks

Through the standard 8-inch display in the Toyota 4Runner and the 7-inch display in the Honda Pilot, you’ll be able to access a range of applications. Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration come standard, and you can plug in your compatible device into the USB port to access your favorite songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Tune Out Reality

No matter what you decide to listen to on your next getaway, it will sound clear and refined through the available 15-speaker JBL® sound system in the 4Runner. Your music may not be as precise in the Pilot, though, since it maxes out at 12 speakers.

Test Drive Your Favorite SUV Today!

Ready to feel the wind in your hair on the open road? If so, then you’ll want to get behind the wheel of one of these rugged SUVs.

If the 2023 Toyota 4Runner has caught your eye, come test drive it at Arlington Toyota. Our neighbors around Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows, IL, should contact us today to get started.

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