2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Honda Passport

2021 Toyota Highlander Overview

The 2021 Toyota Highlander is now available at Pueblo Toyota, your local Toyota dealer serving Pueblo Colorado Springs, and we offer it in six trim levels. The Highlander L is one of the best-equipped base models in the segment. The up-level LE adds blind-spot monitoring and many other popular features. The XLE is the well-equipped Highlander. The XSE—which is new with the 2021 model—provides drivers with a sportier option. The Limited is loaded with creature comforts, and the Platinum boasts numerous advanced technologies, including adaptive headlamps and a digital rearview mirror. A popular competitor to the Highlander is the Passport, and we believe that a comparison of the 2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Honda Passport makes what Toyota has accomplished here even more impressive.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Highlander's Overview

Exterior - Toyota Dealer serving Pueblo CO

The 2021 Toyota Highlander wheelbase is 112.2 inches. The overall length is 197.4 inches—almost 16.5 feet—and the minimum ground clearance is 8.0 inches. The 2021 Honda Passport is a bit smaller. It has a 110.-inch wheelbase, measures 190.5 inches long and has an 8.1-inch wheelbase. Aluminum wheels are standard in both cases. All Passport models have 20-inch wheels. Toyota offers 18- to 20-inch wheels. Standard features include LED headlamps and keyless entry. The base Highlander also has heated side mirrors, which is not included with the Passport until the EX-L trim level.

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Interior - 2021 Toyota Highlander in Pueblo CO

The Highlander L and LE available at our location serving Pueblo Colorado Springs provide seating for eight in a 2-3-3 configuration. Starting with the XLE trim level, second-row captain’s chairs become standard, which reduces the capacity to seven seats. Although similar in overall size to the Highlander, the 2021 Honda Passport has just two rows and seats only five. The Highlander affords 42.0 inches of front legroom, 41.0 inches of second-row legroom and 36.1 inches of third-row legroom. Honda offers 40.9 inches of front legroom and 39.6 inches of legroom with the rear seats. With the Highlander, you get 16.0 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space. Honda provides 50.5 cubic feet due to the lack of a third row, but be mindful that you can always fold the rear seat in the Highlander to have a similar area.

Pueblo CO - 2021 Toyota Highlander's Interior

Toyota Highlander Mechanical specs

The Highlander comes standard with a 3.5L V6 mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The V6 makes 295 horsepower and 263 pound-feet of torque. The eight-speed sends power to the front wheels, but all-wheel drive is optional starting with the base model. There is also a hybrid variant that makes 243 hp and 186 lb.-ft. The Passport is also front-wheel drive, and it offers all-wheel drive with all trim levels with the exception of the Elite, which comes with it standard. All Passport models have a nine-speed automatic transmission mated to a 3.5L V6 that makes 280 hp and 262 lb.-ft. Honda does not offer a hybrid variant. Trailering equipment is available for both models. With that equipment, the Highlander can tow up to 5,000 wheels. The Passport is limited to 3,500 pounds unless you opt for an all-wheel-drive model.

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Tech - Toyota Dealership in Pueblo CO

Both of these vehicles are loaded when it comes to tech. In both cases, an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen and a suite of driver-assistance technologies are standard. Toyota does stand out by offering Amazon Alexa support whereas the Passport has just Android and Apple integration. The Highlander also has a more robust suite of driver assists. Toyota also offers some options that Honda does not. This includes a digital rearview mirror than can present you an unobstructed view and adaptive headlamps that turn with the vehicle in order to keep the road illuminated.

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