2023 Toyota Sequoia vs 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia presented a bold redesign, merging the rugged aesthetics of the Toyota Tundra with a more refined SUV body. Its traditional grille and front bumper distinguished it from the Tundra's more aggressive look. Inside, the Sequoia shared an industrial theme with the Tundra, featuring leather, wood, and metallic finishes in the upscale Capstone trim. A 14-inch infotainment system dominated the dashboard, and the interior was luxurious yet reminded occupants of its pickup truck origins. The Sequoia lineup included various trims, with prices starting at $59,895 for the base SR5 and reaching $79,895 for the Capstone with 4WD.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport embraced a modernist and reductive design, focusing on clean lines rather than flashy elements. While it offered limited factory options for a bold appearance, the Range Rover Sport exuded understated luxury. Our test vehicle featured Eiger Gray paint, silver 23-inch wheels, and a Deep Garnet over Ebony interior theme. The Range Rover Sport was available in SE P360, SE Dynamic P400, and Autobiography P440e specifications, with prices starting at $98,420 for the SE Dynamic P400. The design included premium LED headlights, flush-mounted door handles, and advanced aerodynamics.

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia was equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a hybrid powertrain delivering 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. It offered improved towing capacity, with a maximum tow rating of 9,520 pounds, and better fuel efficiency, achieving up to 22 mpg with RWD. The Sequoia featured multiple driving modes, including Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport, and Sport+, but its ride quality varied depending on the mode. The steering was slow, and the regenerative braking system felt unresponsive at times.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with mild-hybrid technology, producing 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque in the SE Dynamic model. It also had a plug-in hybrid option with 434 horsepower. The Range Rover Sport excelled in off-road capabilities, with features like Terrain Response and a wading depth of 35.4 inches. On-road, it provided a smooth ride with adaptive damping air suspension, but its steering lacked involvement, and the adaptive cruise control was slow to respond. The Range Rover Sport achieved 22.3 mpg on the evaluation route.

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia excelled on highways, offering a quiet cabin with comfortable front seats and a decent sound system. However, the third-row seating was cramped due to the hybrid powertrain's battery placement, and cargo space was limited compared to previous models. The Sequoia's maximum cargo capacity was 86.9 cubic feet, significantly less than its rivals.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport maintained a commanding driving position with a low dashboard and thin roof pillars. The front seats were comfortable, with Windsor leather and 20-way power adjustments. However, the rear seats were less accommodating, with limited legroom and hard seatback panels. The cargo area offered 31.9 cubic feet of space, expandable to 53 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Range Rover Sport included practical storage solutions and a power liftgate for easy access.

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia featured a new Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system with a 14-inch touchscreen in most trims. It included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the display suffered from glare. The system allowed for user accounts and included an Intelligent Assistant for navigation. However, some features were buggy, and the head-up display was not visible with polarized sunglasses. The Sequoia also had a surround-view camera system and parking sensors with automatic braking.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport came with a 13.7-inch digital instrumentation display and a 13.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It offered wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa compatibility. However, the Pivi Pro system was often confusing and frustrating to use. The Range Rover Sport included impressive Meridian audio systems and a wireless charging pad, but the digital assistant struggled with basic commands.

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia included Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, featuring forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and more. It also had blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors. While crash test ratings were unavailable, the Tundra's high ratings were promising for the Sequoia.

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered advanced driving assistance systems, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. It also had a driver monitoring system, parking sensors, and a surround-view camera. The adaptive cruise control and steering assist were less reliable, especially on freeway curves.