Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing

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Apr 24, 2023
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
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With the introduction of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota now gives consumers two very different ways to haul up to 8 people and their gear.

NEED TO KNOW

  • The Sequoia is truck-based body-on-frame, sharing underpinnings with the Tundra; the Grand Highlander is a crossover.
  • The Sequoia comes only with the hybrid i-ForceMax 3.5L twin-turbo V6 plus electric motor.
  • The Grand Highlander offers three powertrains including the 362-hp HybridMAX found in the Toyota Crown.
  • The writer tested both vehicles in real-world conditions and summarized findings primarily through embedded YouTube videos.
  • This is a direct comparison for buyers choosing between full-size truck-based SUV capability vs. crossover comfort.

In one corner, the big, truck-based Sequoia shares its body-on-frame underpinnings with the Tundra full-size pickup truck. Only one engine is offered in the Sequoia: the hybrid i-ForceMax 3.5L twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and transmission.

In the other corner, we have the crossover-based Grand Highlander with three different powertrains ranging from a 2.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder or a 4-cylinder hybrid powertrain, both featured in the normal Highlander. The most powerful option can also be found in the top trim of the new Crown: a 2.4L performance HybridMAX 4-cylinder making 362 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque.

Inside the differences are staggering, but why read the stats, let us show you just how different these two big vehicles really are.

Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
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Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing
Toyota Sequoia v. Grand Highlander Specs and Real-World Testing

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2023 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander (head-to-head comparison)

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OVERALL SCORE

PROS

  • Side-by-side real-world testing of two very different ways to haul up to eight people
  • Sequoia's hybrid i-ForceMax powertrain offers unique truck-based capability in a full-size SUV
  • Grand Highlander's available HybridMAX 362-hp powertrain tops the segment for crossover performance
  • Both vehicles offer multiple powertrain options to suit different buyer priorities

CONS

  • Interior differences between the two are described as 'staggering,' meaning buyers must choose very different experiences
  • Written impressions are minimal — the post leans heavily on video content for actual driving assessment