2025 Toyota Sequoia vs the Competition

The Chevrolet Tahoe comes from a lineage of large SUVs that have carried families for 90 years. One can recognize a Tahoe from miles away, as it has served many purposes outside of family transportation, from public safety to chauffeured transportation. It is available in both rear- and four-wheel drive, and an engine choice for the 2025 Tahoe includes a turbocharged in-line six-cylinder diesel.

• The Tahoe comes with standard V8 gasoline power; Chevrolet does not offer an electrified driveline. The Sequoia comes standard with the hybrid i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, attached to an electric motor. With a combined 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque, that’s more torque than the Tahoe’s diesel engine option.
• The Sequoia with rear-wheel drive achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Four-wheel-drive models can achieve a rated 19 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway.
• Both figures improve upon the Tahoe’s standard 5.3-liter V8 by at least four mpg.
• When it comes to safety, Toyota always comes first. The Sequoia has Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist standard on all models as part of Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.
• Getting into the third row is easy in the Sequoia SR5, as just a lever will do. For easier entry into the Tahoe’s third row, you will have to upgrade.
• How many reading lights can you have in a Sequoia SR5? How about for every row of seating. The Tahoe does not have one for the third row.
• After a long drive home, all you want to do is open up the garage and drive in. All Sequoias have Homelink within easy reach of the driver and front passenger.
• The Sequoia TRD Pro offers more off-road capability than any Tahoe available. It offers a taller profile all-terrain tire standard, giving the Sequoia TRD Pro an advantage when you need to go off the highway.
• Plus, the TRD Pro comes with an integrated LED light bar on the grille for exceptional frontal lighting.
• All Toyotas come with Toyota Care for 24 months or 25,000 miles. Chevrolet offers you a year’s worth of maintenance on its Tahoe.

The 2025 Expedition is all new. It is also a showcase for innovations that are designed to offer the latest technology, passenger comfort, and cargo management. With EcoBoost twin-turbocharged V6 power, the Expedition has a proven engine that returns solid fuel economy. It is available in two- and four-wheel drive.

• Ford has a twin-turbocharged V6 hybrid driveline available, but it has decided not to install it in the Expedition. That makes the Sequoia the only vehicle in its class with a hybrid driveline standard. The i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, attached to an electric motor, produces a combined 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque, which is more standard power than the Ford.
• Compared to the Expedition’s twin-turbo V6, the Sequoia with rear-wheel drive achieves an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Four-wheel-drive models can achieve a rated 19 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Both figures improve upon the Expedition’s standard EcoBoost engine by at least three MPG.
• The Expedition’s new dashboard looks pretty nifty. Does it make driving easier? The Sequoia offers you a straight-forward driving environment with easy-to-read instrumentation, tactile controls where you need them, a larger steering wheel, and a real shifter. You will find absolutely no gimmicks in the Sequoia, because it works just like a Toyota should.
• The Sequoia TRD Pro offers more off-road capability than the newly available Expedition Tremor. Even with its High Output version of the EcoBoost V6, the TRD Pro puts down more power to go further. The Expedition’s engine tops out at 510 pound-feet of torque compared to our 583 pound-feet of torque. Plus, the TRD Pro comes with an integrated LED light bar on the grille for exceptional frontal lighting.
• While the Expedition offers its Multi-Function Split Gate, there is nothing like the convenience of loading your luggage or major shopping right at the bumper with the Sequoia’s one-piece liftgate. The lower gate extends loading and unloading by several inches, which extends the reach of the items you loaded into the cargo hold.
• Initially, the Expedition will come in four grades. The Sequoia offers you more choices to fit your budget along with a variety of standard equipment for each of the six grades available.
• All Toyotas come with Toyota Care for 24 months or 25,000 miles. Ford does not offer any maintenance program on its Expedition.

Jeep’s return to the large SUV segment was a long time coming. It changed the SUV business when it was first introduced in 1963. The newest Wagoneer comes with a mix of luxurious design and Jeep’s famed capability. It comes in two- and four-wheel drive, powered by a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine.

• The Wagoner’s Hurricane twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine has been awarded some key accolades. Yet, it lacks something the Sequoia offers standard – a hybrid driveline. The i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine puts down more power than the Hurricane – a combined 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. Plus, we have a ten-speed automatic transmission compared to the Wagoneer’s eight-speed.
• The Sequoia with rear-wheel drive is estimated to achieve an EPA-rated 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Four-wheel-drive models can achieve a rated 19 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Sequoia does a better job saving fuel in the city overall.
• When it comes to off-road capability, one would expect that the Jeep would be better. You can upgrade a Wagoneer with all-terrain tires and a package with enhanced suspension, but there is nothing quite like the Sequoia TRD Pro. The TRD Pro puts down more power to go further. The Wagoneer’s engine tops out at 468 pound-feet of torque compared to our 583 pound-feet of torque. Plus, the TRD Pro comes with an integrated LED light bar on the grille for exceptional frontal lighting.
• Everyone talks about making things cleaner for the driver. Trying to figure out the soft-touch controls in the Wagoneer can be a task. The Sequoia offers you a straight-forward driving environment with easy-to-read instrumentation, tactile controls where you need them, and a real shifter. You will find absolutely no gimmicks in the Sequoia, because it works just like a Toyota should.
• The Sequoia offers a taller standard four-wheel-drive ground clearance over the Wagoneer by just 0.1-inch; the TRD Pro has an even higher ground clearance (by 0.8 inch) at 9.1 inches.
• When it comes to the details, the Sequoia SR5 delivers. Third-row occupants get their own vents and reading lights. Plus, the storage options are plentiful compared to the Wagoneer, including a sunglasses holder, a grocery bag holder, and a dual-level cargo area.
• After a long drive home, all you want to do is open up the garage and drive in. All Sequoias have Homelink within easy reach of the driver and front passenger.
• From the Sequoia Limited upward, your infotainment screen is larger than anything the Wagoneer has to offer. At 14 inches, you have more screen to work with, especially when you’re backing up your Sequoia. The backup camera offers a larger view of what’s behind you.

Another newly redesigned entry into this segment is the Nissan Armada. It is bolder than before and offers more choices for its customers. Nissan went with its own twin-turbocharged V6 engine for power instead of a V8 as in previous-generation models. It is also offered in two- and four-wheel drive.

• Although the Armada’s twin-turbocharged V6 is quite powerful, it does not match the Sequoia’s standard hybrid i-FORCE MAX 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. With a combined 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque, it is more powerful than the Armada’s 425 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. Plus, we have a ten-speed automatic transmission compared to the Armada’s nine-speed.
• The Sequoia with rear-wheel drive is estimated to achieve an EPA-rating of up to 21 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Four-wheel-drive models can achieve a rated 19 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. Both figures improve upon the Armada by at least five mpg.
• Nissan requires you to fuel up with Premium unleaded fuel. You can run the Sequoias on just Regular unleaded. That is an immediate fuel savings passed on to you.
• Although Nissan introduced a PRO-4X trim, there is nothing like the original off-road large SUV – the Sequoia TRD Pro. One advantage of the TRD Pro is its higher-profile all-terrain tires on 18-inch wheels compared to the PRO-4X’s 20-inchers. More sidewall means better grip all around. Plus, the TRD Pro comes with an integrated LED light bar on the grille for exceptional frontal lighting.
• While the Armada’s new cabin looks modern, there are certain controls that are either soft touch or confusing to operate. The Sequoia offers you a straight-forward driving environment with easy-to-read instrumentation, tactile controls where you need them, and a real shifter. You will find absolutely no gimmicks in the Sequoia, because it works just like a Toyota should.
• When you keep the third-row seats in place, you get more cargo space in the Sequoia than in the Armada. That 22.3-cubic-foot space is good enough for luggage on a weekend trip or a day trip full of items for everyone.