2024 Toyota Sequoia vs 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia shared its platform with the Tundra pickup, and this connection was evident in its design cues, such as hexagonal grilles, wheel arches, and strong fender creases. The Sequoia's appearance was notably influenced by its exterior color. The Capstone model, with its chrome accents and Celestial Silver paint, appeared somewhat dated, reminiscent of a "cop car." However, a switch to Solar Octane orange with black accents transformed its look to a more playful "Tonka truck" vibe. Inside, the Sequoia's interior closely resembled that of the Tundra, featuring a blocky, geometric dashboard layout with physical controls for volume and climate. The Capstone trim boasted semi-aniline leather upholstery, while other trims offered a mix of fabric, SofTex, and leather options. The Sequoia provided power-adjustable front seats across all trims and included a power-tilt and -slide moonroof, with a panoramic version available on higher trims.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was designed to be the sportier sibling within the Range Rover family, with a taller stance and shorter wheelbase for a more athletic appearance. Its large front air intakes and fake vents added to its sporty look, though it appeared somewhat narrow from certain angles. The Range Rover Sport lineup included SE, Dynamic SE, Autobiography, and SV Edition Two trims, with the Stealth appearance package available for the Dynamic SE. Our test car, the SV Edition 2, featured high-performance enhancements, including 23-inch carbon-fiber wheels and a carbon-fiber hood. The interior of the SV Edition 2 was adorned with red leather upholstery, sport seats with illuminated inserts, and a minimalist dashboard design. Despite its sporty mission, the Range Rover Sport maintained a luxurious ride, with high-quality materials and a cockpit-like feel.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia was exclusively offered in a hybrid format, utilizing Toyota's iForce MAX hybrid powertrain. This system combined a twin-turbo V6 engine with an electric motor, producing 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, a significant increase over its predecessor. The Sequoia's fuel economy improved to 20 mpg combined with 4WD. The TRD Pro trim was equipped with a part-time 4WD system and off-road features like a skid plate. Other trims offered 4WD as an option. The Sequoia's 10-speed automatic transmission operated smoothly, and its on-road handling was adequate for its class. The TRD Off-Road package added adventure-ready features, including all-terrain tires and an off-road suspension. The Sequoia's maximum towing capacity reached 9,520 pounds, with towing-related upgrades available.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered multiple powertrain options, all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard 4WD. The base SE model featured a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The Dynamic SE offered a higher output of 395 hp and 406 lb-ft, along with a plug-in hybrid powertrain rated at 454 hp and 487 lb-ft. The Autobiography trim had a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 543 hp and 590 lb-ft, and an optional BMW-sourced twin-turbo V8 producing 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. The SV Edition Two pushed the V8's output to 626 hp, making it the most powerful Range Rover model. The SV Edition Two could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 180 mph. The Range Rover Sport's sport-tuned air suspension and advanced features like four-wheel steering and brake-based torque vectoring contributed to its agile handling and luxurious ride.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone trim featured automatic power-deploying running boards, making it easier for shorter individuals to enter the vehicle. Inside, the Sequoia offered a maximum of 86.9 cubic feet of cargo space with both second- and third-row seats folded. Behind the second row, there were 49 cubic feet of space, and behind the third row, it ranged from 11.5 to 22.3 cubic feet, depending on seat position. The third-row seats did not create a flat load floor when folded due to the hybrid powertrain's battery pack. Headroom was reduced in the rear, and legroom varied from 28.1 to 33.7 inches in the third row. Second-row captain's chairs were available in higher trims, providing wide but flat seating.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was positioned between the Range Rover Velar and the full-size Range Rover in terms of dimensions. It offered more room than the Velar but remained a midsize SUV. The Range Rover Sport was a two-row, five-seater, with front-seat occupants enjoying similar headroom to other midsize luxury SUVs. Rear-seat headroom was not significantly impacted by the sloping roof, and reclining rear seats were standard. The Range Rover Sport provided 31.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row and 53 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. It lacked a split tailgate but featured power operation and an "access height" setting for easier loading. The Range Rover Sport's towing capacity was 7,716 pounds for turbo-six and V8 models, with plug-in hybrids rated at 6,614 pounds.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone trim was equipped with a range of technology features, including wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, accessible through an 8-inch touchscreen on the SR5 trim and a 14-inch touchscreen on higher trims. The Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system prioritized functionality over flashy design. The Sequoia featured a full-color 12.3-inch driver-information display and a standard Panoramic View monitor. A 10-inch color head-up display was standard on Capstone and available on Platinum trims. The 14-speaker JBL Premium Audio system was available on Limited and standard on higher trims.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport featured a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment functions. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration were standard. The clean, minimalist design of the screens had some functional limitations, requiring widgets for various functions. Steering-wheel controls provided limited alternatives. The Pivi Pro infotainment system was responsive and included natural-language voice recognition. The Range Rover Sport SV Edition 2 featured "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers for a unique audio experience, though it felt somewhat gimmicky.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia came with the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.5 suite of safety and driver-assistance features as standard. This included a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert with steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and road-sign recognition. Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and Trailer Merge Warning were also standard. The Tow Technology Package added a digital rearview mirror and trailer backup guide. The Sequoia had not been rated by IIHS or NHTSA, but the similar Tundra earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport included standard driver-assist features such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver attention monitor. A 360-degree camera system and digital rearview mirror aided parking, though parking sensors were overly sensitive. The Range Rover Sport had not been rated by IIHS or NHTSA at the time of publication.