2025 Toyota Sequoia vs 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was designed to project a sportier image within the Range Rover family. Its tall stance was complemented by a shorter wheelbase and a chopped top, giving it an athletic appearance. Large front air intakes and faux vents on the hood and fenders added to its sporty look, although from certain angles, it appeared a bit too tall and narrow, lacking the wide, planted look of some luxury SUVs. The lineup included SE, Dynamic SE, Autobiography, and SV Edition Two trims, with the Dynamic SE offering a Stealth appearance package. The SV Edition 2, the highest-performance model, featured 23-inch carbon-fiber wheels and a carbon-fiber hood. Inside, the SV Edition 2 boasted red leather upholstery, sport seats with illuminated inserts, and a minimalist dashboard design. However, the high console and dash created a cockpit-like feel that could make the front seats feel cramped. Material quality was high, but the use of reflective piano black plastic was excessive.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition took its name from the year the ranch was established where the assembly plant now stands. Building on the Sequoia Platinum, it featured machined-finish 20-inch wheels, more chrome, Saddle Tan leather upholstery, and American walnut wood trim. Our test vehicle included the TRD Off-Road Package, adding a skid plate, head-up display, and more. The Sequoia's Lunar Rock paint and black TRD wheels made it stand out, despite its rarity on the road. Inside, the Saddle Tan leather and walnut wood trim contrasted with the black interior, but the rest of the cabin was covered in typical Toyota-grade plastic. The TRD Off-Road Package's red accents felt out of place, though the aluminum pedals looked great. The interior suggested a lower price point than the sticker indicated, and the Sequoia's packaging compromised rear-seat room and cargo space.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered multiple powertrain options, all with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive. The base SE model featured a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet 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 increased the plug-in hybrid's output to 543 hp and 590 lb-ft, and also offered a BMW-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 producing 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. The SV Edition Two used the same V8 but with 626 hp, making it the most powerful Range Rover model. It could accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and had a top speed of 180 mph. The Range Rover Sport's sport-tuned air suspension, four-wheel steering, and brake-based torque vectoring contributed to its agile handling and luxurious ride. Off-road capabilities included the Terrain Response system, hill descent control, and ascent control, with the Autobiography offering a two-speed transfer case.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia came standard with an i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, featuring a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine, an electric motor, and a 10-speed automatic transmission. It produced 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque, with a part-time four-wheel-drive system. The Sequoia's hybrid drivetrain provided quick acceleration and a strong engine note, but fuel economy fell short of expectations, averaging only 16.2 mpg in testing. The 1794 Edition's towing capacity was 9,010 pounds, with a payload capacity of 1,410 pounds. The Tow Tech Package offered additional towing features, and a self-leveling rear air suspension was available. However, the Sequoia's packaging compromised driving dynamics, with a solid rear axle affecting rear-seat room and cargo space. The ride was jittery and truck-like, with excessive lateral weight transfer on curves. The Sequoia had 8.6 inches of ground clearance, but the front air dam limited its off-road capabilities. The TRD Off-Road Package added off-road features, but the air dam hindered its performance.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was positioned between the Range Rover Velar and the full-size Range Rover, offering more room than the Velar but remaining a midsize SUV. It 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 offered 31.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, expanding to 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 maximum towing capacity was 7,716 pounds for turbo-six and V8 models, with plug-in hybrids rated at 6,614 pounds.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia could carry up to eight people, with seven or six being more comfortable. The 1794 Edition's front seats offered 10-way power adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage, with a heated steering wheel. Long rear doors provided access to the second and third rows, but were a liability in cramped parking situations. The second-row captain's chairs were comfortable but lacked sliding and a console. The third row's high floor and low roof made entry and exit awkward, with limited headroom. The Sequoia offered 11.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the third row in use, expanding to 49 cubic feet with the third row folded, and 86.9 cubic feet with both rows folded. These figures were less than rival full-size SUVs, and even Toyota's own Grand Highlander offered more room.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport featured a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration were standard. The minimalist design had functional shortfalls, with limited options beyond the touchscreen. Steering-wheel controls offered some alternatives, and the Pivi Pro infotainment system was responsive with natural-language voice recognition. The SV Edition 2 test car had "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers for a unique experience, though it felt a bit gimmicky.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition had a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Five connected services plans were available, with trial subscriptions. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto were standard, along with a 14-speaker JBL premium sound system. The oversized volume knob was convenient, but the lack of a tuning knob was frustrating. The Drive Connect's natural voice recognition system was reasonably capable but had limitations. The 1794 Edition also featured a surround-view camera system and a digital rearview mirror.

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, but the parking sensors were overly sensitive. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication.

The 2025 Toyota Sequoia came with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane-centering assist, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert were also standard. The lane assist features could be aggravating, with false warnings and obvious activity. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of publication.