2024 Toyota Sequoia vs 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia shared its platform with the Tundra pickup, and this was evident in its design cues such as hexagonal grilles, wheel arches, and strong fender creases. The exterior colour significantly influenced its appearance, with the Capstone model featuring more chrome brightwork. Our tester, presented in Celestial Silver, appeared somewhat dated, reminiscent of a "cop car." Inside, the Sequoia closely resembled the Tundra and other Toyota vehicles, with a blocky, geometric dash layout and physical controls for volume and climate. The Capstone trim boasted semi-aniline leather upholstery, while other trims offered SofTex leatherette or standard leather. Power-adjustable front seats and a power-tilt and -slide moonroof were standard across the lineup, enhancing customization and comfort.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E retained its distinctive and sharp styling, with an aggressive front fascia and tri-bar tail lights. The new Rally trim, which replaced the GT Performance Edition as the top-of-the-line model, featured unique styling elements like LED fog lamps, a black roof, and Oxford White 19-inch wheels. The GT trim offered 20-inch wheels with various finishes, including a new Bronze Appearance Package. Inside, the Mach-E maintained a minimalist dash with a large touchscreen and Ford Performance front seats, now standard on the GT trim. The Rally trim shared these seats but added Oxford White plastic trim for a futuristic look.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia was exclusively available in a hybrid format, utilizing Toyota's iForce MAX hybrid powertrain. This combined a twin-turbo V6 engine with an electric motor, producing 427 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. This marked an increase of 46 hp and 182 lb-ft over the previous model. Fuel economy improved significantly, with a rating of 11.7 L/100 km combined with 4WD. The Sequoia featured a standard 4WD system in Canada, with a 10-speed automatic transmission providing smooth operation. The SR5 TRD Off-Road model offered adventure-readiness with unique tires, off-road suspension, and driver-assist features like Crawl Control and hill-descent control. The Sequoia's maximum towing capacity was 4,137 kilograms, with towing-related upgrades available.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E's ride remained firm, even with the revised GT trim. The MagneRide damping system, now standard on GT, allowed for more adjustment by drive mode. The GT Performance Upgrade package increased torque output to 700 lb-ft, maintaining 480 horsepower, resulting in a 0-96 km/h time of 3.3 seconds. The Mach-E GT and Rally trims featured all-wheel drive, with ranges of 451 and 426 kilometres, respectively. The Mach-E's new rear eMotor improved torque and range, with the Premium trim offering the longest range at 515 kilometres. Ford also enhanced the DC fast-charging experience, reducing charging time by 20%.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia offered automatic power-deploying running boards on the Capstone and Platinum trims, aiding shorter passengers. Cargo space reached a maximum of 2,460 litres with both second- and third-row seats folded. The second-row seats were easy to move for access to the back row, but the third-row seats did not create a flat load floor due to the hybrid powertrain's battery pack. Headroom and legroom measurements varied across rows, with the Sequoia trailing some rivals in space. Second-row captain's chairs were available on higher trims, providing comfort but lacking bolstering.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E excelled in interior space, offering 965 litres of cargo space, including a drainable frunk. Folding the rear seats expanded cargo capacity to 1,690 litres. Headroom and legroom measurements were generous, with the panoramic glass roof increasing headroom further. The driver's seat was power-adjustable across all trims, with ActiveX seating surfaces standard. Heated front seats were available on the base trim and standard on others, providing comfort and convenience.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia featured wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, with an 8-inch touchscreen on the SR5 trim and a 14-inch screen on higher trims. The Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system prioritized functionality over flashiness. A full-colour 12.3-inch driver information display was standard, while the Panoramic View monitor and 10-inch head-up display were available on higher trims. The 14-speaker JBL Premium Audio system was standard on Platinum and Capstone trims, enhancing the audio experience.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E came with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, running on the latest SYNC 4A software. The 15.5-inch touchscreen housed climate and temperature controls, with a single hard control for stereo volume. Ford's Intelligent Range system provided real-time range updates, considering factors like temperature and terrain. This feature helped alleviate range anxiety for drivers, ensuring accurate range estimates.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia included the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 suite as standard, featuring a pre-collision system, lane-departure alert, adaptive cruise control, and road-sign recognition. Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking and blind-spot monitoring were also standard. The only optional driver aid was a trailer backup guide with Straight-Path Assist, available on higher trims. While the Sequoia had not been rated by safety organizations, the similar Toyota Tundra earned a Top Safety Pick+ designation.

The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E offered BlueCruise 1.3, a hands-free highway-driving assist software, with a 90-day trial included. The Ford CoPilot 360 suite provided advanced driver-assistance technologies, including blind-spot information, pre-collision assist, and adaptive cruise control. The Mach-E earned a Top Safety Pick Award from the IIHS and received five-star ratings from the NHTSA in side crash and rollover testing.