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 varied significantly with different exterior colours. The Capstone model, which we tested, featured more chrome than other trims and was presented in Celestial Silver, giving it a somewhat dated look reminiscent of a "cop car." Inside, the Sequoia closely resembled the Tundra and other Toyota vehicles, with a blocky, geometric dashboard layout, physical dials, and buttons for climate control. The Capstone trim boasted semi-aniline leather upholstery, while other trims offered SofTex leatherette or standard leather. The Sequoia provided power-adjustable front seats across the lineup and a power-tilt and -slide moonroof, enhancing its interior comfort and customization options.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was positioned as a sportier SUV within the Range Rover family, with a taller stance and a shorter wheelbase for a more athletic appearance. Its large front air intakes and fake vents contributed to its sporty look, although it appeared somewhat tall and narrow from certain angles. The SV Edition Two, the highest-performance model, featured 23-inch carbon-fibre wheels and a carbon-fibre hood. Inside, the SV Edition Two offered red leather upholstery, sport seats with light-up "SV" inserts, and illuminated steering-wheel paddle shifters. The minimalist interior design included a touchscreen, stubby shifter, and engine start button, creating a cockpit-like feel. While the high console and dash added to the sporty ambiance, they also made the front seats feel slightly cramped. Material quality was up to luxury standards, although the use of reflective piano black plastic was a bit excessive.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia was exclusively available in a hybrid format, utilizing Toyota's iForce MAX hybrid powertrain. This system combined a twin-turbo V6 engine with an electric motor, delivering 427 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, a significant increase over its V8 predecessor. The Sequoia's fuel economy improved to 11.7 L/100 km combined with 4WD. In Canada, the Sequoia came with standard 4WD, featuring a part-time system with 4Hi, 4Lo, and 2WD options. The 10-speed automatic transmission operated smoothly, and the on-road handling was adequate for its class. 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 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered multiple powertrain options, all with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard 4WD. The base Dynamic SE model featured a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid powertrain, available in the Autobiography trim, delivered 543 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque. The SV Edition Two, the most powerful model, used a twin-turbo BMW V8 with 626 hp, achieving 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 290 km/h. The Range Rover Sport's sport-tuned air suspension and four-wheel steering provided agile handling, while its carbon-ceramic brakes offered excellent stopping power. The Terrain Response system and off-road features ensured off-road capability, with varying ground clearance and approach angles depending on the model.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone featured automatic power-deploying running boards, aiding entry for shorter individuals. Inside, it offered a maximum of 2,460 litres of cargo space with both second- and third-row seats folded. The second-row seats were easy to move for access to the back row, and the third-row seats folded at the push of a button, though they didn't create a flat load floor due to the hybrid powertrain's battery pack. Headroom was slightly reduced, and legroom varied across rows, with the Sequoia trailing some rivals in space. Second-row captain's chairs were available in higher trims, providing comfort but lacking bolstering.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, positioned between the Velar and full-size Range Rover, offered a two-row, five-seater configuration. Front-seat occupants enjoyed similar headroom to other midsize luxury SUVs, while rear-seat headroom was competitive. The Sport provided 835 litres of cargo space behind the second row and 1,860 litres with the rear seats folded. While it lacked a split tailgate, power operation and an "access height" setting for the air suspension facilitated loading and unloading. The Sport's towing capacity was 3,500 kilograms for turbo-six and V8 models, with plug-in hybrids rated at 3,000 kilograms.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia Capstone came equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, accessible through 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. The Sequoia featured a 12.3-inch driver information display, a Panoramic View monitor, and a 10-inch colour head-up display on the Capstone trim. The 14-speaker JBL Premium Audio system was available on the Limited trim and standard on Platinum and Capstone.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport featured a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment, with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration. The clean, minimalist design had functional limitations, as many functions required touchscreen interaction. Steering wheel controls offered limited alternatives. The Pivi Pro infotainment system was responsive, with natural-language voice recognition. The SV Edition Two test car included "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers, providing a unique but somewhat gimmicky experience.

The 2024 Toyota Sequoia included the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.5 suite of safety and driver-assistance features as standard across all trims. This suite 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 and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert were also standard. The only optional driver aid was a trailer backup guide with Straight-Path Assist, available on Platinum and Capstone trims. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available for the 2024 Sequoia at the time of writing.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered standard driver-assist features, including 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. The standard 360-degree camera system and digital rearview mirror aided parking, though the parking sensors were overly sensitive. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available for the current-generation Range Rover Sport at the time of writing.