Battle For Toyota's #1 SUV!! Grand Highlander vs Sequoia - Side By Side Comparison 

Which of these 3-row Toyota SUVs would you pick? Enjoy guys!

The grand highlander just killed off a large amount of sequoia sales

Space inefficiency hurts the sequoia so much. Hard to justify spending more $ for less space. Unless you're towing, off roading, or can't accept a 4 cylinder the GH is the better option.

I actually like how the grand highlander looks more than the sequoia, which I didn’t expect. The grand highlander is so much more practical, too. The sequoia is too much of a compromise vehicle. It’s not a true off-roader, so it really only stands apart due to its towing capability.

Wife and I shopped a Limited Sequoia 3 weeks ago and couldn’t get past the lack of usable rear space as we road trip w/ 2 kids & a full size dog and crate him in 3 row. Just too damn a compromise for $70K+.

OMG! They finally put a dual exhaust on the Highlander. Beautiful!

Thank you for this great review! I’ve been going back and forth between the two and have decided on the Sequoia despite its “faults”. We are a truck family anyways and this beast will be perfect for what we need it for- road trips, towing (small rv), off road activities & grocery runs.🤷🏻‍♀️

Grand Highlander has some massive advantages to the Sequoia. For starters, the terrible interior packaging of the 3rd gen Sequoia, thanks to the solid rear axle (I won't entirely blame the hybrid battery for that one). The Grand Highlander pulls off interior packaging even better than my 2nd gen Sequoia, which did have IRS. The other big one is the 3rd gen Sequoia's 4wd no longer has a Torsen diff. My 2nd gen's 4hi basically served as AWD mode for me. This new one is only good for absolutely horrible conditions and.. off roading? No suburbanite will be using it. If the GH could tow a little more I think it'd be the Toyota for me

This the best review so far on any of these vehicles. You did full justice reviewing every important aspect of the vehicle especially the third row seats. Good video for families to make up their minds which vehicle to buy.

Great job comparing the two!👍🏽

I wanted the Sequoia TRD Pro, but after watching the comparison with the Grand Highlander....I'm not too sure anymore. I'm really liking the space in the Grand Highlander and it's 30k cheaper than the Sequoia TRD Pro.

Thanks for the video man, appreciate your effort. You made it much easier honestly.

The GH just killed the Sequoia 😂 but it needs that 3.4L V6 option on the motor too

Good comparison vid. Thanks!

Great unbiased review, my man!

All they need to do with the Sequoia to make it pretty much perfect is to have the second row on tracks too. The configuration options would be excellent.

We have a 21 Highlander. I do like this Grand Highlander and I would take it over the Sequoia just for the fuel efficiency, but I am definitely in the market for a next gen taco or runner.

Very nice and informative topic! More videos like this would help future buyers who will not have the chance to do this before getting their new vehicles. 👍🏼👍🏼

Nice review bro👍 is this come with remote start key and a full size spare tire? Thanks!

sequoia looks stunning. but grand trunk space is definitely a win

The Grand Highlander and the Sienna would be a good comparison as well. Both amazing practical vehicles for families.

Thanks for the comparison video.

Grand Highlander for sure! Thank you for this video!

Thx u 4 sharing very informative 👍

I think this will not only be a success, but will see a market reaction from competitors such as Ford and GM. For so long, if you wanted to comfortably travel with more than 5 people, you had to fork over $60k-80k for an Expedition or Tahoe/Yukon/Suburban. Now, you not only have a more comfortable car-like large SUV that seats 8, but it'll be much more affordable, eating into the market dominated by GM. This is a huge win for Toyota. I love my 22' Highlander but this is really tempting, but I'll have to restrain myself because I'm waiting for the next Tacoma.

Im curious to know which is better for a growing family, compared with a sienna as well.

Excellent comparison!

Jon which car “felt” bigger when you were in driver seat? In the back seats?

Great video and comparison

Great video. Perhaps a hot take; I like the Sequoia not having that extra storage space in the dash.

Great video thanks

I have a 2023 Sequoia limited trd and i love it. it fits my family of 5 very well. Cant wait to try it out this spring and summer. camping fishing.

We borrowed a grand highlander from Work to compare it to the sequoia and BOTH actually preferred the grand highlander hybrix max! Going to order one.

If I could afford it, I would buy the GH instantly. Seems to me like best 3 row SUV to date. Lots of space, good quality materials, huge panoramic soonroof, up to date tech, everything someone looking for a family vehicle wants. Only complaint for some would be the lack of a V6 but we'll have to see how the 4 cylinder engines perform and I'm pretty sure there will be no issues with them being Toyota.

The grand Highlander has way better usage of the 3rd row and space too. If Toyota wants to make the sequoia more appealing they gotta give the option to remove the 3rd row seats to offer better cargo space for off road builds and camping

I have a 2014 Sequoia. I am disappointed on what they did to the new Sequoia. We bought ours because adults could comfortably sit in the third row. Love the flat floor and the sliding second row seats in it. My next large vehicle may be the Grand Highlander.

Top content, thank you!

Now these is the car me and my family needs, we really wanted the sequoia but the storage space was the selling point for us.

Thanks for walking around the 2 truck SUV. Looks like the Grand Highlander is the best one, and cost wayyy...less...❤

Thanks for the great comparison between the two. I have a 2008 Sequoia (300K miles) and have been waiting for the new Sequoia to come out as I have absolutely loved all aspects of my vehicle. The 3rd row of seating is of minimal importance to me in either vehicle. I used mine probably a handful of times over 15 years. However, what has been important, and what has come as a serious disappointment with the new Sequoia, is that rear interior flooring. The GH design is more reminiscent of my current Sequoia design, which I love, because it's completely flat. You can just about put a twin mattress in the rear of a Sequoia with both rows laying flat, which is great for roadtrips. The new Sequoia, with that ridiculous shelving and raised flooring, which doesn't hold much weight, is not going to fly. Really bummed as many other design aspects of the new Sequoia are really nice. I also love the higher seating level as compared to the GH. However, the new GH has perked my interest for my next SUV. Otherwise, I might consider departing Toyota for my next SUV, even though I would really like to stay for the reliability. Really wish they would redesign the Sequoia and maybe get it off that Tundra frame as that is what resulted in that terrible rear interior design. Really bad move putting the new Sequoia on the same frame as the Tundra. Also, not a fan of the captain seating, but I assume you can opt for a bench on that 2nd row. The 3-way split in my 2008 Sequoia was extremely convenient. I know on the new Sequoia, the bench split is 1+2, which is _okay_, although not ideal.

I personally don't think this will really hurt Sequoia sales. The Sequoia wasn't really going to sell in Tahoe numbers in the first place. I think the Grand Highlander will throat punch the Honda Pilot thanks to increased cargo space and unbelievable power for the class in Max trim. It's really a more spacious Mazda CX-90 competitor that's trading luxury for space, which makes sense. The Sequoia still appeals to people like Mrs. JAX who wants a new, large truckish SUV but doesn't car as much about space since the kids are older (and one can drive). I'm going to drop a hot take here, Jon. Let me know what you think: the Grand Highlander proves that there will soon be a Lexus version to fill in the sizable gap in their lineup that the GX can't really fill. BOOM!

Will easily take the Grand Highlander and it’s 34mpg 💯

Will be interesting to see how well these turbo designs hold up in terms of long term reliability.

They need to make a Grand Sequoia for more storage in the trunk😁

I OWN A 2002 TOYOTA 4 RUNNER, WITH 319,000 MILES! IM DOING MY RESEARCH! THIS ONE IS A BEAUTY!! THANKS FOR THE AWESOME REVIEW~! ROCK ON!!

I know this isn't related to the video, BUT you told me to let you know when I got my Tundra TRD Pro and I just got it yesterday

I looked and only found the weight of the Prius battery. It's 118 lbs. Add in the actual motor and everything else connected to it. It's going to add up. It might be more with the Grand Highlander IDK. From what I have found, I believe it's a 700 lb difference. 400 lb ft of torque is great, but how much is it going to offset?

if time allows when the GH comes out...would you mind doing a similar comparison with the Sienna Woodland?

When is the gran highlander available in NY?

Dude the more you post of the grand highlander the more I'm realizing it's EXACTLY what I want for my wife. It's literally the internals of a sienna with the better looks of a highlander/ rav4 combined! I cannot wait. Can't afford it but I'm saving up my pennies! Keep up the awesome videos.

I think that this Grand Highlander is an answer to so many people's prayers and that it may end up being the best seller in its segment and I would definitely prefer it over all other three-raw SUV from Toyota or any other brand

thanks for this very important comparison.

I loved the Sequoyah 👌👍👍 I wish I can get one of those models 😇🙏

Thanks for sharing. Went to the dealership and checked the 2 cars. Sequoia is a bit of luxury while the Grand Highlander has a better fuel efficiency and comfort specially when your doing cross country with he whole family

Grand Highlander has the interior design and styling that the Sequoia should have.

If they make a pilot trail sport level TRD Edition it would be amazing.

I have a Highlander now and plan to buy the Grand Highlander.

Great job! The Tundra and Sequoia are really similar from the drivers perspective.

Only reason to chose sequoia is for towing and maybe off-roading? But for usage for 95% of people …Grand Highlander is better in every way.

Anybody know they fixed the sequoia flaws like IRS, and No AWD...??

Totally off topic... You look really familiar. Did you go to RBVHS? Love the comparison video!

I think the Sequoia missed the mark. There's a need for a Grand size in the Toyota line, as Untamed motors demonstrated. Highlander fills it's niche........Sequoia does not in my opinion.

Jon you did good awesome video

Do to the Sequoia exactly what you’ve done to the GH. I much prefer the large size of the Sequoia. But I’m not willing to compromise on the 3rd row and cargo space. For that reason I’m looking at the GH or new Honda Pilot.

I would definitely go with the Sequoia!!

What Toyota should have done was to name Sequioa as Land Cruiser and name Grand Highlander as Sequioa.

GH looks 🔥ordered already a platinum trim and on the dealer table where another 2 orders for Grand Highlander.so choise is obvious it will be a hot seller for Toyota

The sequoias calling card is being more truck like, towing, and (depending on model) more off road capable. But with the third row being so useless, you can achieve the same thing with the tundra. Bonus points for the tundra is you can get the regular engine and not a hybrid (trim level depending)

Cargo space on the Grand Highlander is just short of the Sienna which has 101 cuft

I like the hybrid powertrain for extra power, performance, and mpgs. They are just so expensive!

Why doesn’t the Grand Highlander have a battery bump in the 3rd row like the Sequoia?

Despite all the compromises I love the seqouia.,& am a great fun of towing mirrors,don't ask me why,I just love em

Nice video, Jon! I would choose the 2023 Sequoia 😚

GH towing capacity?

I absolutely love them both,❤❤

No full size spare wheel for highlander?

Grand highlander the way to go!!! Plus price is the way to go!!!!! Moms don’t need to buy siennas anymore

IMO, the Grand Highlander has raised the bar for the Sequoia. Maybe it's possible to directly replicate the GH's back seat solutions in the Sequoia, including moving the hybrid battery?

Do we have info on the GVWR for the Grand Highlander?

The rear area in the sequoia would be a nightmare, my dog would hate that. I fold both rows of seats down and and line the flat surface with dog beds, and I hate they ditched V6s in the highlander. Just put a deposit on a new honda pilot to replace the S/O's Rav4, never thought I would leave toyota.

We have 2009 highlander and still drive like a champ up to this day. But the Grand Highlander looks so much nicer, maybe this is the time to trade our old one.

Not a fan of the wonky center console/center console armrest , but overall, the new Grand Highlander looks pretty good.

I Wish Toyota will sell the Grand Highlander in Europe

As a dog owner, the fold flat seats are a must. Toyota had better not remove the roll-down back window in the next gen 4Runner. I've been waiting years to upgrade to the new 4Runner

So if there was a car seat in the second row, how would you get in the back if it doesn't move forward?

Just purchased a GH! It arrives in a week!

When will this be available? My mom is on a market for a large suv and i am helping with looking for suv's

The GH for sure. While I prefer the beafy look of the Sequoia and the sound, the weird cargo layout and poor fuel economy is a major drawback. Another youtuber who drove the Sequoia TRD PRO said the fuel economy was actually around 11mpg driving conservatively in ECO mode which is half of the stated mpg for the Sequoia!

If the Grand Highlander offered an extra 1000lbs or more towing capacity I'd cancel my Sequoia order and trade in my 22 Highlander for the GH. Towing my 4000lbs camping trailer only locally.

I've been saying, until they make the rear seats flush, their sales will plummet as they decreased total cu ft from the previous sequoia by over 40 cu ft.!!!! And they need to make it fold flat. Only people that will buy it is for tow purposes

Wow, if toyota could slightly increase the tow cap to 7k on the GH, that would be my perfect next car.

The grand Highlander just massacred the sequoia 😂

Must have been there before the doors open. That place was packed yesterday.

I’m torn. I really want to get into off road but I need that extra space because of my kids 😅

Thanks for showing the differences. I am getting Sequoia Trd Pro because it looks way better than Highlander. Just put money down for midnight black and red interior.

Any idea what kind of gas mileage the hybrid max gets?

How can you compare a unibody family hauler vs a body on frame truck? Double the towing capacity totally different buyer and purpose

They need to put the Sequoia engine on the Grand Highlander.

Take my money…. Wow, these SUV are super nice

I like that blue on the Sequoia though