Regular gas , wireless charging , more rear seat leg room , more HP & torque , Pano roof , 52 to 64K LESS . Not even a choice . Somebody tell Lexus to give 2007 their dashboard back .
Both are fantastic. I wish I could have own the 600. I think the 600 is the master of SUV. No SUV comes even close. I bet I can take a 600 up to a million miles like a breeze. Lexus/Toyota are nailing it more and more and more. All American SUV are a shame to those. Even German’s. Good job Lexus!!!!
Was so close to getting a Denali because it would part time pull my 8,000lbs boat. Sometimes I need 4x4 low to get out of the boat ramp. Getting this Sequoia for my wife after we try one on. She’s 4-10. Wish me luck.
I just want to ask a question, which of the 2 cars featured in the video is better/more comfortable and spacious to a 6'4 250 pound guy ( a big guy ). Which out of the 2 is better and is more spacious???
@Ryan Pierret wow 🌹👌 almost the exact description I said 🤣🤣🤣 ( may god give you good health through the rest of your life, "Aimen" ) and thank you, brother 😊 🌹
Have to point out that the Land Cruiser (and by extension the LX) has legendary off roading capabilities. The Sequoia is more of a people mover. Also should note that the LX is still made in Japan while the Sequoia is coming out of Toyota’s Texas factory.
@@JattAnmoli but when compared to America, the import car tax is low when compared to the prices offered in some Asian countries, why? because in parts of asia the car tax is around 125%-200% (especially the luxury class) so the price of a car in America is cheap, take for example if we buy a car from America at a price of $100k then at least we have to prepare around $200k-300k
There is always a "cost" or value for things, and yes some people may be willing to pay that extra cost.... but ..let's be honest. Is it really worth that crazy extra premium price because something is made in Japan? 2) Sure, the Lexus is more offroad capable, but why or who takes such expensive Suv's offroading ....and how often would you do it ? It would be cheaper to buy the Seq and buy a used 4runner/Tacoma/Tundra with the money you saved, modify it a little, and use that for offroading. Why would one risk damaging an expensive suv worth over 120k if something happened while offroading.
I really miss the 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 on both of these models so far, I really miss the sound it makes when you first start up the car. Even though the previous V8 sounded amazing, the gas mileage was atrocious on the latter. Once Lexus/Toyota stops charging the markups on these two models, I will be happy to buy these too. I'd also want a 2nd gen Tundra too. (with the 3UR-FE V8) and the GX460 (with the 1UR-FE V8)
@@SantanKGhey1234 far more better lol…you’re obviously a cerebral midget. The V8 in my 2019 TLC will still be going strong when the turbo dies in the V6
One of your best videos. Well done. The Sequoia is my choice. And I'm a Lexus owner. I noticed the piano black on the LX will never stay clean. I wonder which one you guys would pick after the comparison?
Sequoia is honestly miles better than the Lexus 600 series itself cause it feels more luxurious than a lexus itself now and feels more of a Family hauler and great for camping and long road trips.
Finally brothers, the comparison that I've been awaiting! I'm just going to say it: Unless you're the ultimate LX fan or desire to be chauffered, get the Toyota, especially considering the quantum leap that the Sequoia has become. The Toyota is roomier(always has been), offers greater power, has a more advanced gauge cluster(the Lexus system dates back to 2010), the screens in the Lexus seem dated compared to the Toyota, has a wireless phone charger up front(what in the heck was Lexus thinking in cheapening out this bad), has a panoramic roof, has more advanced exterior lighting with the dynamic signals, power running boards(spare me the offroading argument for the LX since 99.9% will never see nothing more severe than a speed bump at Bergdorf), etc. Lexus even put the same manual sunshades from the Toyota in a supposed ultra-luxury model. Sure, the Lexus' hydraulic suspension and Mark Levinson sound system are excellent, but not an extra $50K nice. I also noticed that you brothers heads were bobbing between the shifts on the acceleration run in the Lexus versus the Toyota. That is very un-luxury like. You're not supposed to feel the shifts. Finally, the new Range Rover I-6 offers the same power of the Lexus and its interior is world's better.(the Lexus actually looks dated compared to the Toyota, especially the dash area). Yes, I know there are those that will say "but the reliability" of the Lexus, and that is true. But if it is "luxury" you're after, the Lexus wouldn't be my first choice.
The LX is overpriced for what's a low effort facelift on the new Landcruiser 300. It might be a better value proposition in a few years if they upgrade and correct the right items, but I wouldn't hold my breath as Lexus is the slowest in the industry when it comes to making changes.
Hi, I agreed with you! These 4 things I hated the most for LX. 1. The double screens....the information screen look like a last minute slap on so they can go home that day. 2. The Gauge Cluster should have one nice big screen instead of separate for the Temperature & Fuel gauges. What a wasted of real estate there. 3. Rear seats manual Window Shades wtf? And also manual Sunroof shade. 4. Rear hatch not a clamshell or have open glass. These are deal breaker.... sales number will be horrible just like the LS500.
I really dunno LX is still seems like its chasing its landcruiser golden days instead they should build true G wagon competitor and its not even close. I dont even think it would be more reliable than g wagon cuz of the new turbo and 10 speed.
@@dexterrr9163 eh... no offense but a lot of people who don't know much about cars talk about turbos as if they're some big liability. modern turbos last 150--200k miles and pay for their replacement 3-4 times over in fuel savings over a v8 in that span of time anyway. the G-wagon interior quality is pure dogshit tho (like most mercedes). I've looked at a few of them 3-4-5 years old and the interior is peeling, the plastics all over squeak, and the leather wears like shit. I was really surprised how bad the G-wagon interior looked after a few years, esp vs a Lexus that will look almost identical to brand new 5-10 years later.
@@sly9263 i agree with you, and the most of the luxury cars built quality is crap. Even mclaren is poorly built. For general population G wagon is top of the class luxury vehicle. Becoz Its way powerful than lexus, outer design is much better too. For me paying 30-40k more just to get better "quality interior" which isnt really the case cuz lx tech falls way behind than even the toyota ones is absurd to me. I choose toyota car/trucks over lx anyday
Great job guys! Would be fantastic if you were to compare the two off-road. We know that there are a lot of shared components between these new vehicles but the Lexus has a lot of those Land Cruiser off-road bits that may be able to get your family out of harms way when needing to overland or when the going gets rough.
All the dealers in my area are selling Sequoias with mark ups of $30k making the Capstone around $110k same as LX600 msrp. I did find a Lexus dealership selling at msrp. You most as well get the LX600
Awesome video, guys! I love the LX, my dream suv, but the Sequoia seems like a much better value for this platform. The interior on the Sequoia looks much more modern and roomier than the dark crowded LX. Also, 87 octane vs. 91, more power, better fuel economy, the list goes on
All I can say is I wish Toyota had kept the 5.7L V8 and gave it the 10 speed transmission. No way will a high strung V6 have the reliability factor of the V8. Does Toyota really think that the Buyer handing over $80K-$128K is concerned about MPG. Just saying.
Do what I did. I just got a 2020 Lexus LX 570 with 33,000'ish miles on it for $69,000 out the door. That is $57,000 cheaper and the vehicle is absolutely everything you would ever want and need. Even at 14 city and 16 highway you would have to drive 500,000 miles to break even because of that horrific $126K entry cost. It has all the bells and whistles you could ever want or need. It is incredibly powerful and an absolute pleasure to drive. We bought the 2-row version and I am so glad I did because the third row eats up your carbo space.
For me the only reason to have the Lexus is if I was totally crazy for four-wheel driving and at the same time needed a large nice looking vehicle. The Sequoia looks better and is more updated and good enough off-road for the likes of me! So there's my choice
Hi guys , this great channel. Im so glad you guys did a sound test. I was a passenger in a 2012 Toyota sequoia and the feeling was great , I felt like I was hoovering over the road.i can't wait to drive and own a 2023 Toyota capstone sequoia. Thanks.
I was never a fan of Lexus to begin with. I already have my money down on a loaded 2023 Sequoia TRD Pro. I see people commenting about markups, but my dealership is doing no markups on any of the trims, except TRD Pro (that guidance comes from Toyota Corp themselves to the dealers). Other dealers wanted 25k-30k down on the TRD Pro, but the dealer I found only wanted $4999. Easy sell for me. Check around your area, you might be surprised what you find.
I own a Land Cruiser and LX 470 (still have both 1997 and 2004 respectively). I am likely going to purchase either the Sequoia or LX 600 in the next twelve months. I am currently in a Porsche Cayenne Turbo and will be keeping it. I mention this because if I did not own this vehicle I might purchase the LX. This combined with the fact that I may be towing a Pebble Flow RV in the future gives the nod to the Sequoia. I just wish I could get that Mark Levinson audio but in exchange I like the pano moonroof. This review was excellent. Not a big fan of the Capstone white interior since I keep my cars forever. This review helped me save about $35k (I will buy some crazy Audeze headphones with that cash and let my wife drive). Kudos. Cheers.
biggest drawback with new sequoia is that it loses full time 4wd ability. It is jow only part time 4wd. This is huge dealbreaker in northern climates where in cities the road condition varies and you’d need to constantly switch between 4hi-2hi in sequoia
I had the sequoia capstone on deposit, but once they asked for $15k market adjustment I skipped on it. I would rather get a built in Japan Lexus lx600.
I bought one, no markup. I recommend calling aorund. I called about 5 dealers in my area, before I got one to take my deposit and put the order in at MSRP. Cheers.
Yeah, definitely check other dealerships. I have my money already down on a loaded Sequoia TRD Pro. My dealership is doing no markups on any of the trims, except TRD Pro (that guidance comes from Toyota Corp themselves to the dealers). Other dealer wanted 25k down on the TRD Pro, but the dealer I found only wanted $4999. Easy sell for me. Check around your area, you might be surprised what you find 👍
Great video, but I think there's a major thing most are missing. You really can't compare the two because they are diametrically different. With the LX600 think Range Rover...with the Sequoia think family hauler. I love what Lexus has done with the LX600, it's in a rare class with limited competition. If Cadillac is paying attention they must make a 2 door Escalade.
Dealership experience is a major thumb on the scale for Lexus, but I still don’t think it’s worth it. LX600 is an exercise in a vehicle with an identity crisis.
For the life of me I cant understand why They would give the Toyota more power than the Lexus. I do like the Capstone, but white and black seats in a no go for me. Also. for the MPG that they are getting in these V6s. They should have just kept the bullet proof 5.7 that mostly everyone loved.
I had an LX600 for two weeks and then sold it. Because I saw my grandmother from this car, so old. From him, you can't feel that this is a technological era. I also ordered a SEQUIA, which is expected to arrive this month, I don't know how long I will keep it. Toyota isn't very keen on being smart, and I like and rely on it a lot
Though I agree with the ratings, it is normal for Toyota to put out its newest additions then closely followed by Lexus. Given that, I imagine a new LX will be out in the next year or so that blows the Sequoia out of the water.
Thanks for the review , its hard to choose though I think may be the Sequoia am not sure , well may be in 2 to 5 years if I get Lucky I can get a used one ,for now am going to have to Stick and choose the Honda 2016 CRV that I own 😂😅 so wish me luck while I keep dreaming , one more thing the price I will have to pay for a used one here in the Dominican Republic would be the same amount as if I bought a Brand New One in the States.
The Sequoia looks Great! A great option to the Landcruiser not discounting the 4Runner….both great options to the Landcruiser….But make no mistake….The Landcruiser will out live and out perform both of these vehicles…. Simply stated…you cannot buy a better SUV than the Landcruiser if you are looking at longevity…..and durability…..There simply is no substitute…
Yea but land cruiser isn't even avaliable in North America right now at the moment and yea I Get that the Sequoia may not be as capable as the land crusier but still can do alright as an SUV...
It's so annoying that you kinda get less of alot of things with the LX... less leg room was a big no no for me... I wish both of these vehicles would just have a large 3rd roll like the Tahoes, then it would definitely be a no brainer.. ugh, I WANT a tahoe, but I NEED toyota's reliability...
100% same. I have a current gen navigator but the reliability is shit. So looking at Toyota/Lexus cause I want bulletproof reliability after dealing with Lincoln. We have 2 Audis but Audi doesn’t make a large 3rd row unfortunately.
I don’t understand how Toyota and Lexus, can get away with. Charging more for the Lexus LX 600, yet give the Sequoia more power? The Sequoia also has power running boards, and a higher towing rating.
Most people that can afford or willing to pay for the premium sibling over the lesser one usually don't know how much HP or torque or even care since they are both very close in both or even use it for going to the desert let alone serious off roading they are paying extra for the looks and premium quality like leather, wood trim, the extra bells and whistle, and so on but mainly it's for the name
the third row set up on the sequoia is the most baffling thing ive ever seen. it renders not one the 3rd row useless, but also the whole cargo area is destroyed by it.
The gauge cluster of the LX looks so old, particularly the analog dials on the left and right sides. They are not just analog, they also look low-end. A Hyundai Elantra Limited gauge cluster is better than the LX.
The fact that the LX has the full time 4wd and the Sequoia doesn’t already makes the LX superior. Anyone who has used full time 4wd knows the significance of it. The Sequoia has that useless part time 4wd system. Good for off road but not on road. LX all the way.
The 4wd system in this Sequoia is world class. Ive never been stuck and it come with a locking center dif as with previous version-- its a battle tested rig and allows you to select between 4x4 and 4x2, and has never dissapointed or broke down.
@@thewatchfuleye8401 it’s part time 4wd so it’s useless in the real world. With full time 4wd, you just drive and go. With part time 4wd, you have to be very careful on turns and make sure it’s turned off or you risk the axle binding causing serious damage. Here in the Midwest, you will come across a lot parts in the road where it’s part dry and part icy and a locked differential on those would be a distaster. For everyday driving the full time 4wd is superior. I have a 2018 Tundra with part time 4wd and a 2022 Lexus GX460 with full time. I’m talking from experience.
@@Odat To be sure, I live in Alaska's snowiest city and driven Sequoias exclusively in 4x4, even in summers, and I have never experienced binding, transfer case issues, transmission issues or any of what you are saying. I have to wonder if we are even talking about the same car.
So here are my opinions Mason and Drew and for all the people I would buy the Sequoia for a daily driver for the digital gauge cluster and for the very luxurious interior however I wish to Capstone would offer more power combos because I've not a big fan of the white and black seats now if I had three or four kids I would definitely buy the Lexus because of the flat floor and more cargo space but overall they're both very very nice vehicles but I think I would get the Sequoia
You didn't rate their offroad capability at all. It would have been nice to see that. I'm not talking about boulder-crawling. But an unpaved national forest road is a place I might want to take either vehicle. Also, why should the same engine work with regular gas on one vehicle and require premium in the other? That doesn't make sense to me.
You can’t take a point away because you’re comparing the only Lexus trim at of 5 that has only 4 seats. You’re right, Lexus does not have an air suspension, it’s hydraulic, which is better. As for off road capability- Lexus can add an additional 7 inches to the active height control on top of its 8inch ground clearance, while sequoia is fixed at a 8 inches and can only be lowered. If you have the money to buy a Lexus, you’re probably not concerned about mpg and premium fuel. With the Lexus, you get what you pay for. Sequoia is the poor man’s version of the LX.
I just wish the Sequoia had a better third row. Seats sit too low and it is a tight for grown adults. Expedition, Suburban, and Tahoe all beat this SUV in that regard. It is at least better the Infiniti and armada
I'm not a fan of the infotainment displays looking like aftermarket add-ons glued onto the dash. Neither has done a good job making them look integrated.
They also nixed the split tailgate on the LX. Both of those features were very useful and loved by those who own the vehicles, me included. You lose a lot of capability by removing them.
The rear glass rolled down on the previous gen Sequoia. The new third gen flips up like the new Lexus GX, while the LX (and LC 300 for everyone else) no longer has the split tailgate
do like the solid rear axle on the sequoia.... now please toyota bring back the LC300 to the US .gas 2 row base basic GX model, for us true off roaders ,car campers, overlanders .not a luxury wagon, no sunroofs .2nd row entrainment screens . do like the TRD PRO but the fold down 3rd row seats take up to much packing cargo space
I dislike the solid axle in this case because it really hurts interior space and ruins the ride quality. Had this been An independent rear suspension both of those problems would be solved
They should have optimize the Sequoia’s hybrid system for gas mileage rather than towing ability, and just brought the Land Cruiser over as a Lexus. That grill is a no-no!
LX: premium gas Seq: reg-premium gas Lx: not a LANDCRIUSER BODYSTYLE ANYMORE, it’s a Sequoia body Seq: NEW DESIGN Lx: pricey Seq: fair price Both are TOYOTA MADE
