Compare the2022 Toyota SequoiaVS 2022 Infiniti QX60

Both the Sequoia and the QX60 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available four-wheel drive.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 2 years and 25000 miles. Toyota will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Infiniti doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the QX60.

There are over 6 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Infiniti dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia third among large suvs in their 2020 Initial Quality Study. The QX60 isn’t in the top three in its category.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2021 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota fourth in reliability, above the industry average. With 39 more problems per 100 vehicles, Infiniti is ranked 23rd.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Infiniti vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Toyota second in reliability. Infiniti is ranked 11th.

The Sequoia’s 5.7 DOHC V8 produces 86 more horsepower (381 vs. 295) and 131 lbs.-ft. more torque (401 vs. 270) than the QX60’s 3.5 DOHC V6.

To lower fuel costs and make buying fuel easier, the Toyota Sequoia uses regular unleaded gasoline. The QX60 requires premium for maximum efficiency, which can cost 20 to 55 cents more per gallon.

For better traction, the Sequoia has larger tires than the QX60 (275/65R18 vs. 255/50R20).

The Sequoia has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the QX60; it requires you to depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

The Sequoia offers an optional automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The QX60 doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sequoia’s wheelbase is 7.8 inches longer than on the QX60 (122 inches vs. 114.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 1 inch wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than on the QX60.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a 3.3 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the QX60 (10 vs. 6.7 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the QX60 can only carry 7.

The Sequoia has .4 inches more front legroom, 3.7 inches more front hip room, 5.8 inches more front shoulder room, 3.2 inches more rear legroom, 3.2 inches more rear hip room, 5.9 inches more rear shoulder room, 7.3 inches more third row legroom, 5.2 inches more third row hip room and 10.1 inches more third row shoulder room than the QX60.

The Sequoia’s cargo area provides more volume than the QX60.

The Sequoia’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the liftgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The QX60’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The engine in the Sequoia is mounted longitudinally (North-South), instead of sideways, as in the QX60. This makes it easier to service and maintain, because there are no rear spark plugs and the accessory belts are in front.

The Sequoia’s instruments include an oil pressure gauge and a temperature gauge - which could save your engine! Often ‘idiot lights’ don’t warn you until damage has been done. The QX60 does not have an oil pressure gauge.

In poor weather, headlights can lose their effectiveness as grime builds up on their lenses. This can reduce visibility without the driver realizing. The Sequoia has standard headlight washers to keep headlight output high. The QX60 doesn’t offer headlight washers.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Sequoia to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The QX60 doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Toyota Sequoia, based on reliability, safety and performance.