Compare the2024 Toyota SequoiaVS 2024 Lexus LX

The Sequoia has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The LX doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

Both the Sequoia and the LX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, post-collision automatic braking systems, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, around view monitors, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available four-wheel drive.

Toyota pays for scheduled maintenance on the Sequoia for 1 year and 15000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the LX (2/25000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 5 times as many Toyota dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Sequoia’s warranty.

The battery on the Sequoia is in the trunk, which protects it from hot underhood temperatures that can degrade battery life. By keeping the Sequoia’s battery 20 to 30 degrees cooler, its life is increased by years. The LX’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Toyota vehicles are more reliable than Lexus vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Toyota above average in long-term dependability. With 34 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Lexus is rated lower.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 28 more horsepower (437 vs. 409) and 104 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 479) than the LX’s 3.4 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Toyota Sequoia is faster than the Lexus LX:

On the EPA test cycle the Sequoia gets better mileage than the LX:

Regenerative brakes improve the Sequoia’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The LX doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Sequoia has 1.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the LX (22.5 vs. 21.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the Sequoia’s front brake rotors are larger than those on the LX:

For better traction, the Sequoia TRD Pro’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the LX (285/65R18 vs. 265/55R20).

For superior ride and handling, the Toyota Sequoia has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus LX has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Sequoia’s wheelbase is 9.8 inches longer than on the LX (122 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the track on the LX.

The Sequoia Capstone 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the LX 600 F Sport pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia has a greater minimum ground clearance than the LX Base/Premium (8.6 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Sequoia TRD Pro’s minimum ground clearance is .8 inch higher than on the LX Luxury/Ultra Luxury/F Sport (9.1 vs. 8.3 inches).

The front grille of the Sequoia uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The LX doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

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

The Sequoia’s available rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LX Ultra Luxury doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

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

The Sequoia’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the LX’s (9120 vs. 8000 pounds).

The Sequoia has a much higher standard payload capacity than the LX (1555 vs. 1285 lbs.).

The Sequoia has a much higher maximum payload capacity than the LX (1730 vs. 1285 lbs.).

The Sequoia is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The LX doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Sequoia first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The LX isn’t in the top three.

The Toyota Sequoia outsold the Lexus LX by over three to one during 2023.