Compare the2025 Toyota SequoiaVS 2024 Lexus GX

Both the Sequoia and the GX 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, rearview cameras, 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 GX (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 GX’s battery is in the hot engine compartment.

The Sequoia’s 3.4 turbo V6 hybrid produces 88 more horsepower (437 vs. 349) and 104 lbs.-ft. more torque (583 vs. 479) than the GX’s 3.4 turbo V6.

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

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

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

In heavy traffic or at stoplights the Sequoia’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The GX doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

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

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

The Sequoia Platinum/1794/Capstone has a standard automatic rear load leveling suspension to keep ride height level with a heavy load or when towing. The GX doesn’t offer a load leveling suspension.

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

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Sequoia is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 2.8 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the GX.

The Sequoia Capstone handles at .76 G’s, while the GX Overtrail+ pulls only .71 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Sequoia TRD Pro has a greater minimum ground clearance than the GX Overtrail (9.1 vs. 8.9 inches), allowing the Sequoia to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

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 GX doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Sequoia has standard seating for 8 passengers; the GX can only carry up to 7.

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

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

While the GX Luxury+ can only tow 6780, any Sequoia can tow a minimum of 9120 pounds.

The Sequoia has a much higher standard payload capacity than the GX (1555 vs. 1235 lbs.).

The Sequoia has a higher maximum payload capacity than the GX (1730 vs. 1545 lbs.).

The Sequoia Limited/TRD Pro/1794/Platinum/Capstone has standard front air conditioned seats and the Sequoia Platinum/1794/Capstone also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The GX doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

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