Ford has made a few tweaks to its mid-size crossover for 2021, such as making heated seats standard on the XLT, offering a heated steering wheel as an optional feature on that model, and including an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger's seat on the Limited, ST, and Platinum models. A Sport Appearance package is now available on the XLT trim, and it includes 20-inch aluminum wheels that are coated in Carbonized Gray paint.
Pros Smooth and controlled ride, cargo friendly interior design, comfortable front seats.
Cons Third row space is tight, plasticky interior bits, most desirable models are pricey.
The 2021 Ford Explorer is recognizable, but new. It should be on every family SUV shopper’s list.
Pros Wide range of powertrains Good looks Great active safety tech Available hybrid Quiet interio
Cons Hybrid isn’t refined Not a great value Cramped third row Clunky second row
New Sport Appearance package available on XLT trim.Minor changes to standard and optional feature availability.
Pros Strong engines for quick acceleration Rear-wheel-drive platform improves handling and towing Roomy cargo area
Cons Too much wind noise at highway speeds The price can get frighteningly expensive in a hurry Lackluster interior material quality
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia comes with rear wheel drive, and four wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic.New TRD Pro trim level for 2020.New suspension adds off-road capability.Updated interior tech (Apple CarPlay and Android Auto).
Pros Cargo area is one of the largest in this class For a big SUV, it rides pretty comfortably over bumps Flexible seating arrangement allows for up to eight passengers Respectable off-road capability for a big SUV
Cons Even among large SUVs, fuel economy is poor Audio controls and front central cupholders are hard to reach The touchscreen is small and outdated
The 2020 Sequoia lineup receives several updates. The biggest addition is the new off-road-ready TRD Pro model that's outfitted with a lifted suspension and other add-ons to conquer unruly roads and trails. Also showcased on other Toyota products such as the Tacoma pickup truck and the 4Runner SUV, the TRD-tuned version is much more than just an appearance package. The rest of the Sequoia lineup also receives long-awaited infotainment features, including standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as a mobile hotspot.
Pros Third row is actually comfortable, all driver assists are standard, iron-clad reliability from Toyota.
Cons Drives like a pickup truck, worst-in-class interior quality, new tech can't hide old bones.
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia's #6 ranking is based on its score within the Large SUVs category. Currently the Toyota Sequoia has a score of 6.8 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 60 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful engine Three rows of roomy, comfortable seats Terrific cargo capacity
Cons Outdated cabin styling and infotainment system Worse handling and ride quality than many rivals Terrible fuel economy Below-average maximum towing capacity
