PROS PHEV drivetrain enables limited electric running at speeds up to 135km/h Excellent blend of everyday comfort, refinement and performance 3500kg towing capacity It shares its drivetrain with the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
CONS PHEV drivetrain adds handsomely to the weight Li-ion battery robs 70L of boot space Lacks the traditional hardened performance focus for which Volkswagen R models are renowned
“A curious mix of speed and efficiency with a big dollop of comfort. It's just not especially fun ”
PROS Comfy, plush, quick and a company car bargain
CONS Not as nimble as a Cayenne
The VW Touareg R is comfortable, well-equipped and effortless to drive, but not sharp or engaging enough to be considered a true sports SUV. That leaves it in somewhat of a no man’s land. Put simply, those looking for a fast yet relatively frugal sports SUV would be better served by the similarly priced Porsche Cayenne e-Hybrid, while those wanting a luxurious and well-rounded plug-in hybrid luxury SUV would be better off with the BMW X5 xDrive45e.
PROS Well-equipped Spacious inside for up to five people Very quiet in electric mode
CONS Cheap-feeling interior Fussy infotainment system Not very exciting to drive
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia’s ghastly fuel economy ratings are one of many reminders that this SUV has been around for well over a decade.
Pros Powerful and proven V-8 Unruffled handling 7,000-pound plus towing Well, it's big
Cons Thirsty engine Hard interior plastics High-priced option packages Lacks finesse of its rivals Dated infotainment
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia ranked #4 in Large SUVs. Currently the Toyota Sequoia has a score of 7.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 55 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lots of cargo space Plenty of standard active safety technology Spacious, supportive seats Powerful engine
Cons Antiquated infotainment system Disappointing cabin quality Bad gas mileage
The 2019 Toyota Sequoia carries over unchanged.
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 Touchscreen is small by modern standards Audio and front central cupholders are hard to reach Even among V8-powered SUVs, fuel economy is poor
