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Toyota Sequoia vs. GMC Yukon XL 2500 Review

How the Toyota Sequoia stacks up against the GMC Yukon XL 2500 - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Sequoia
Price Range: $38,530 - $58,905
2010 GMC Yukon XL 2500
Price Range: $42,845 - $50,525
Toyota Sequoia vs. GMC Yukon XL 2500 Review

Cost
The GMC isn't much less pricey than the Sequoia in terms of MSRP.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Sequoia nor the GMC Yukon XL 2500 has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The GMC Yukon XL 2500 is likely a better choice than the Toyota Sequoia as far as hauling capacity, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of equipment or large dogs. There's little the GMC Yukon XL 2500 can tow that the Toyota Sequoia cannot.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Yukon XL 2500's front cabin compared to the Toyota Sequoia. The Yukon XL 2500 provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Sequoia does.

Dimensions
The Yukon XL 2500 is substantially more bulky than the Toyota Sequoia. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC Yukon XL 2500 than the Sequoia because of its larger tank. The Toyota Sequoia and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 compete for the same parking spaces. The GMC Yukon XL 2500's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Toyota Sequoia may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
With that kind of horsepower, both the Toyota Sequoia and the GMC Yukon XL 2500 are genuine sportscars.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Sequoia is definitely more agile than the GMC Yukon XL 2500, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The GMC Yukon XL 2500's engine is considerably bigger than the Toyota Sequoia's. Keep in mind that more massive engines may use more gas than smaller ones. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the GMC Yukon XL 2500 is significantly more powerful than the Toyota Sequoia. Torque equals pickup, and the Yukon XL 2500 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Sequoia finally gets moving.

Warranty
The GMC Yukon XL 2500 and the Toyota Sequoia have the same basic after-sale protection.

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