JAPANESE HEAVYWEIGHTS! -- 2025 Nissan Armada vs. 2025 Toyota Sequoia: Comparison

[@CarConfections]

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[@brownmutthid]

It's nice to see some positive comments about Nissan's for once. So many people dismiss them as a lesser Japanese vehicle but they actually have and still do make some really nice vehicles.

[@donrandle8999]

You are exactly right. I remember in the late 90s Nissan didn’t listen to a review from car and driver, and the editor said Nissan obviously doesn’t understand the reach and influence of our magazine. Since then most reviewers have tried to down Nissan’s every model, that’s why they’re struggling. Ever notice how you never see any statements about the cheap plastic in Toyota’s from 2010 and up? Ever notice how you don’t see comments on Toyota engine problems from the v6 from 1997 to 2004 or 2007 until now on burning oil, and engine sludge problems. Now no one mentions the v6 blowing up. Will these same reviewers talk the same in every review to bring Toyota down now? Let see!

[@AB-coyote]

Nissan definitely gets a lot more hate than they deserve.

[@karacha]

Both are good, Armada is clearly better.

[@blackdragon6227]

200% Armada for me!

[@JN-un2xz]

Good luck, it’ll be just a matter of time before you start visiting the mechanic

[@weirdshibainu]

Good comparison. Nissan is the clear winner. The black and white interior as the only color choice in the Sequoia is a major fail. There should be at least a black and or tan interior option Unlike the Armada, the Sequoia doesn't offer a second row bench seat, which given the fact that many of these will be family haulers is a poor choice. I'd gladly give up the 3 mpg advantage the Toyota offers for the non-hybrid complexity of the Nissan. The interior of the Nissan is much more premium. I hope Nissan can survive as a company. Toyota needs competition because this generation of Sequoia is mediocre.

[@kendrickdelosreyes5381]

You didn't even mention the biggest drawback of the Sequoia: since they want back to a live rear axle, it now has the worst 3rd row and access to the 3rd row in the segment. Haven't personally driven all of them, but fairly positive it has the worst ride quality is well.

[@weirdshibainu]

@@kendrickdelosreyes5381 It is a drawback and the use of the addtional shelf behind the third row is a clumsy attempt to increase usable space. A friend of mine considered a Sequoia Platinum and we took it for a test drive. It moved well, but he ride quality was medicore. She went with a Tahoe. They had a Capstone on the lot and we looked at that. It was a beautiful red, but openingthe door she said no way to the interior color combo. It just looks weird.

[@G-Rated]

@@kendrickdelosreyes5381 Toyota fans would convince you the horrible reliability is the reason to live with the Sequoia’s twin-turbo V6 regardless of being worst in class everywhere other than power number and fuel economy. I’m convinced Toyota thinks Americans are dumb sheep that will keep them in business forever so they don’t have to invest nearly as much as their competitors. So far, Americans are proving them to be correct.

[@fanovaohsmuts]

Nissan will survive, if just as the Kia to Honda’s Hyundai

[@Jamal-rq3rz]

The sequoia does offer a 2nd row bench. It's only in the lower trim Sr5. I think it may be in the limited as well.

[@limitedreach4446]

Armada for me! As with the QX80 and LX, it’s a smack down. The Sequoia doesn’t even have the reliability advantage that it used to have with its defective Turbo V6 engine that is in the recalled Tundra and LX!

[@saulcamacho5902]

@@limitedreach4446 tha ingen recalled is only on tundra non hybrid

[@bwarrant]

same engine as Tundra and we all know how reliable it has been.

[@AB-coyote]

@@saulcamacho5902that’s because Toyota is trying to dance around replacing them. Plus recalls are very safety driven meaning if the tundra non hybrid motor fails it can’t move where as the sequoia can still get itself off the rd via electric motor. Toyota is a joke for trucks currently.

[@saulcamacho5902]

@ whatever you say , i will get a Toyota sequía

[@AB-coyote]

@@saulcamacho5902 I could careless what you get. Nothing I said was incorrect though.

[@brandon_buildsDIY]

You can even get the Nissan for a few thousands off MSRP. The Nissan just looks better and tougher. The sequoia seats not folding down is a biggg oofff. The armada is a now a patrol that is rebadged, Nissan will never mess up this truck because it’s a legacy truck. The patrol has an insane cult following on the Middle East. The Japan government will never let Nissan die because it’s a legacy brand also. I am not worried, I actually bought some stock in Nissan because I like the direction Nissan is going now. The armada and frontier is the best in their class.

[@vincenthprice2260]

Nissan Amanda for me over Toyota sequoia both are good but the exterior and interior of the Amanda captures my attention

[@pacman1789]

*Armada

[@v.solomon7967]

With the great interior of the Armada, you'll have a comfortable place to sit while waiting on a tow truck to pick you up after mechanical breakdown. But, Nissan is nicer and more class, I have just had amazing reliability from our toyotas and lexus vehicles, including a sequioa. Not so good luck with the other manufacturers.

[@MrPsalms207]

Before watching the video, i was thinking, Sequoia, hands down. After watching it, I'm like, dang... If i was in the market I'd probably be leaning toward the Armada. Nissan really stepped their game up!

[@dannyo.7119]

Nissan Armada easily

[@Suspiciousrock]

Armada is better in every way.

[@johnnyboy2024-h6n]

Armada for me. Two reasons - we have 2 dogs and they at least could be comfortable in the Armada. And the Armada has auto AWD, just like my Tahoe. It makes a huge difference.

[@JokerG16]

The Sequoia doesn’t have auto/part time 4wd?

[@Unknownevanuser]

Next do the 2025 Expedition vs 2025 Tahoe/Suburban when yall get your hands on one and then do an epic showdown between the 4 of them.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent comparison of two solid options!

[@ShiftinAt8600]

Reliability and resale value should go out the window since Toyota has engine failures with this new engine. This is the issue no one ever sees or thinks about. The reason why Toyota even has good marks for reliability is they have 13 years to perfect drivetrains and platforms and simply the reason why people had 5 spd transmissions in a 2023 4Runner and rear drum brakes on a 2023 Tacoma TRD Pro... Its insane . But the second they change and launch new products, we have engine failures (they say have been fixed but theres documented proof that some people that got their engines replaced are still experiencing the same failures) in the Tundra/Sequoia and Lexus line, along with new 2024 Tacoma transmission issues. Meanwhile, Nissan's twin turbo V6 in the new Armada will most likely be more reliable as is it related to the GTR engine and that has been around for 17 years (since 2007).

[@hellkitty1014]

@@ShiftinAt8600 I 100% agree. I would love for the Car Confection brothers to list specific resale value as it relates to models, vs the brand itself. The RAV4, Corolla and Camry carry the resale modeling for Toyota as a whole, and if we are using the 5-yr metric as the basis, a ton of that data includes the previous-gen Tundra, 4Runner, and Taco, which were almost always on top due to legendary reliability in powertrains. Now we Tundras with significant engine issues, Tacomas with transmissions that are breaking on auto journalists, so inevitably unreliable for consumers, and so on. Tundras were being turned away by dealers on trade because they knew they couldn't make as much money on them on resale due to the engine issues.

[@zhamed9587]

Could you point us to the evidence that replaced engines are still facing issues?

[@quinty26]

Opinions are not facts. Nissan is no competition to Toyota. Nissan is also inefficient. Always was, always is.

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@quinty26 and so they deserve to go out of business.

[@conradsealy9603]

​@@quinty26Patrol is superior. Period.

[@Artour]

A lot of people saying that Sequoia has a lot of plastic inside

[@dcamastro5329]

Hey you guys are great…my brothers and I grew up rebuilding old muscle cars….cool to share with each other….your reviews are all great

[@stephencooper3583]

I'd still consider the Tahoe/Yukon to be king of the segment, but the Armada is a solid redesign by Nissan and absolutely crushes the Sequoia. It's not even close.

[@josephwatson2711]

I own a Sequoia and my seats fold down flat

[@josephwatson2711]

Tahoe is not king I'll take it on any day in my Sequoia 24 valves double over head cam

[@stephencooper3583]

@@josephwatson2711 ... it's all good bro. Just an opinion.

[@bengarcia1091]

​@@josephwatson2711strictly speaking sales! GM is king in the larg size suv market. Every manufacturer of a large suv is trying to dethrone GM.

[@LuisHuertas-k1l]

The Sequoia seats do not fold flat? Sent those engineers back to school!!

[@Existence-zy4gb]

😅

[@georgejarasa1736]

Sequoia 2nd row doesn’t even glide forward and back. They are fixed

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

Nissan V6 is excellent, and with twin turbo's I'm starting to get GTR vibes.

[@RellupNorth]

Armada all day. It’s the only one that can legitimately compete with the Americans from Japan

[@alexmartishius]

These objective comparisons have gotten so good! Great video

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@jmasoncars4452]

Sad day when even Nissan takes out Toyotas' current cost cutting business strategy.

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. Nissan is now better than Toyota. What a world we live in where Toyota and Lexus are far worse than Infiniti

[@shameerkhan6118]

As a Toyota fanboy I’m skip sequoia and go for armada or qx80 😢

[@ejohnson3131]

12:48 I guess it’s a matter of personal preference, but when it switches from the Sequoia interior to the Armada interior, I was shocked! The Armada is MILES ahead of the dated Sequoia interior! I don’t know why car manufacturers think a floating tablet looks good in any car? The integrated screens make for a more premium, driver oriented cockpit, in my opinion.

[@Thisiscrazy2023]

Toyota really messed up with putting a battery in it causing it to have the space issues

[@shameerkhan6118]

Should have done what they did with the tundra give it either gas or hybrid better 3 row car whould have been a success

[@MrSelvin78]

Not just becoz of battery placement..it is because of ancient solid axle instead of IRS ..cost cutting...never ever by new Toyota's from 2012 Camry....full of cheap plastics on any vehicles which gott redesigned after that

[@SimonLee9772]

Holy sheet! Cars have gotten so expensive! BTW, thanks so much for all your very informative reviews. You both offer the most outstanding presentations.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much!

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Your car reviews are top-notch. Always informative and fun to watch!

[@CarConfections]

Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@AwesomeJoe007]

I hope you can feature a comparison between the new Nissan Murano and Toyota Crown Signa.

[@CarConfections]

Coming soon!

[@hellkitty1014]

As I've previously stated, it remains a huge mystery why Toyota decided to revert back to a solid axle design for the Sequoia(and please spare me the offroading argument, as GM(Z71), Nissan(PRO4-X), and Ford(Timberline) found a way around that while protecting their IRS suspension), which we all know is wayyy cheaper to produce than a multi-link IRS. With the Tahoe obviously setting the pace for the class, Toyota decided to revert back to the 90s versus following the path it set in 2008 with that IRS-equipped SUV. The packaging of the Sequoia is just unacceptable and the GH will definitely be the better choice for families that don't plan on doing a ton of towing or have a Tundra on standby. I was generally shocked by the poor road-going composure, ride quality, and body structure quakes of the Sequoia, again, reminding of the 90s big SUVs. Hop out of a Sequoia and into a GM triplet and it's a night and day difference. The Nissan is a quantum leap over the 2024 model in terms of tech and interior refinement. The styling will have to grow on me, but overall I'm impressed. The Nissan 5.6 V8 was a BEAST of an engine, if a little thirsty but super reliable. It will be missed. Nissan based this engine off of the hall of fame GT-R engine(obviously many components are different, but overall the design theme is similar), so hopefully it proves a worthy replacement.

[@naveenthemachine]

Because Toyota doesn’t know how to compete. All the fangirls who say they’re more competitive than any other brand in existence are getting a rude wake up call. And this will not end well for them at all

[@quinty26]

The Toyota chassis is shared across other models. It's a global off roading, solid axle chassis, meant to last.

[@ketiux]

Oh Nissan, you don't know how long I waited for you to have second row sliding seats and an actual good third row! The design is really appealing as well even though everyone tells me Nissan are bad when it comes to engines.

[@bigd7386]

Nissan has generally had solid engines. It was more so the CVTs (transmissions) that were the problem.

[@OsvaldoMulonga]

You are amazing, big overview.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

For sure! The Nissan lineup has some great options like the Rogue and the Altima, but if you're into something sportier, the Nissan Z is pretty awesome! As for the Toyota Sequoia, it’s a full-size SUV that's perfect for families or if you need a lot of space.

[@GarlandTexasSpotter2024]

“As for the Toyota Sequoia, it’s perfect for families or If you need a lot of space”. I bet you didn’t even watch the video. Almost every family is looking for Escalade, Yukon, Armada, QX80, Expedition or the best selling Tahoe. The sequoia’s max cargo capacity is only 86 compared to 97 in the armada/qx80 and almost 120+ in the GM vehicles. The cargo capacity in the sequoia is the EXACT same as a Honda Pilot and even less a Toyota grand Highlander!

[@dustinm8800]

Love your comparison drives

[@kevinminne1460]

Nobody needs power running boards. As far as the rear sunshades the Armada does not need them due to the infrared reducing glass they introduced in the new Armada. The screen in the Sequoia looks like poop, it's like they just stuck it up there. The Armada's dual 14.3" screens look so much much better. Give me the Nissan Armada any day of the week!!!

[@transitrider77]

Great video. Would love an Armada and Tahoe comparison.

[@CarConfections]

We'll have to put that on our list of comparisons to do, thanks for the suggestion!

[@MrSelvin78]

​​@@CarConfections Tahoe is actually should be considered as max 6 or 7 seater as there is no headrest on middle 3rd row seat..with recent refresh also Tahoe,GMC,Cadillac did not take care of that.pathetic .

[@cuneytcck]

Nissan Armada 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Samwise-i4z]

Great comparisons and great job!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@ibrahimjubayer8373]

Both are great but Nissan is the way to go it’s a very good car ❤

[@stevensingleton7866]

Definitely the Nissan Armada for me. Toyota makes great products, but even aside from me being a Nissan fan all of the practical comparisons would make it a clear choice for me. Also when it comes to reliability Nissan has been doing a lot more turbo charging than Toyota, I wouldn’t hesitate to trust and expect a reliability from Nissan’s twin turbo V6.

[@Vikings.demon292]

Nissan armada is best suv segment car in USA in terms of technology and driving experience

[@pward5499]

Superb comparison I've been waiting for. You guys are excellent with unbiased and knowledgeable reviews. Cheers

[@CarConfections]

Thanks, we appreciate that!

[@marty232]

THE DARK BULE LOOKS GOOD!

[@SpringfieldTony]

bros - me want the NISSAN. okay now I'm gonna watch this juicy comparison vid. the interior of the Armada is lux - no patio furniture surfaces ( lol ) thanks guys, this was a good one.

[@G10-d7q]

Both are excellent.

[@carguyeyedoc]

Armada 100%, but would also 100% wait until the future of the company is certain. Imagine buying a $70k+ vehicle only for the manufacturer to cease to exist as we currently know it.

[@Reebert02]

I love that you noted Toyota’s stupid subscription service. It should earn a .5 deduction because of how consumer unfriendly it is.

[@DavidRC-m9w]

And this particular case, even the Nissan’s engine is more proven than the Toyotas as of right now

[@Ezone_X]

100% Facts!

[@CRYFFX]

One thing you should have mentioned is that the Sequoia has a part-time 4WD system (functional only at low speeds) compared to the Nissans full-time.

[@alioucisse1548]

How is not having a powered running board makes it harder to get in when it’s always there? I don’t understand that logic?🤔 I love the Armada for its styling and luxurious looks on the inside and Toyota for the reliability. In this case I’m rolling with the Armada

[@CarConfections]

When they're power deploying, they are wider (so you don't have to turn your feet sideways) and lower to the ground

[@dtay8913]

I wouldn't consider either over the new Tahoe/ Yuokon or Expedition but the Nissan is better between the two.

[@bigd7386]

The Armada is clearly the better vehicle. I am not sure why Toyota made the decisions they made... frankly with all of their full-size SUVs. They are all way too compromised in some way. Meanwhile Nissan/Infiniti completely nailed it with the Armada/Patrol/QX80 when you consider their financial situation. I really think this new Armada is going to gain quite a bit of market share in this class. Also, the fact that the Armada is getting 20mpg+ in the real world in some reviews kinda makes the hybrid in the Sequoia not that much of an advantage, especially considering how much cargo room it eats up.

[@timgurr1876]

Good review. With interest rates where they are a saving few thousand dollars does mean something to a lot of people. I would probably choose Armada (if I could afford it). Thanks.

[@charlesmartin7691]

Armada PRO-4X for me. I was looking into the Sequoia, but for me the 2nd/3rd row comfort, cargo space, technology, and interior quality are better in the Armada. Resale value historically been worse for the Armada, but this is not a watered-down Patrol. This is the real deal.

[@Ezone_X]

outside USA, the Patrol resale value depreciation is almost the same with the Land Cruisers

[@SierraArms]

After 2.5 years and 33kmiles, my new Platinum Armada is appraised at half the price. Something to consider!

[@abdulazizalmnsor2237]

Have you considered that a 14 years old car may affect the value ? 2024 Armada is the same as 2010 Nissan Patrol, it’s normal that it will lose value because it’s an old vehicle

[@ro0ster648]

@@abdulazizalmnsor2237 lmao the same could be said for the Sequoia, have u looked at the resale value of both?

[@rachaad]

Armada! I love the Sequoia looks but the third row and cargo space is not practical at all . Also Nissan has a proven engine base off the GTR

[@cmair77]

The Armada comes out further ahead for a number of reasons. The resale and reliability stuff is meh for me, i wouldnt give out points for that but its all good.

[@user-fq3uh7bt1t]

No way in hell I'd buy any Toyota with that 3.4 TT V6 in it. That engine has a terrible reputation at this point.

[@Bekette111]

I choose Armada despite Toyota popularity, my 2014 Nissan Armada Platinum never fails me until now

[@Countspankulot]

That Armada can actually go toe to toe with the Lexus LX.Most say it drives more like a luxury car

[@dustinm8800]

Have you done Armada vs Tahoe yet

[@bigpimping1307]

I OWNED 2 ARMADAS BECAUSE OF THE OPEN WINDOW IN THE TAILGATE SINCE THEY HAD DISCONTINUED IT I SWITCHED TO THE SEQUOIA ALSO THE TURN RADIUS I TAKE THE SEQUOIA HANDS DOWN

[@tealmountaintrekking6141]

Great review. I'd rather just buy 8 2003 Sequoias before I get either of these 😂

[@naveenthemachine]

Armada all day. You Toyota cultists have begun to get a rude awakening I wonder if the famous Toyota hater is laughing at everyone who is disappointed with the sequoia even though you likely laughed and insulted me when I said the sequoia is the most catastrophic redesign in a bad way.

[@jaigopaul8772]

You guys forgot to mention or score the new technology nissan added to the armada. It can sense if someone is hot or cold and increase their cooling or heat.

[@TapRackBang72]

Toyota already lost its loyal customers with pandemic pricing and dealer gouging. (I'm one of them.) I bought an Infiniti QX80 over the dream sequoia I wanted. I got more room, better handling, great tech and not a single regret. The sequoia shrunk way too much with the current generation. It's now barely an Explorer where it used to be a Tahoe.

[@bobd1103]

with the hybrid is it true that when driving below 40 kmh the hybrid works but when driving over that speed the gas kicks in

[@Randolf_Wisenberg]

Toyota needs to introduce big one screen from driver console to mid of dashboard in all their vehicles.

[@smileyluv_makeup2912]

Nissan Armada I got one it’s an 2005 but she rides damn good

[@TheKRGS]

Nissan came out punching with their 2025 models

[@Vmh1717]

The sequoia fumble is just hard for me to fathom.

[@MeJonTheDon]

I would consider either if they were dropped about 25-33%, but all these higher up front costs, added onto higher interest rates, less reliable vehicles, and more expensive things to break down, is a hard pass.

[@marshawnbooker8317]

What vehicle were u guys sitting in with the red interior

[@gallosventura605]

The Nissan Armada IMO is a better overall option. This vehicle will do well.

[@stephenangel_a]

Nissan Armada is clear Winner❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Michael-YYZ]

From my point of view the Armada wins by a huge margin against the Sequoia. However, I prefer the QX80 even more.

[@Gopinathk17]

This is one of the best cars from Nissan.

[@DavidWimberly-t6h]

Armada for sure!😊

[@onterrioredmon5711]

The sequoia could be a better choice if it was a little bit more room behind the the 3rd row and cargo area I think Toyota should reevaluate the sequoia and make it bigger if they want to be successful in the full-size segment

[@naveenthemachine]

They won’t. They’ll probably discontinue it. This is one of the many examples where Toyota doesn’t known how to compete

[@juliocosta9905]

Why not go another 10-15k and get the new Infinity qx80 ? They seem to be priced too high for this segment

[@josephpayton2055]

Videos like this need the word “affordable” in quotations. These are far from affordable and that armada is no different 😭. If u get the base trims yeah. But these fully loaded SUVs without luxury badges are digging in the pockets of many

[@shameerkhan6118]

I’m a Toyota guy but if I was going full size witch I will in 3 years I’m sale my 2023 Toyota tundra for a Nissan armada I’m wait till all the flaws are gonna be set with Nissan then go buy a brand new one and trade in my truck for the platinum reserve in white

[@Paulog1990]

I get that you're using past brand reputation to calculate reliability, but Toyota has had these engines blowing up and doing full replacements. My bigger concern with Nissan, is the brands future. They just partnered with Honda, but I'm more concerned if Nissan will still even be around in the next 5-10 years.

[@veruscadavila8646]

Armada much better...price, cargo space, style

[@jakerio8]

Nissan Patrol/ Armada 🎉

[@ericwilliams5518]

I'm not sure that Toyota V6 turbo is so reliable with all the recalls Toyota has had.

[@tenncutt]

It's the Datsun in Pro4x for me!

[@patone2184]

$87,000 for a car mind blowing !

[@occckid123]

I mean you could get the base model

[@bwarrant]

If you need usable 3rd row, the only option here is Nissan. Sequoia 3rd row is only for kids.

[@alfredopolanco3168]

I’ll take the sequoia trd pro with the terra color. ❤

[@whowantsit9820]

The Armada is perfect with those fold over rear seats so I can stretch out and take a nap

[@PishoutKamalandua]

Going for the Amanda!

[@P3pito-le-Pepiteur]

I don't like the Armada's gear shifter...but apart from that I like everything about it.

[@MeJonTheDon]

Sequoia seems cool but really doesn't fit in any segment properly with the lack of rear cargo space (a 4runner has more room with seat folded down than Sequoia). Armada isna good balance of size and usefulness, being only slightly shorter than the american full size SUVs which ive had trouble fitting in newer home garages

[@hertzair1186]

Power running boards will jam, especially in winter….best to not have them. On my Navigator I turned them off and keep them out

[@carscrazy9870]

When is Toyota gonna realize that space behind the third row is needed

[@EB-vb7uz]

I’ll buy the new, redesigned Armada.

[@Majibu101]

paying a subscription on a car you already own to access features you already paid for is ridiculous

[@walu2446]

Now i know what to get if i win the lottery my daily driving to work as janitor😊

[@Ra3yDatsun]

Armada for me please 😍

[@hertzair1186]

Nissan/Infiniti appears to be in come-back mode, and with the Honda merger….this will give the conglomerate the full size body-on frame SUV’s Honda lacked.