WHICH FULL-SIZE SUV TO BUY? 2024 GMC YUKON DENALI OR TOYOTA SEQUOIA // 7 KEY DIFFERENCES

[@NanJa-hi7dl]

One of the biggest difference is SPACE. The Yukon’s 3rd row can fit people over 6ft comfortable and there is a lot more open space. Sequoia is very congested compared to it. I’m a huge toyota enthusiast, however the 3rd row in sequoia is a shame. Plus, people who buy $80k cars can afford its maintenance. Any vehicle maintained right will last. We drive on highways not jungles

[@rotaryenginepete]

the engine, reliability, and styling of the sequoia are also a shame.

[@syedali7026]

I always see the review of this guy first because I blindly trust this guy. Best review

[@boektanasie]

Love this guy, he always brings the information that you as a potential buyer want to hear and no nonsense

[@lawlzownage1844]

Denali Ultimate diesel all day.

[@paulm6481]

Damn that Yukon looks great. The Denali all the way. The Sequoia third row and luggage area is just a mistake.

[@riccjaccson6876]

GMC are nice. But it took 4 months of fighting with the warranty company and the dealer to my motor after the timing.g chain snapped at 41,000 miles. Then when they finally fixed it and called me to come pick it up, I was on my way when I received a call that the car wheels had locked u pon a test drive. So the truck had to be towed back to the repair shop. Transfer case went. Fixed it. At 51,000 miles, needed another transfer case. Got rid of that junk. Got my 2018 Toyota Sequoia and no problems at all. 100,000 miles and we getting rolling!!!

[@dtay8913]

This ain't a 2018 though. The new tundra and subsequently the sequoia, have been having issues.

[@grizzlyman329]

I would rather have a GM suv then a old outdated Sequoia.

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Your attitude is likely the issue here as well.... Most 6.2 issues are either due to bad lifter Batch, oversized bores ( under recall ) or simply bad owner maintenance.

[@supremebey881]

The new Sequoia have a hybrid engine, it doesn't have any problems, the new Tundra have 2 engines, which is a non hybrid engine and a hybrid engine. The non hybrid engine is the one that has the issues people, please get y'all facts together.

[@justinsalazar9070]

That’s a lie get your facts straight !!! I got the 2024 sequoia trd pro it’s amazing!!!! Hybrid systems don’t have a recall either so where you getting your noise from???

[@lesliebright3860]

I had switched from an older basic Sierra to a 4Runner, loved the 4Runner. However, I got a camper, needed to be able to tow more than the 4Runner could; got back into a Sierra, an AT4. I now love my truck, but am still interested in the GX550…. I just have t warmed to neither the Sequoia nor the Tundra.

[@ludah99]

I had high hopes for the new sequoia , but what really was a deal breaker was that damn storage area behind third row. I don’t know what they where thinking , but whole point of having large suv like that is to be able to haul people and items and that area behind third row in sequoia is ridiculous.

[@MarkR973]

The Yukon is nicer by far inside and out...

[@ivancroes4712]

Love this review. Very accurate. Thank you.

[@backcountryFLcyclist]

I own an Expedition and a Sequoia. I love that Yukon though. You didn’t mention total price though just that it is expensive.

[@danieljohnson4418]

Great video. GM's full-size SUVs enjoy approximately 70% market share. It's for good reason. Both are very nice vehicles, but I would choose the Yukon over the Sequoia.

[@grouchosays]

Great review!!

[@snowdogs123]

I have the last of the Yukon 2500’s. A 2013 with 190,000 miles on the odometer. Wouldn’t even consider doing an even trade for a 2024 Sequoia. I plan to be buried in it!

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@snowdogs123 there's an outfitter in FL that converts the newer ones to 2500.

[@kevinatkins282]

Nice comparison!

[@jimmyspiller6451]

David, do you believe Toyota will change the battery location in the hybrid models? I think it takes up too much space. That is one of the reasons I didn’t buy one when I went to look at one.

[@wolfdna788]

In 15 years

[@djjf45]

I love the Sequoia, but the problem with it is that it has an identity crisis. Whats great about it it that with its light and powerful stance and tech package, can be a great offroad full size option. But the Toyota puts all this big and low body package on it and non removable seating for a daily driver that makes it difficult to outfit. So it is neither a great soccer mom vehicle nor a modable offroad package.

[@alwayne5932]

David despite all the talks around Toyota..I don’t care am still talking my Toyota over any GMC product all day..🤷🏾‍♂️ don’t know about you but that’s my take 😁

[@jasonme3557]

I like toyota too But the 3.4 is a total POS. Get the Chevy V8 and it will run 300k

[@alwayne5932]

@@jasonme3557 🤷🏾‍♂️…I get because of all the issues being going on around Toyota now everyone is trying to run for the hills..but I’ll stay loyal…I’d rather go back to an old V8 from Toyota before I go to no Chevy 😁

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Hi David, will they ever make a Lexus sequoia size? or a long body Sequoia.

[@vtecondeck3065]

Lexus LX and TX are like the lexus versions of sequoia. Gx is slightly smaller but look better imo.

[@rich7447]

@@vtecondeck3065 The TX is not comparable as it is a CUV rather than an SUV. The LX is smaller than the Sequoia in every dimension, but is about the closest thing that Lexus offers.

[@RaymondAngT]

Toyota makes a huge fundamental mistake in phasing out V8 engine. They should keep it as an option.

[@ibrahima6501]

The transition to V6 turbo engines is happening no matter what. Ford,jeep, nissan,toyota and their luxury brands have made the switch. It’s a matter of time, GMC and Chevrolet will change.

[@Paddleinc]

We cross shopped these 2. Hands down our Denali with the duramax. Left Toyota for good, the quality isn’t there anymore.

[@VG22.]

The GM products are actually more reliable than the new toyota products. These GM big body trucks last forever.... We see them everywhere and every day here in Arizona.

[@AKhinch]

In Arizona yes, not in NY state 😂

[@VG22.]

@@AKhinch wtf does that mean?

[@rich7447]

@@VG22. Nothing lasts in the salt belt. If governments would stop salting roads vehicles may have a chance of not disintegrating after a few years.

[@rich7447]

@@HarmonsHarbor I decided to move my 2011 Ram 2500 to a new home for the same reason.

[@chezzyperson3339]

Wait for the next gen Armada

[@yourchava]

just got a 23 SL, 6k miles so far, love it

[@kenyongillespie8652]

GMC v-8 will outlast the Toyota if you are hauling a lot. I like the luxury and feel of the GMC better.

[@alengreen589]

Yukon

[@syedali7026]

Which GMC Yukon model is the best to get ? Can somebody give suggestions, will really appreciate that

[@lalajee143]

You’re wearing jacket. Did winter already started in Canada 🇨🇦?

[@christofonobrown3659]

GM has stated the Yukon/Tahoe was designed for 200,000 road miles. While no Land Cruiser, still longer than most people keep their new purchase.

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@christofonobrown3659 are you thinking of mileage to certain maintenance overhauls?

[@christofonobrown3659]

@@rotaryenginepete no, just the vehicles’ designed lifespan. Obviously easy to exceed if well maintained, or reduced if abused. The other vehicle I mentioned (Land Cruiser) was designed for 350,000 miles on unimproved roads and many exceed this.

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@christofonobrown3659 where did GM purportedly make this claim?

[@rotaryenginepete]

there are plenty of million mile GM full size trucks and SUV's to prove this wrong. I'm not buying it.

[@christofonobrown3659]

@@rotaryenginepete yes there are! “Designed to last until” does not equal “designed to fall apart at”

[@riccjaccson6876]

Can you ask Toyota why we can't get a Suburban size vehicle???

[@djplonghead5403]

They are Japanese and not Americans. Toyota focuses on smaller vehicles worldwide while GM and the big 3 focus on the American (China for Buick and Cadillac) market. The big 3 are used to making massive vehicles where Toyota is not and they have no interest in making a giant 8mpg vehicle just for North America.

[@rich7447]

@@djplonghead5403 They already make the Sequoia and Tundra just for the North American market. What is the difference between making these and a long wheelbase version?

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Chevrolet still makes the Colorado, Trailblazer and other small cars in other markets.....

[@justinsalazar9070]

Bought sequoia TRD PRO 2024 yall are idiots!!! Bad boy runs crazy smooth zero issues! And V8 fan girls the engine in the Sequoia slaps yalls V8’s to dust. Great ride and amazing performance. What’s even better is resale value upholds compared to its competitors hands down. Problems are not with hybrid systems either so get talks facts straight.

[@youarerightboss]

I still buying the Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro

[@m.b8257]

A massive v8 that’s very troubled with cylinder deactivation! Also I prefer a lighter steering feel as appose to a heavier one.

[@rotaryenginepete]

you are thinking of the 5.3L. the 6.2L is near flawless

[@Agent.K.]

The aftermarket takes care of that

[@rich7447]

@@rotaryenginepete The 6.2 with AFM has the same issues as the 5.3. Both are fixed by removing AFM.

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@rich7447 I have a high mileage 6.2L and it does not have that issue

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Illegal in Qatar unfortunately. Best thing is to change oil regularly..it is not hard to take care of them and drive them properly....

[@TXAG81]

Thanks, but I’ll keep my 2020 Sequoia Platinum forever.

[@turbonorthcut893]

If your being objective, with the issues that engine is having in the Toyota and the layout of the interior, the yukon is unmatched!

[@hermanpeters549]

Toyota over any GM product before anyone comments about recall it has nothing to do with hybrid models

[@djplonghead5403]

I bet it will have problems down the road. Now you have 2 expensive turbos and the hybrid battery to replace in 15 years or less.

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@hermanpeters549 everyone is ditching Toyota because Toyota ditched the V8

[@hermanpeters549]

@@rotaryenginepete it’s more then an engine that makes a car. Gm replaces lots of parts especially the timing chain and so many other Parts go wrong I’ll stick with Toyota

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@hermanpeters549 timing chain? I have several high mileage GM V8's and never a timing chain issue. But if you want to worry about "new" parts that grenade your engine, how about the oil sump on the Toyota 3.5L? 😂

[@hermanpeters549]

@@rotaryenginepete that’s only one problem GM products doesn’t hold value and everywhere around the world knows about Toyota reliability. Malibu have a buy back program now because of their welding

[@aitonadoni1021]

Hi David, I trust your automotive knowledge and judgement. I am interested in the range rover suvs. I hear and read alot of bad things regarding quality and reliability. What are you thoughts about them. Am I better off going into a Lexus or BMW? I would TRULY APPRECIATE any feedback. Thank you :)

[@rich7447]

Avoid European SUVs. European models have the highest maintenance costs and highest depreciation.

[@Solvet862]

GMC Yukon Denali Ultimate all day. If are buy a+$103k it had better feel and sound like something. The new QX80 is amazing. Bit with V6 twin turbos it will not get +$130k.

[@MarkR973]

GMC wins across the board... I doubt Toyota is better long term their resale is not great on that model

[@justinsalazar9070]

You smoking crack 🤣

[@burningknuckle26]

Im taking the Toyota Sequoia all day.

[@alwayne5932]

Same here…despite all the trash talking in the market 😂.. Sequoia all day

[@rotaryenginepete]

with all the recalls the only place you'll be taking it is to the dealer 😂

[@normanli5270]

@@rotaryenginepete sequoia doesn't have a recall. its ttv6 is a hybrid, not a nonhybrid

[@justinsalazar9070]

Got the Trd pro sequoia don’t believe the haters it’s an amazing ride and zero issues!!!

[@GoodSamLegend]

I would not buy either of those two. I like the Expedition more, although I no longer buy Ford vehicles. I used to own a Suburban, and while that truck was my wife's favorite, I also stopped buying GM products too.

[@Agent.K.]

Lower quality

[@GoodSamLegend]

@@Agent.K. I agree, especially for the price they are asking.

[@mcjogom]

👍👍👍👍

[@MarkR973]

The days of Toyota and lexus being dominant are coming to an end as they cut costs on luxury vehicles and it shows in quality and in lack of options ...

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@MarkR973 what days? Sequoias never dominated anything.

[@MarkR973]

@@rotaryenginepete the remark is broad not specific and I agree on sequoia it was never a big seller nor did it hold its value

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Seqouias have good resale value, just as Yukons do.

[@MarkR973]

The Toyota is not reliable as it's using a twin turbo b6 versus a v8... Toyota is having issues with paint, engines it's limited in options too...

[@SoonerMatt]

I’m guessing you don’t work in GM engines for a living these days.

[@MarkR973]

@@SoonerMatt I do not…. But souring on Toyota lately, I want them to step up quality

[@SoonerMatt]

@@MarkR973 I have worked as a factory rep (District or Area Mgr) for both, GM and Toyota. One thing I learned in my time with each manufacturer is that Toyota leadership takes quality control issues quite personal. I have full faith they will get this engine bearing situation figured out and even extend the warranty schedule, when needed. It’s in their culture. Any twin turbo v6 produced from Feb 24 and after has the updated bearing. GM is having issues with their v8’s right now, too. If I were to buy a GM product right now, I would either get their 3.0 Duramax or their turbo 4 cylinder (as much as it pains me to type that).

[@MarkR973]

@@SoonerMatt thanks appreciate the insight .... I've been looking at vehicles but hesitant due to what I'm hearing... also I don't need a car I've had my Avalon since buying new in 2012 as a 2011 leftover..

[@SoonerMatt]

@@MarkR973 good call on the Avalon. My sons have shared a 2013 Avalon. I wish it rode like yours.

[@robcottam2]

The yukon denali ultimate is also 20-30k more than the capstone sequoia. Helloooooo lol

[@philipzivnuska7321]

The Yukon looks like a pedestrian Killer.

[@lawlzownage1844]

Maybe they deserve it.

[@djplonghead5403]

They both look and are pedestrian killers.

[@michaelmahaffey3201]

Still Toyota all day for me. GM’s have recalled the transmissions and that active fuel management lifter system is trash in the GMs. They are knocking too with very little miles on them. The older (pre2007) GM 5.3 and 6.0 were amazing, not anymore

[@rotaryenginepete]

the 6.2L engine and 10L90 transmission combo in the yukon has none of those issues and that combo has been bulletproof since it came out in 2018

[@michaelmahaffey3201]

Do yourself a quick search of new 6.2 and see what you come up with. And they (GM and Ford) just recalled the new 10spd trans they partnered up to build.

[@djplonghead5403]

I heard of the new 6.2 engines blowing up at 62k miles on multiple cases. Watched a video of a tow truck- 3 brand new Chevy trucks with this engine, 1 Lyriq bricked with software, and a few old junk cars like a jeep Cherokee.

[@rotaryenginepete]

@@michaelmahaffey3201 false. I own one from 2018. No recalls and works flawlessly.

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Could be a bad lifter batch or owner abuse or misuse. You do not know how they were driven....

[@kam7056]

❤

[@raziqafg]

U know what. We are all broke at the moment. We can only dream of those vehicles. U might be able to afford one of those, but forb the rest of us that vehicle is out of reach.

[@nelsonbrito4964]

This video feels like a advertisement for the gm suv, that interior belongs in a 2010 vehicle, and without doubt the toyota will be more reliable, if it has issues now fear not, toyota will fix them.

[@rotaryenginepete]

maybe it feels like that because the toyota is just that bad 😂

[@justinsalazar9070]

Got it bro zero issues and drives like a beast!!!! Love our sequoia Ted pro!

[@oneblach]

GM trucks have had a known lifter and transmission issues for more than a decade and they never rectified it. They keep failing in their newest models.

[@christofonobrown3659]

And if worried then change the cam and lifters. If you had that 3.4L TT, how would you bulletproof it?

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

Anything mass produced will have failures and exaggerated horror stories...the Internet is NOT trustworthy.

[@manuelguillermomonterreygu1633]

Traducir al español

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

3 row Luxury Family school bus not much utility any more

[@vickymanghera1369]

Nothing beats Ford expedition Timberline.... Sequoia is a big time flop...also Toyota V6 Turbo is a crap ...

[@justinsalazar9070]

Ford?!?!? 🤣 I have a Sequoia TRD pro and my turbo 6 smoked a ford timberline 2 twice!!!!!! 🤣 ford is 💩

[@Agent.K.]

Yukon