Opinion between Land Cruiser vs Sequoia vs Grand Highlander

I’m tired of Hyundais/Kias and moving to Toyota for my car (we have a Tacoma), but we can’t really decide, and sadly I’m so busy we are having a hard time finding a dealership with all three in stock.

Two kids in car seats, moving to Colorado soon, needing bigger trunk space. The only one we’ve seen was the normal Highlander. Any opinions on what’s good for family and bigger trunk space? Thank you!

An AWD Grand Highlander will be the best Toyota for a family in Colorado besides an AWD Sienna.

Unless you need to go off-road, a Highlander or Grand Highlander will give you more car for the price, better on-road driving, and better fuel economy. But a Land Cruiser is very cool.

Sounds like a use case for a Sienna.

Yani said:
Sounds like a use case for a Sienna.

We did debate the Sienna, but I’m not a fan of vans. Although the one we did look at looked more like a bullet train than a minivan lol.

@Avi
The Sienna is far and away the easiest vehicle for kids as they grow. That said, the Land Cruiser is great for summer camping.

@Avi
That’s why Toyota can sell you a Grand Highlander with less space for a higher price. People are willing to pay extra to avoid a van.

The Sequoia is the biggest, the Land Cruiser is the coolest, and the Highlander is the most practical. Just my opinion.

I own a Land Cruiser and love it, but it’s the smallest in terms of passenger and storage space. The Sequoia is great but drives more like a truck. The Grand Highlander is likely the best choice for a family in Colorado, especially with AWD and hybrid options.

Get a Platinum Grand Highlander Hybrid Max. It’s more practical than the other two in terms of cargo capacity and ground clearance is sufficient unless you’re doing heavy off-roading. Just swap the tires to suit Colorado conditions.

I had a Highlander, traded it for a Sequoia TRD Pro, but then switched to a Lexus GX550. The GX550 is the best decision I’ve made. If you’re considering the Land Cruiser or Sequoia, look into the GX550.

@WilliamMia
Hmm, I never considered a Lexus before. Definitely something I need to look into. Thanks!

I own a 2023 Sequoia, and while I love it, I think the Grand Highlander is more practical for families unless you’re doing heavy off-roading or hauling.

If not going Subaru, I’d pick a body-on-frame vehicle with real 4X4, like the Sequoia or Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser has one of the best 4WD systems in the world.

Kind of moot since they’re hard to find in stock, but unless you’re 5’5” or shorter, the Grand Highlander is the best choice. The Land Cruiser and Sequoia have cramped second rows.

Land Cruiser. Grand Highlander if you don’t want to spend as much.

The Sienna has more space than the Grand Highlander. If you’re focused on trunk and passenger space, go with the Sienna.

Avoid the Grand Highlander. You can get a Lexus TX for around the same price after negotiating.

Unless it’s urgent, take time to test drive all three. They’re all great vehicles, but you should see how they feel in person before deciding.