Choosing Between the Sienna and the Sequoia

Dec 28, 2016

At McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL, you’ve got some great choices for three-row family haulers. The Sienna and Sequoia are competitors that are both worth a test drive. Here’s a guide to their individual strengths and differences.

Sequoia Strengths
The Sequoia has a bigger passenger cabin and starts out at a higher quality level. This SUV seats eight, but you can add center captain’s chairs, reducing the count to seven. Big as it is, the ute offers a serene ride for its passengers. Drivers will appreciate the brisk acceleration they get from the powerful engine. For camping and boating, you’ve got to love the high towing capacity. Likewise, you can opt for true off-roading capability, which you can’t get on the Sienna. Base exterior features include foglights, heated mirrors, a roof rack and running boards. Interior standards include rear reclining seats, front power chairs, and third-row sunshades.

Sienna Strengths
The Sienna seats seven, but you can opt for an eight-person edition. Young kids like the sliding doors more than side-hinged SUV doors. The center row slides back or forward, which comes in handy with positioning carseats near parents or increasing legroom. Considering its more affordable price, the Sienna’s high quality cabin competes with the Sequoia and other premium three-row rides. The Sienna is also the only minivan on the market to offer all-wheel drive. It also has exclusive Driver Easy Speak, allowing parents to talk to the back row without shouting. Like the Sequoia, it has tri-zone automatic HVAC controls and an Entune touchscreen.

You can see the two vehicles side by side at McKinnon Toyota dealer serving Birmingham AL.