Toyota built a reputation on the 2008-2022 Sequoia's unkillable 5.7L V8, owners routinely cruise past 300k miles on oil changes alone, and one just hit 500k before needing spark plugs. The 2023 redesign looks sharp and the 437-hp hybrid hauls hard, but the cargo area is a mess: the battery placement means the third row won't fold flat, leaving you with a stepped floor where the Tahoe gives you actual usable space. The twin-turbo V6 is unproven long-term, fuel economy still hovers around 16 mpg, and you're paying $75k+ for the privilege. If you need three-row towing muscle and don't mind dated tech, hunt down a clean second-gen and enjoy bulletproof engineering. If you want the new one, load it with your actual gear first, that weird tiered trunk might be a dealbreaker, and at this price the American competition suddenly looks reasonable.
Volvo's bestseller nails the fundamentals, plush cabin, serene ride, safety tech that actually works, but it's starting to show its seven-year bones. The infotainment lags behind touchscreen-native rivals, cargo space won't impress anyone hauling strollers and hockey bags, and the base engines feel like they're working harder than they should. The T8 plug-in hybrid is quick and efficient when it behaves, but ERAD module failures have stranded some 2023+ owners with a suddenly thirsty SUV and repair waits stretching into months. If you value Scandinavian restraint over German flash and can live with a platform that predates your pandemic sourdough starter, it's a thoughtful choice. Skip the PHEV unless you're comfortable gambling on warranty roulette.