2018 GMC Yukon vs. 2018 Toyota Sequoia
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Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) need to be flexible enough to take on any challenge given to them, especially when they are full-size SUVs. The 2018 GMC Yukon is a one in a million SUV that does that while also transporting those expectations to new heights. By implementing luxury additions, this model has come closer than any other automotive in making you feel right at home on the road. You will also have more than ample space in order to fit everyone you care for, as well as everything you could even think of needing on the journey with you. The power output is just as impressive with the ideal selection of engines that will both dish out massive potential. On the outside, it is GMC bold and ready to take on anything the road can dish out, but on the inside, everything is about refinement. In short, the only limitation of the 2018 GMC Yukon is your imagination.
Not many would want to compete with a beautiful beast like this, but one of the vehicles in its class that is willing to take on the challenge is the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. With a bulky or even bubble-like design, the 2018 Sequoia doesn’t match the same boldly refined flair of the 2018 Yukon. Whereas the Yukon keeps its exterior tight and clean, the Sequoia is more curvy and loose. Additionally, the 2018 Sequoia will never be able to match the Yukon in performance capability on its best day.
So, although it attempts to put up a good fight, only one of these two SUVs offers the flexibility, style, refinement, boldness, and performance capability to keep you beyond satisfied. So, when it comes to the 2018 GMC Yukon vs. 2018 Toyota Sequoia, the Yukon is sure to please.
Space
2018 GMC Yukon
The Utility of the 2018 GMC Yukon measures to be 204? L x 81? W x 74? H and offers a max of 94.7 ft³ of cargo space without the LX edition, and 121.7 ft³ with. With a Yukon, you can also fit up to nine passengers with optional first-row bench seating on the SLE trim. The space you are getting is not only impressive in size, but also in efficiency. The second row offers a power-release and fold-and-tumble system that is standard on the SLT trim level, while the third row offers a power flat fold button right in the trunk. This makes accessing your cargo area extremely simple.
2018 Toyota Sequoia
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia offers a large cabin with plenty of flexibility. Seating eight passengers, the 2018 Sequoia has room for the whole family and their belongings. The second row is 40/20/20 split, while the third row is 60/40 split, and together they combine to give you 120.1 ft³ of cargo space with the press of a button. You will also gain the option of a moonroof to make the space feel even more open. Overall the 2018 Toyota Sequoia does well at offering drivers the ample space they expect from a full-size SUV.
Power
2018 GMC Yukon
The 2018 GMC Yukon offers more power than almost any vehicle that comes even close to being in its class. With two engines to select between the Yukon is sure to offer your desired power. While most other manufacturers only offer a single power plant, GMC goes the extra mile to make sure your boat or RV isn’t left behind due to a lack of power. The standard engine that you will receive at the starting price for the 2018 Yukon is a feisty 5.3L V8 engine is produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. This is much more power than you will ever need for your daily commute and should even be capable of handling its fair share of epic off-roading adventures. If you truly don’t believe that will feed your hunger though, you can upgrade to the 6.1L V8 with 420 hp 460 lb-ft of torque that offers up to 8,500 pounds of towing potential with the right set up. The Yukon is also surprisingly fuel efficient with 23 mpg highway. Overall, GMC again proves that they know how to properly provide for their larger vehicles, and give them the efficient power they deserve.
2018 Toyota Sequoia
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia offers one engine, leaving the selection process fairly straightforward. With the 2018 Sequoia, you will get a 5.7L V8 with 381hp and 401 lb-ft of torque. This engine at most will grant drivers 7,400 pounds of towing potential that should get the job done but is certainly nowhere near the best in the class. The fuel economy also isn’t ideal for only 17 mpg highway. Standing alone this vehicle may be something worth looking at, but when compared to some of the other giants of this class, such as the 2018 Yukon, the 2018 Sequoia just isn’t ready to compete on a performance level.
Amenities
Refinement of a vehicle is based on its ability to feel comfortable, convenient, entertaining, and most of all safe. SUVs, in general, are known for perfecting the automotive art of refinement, but the 2018 GMC Yukon pushes the bar just a bit higher than most, while the 2018 Toyota Sequoia puts up some fair competition.
2018 GMC Yukon
The cabin of the 2018 GMC Yukon is not only spacious and efficient though, but it is also impressively comfortable as well. The cabin is designed to keep the outside out and the inside in. Quieting technology such as triple-seal doors, acoustic glass, and an aerodynamic structure, allow you a peaceful journey every time. Addition when it comes to comfort you will find such luxuries as Tri-zone automatic climate control to make it summer in the front and winter in the back, as well as optional ventilated and heated leather seating, power programmable Liftgate, and keyless open and start.
Moving on to safety, there really isn’t a modern safety feature that isn’t at least offered by the 2018 GMC Yukon. Without adding additional cost to the starting price, you will receive a seven-airbag system, a rear vision camera, front and rear assistance for tricky parking, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system for smooth riding, hill start assistance, a tire pressure monitor and GMC connect, and teen driver technology that will keep new drivers on the right path by letting you set the limits and keeping your up to date on how they are doing. More advanced features, if you can believe it, are also available if you decide to upgrade to a higher trim level. You can get such features as adaptive cruise control, low-speed automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, collision alerts in front and rear, and lane keep assist to always keep you aware.
Lastly, no one wants to be bored while driving, so the 2018 GMC Yukon offers its own infotainment systems that allow for constant connectivity and entertainment. This system uses Bluetooth technology to link your Apple or Android smartphone directly to your Yukon. With this technology you can do such things as make and receive hands-free calls and texts without taking your hands off the wheel or your eyes off the road, listen to your personal playlist, or open maps and any number of useful apps to make your ride more fun and convenient.
The 2018 GMC Yukon proves that just because you have a lot of power, doesn’t mean you can’t also be brilliantly refined, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.
2018 Toyota Sequoia
Additional amenities are not lost on the 2018 Toyota Sequoia. The rear-seat controls allow passengers to feel like they are in first class, while the comfortable seating allows for ample leg room. The 2018 Sequoia comes standard with a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure warnings, automatic high beams, and cruise control. Toyota also equips the 2018 Sequoia with their signature Entune Infotainment system with smartphone connectivity and USB ports that will supply endless hours of entertainment and increase convenience substantially.
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is impressively equipped, and this is only a glance at what it has to offer, but when compared to what the 2018 Yukon has to offer drivers, it may just seem a bit, second class.
