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Again. Passenger comfort is subjective.

Actually, its quite scientific. Manufacturers conduct the research and make the changes that best suit the market they are selling into. That's the basis for the development of the more expensive IRS in the Sequoia....passenger comfort....unless you live in a world where businesses like Toyota throw away money on R&D that doesn't result in an improved product vs the previous generation.

Sadly, the Sequioa is not in the same league as the RR, Audi, LX. As for the QX56...powertrain yes but interior quality is no better mid level Dodge. sure platinum competes with the QX.

Actually, I would argue that the RR, Audi and LX are not in the same league as the Sequoia. These are vehicles without a future customer base. The products are generally bought by folks that could just as easily have been in a 740 or MB E or S-class. When the luster of SUVs as a "luxury" vehicle no longer is perceived as PC, these vehicles will die off quickly. The SUVs that remain will be those that meet the needs of owners that actually use their SUVs capabilities instead of seeking the appearance that they use them.

And most large SUVS with a third row seats never uses the third row. I have seen so many Sequioas driving around with just the driver and passenger. I don't think I have seen a full size SUV with 7 passengers loaded to the max.

During the week on the work commute...yes. Unless you are at the boat ramp, campground or soccer field with the kids, you have no clue how these vehicles are used on the weekend. I suspect you don't fit the profile for any of these uses otherwise you might have a better appreciation for why SUVs are uniquely popular in the American marketplace.

Not at all. But I did LMAO when you tried to pass off the Sequioa Platinum as luxury vehicle. The Sequioa is a full size large SUV, LC is premium full size SUV and a LX570 is a luxury SUV.

The Sequoia is a nicely appointed vehicle that is well designed for its intended uses with plenty of luxuries that matter to pamper its owner. The LC is a dying breed in the US market based on an old suspension platform sold at an overpriced sticker to Safari wannabe's. Most of these folks would be better off in an Audi, BMW or MB wagon. The LX is simply a "really" overpriced anachronism.