"Certainly". If I were a betting man I'd probably not be so certain of that. The T24 engine is also not all that complicated outside a well-cooled and well-designed turbo. The hybrid system design is two decades old with fantastic reliability. My LC seldom surpasses 3500rpm and though I'm a pretty conservative driver in my old age, I don't sense the engine is working that hard. We shall see at 150k miles.
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Though I have a LC LC with premium pkg on order, I have to admit that I've always found the Yukon appealing. But I have a small family and could never really justify the size. If I had to choose between a 1958 trim and a Tahoe, I would definitely choose the Tahoe for more creature comfort, since I don't offroad. But between a loaded LC and a Tahoe, I would choose the more practically sized LC.
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We are empty-nest family, just my wife and I + our two dogs. I find the LC too small. Once we put dog crates in the cargo area, there simply is no space for luggage (unless we use the rear sits for that, which is not ideal).
Also, I am getting really tired of the small, noisy engine. I can live with off-road oriented suspension (I used to drive an FC Cruiser), but the noise level of the LC is just too annoying. And then there is the lack of storage space in the cabin.
Sounds like the Tahoe may be the right move for you, size wise then, especially considering your towing needs.
Have you considered a Sequoia?
Have you considered a Sequoia?
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Toyota completely missed the mark with the Sequoia.
1) Cargo space is about the same as much smaller Highlander
2) The V6 engine that self-destroys itself. Over 100k Tundras recalled and getting complete engine replacement. The Sequoia is not included because supposedly with hybrid you get yourself out of harms way when the engine fails in the middle of an interstate but it's pure BS. Toyota claims that the cause was a manufacturing issue that has been resolved, but 2024 and 2025 Tundras keep failing.
3) Ridiculously expensive, you get much more with a Tahoe for $20k less.
Bottom line, the Sequoia is a total failure that barely sells at 2000 units per month vs. 10,000 Tahoes + 8,000 Yukons.
