Did not think I would get any support. But thanks.

 

Well for whats its worth, the Japanese Qx80 is just as dated and neglected as the American Escalade. Both these vehicles feel 2005, and there is a good chance that Infiniti and Cadillac will shut down.

 

Toyota Sequoia second row captain seats are by far the best out of all SUVs.

 

Cant stand the QX or Patrol/Armada. Hate the interior buttons. But they are top notch materials and if you like Nissan, you should be a fan. The Nissan twins sell worldwide, I think they are safe

 

Been a long tome since I’ve sat in one...

 

Perhaps so, but they both (along with the Nissan Titan pickup) for years, had a lot of QC problems from that Canton, MS plant. Recent ones have shown some improvement....perhaps because they are now built in Japan.

 

They added them at some point. I don’t know when. But is super personal with a massive console to separate the two second row passengers. Recline, heat, own set up of earphones, sun shade, air vents. It is too bad the LX rear seat TVs are not in it. (Just my thoughts).

I always felt like the Sequoia was a like a massive van. No solid axle, adaptive variable suspension, lowers to ease loading, lots of air vents, very well designed rear folding seating with power controls in two four places, a giant V8....great for long distance hwy cruising. I think the next gen will go unibody like a X7 or GLS and will be the foundation for a North American Lexus.

 

Disagree completely. When we were shopping, we wanted a two-row. There are only four of us, after all. But we quickly found that in order to get a 2nd row that was comfortable and roomy for people over 6 feet, you basically have to get a 3-row. We actually bought a cargo tray that completely covers the folded-down third row, such that it has to be completely removed from the vehicle in order to raise those seats.

 

What did you get if you don't mind?

 

believe he got a Q7

 

That's correct. We've had it for about 16 months and 19k miles now, and used the third row twice.

 

The second row of my Highlander, with a panoramic sunroof, window shades, climate controls, and heated bucket seats is more comfortable than the second row of my previous 4RUNNER.

 

thank you Striker. You’re excellent article confirmed my feelings about driving a BOF pickup vs just about any other vehicle. I belong to a Corvette Club and we have an all-car show in September. Our sponsor dealer lets us use his lot, but we must move all the cars to a remote lot 3 miles away. During that ‘car shuffle’ we drive just about everything Chevy sells. I always force my way to the front so I can drive the big ones. What I found this year, after driving a Suburban then Silverado back to back is that the Sub has been ‘civilized’ compared to the pickup. Your description is the first I’ve even seen that depicts the ‘feeling’ that I always tell people I had in my IHC Scout2 and my ‘86 K-5 Blazer. I was happy to find that the Colorado and the 100k mile used Nissan Frontier had the same driving characteristics.

 

Just randomly quoted you.

You have an older GMC. Do you like the current Tahoe or Yukon?

 

Love them. They really catch my eye. Love the redesign also, though would miss column shifter lol. Very eager to see 2021 Yukon Denali.