NAVIGATION
Introduction
Second Place (tie)
Second Place (tie)
First Place
Conclusion
Editors' Evaluations
Specifications and Performance
Top 10 Features
Consumer Commentary
Stereo Evaluation
Final Rankings and Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

2003 Full-Size SUV Comparison Test
Editors' Evaluations
By Brian Moody
Date Posted 05-13-2003

Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space

Evaluation - Drive

Engine Performance
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
9.3 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.7 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 6.3 3

Transmission
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.7 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
9.3 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 9.0 3

Braking
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.0 1
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
8.3 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 6.3 3

Suspension
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.0 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.7 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 8.0 3

Tires
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.7 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
7.0 2 (t)
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.0 2 (t)

Steering
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
9.3 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.0 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 6.3 3

Visibility
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
7.7 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
7.3 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 6.0 3

Fun to Drive
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.0 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
7.7 2 (t)
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.7 2 (t)

Evaluation - Ride

Seat Comfort Front
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.0 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
7.7 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.0 3

Seat Comfort Rear
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
9.3 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.7 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 6.7 3

Wind & Road Noise
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
9.0 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.7 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.7 3

Rattles & Squeaks
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.3 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
7.7 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.0 3

Evaluation - Design

Interior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
9.0 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
7.7 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 6.0 3

Interior Materials
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.3 1
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
7.3 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 3.3 3

Climate Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.7 1
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.3 2
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 7.7 3

Audio System Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.0 1 (t)
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.0 1 (t)
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 4.0 3

Secondary Control Design/Operation
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.3 1 (t)
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
8.3 1 (t)
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 7.7 3

Exterior Design
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
9.3 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
7.7 2
Toyota Sequoia Limited 7.3 3

Overall Build Quality
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
8.3 1
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
8.0 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4.7 3

Evaluation - Cargo/Passenger Space

Entry/Exit
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
10.0 1
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
8.0 2
Chevrolet Tahoe LT 7.3 3

Expanding/Loading Cargo
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
10.0 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
7.0 2
Toyota Sequoia Limited 6.3 3

Storage Space
Vehicle Score Rank
Ford Expedition XLT FX4
9.3 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.7 2
Toyota Sequoia Limited 8.0 3

Cupholders
Vehicle Score Rank
Toyota Sequoia Limited
9.0 1
Chevrolet Tahoe LT
8.7 2 (t)
Ford Expedition XLT FX4 8.7 2 (t)