2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4WD - POV Driving Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- MSRP: $73,965
MPG: 19 city / 22 highway
Horsepower: 437 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque: 583 lb-ft torque
Towing capacity: 9,010 lbs
Battery: 1.87 kWh 288 V nickel-metal hydride
Engine: 3.5 L V6
Curb weight: 6,150 lbs
Options:
-10" Color Head-Up Display with Speedometer, Navigation, and Hybrid System Indicator $600
-Power extending tow mirrors with convex spotter and work light $290
-Load leveling rear height control air suspension w/adaptive variable suspension $1045
-Power extending running boards $1005
-Ball mount $87
-Carpet floor mats/Carpet cargo mat $358
Delivery, processing and handling fee $1595
Total price as tested: $78,880
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The non-flat trunk area is a deal breaker for me, everything else is perfect.
Totally agree
same here, wonder if the guy who designed that thing was on good drugs lol!
Yeah the whole trunk space it a deal breaker
I agree about the interior and pricing. I think what you’re paying for is the Toyota sequoia name and the hybrid powertrain. Definitely not a $80,000 interior.
I never cared for the last generation But seeing this makes me appreciate it more. The 1st gen was my favorite.
i can’t wait for the 2024 toyota tacoma review! that’s gonna be one hell of a vehicle!🤠
@@naveenthemachine isn't that what people said about the 3rd gen and the 2nd gen
@@naveenthemachine lol!!!! Wtf are u talking about!?
@@naveenthemachine If anything it’ll just lack any substantial power, I think it’ll look fine though.
@@naveenthemachine Sad to say but you probably aren't wrong. Toyota has been kinda underwhelming with their vehicles lately.
what do you think now that its announced?
I treat this vehicle like a tank for rough terrain and weather, not a family oriented car.
If you want usable 3rd row space then go for a minivan. You could argue that cars like the Honda Pilot and Kia Telluride have good third row for passengers but you will also give up cargo space with them folded up. These cars are not meant to haul 7-8 passengers and squeeze everyone’s bags at once. That’s a minivan.
Come on. How are people going to carry their huge egos? (lol) I don't think anyone's buying this for offroading.
im not sure why they even put in a 3rd row honestly, at least for this. these can easily be treated as work vehicles
@@hackluster this and the 4runner are more offroad capable than most lifted pickups, not saying they're used that way normally, but theyre more capable than you'd expect
Bought one in November! Love it every day!
what are the actual MPGs like when not towing? i have a highlander hybrid that isnt totally accurate but as close as i could expect from any automaker
"Lift your dog" my 100 pound labrador heard that and ran off.
Nice review as always. Wow, that price tag is crazy. Granted it’s smaller but you can get a Lexus GX460 for way less with its awesome V8.
The Lexus also comes without that stupid rear cargo floor, that's honestly the biggest deal breaker for me. A full-size third row SUV is meant for passengers while simultaneously being able to load stuff, I can't believe this is actually a thing in the Sequoia.
Unfortunately the Lexus is much smaller than this lol!!!!
I don’t feel like it’s big enough. It needs more cargo space. That space is just unacceptable. I think people can deal with the higher 3rd row seats but that cargo needs improved. The Grand Highlander is bigger
Yo I live in Dallas area, in fact not far from where you tested this SUV. I take George Bush and Dallas North Tollway occasionally! Flattering to see you guys driving around the city I live in haha.
Damn the side mirror is really really big ,,,it obstructs some view for sure!
The shelving takes a minute to get use to it, but it is actually great once you figure it out🔥
Seriously bro
I was searching of your review on sequoia ❤
I still believe that the US competitors at this segment are the best, but the Sequoia finally got some feasibility to the eye.
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It's seems like a great truck but some surprising disappointments for me like cheap interior plastics and shifter. Also that cargo area is atrocious. It looks fantastic on the outside tho.
I feel like everyone needs to stop 3rd row seats for SUVs. Get a van if that's what you need. Nothing wrong with those tanks.
Or just get it over with for SUVs and just add another foot to the third root floor
Hard disagree some of us have friends, kids, kids’ friends, elders living with us, etc.. I just wish they’d make third rows actually useable
@LegendOfJefta 3rd rows are usable...in vans. I guess it's just not "in" anymore. I feel like cops are the only ones using vans these days. If it works for them...
Nah, I don’t like the look of vans. Only issue is some 3 rows make them perfect for kids, just right for adults or flat out unusable for anyone.
‘IMO’
Lol wut. Hot take here
Everybody like who has this car
The one thing that really bothers me about most toyota's is that they don't angle the centre screen slightly towards the driver. Makes it harder to navigate and it reflects more of the light coming in from the passenger side window.
I mean that goes for most car manufacturers. Like Hondas, Mazdas, Ford, Nissan, bmws, Mercedes, etc. all have screens that are not angled. The only two I can think of off the top of my head are kias and Hyundais so you don’t have many options
@@kevinbonquyquy1047 and Volkswagen I think. But yeah not many options. I actually hate angled systems, so I’m glad it’s not really popular😅
@@anonymousguy6928 I hate angular systems too. Yes it’s nice for the driver to have a better view of the screen, but then that means the passenger can’t see the screen as well now. And most of the time if I have a passenger, they’re the ones interacting with the screen more so I can do the driving. It also makes the infotainment look worse when it’s not symmetrical and centered.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Platinum 3.5L iForce MAX Twin-Turbo V6 4X4!
I live in Japan and today I saw some masochist driving a Sequoia. Awesome looker but not a great fit for Japanese streets lol.
This is the best type of touchscreen: big with small bezels, and physical climate controls below. Nothing worse than a Mach-E type screen or the setup in the new M2. I don't want ugly touchscreen climate controls that have a clashing design with carplay or android auto. I also don't want to be forced to use a laggy screen and take my eyes off the road to change the A/C. Keep them physical, like Toyota has.
i want as many BUTTONS as i can get. big screen is kinda nice but if i cant use it when driving i dont want it. automakers push to screen only is just stupid
The Pumped in V8 sounds into the cabin are sweet, but i wonder what the 3.4L actually sounds like..
Probably like a 2GR just quieter due to the turbos
By biggest complaint is a lack of a second row bench seat.
In that price range why anyone would pick this over GM large SUVs is beyond me.
Many of said GM SUV's have worse reliability and build. With that said, at 15K or more cheaper, used, hard to argue that.
Toyota is way more luxury than Lexus. What is going on with Lexus they can’t plucked that digital gauge out of Toyota and put into it
in what world is 80k acceptable for this thing lol. You're right at X7/GLS money
80k after Biden is like 55k before Biden.
@@MagicCarpetRide8669 has nothing to do with the president
@@JDMSwervo2001 right everything just happened to go to hell right when Biden took over. Pure coincidence
@@MagicCarpetRide8669 Haha, you do make a great point:)
Idk at about $80k I can't see how it's worth that price when there are so many other options. As an aside native navigation is totally fine when it works, has updated traffic info, etc (e.g. Tesla). But yeah when it's Toyota it's basically useless. So again paying $80k for stuff that's basically useless...
Did you notice any fit and finish quality issues? Rattling or shaking that’s annoying? I have my eye on this or a Yukon Denali and I’m worried about the build quality on this new build and solid rear axel. Also, does the air suspension make the ride more comfortable? Thanks
Yukon Denali is going to be a much better choice. You get a better interior, better build quality, more cargo space, more refined controls, and a more capable and reliable drivetrain. It's pretty much a no brainier. GM SUVs are one of the best out there as they have been making them a long time. The air suspension on the new Sequoia does not make the ride that much better and causes the vehicle to jiggle when over bumps, it feels a bit unsettld. In comparison, the air suspension plus Magnet ride dampers on the Yukon is much more refined and comfortable.
@@workphone9342 i nean this is a toyota, but it's pretty well proven youre right. all of GMs money goes to the corvette (marketing for what they can do), and their trucks (where their money comes from). everything else is a distant 3rd
perfect Toyota 👍
Dallas?
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How did this drive compared to the 2018 Sequoia you drove previously?
my uncle had the old one and i’ve driven it a couple times. the new one just feels nicer. feels more controlled and refined. lighter steering and the rear air suspension is nice. just an overall better driving experience
Too bad the 2nd row seats don’t slide anymore.
Sounds like your saying this truck is NOT worth the price tag 😅
Review the Lexus Rx 350 luxury please
Fortuner's big brother
I don't know why Toyota sends us bad Asian cars like the Hilux, Innova, Yaris and Land Cruiser, and not the Tacoma, Sequoia, Tundra!!!
The hilux and the landcruiser are great vehicles.
While it does look great it is definitely overpriced. Also the higher 3rd row takes up too much space and needs to be improved. Rather spend 80k elsewhere.
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Topher here in Texas? You got some bbq or Mexican food i hope 😁👏
Oh, definitely!
I drove that thing and it's really loud inside
Toyota needs to make a stretch version of the Sequoia just like they did with the Highlander. It would sell like hot cakes.
I don’t think you gave this a fair shake.
You didn’t put the rear cargo tray in the right area.
Who wants a soft touch grab handle? This is a truck towing suv that you will get dirty
Not dog friendly
For a V6 it gets absolutely abysmal fuel economy
No way $80k.
سياره ممتازه 😅
close to escalade pricing for a less than luxury toyota
A giant vehicle with less storage space than most hatchbacks 😬
I definitely don't think that interior is 80K quality. Looks very cheap and so basic!
I can imagine the conversation with the wife. Hey honey, you can chill out with the kid while I go make a video about our rental 😂
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Previous Sequoia interior design was way more pleasant to look at. The blockiness is dull
I wish Toyota would have just added a 10 speed to the previous generation, new audi level interior front to back and call it good
The fake V8 sound is kinda amusing. The Ford Ranger does the same thing except it's a 4 cylinder pretending it's a V8 hehe. At least this one could be trusted to not break down, I have seen MANY new Wagoneers dead on the side of the road already.
Understeery
For 80k I'd much rather be in a CPO Range Rover with a warranty. Obviously you're not getting the Toyota reliability but that interior just isn't cutting it for 80k
so many stories of range rovers in a shop more than the owners hand, and you'd still rather have that?
$80,000?? That's the starting price of an X7 lol. Yikes.
Tiny interior, massive MSRP 👎🏼
LX has a much cheaper interior
I hope he gets to review the kia ev9, I'm seriously considering buying that car.
Boo
Wastegate…😮
So they ditched the reliable v8 for another 2mpg. Great plan.
Meanwhile Mazda is building a new str8 six cylinder, rwd biased suv with a premium interior for less money. Get real Toyota
Lease it. Don’t buy it
First
Not a competition
This SUV is worth about $60,000