lol toyota is the only company that could advertise power seats as "revolutionary" and people would be cool with it because of how reliable their vehicles are
I picked up a first gen Sequoia and it is perfect for my needs here in Kansas. The 4x4 system works great in snow and is confident on gravel and unimproved local roads. My vehicle had been well maintained from its former owners, so a simple maintenance reset was all it needed. I swapped out the head unit to update the electronics to a more modern standard. Not a lot has broken and what has are minor things. It has 315k on it and it's good for many more.
I actually don't want it to change.. I don't like the direction of fitting 5 ipads into the interior. If it works , it works. Reliable and old school analog gauges ..great
Exactly. You can turn a nob or touch a button without even looking once you know their position on the dashboard. Good luck doing that with those touchscreens nowadays….
I wish I could 'Like' your comment 100,000 times! The Sequoia is WAAAAY underappreciated............'old' tech and all. It is a vehicle for those who do NOT want a perpetual car payment. Buy it, maintain it, and it 'should' run with no real problems for 300,000+ miles.
@@AldermanFredCDavis Yup, and it's really misunderstood. Toyota and Lexus both as a brand. Everyone's moving way too damn fast. Next thing you know we'll have tires that will change themselves. The EPA has ruined enough cars , don't take way that mechanical feel between man and machine. There are also the try hard brands, the ones that rush to fit in a trillion features and only to have electrical issues, bugs, hackers, etc.
I have this discussion with a friend of mine every week. Not enough people appreciate the, "tried", "true", "proven", and "reliable". Sadly, we're dinosaurs, and the masses want ipads, heated steering wheels, turbo chargers, and vagina warmers.
My 2010 Sequoia has 160k miles and still runs smooth as butter. No problems at all, knock on wood. And even in 2010 it had most of the same features and tech which was quite impressive back then, however now it’s just decent. Still the best vehicle I have ever owned.
I will be 60 soon. I have seen those new Toyotas with a screen that grew out of the dash board....NO THANK YOU. My New Tundra has a more than adequate screen. I DO NOT need a Samsung home theatre in my truck. My new Tundra is basically same as this Sequoia. Same engine and transmission. The 5.7 has plenty of power. I absolutely love Toyota because they DON'T BREAK...unlike GM and FORD crap.
I'm with you. Happy as a clam in my base 2020 4runner SR5 with 4wd. I want as close to a trouble free experience as possible and the closest thing I could get to resetting the clock on my old FJ, which was base. Less things to break, perfected through a decade of iterations on the same release, and heat/cool knobs I understand with a simple turn.
I used to love it when my Granpa would tell me stories. His were a lot more funny and a lot less “yelling at the wind” though. Surely you can at least understand that this platform is 13 years out of date when it comes to safety fundamentals, and being 6000lbs. it’s definitely time for a ground-up redesign for the sake of everyone else on the road.
@@blueridge8992 #his platform is 13 years out of date when i -------- sorry pal it is not USSR! this car belongs to Toyota, and it is up to CEO to redesign or not! and=or shareholders! your opinion means jack! you have choice of course, buy or no to! nobody needs another random sjw from california to opine on this or other car! just mind your own business (silently)
👍😍Yes! I love it. I went camping, got scared 😂 because I heard a “noise” 😂…ended up sleeping in the 3rd row…I fit just fine…I slept soundly & didn’t hear another sound. 😂💝 I love love love my Sequoia.❤️
I honestly wouldn't care about all the gimmicks, toy's and much newer overall interior, exterior design of the competition and just go for the rugged, bulletproof reliability of the Sequoia. Especially in that color and blacked out trim this looks amazing!
I've always loved the Sequoia. The perfect blend of luxury, reliable, yet somewhat simple. I would really like a Nightshade in dark grey, leveled on some nice all terrains, and tinted windows.
I just picked up my 2021 Nightshade edition limited!! Yes not updated but the most important thing for me is Reliability. It’s something that won’t leave you Stranded somewhere.
I like the Sequoia, fuel economy deficit aside. I like the more back to basics interior, even if it comes with some cheaper plastic feeling components. And regarding it's thirstiness, it is bad but so is the 4Runner which people still love. This has improved power, space and (I believe) comfort for long journeys, so I think the drop is worth it if you like Toyota products.
Absolutely. This truck is a sentimental purchase. But one must not ignore that it starts at 50k, goes to 60k. If you keep it for life then yes go for it. But at 50-60k get yourself in a comparable SUV from a German/Korean brand and the immediate upgrades will be hard to ignore. Especially in the market where people can afford a 50-60k vehicle, remembering 40k is national average for a new car, then it's a hard sell. Still pretty.
@@Kromer0 comparable SUV from a German/Korean brand ----------- german SUV! really? buddy my best guess YOU NEVER EVER owned German car. esp modern , or SUV buddy, German Suvs are only by name. they would stuck in first snow=mud pit Toyota makes real SUV! not Audi or BMW.
@@Kromer0 Good luck finding a German SUV with this much capability and this much reliability at this price. That being said for 50K you could get a very nice VW Atlas or Kia Telluride.
@@Kromer0 You either pay for gas for the Seqouia, or pay for major repairs and most likely even a replacement that goes wrong in other SUVs outside of Toyota 😂
I have 2001 Corolla with 230 K on it. Buddy can’t hold anymore repairs because Michigan Winters have done the damage. I want to junk it but that Engine doesn’t want stop turning.
Love our 2016 platinum family hauler. It does it all for us. My wife drives it daily with the kids. We got our Xmas tree last year and we got stuck in a line of cars with the 4 year old needing to potty, so we threw it in 4x4 and drove in a foot of mud around all of the crossovers, mini vans, and even some trucks. We have Yokohama Geolanders G015 AT three peak snow flake rated tires. Best tires for this truck. Does great in MN winters.
I just picked up this exact Nightshade. (after a deal fell through. I was given 1 hour to take it). I wanted to like the Yukon Denali but it already has 2 recalls and the model I drove had an improperly installed windshield plus 2 warning lights came on. I chose the reliability and snow/off-road capability of the Sequoia for my wife to drive in the Lake Tahoe winters. I agree the entertainment system is old and the gas mileage sucks but I hope to save on repair bills.
Its ancient in todays standards where companies release new model updates every 5 years. But there is just something about this sequoia that is still endearing. I would absolutely still consider this today.
That something is that it works. Why change something that works. Do you need 15 inch iPads to navigate on hour long car trips when you have your iPhone?
@@f5tornadeau It's still terribly overpriced. The lack of electronics and super dated and inneficient parts should make these cars 15k less than the current cars but instead they charge more which logically makes no sense
@@Striker50_ fair point. Perhaps the demand for older, less complicated vehicles helps warrant the price. I know the reliability, whether perceived or real, keeps the resale value quite high for many of Toyota’s models.
I have an ‘18 SR5 with the tech package. That adds leather heated seats, and home link. I have all the things I need plus peace of mind. I wish it had apple car play but that’s not a deal breaker. It’s super comfortable and my kids love the space and comfort. Best of all I paid 48k after fees and taxes. Car has 55k miles after 2 years of purchased and it’s certified by Toyota for 7/100k miles. I can’t be happier. The new ones are very nice and modern and all but the price tag doesn’t justify a trade. My sequoia does everything I need. It’s a great car!
In the next 5-10 years, demand for second gen sequoias is probably going to be crazy high (depending on gas prices of course). These are a very simple yet durable and reliable design. No complicated 8/9/10 spd transmission. No electrification. It is totally no nonsense. All of this is pretty much the reason I bought a first gen Sequoia this year (2007 limited) - it is a large, 3 row suv with 4x4 (High/Low/and a locking center diff) with most importantly, probably the most reliable v8 ever put into a vehicle. I was able to get 80% of the features I wanted in a vehicle, at honestly 20% of the price of anything 3-5 years old. Can't wait to upgrade it in 3-5 years to a second gen sequoia!
This is the best review I have seen of any car. It was really thorough, great job. I would buy this car for it’s reliability and it’s basic setup. With all the new technology coming in new cars and impending electrification of cars this basic set up of an internal combustion engine and transmission would be a keeper for me. I love big V8’s.
This truck has charm. Like you buy this and that's it, it's your "home" on the road for the next 15 years. Thanks for another great review. Never miss anything you put out.
Nice video. I had a 2010 Platinum and it ran like a Swiss watch. I didn't take it off road but it was great on snowy roads. The build quality was superb and the front seats were some of the best I've ever sat on, in a car, with the cushion extension. I hope they improve it soon, especially with a heated steering wheel!
Still looks nice in my opinion. The older look all around and it being newly made is perfect. Personally I think new cars these days just have way too much tech in them. So newer doesn’t always mean better imo. The basic set up in the interior feels more user friendly and not overwhelming complicated. This suv is a blast from the past
I came to this channel a few months ago to see the review on the Hyundai Kona and stayed to watch them all. And yes, I ended up buying the Kona because of this channel. Great channel, very informative and fun videos to watch. Will definitely keep watching this channel for as long as you keep putting out the vids!
The only 3 row true SUV I would buy. Drove one from Dallas to Utah and didn't have to fill up much. 8 people and we were all comfortable . If you want a SUV built to last that's the one to get. Its straight to the point and gets the job done. Buts that's just my opinion.
"This has been updated with the latest tech, adaptive cruise control..." My 2008 Sequoia platinum came with adaptive cruise control as a standard option for the platinum model trim. Lol 😆 For the time (2008), this feature way WAY ahead of its time!
14:36 i think the host made a mistake hear. Rear-diff lock doesn’t split 50/50 power between the front and the rear axles but actually LOCKS the rear differential so that 2 rear wheels(left and right) will have the same power. That would keep the rear wheels from slipping uncontrollably and also give more centralized power to get over hard or slippery terrain.
I bought a used 08 with the 5.7L and it has been quite nice, it had around 112k miles when I bought it and has about 130K now, I’m the 3rd owner, it wasn’t well kept but I changed all the fluids and parts that were easy to swap with new ones ( spark plugs, light switches that didn’t work etc ) the only issue it has is that the AC/ HEAT mode doesn’t change in the front and the heat doesn’t work, took it to the dealer and they said the ac/ heat box needs to be replaced and costs about 8K to do it, I had my mechanic manually switch to where it stays on windshield and face and kinda got the heat working, back AC/ HEAT works perfectly fine. Regardless, I love the SUV!
You are the only one to explain the Toyota Sequoia 4H (that can be left on) and centre locker, for west coast winters in Washington or BC this is very helpful, thank you !
Great Video, for a HUGE whale. too big for me but people whom buy/drive these enjoy the heck out of them.. And as you mention, Ryan.. Will drive for a very long, long, time.
👍🙏I wish Toyota would make Sequoia RV…same SUV just with a little more height & length…like those RV Vans. It would be a small “dry camping type RV”…a cassette toilet or compost toilet, a sink that takes one of those 5 gal containers that would fit under a small sink along with a small 5 gal gray water container. The 3rd row could convert into a bed at night for camping & continue to serve as seating during the day. I’m no Engineer or design expert, but I can envision it & I’d buy it if they made it. 😍💝
The architecture is old just like the Parthenon. When are they updating the Parthenon? 🤔Having said that, I wonder if the next Sequoia will be closer in design to the Land Cruiser.
Nope, this current generation Toyota Sequoia is on fully-independent suspension. I doubt they would revert back to the straight axle rear suspension that Toyota Land Cruisers have.
My Camry has none of that stuff. No touchscreen no safety tech. No back up camera. But I ain't complaining. I love it. It's reliable. It has the steering radio control but I don't even use it cuz I am an old school guy and use the actual dial and knobs on the radio. I have the old School console shifter and the pedal emergency brake. Nothing fancy about my Camry but that's what I love about it. Best car I've owned ever. I would not want a new car.
The rear seat entertainment for the 2020-2022 Sequoia supports Smart View wireless phone mirroring. so yeah it doesn't have HDMI, but just mirroring your phone wirelessly is actually better. We use it a lot in ours and it's super reliable.
I drive a 2012 Sequoia Platinum which I bought new. Currently 210,000 km or about 120,000 miles for my American friends. My Sequoia has been bullet proof. First brake at 190,000km if you can believe. The 5.7L is awesome and really if ppl are worried about mileage I would suggest not purchasing a full size. Beautiful to drive. I love the air suspension. It tows a travel trailer with ease.... 30’ long. I had a Denali XL prior which started to nickel and dime us. I would be hard pressed to go back to domestic. I love this vehicle. I will be replacing this year prior to the new design as I want the 5.7L versus the incoming turbo V6. It’s a wonderful, well thought interior inside, large and roomy inside and long term reliability is my love for this. I use it for hunting, camping, travel to the mountains in Alberta etc. I truly love this vehicle.
First set of brakes on my 2007 4Runner lasted about 110,000 miles... guess I wasn’t alone. Gotta love that! Now have 255,000 miles on that truck and it flat-out won’t die. Runs every bit as good as the day I bought it, with only regular maintenance. Talk about reliability 👍🏻
hmmm, am I the only one that doesn't care about brakes longevity that much? Most shops provide lifetime brakes if you get them replaced there, meaning after your 1st brake replacement, subsequent brake replacements are only charged with labor costs... That said, my Pilot has front brake pads replaced once and rear twice, currently at 200k miles. If you get an economy car with rear drum brakes, it lasts much longer than disc brakes.
This Sequoia 5.7L and the Armada 5.6L (after 2015 when they fixed the Catalytic converter issues) are the only full size SUVs to consider. I have a Crown Vic and was a big ford guy, but they’ve fallen down to Chrysler levels of bad. Expeditions have that awful 3.5L V6 with twin turbos, VVT, VVCT, Direct Injection, Cylinder deactivation, and internal timing chain driven water pump (so when your water pump fails it’s literal catastrophic failure right there). Worst engine I think I’ve ever seen working at the old shop. The Durango 5.7L (if you consider it a full sized SUV, even though it’s unibody) doesn’t have turbos, but has everything else the Expedition 3.5 does. And Chrysler was never known for quality. They also changed the position of the cam and it wares the engines out even faster than the older 5.7L. Finally, the Tahoe and Suburban 5.3 tells the same exact story as the Durango. It can actually last somewhat long if you disable the stupid ass cylinder deactivation (correctly) the second you get it. But if you don’t get it within 90,000 miles, it will get you. And all the Ford, Chevy and dodge transmissions on these things? Don’t even get me started. They’re literally worse than the engines. As shitty the Nissan Jatco front wheel drive CVT transmissions are, they seem (so far) to make pretty decent RWD planetary gear transmissions, like what’s on the Armada. The Sequoia will just never break down though. At all. My neighbor has like 430,000 on theirs, never seen it go to a shop once. Simple and reliable as Hell. Worst MPG maybe, but never having to replace a $6000 engine or $4000 transmission will save you the money you loose in gas mileage ten fold.
Picked up a 2020 TRD pro. Awesome ride on pavement & light off road... Has a very poor insulation/soundproofing package & gravel pings loudly off the alloy sidesteps, however the door gasketing is excellent. The luxurious rear seats fold down poorly, leaving a very irregular cargo space for gear. The third row should at least be removable or optional. Put KO2s on before it left the dealer...seems to have been a good choice.
I have a 2006 4x4 Limited with 262k miles and is the best vehicle i've EVER owned. I want a 2nd Gen to add to my collection. The Sequoia and the 4Runner are some of the last Old School SUV's on a truck chassis that has a good towing capacity. I'm just waiting for the new Gen to come out so the 2nd Gen prices go down.
The rear input for the entertainment center doesn't have an HDMI input, but the front USB input should play movies off your device. Check the menu for the option. I haven't tried this, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. EDIT: To quote my brother "It's not a truck. You're not a truck driver. Stop saying that."
My biggest dream is that you put the jeep cherokee xj from the 90s to the 2000 to the test I want to see how it reacts on this road that you always test your vehicles greetings from Ecuador
Why do people make these videos and talk bad about the 2nd gen Sequoia as if it's personnel. Yes this vehicle is horrible on gas and it looks old and out dated from the inside as compared to other full size suv's within the years of 2008 to 2022; but remember it should be about the reliability with the true 5.7L V8 engine which speaks volumes. The 381 horsepower and 401 torque is more than enough power to last for decades. This vehicle is very solid, reliable and simplistic, that's what simple people like myself want and need. No futuristic looking vehicle with tricks, just plain and simple which gets the job done. Yes we all know that it is long overdue for a MAJOR refresh but that shouldn't take away from it.
ill take this any day over a gm or ford myself, have a friend purchased a new chevy tahoe, well lets say he made it 5 miles from the dealer and just quit running in the middle of the street, his tahoe is still in the shop the vehicle computer system just quit working, we have a 2013 toyota corolla we purchased new and never been in the shop, and we have a 2019 toyota tundra trd and absolutely dependable vehicles.
It may be more reliable and has better resale than everything in it’s non luxury class, but that doesn’t make it worth what it cost. They need to do way better and make it worth it’s price tag.
Great review, thanks for posting. It was very informative for someone like me on the fence, debating if all the positives of the Sequoia outweigh the primary drawback of the horrific fuel economy. In my mind, it does...and I'm planning to drop my order for a '22 Sequoia Platinum sometime in January.
We have a 2014, coming up on 160k miles. 17-18mpg for us. The only time we've gone 13mpg or less is towing our travel trailer. In fact, one year we were heading to Miami, reset the mileage when we got gas in Jacksonville, and got 21.7mpg going down I-95! Maybe we're just gentle drivers, but the 17/13mpg seems low.
Just picked up a 2015 platinum with less than 40k miles....love it! It’s basically the same as a 2021 but for 40% off and will last us forever.
U still have it? I want to get one ... A 2021 or 2022 Platinum
@@fightsandfinance7570Did you get one? I'm in the market for a 2021/2022 Limited or TRD Pro
lol toyota is the only company that could advertise power seats as "revolutionary" and people would be cool with it because of how reliable their vehicles are
I picked up a first gen Sequoia and it is perfect for my needs here in Kansas. The 4x4 system works great in snow and is confident on gravel and unimproved local roads. My vehicle had been well maintained from its former owners, so a simple maintenance reset was all it needed. I swapped out the head unit to update the electronics to a more modern standard. Not a lot has broken and what has are minor things. It has 315k on it and it's good for many more.
I just picked up a first Gen as well. I love the styling of the first Gen and the simple but spacious interior! 07 SR5 with 240 miles
I disagree. I LOVE this truck!! It’s built exactly what it’s meant to do. The Tahoe has a $90k price tag.
@14:19 I'm so happy you demonstrated that. These days people seem to think that Full time 4WD is AWD and it really isn't.
I actually don't want it to change.. I don't like the direction of fitting 5 ipads into the interior. If it works , it works. Reliable and old school analog gauges ..great
Exactly. You can turn a nob or touch a button without even looking once you know their position on the dashboard. Good luck doing that with those touchscreens nowadays….
I wish I could 'Like' your comment 100,000 times! The Sequoia is WAAAAY underappreciated............'old' tech and all. It is a vehicle for those who do NOT want a perpetual car payment. Buy it, maintain it, and it 'should' run with no real problems for 300,000+ miles.
@@AldermanFredCDavis Yup, and it's really misunderstood. Toyota and Lexus both as a brand. Everyone's moving way too damn fast. Next thing you know we'll have tires that will change themselves. The EPA has ruined enough cars , don't take way that mechanical feel between man and machine. There are also the try hard brands, the ones that rush to fit in a trillion features and only to have electrical issues, bugs, hackers, etc.
I have this discussion with a friend of mine every week. Not enough people appreciate the, "tried", "true", "proven", and "reliable". Sadly, we're dinosaurs, and the masses want ipads, heated steering wheels, turbo chargers, and vagina warmers.
Waiting patiently for new version in 2022,23
New Engine V6, etc
My 2010 Sequoia has 160k miles and still runs smooth as butter. No problems at all, knock on wood. And even in 2010 it had most of the same features and tech which was quite impressive back then, however now it’s just decent. Still the best vehicle I have ever owned.
Have an 08 of this monster with 190miles on it but still runs so so smooth and with lots of power. Love it.
I will be 60 soon. I have seen those new Toyotas with a screen that grew out of the dash board....NO THANK YOU. My New Tundra has a more than adequate screen. I DO NOT need a Samsung home theatre in my truck. My new Tundra is basically same as this Sequoia. Same engine and transmission. The 5.7 has plenty of power. I absolutely love Toyota because they DON'T BREAK...unlike GM and FORD crap.
I DO NOT need a Samsung home theatre in my truck
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exactly. and i am not 60
I'm with you. Happy as a clam in my base 2020 4runner SR5 with 4wd. I want as close to a trouble free experience as possible and the closest thing I could get to resetting the clock on my old FJ, which was base. Less things to break, perfected through a decade of iterations on the same release, and heat/cool knobs I understand with a simple turn.
I used to love it when my Granpa would tell me stories. His were a lot more funny and a lot less “yelling at the wind” though. Surely you can at least understand that this platform is 13 years out of date when it comes to safety fundamentals, and being 6000lbs. it’s definitely time for a ground-up redesign for the sake of everyone else on the road.
@@blueridge8992
#his platform is 13 years out of date when i
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sorry pal it is not USSR!
this car belongs to Toyota, and it is up to CEO to redesign or not! and=or shareholders!
your opinion means jack! you have choice of course, buy or no to!
nobody needs another random sjw from california to opine on this or other car!
just mind your own business (silently)
@@MyAlexWest LMFAO😂🤣👍🇨🇦
👍😍Yes! I love it. I went camping, got scared 😂 because I heard a “noise” 😂…ended up sleeping in the 3rd row…I fit just fine…I slept soundly & didn’t hear another sound. 😂💝 I love love love my Sequoia.❤️
Long live sequoia. I love this suv. It bulletproof. Love toyota
I honestly wouldn't care about all the gimmicks, toy's and much newer overall interior, exterior design of the competition and just go for the rugged, bulletproof reliability of the Sequoia. Especially in that color and blacked out trim this looks amazing!
It may be old but it won't break down like Ford and GM
Facts
Yeah and you get 13mpg.. ☠️
You got that right bro
Won’t break? Good luck on that.
Idk don't see Sequoia around much, friend had one and was always getting serviced.
Nothing but reliable, safe and strong.
Sequoia: Toyota at its best.
Worth every penny.
I've always loved the Sequoia. The perfect blend of luxury, reliable, yet somewhat simple. I would really like a Nightshade in dark grey, leveled on some nice all terrains, and tinted windows.
I just picked up my 2021 Nightshade edition limited!! Yes not updated but the most important thing for me is Reliability. It’s something that won’t leave you Stranded somewhere.
I'm so glad I discovered you're channel. I just recently binged watch all you videos. Another quality review!
Ya the quality of this channel deserves 1 Mill followers
Check out Savagegeese also. Truly cinematic reviews with extreme levels of sarcasm.
And he’s not full of himself with the “Doug Score” and pushing “Cars and Bids” onto viewers... Oh and signed pictures for $100.
@@ejohnson3131 I actually like Doug but ok
Okay, Dwarf.
I like the Sequoia, fuel economy deficit aside. I like the more back to basics interior, even if it comes with some cheaper plastic feeling components. And regarding it's thirstiness, it is bad but so is the 4Runner which people still love. This has improved power, space and (I believe) comfort for long journeys, so I think the drop is worth it if you like Toyota products.
Absolutely. This truck is a sentimental purchase. But one must not ignore that it starts at 50k, goes to 60k. If you keep it for life then yes go for it. But at 50-60k get yourself in a comparable SUV from a German/Korean brand and the immediate upgrades will be hard to ignore. Especially in the market where people can afford a 50-60k vehicle, remembering 40k is national average for a new car, then it's a hard sell. Still pretty.
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comparable SUV from a German/Korean brand
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german SUV! really?
buddy my best guess YOU NEVER EVER owned German car. esp modern , or SUV
buddy, German Suvs are only by name. they would stuck in first snow=mud pit
Toyota makes real SUV! not Audi or BMW.
@@Kromer0 Good luck finding a German SUV with this much capability and this much reliability at this price. That being said for 50K you could get a very nice VW Atlas or Kia Telluride.
@@Kromer0 You either pay for gas for the Seqouia, or pay for major repairs and most likely even a replacement that goes wrong in other SUVs outside of Toyota 😂
you slaughtered the interior but i really like this truck.. just like you said "it will be around in 30,40, 50 years
You will have to move to a town that still has a gas pump and everyone will think that you're weird for not taking an air taxi
I have 2001 Corolla with 230 K on it. Buddy can’t hold anymore repairs because Michigan Winters have done the damage. I want to junk it but that Engine doesn’t want stop turning.
The heated seats dial did come from a Lexus. I have those same exact dials on my '06 gx470.
Love our 2016 platinum family hauler. It does it all for us. My wife drives it daily with the kids. We got our Xmas tree last year and we got stuck in a line of cars with the 4 year old needing to potty, so we threw it in 4x4 and drove in a foot of mud around all of the crossovers, mini vans, and even some trucks. We have Yokohama Geolanders G015 AT three peak snow flake rated tires. Best tires for this truck. Does great in MN winters.
I love my Sequoia first gen. It still runs like a top and the 4WD has never failed me. Heading toward 200k miles soon.
I love that they didn’t make too many and kept it simple, tried and true!
I just picked up this exact Nightshade. (after a deal fell through. I was given 1 hour to take it). I wanted to like the Yukon Denali but it already has 2 recalls and the model I drove had an improperly installed windshield plus 2 warning lights came on. I chose the reliability and snow/off-road capability of the Sequoia for my wife to drive in the Lake Tahoe winters. I agree the entertainment system is old and the gas mileage sucks but I hope to save on repair bills.
Its ancient in todays standards where companies release new model updates every 5 years. But there is just something about this sequoia that is still endearing. I would absolutely still consider this today.
That something is that it works. Why change something that works. Do you need 15 inch iPads to navigate on hour long car trips when you have your iPhone?
In 2023 I bought a 2021 Sequoia TRD sport and I love it! Drove the new Sequoia and I went with a used one so I guess that says it lol
the sequoia is my favorite looking suv. chunky beef cake. but yeah the interior needs help badly.
the production level on this video is really good given that the channel doesnt have millions of subscribers.. really impressed!
This is basically the "new old stock" people always say they want but never actually get.
Because it's terribly overpriced for old everything and terrible mpgs
@@Striker50_ same mpg as our 2012 Expedition EL. I’ll take less mpg over complicated electronics that cause most of the issues in newer vehicles.
@@f5tornadeau It's still terribly overpriced. The lack of electronics and super dated and inneficient parts should make these cars 15k less than the current cars but instead they charge more which logically makes no sense
@@Striker50_ fair point. Perhaps the demand for older, less complicated vehicles helps warrant the price. I know the reliability, whether perceived or real, keeps the resale value quite high for many of Toyota’s models.
I have an ‘18 SR5 with the tech package. That adds leather heated seats, and home link. I have all the things I need plus peace of mind. I wish it had apple car play but that’s not a deal breaker. It’s super comfortable and my kids love the space and comfort. Best of all I paid 48k after fees and taxes. Car has 55k miles after 2 years of purchased and it’s certified by Toyota for 7/100k miles. I can’t be happier. The new ones are very nice and modern and all but the price tag doesn’t justify a trade. My sequoia does everything I need. It’s a great car!
In the next 5-10 years, demand for second gen sequoias is probably going to be crazy high (depending on gas prices of course). These are a very simple yet durable and reliable design. No complicated 8/9/10 spd transmission. No electrification. It is totally no nonsense. All of this is pretty much the reason I bought a first gen Sequoia this year (2007 limited) - it is a large, 3 row suv with 4x4 (High/Low/and a locking center diff) with most importantly, probably the most reliable v8 ever put into a vehicle. I was able to get 80% of the features I wanted in a vehicle, at honestly 20% of the price of anything 3-5 years old. Can't wait to upgrade it in 3-5 years to a second gen sequoia!
This is the best review I have seen of any car. It was really thorough, great job. I would buy this car for it’s reliability and it’s basic setup. With all the new technology coming in new cars and impending electrification of cars this basic set up of an internal combustion engine and transmission would be a keeper for me. I love big V8’s.
Interior is to old. Toyota is relying on customer loyalty. Exterior and powertrain are very nice.
Good, honest review Ryan!
To old as to what?
Just picked up a 2018 loving it!!!
This truck has charm. Like you buy this and that's it, it's your "home" on the road for the next 15 years. Thanks for another great review. Never miss anything you put out.
I agree. But the more modern infotainment would be too difficult to do without especially after using 2 generations of MMI.
Love the balls you have off roading review cars lol way to go - I’m subbing
I have the 2010 platinum with 125000 miles and runs awesome with 19mpg on the highway
Nice video. I had a 2010 Platinum and it ran like a Swiss watch. I didn't take it off road but it was great on snowy roads. The build quality was superb and the front seats were some of the best I've ever sat on, in a car, with the cushion extension. I hope they improve it soon, especially with a heated steering wheel!
Tires are the most important 4x4 feature. I’m sure it would of done a lot better with Ko2’s or another aggressive AT tire.
Still looks nice in my opinion. The older look all around and it being newly made is perfect. Personally I think new cars these days just have way too much tech in them. So newer doesn’t always mean better imo. The basic set up in the interior feels more user friendly and not overwhelming complicated. This suv is a blast from the past
I wonder how much the car industry listen to you if they don’t they should great videos is always 👍🏼👍🏼
I came to this channel a few months ago to see the review on the Hyundai Kona and stayed to watch them all. And yes, I ended up buying the Kona because of this channel. Great channel, very informative and fun videos to watch. Will definitely keep watching this channel for as long as you keep putting out the vids!
Old maybe, but reliable and safe.
Love my 2010.
This thing is a tank .
The only 3 row true SUV I would buy. Drove one from Dallas to Utah and didn't have to fill up much. 8 people and we were all comfortable . If you want a SUV built to last that's the one to get. Its straight to the point and gets the job done. Buts that's just my opinion.
"This has been updated with the latest tech, adaptive cruise control..."
My 2008 Sequoia platinum came with adaptive cruise control as a standard option for the platinum model trim. Lol 😆
For the time (2008), this feature way WAY ahead of its time!
14:36 i think the host made a mistake hear. Rear-diff lock doesn’t split 50/50 power between the front and the rear axles but actually LOCKS the rear differential so that 2 rear wheels(left and right) will have the same power. That would keep the rear wheels from slipping uncontrollably and also give more centralized power to get over hard or slippery terrain.
I bought a used 08 with the 5.7L and it has been quite nice, it had around 112k miles when I bought it and has about 130K now, I’m the 3rd owner, it wasn’t well kept but I changed all the fluids and parts that were easy to swap with new ones ( spark plugs, light switches that didn’t work etc ) the only issue it has is that the AC/ HEAT mode doesn’t change in the front and the heat doesn’t work, took it to the dealer and they said the ac/ heat box needs to be replaced and costs about 8K to do it, I had my mechanic manually switch to where it stays on windshield and face and kinda got the heat working, back AC/ HEAT works perfectly fine. Regardless, I love the SUV!
your are the most dedicated car journalist on the web to my knowledge.. not afraid to get your hands dirty
You are the only one to explain the Toyota Sequoia 4H (that can be left on) and centre locker, for west coast winters in Washington or BC this is very helpful, thank you !
Great Video, for a HUGE whale. too big for me but people whom buy/drive these enjoy the heck out of them.. And as you mention, Ryan.. Will drive for a very long, long, time.
We have one and we love ti! super comfortable SUV for long trips :)
I traded my 2014 Sequoia Platinum for a 2021 Sequoia TRD Pro. I love that it is simple.
What color did you get? I picked up a 2021 Sequoia TRD Pro in Lunar rock……absolutely LOVE it
@@burton08L black, I kind of have a thing for black trucks. Looks killer with the BBS wheels.
You know what it's old but so dependable I love that
Older than dirt!
@@normt430 Dirt don't hurt lol
@@LoneWolfHustle or ans old farm tractor!
Wow, I did not know that about the 4 High setting! I've wanted a Sequoia for a long time!
I literally enjoyed this video.
👍🙏I wish Toyota would make Sequoia RV…same SUV just with a little more height & length…like those RV Vans. It would be a small “dry camping type RV”…a cassette toilet or compost toilet, a sink that takes one of those 5 gal containers that would fit under a small sink along with a small 5 gal gray water container. The 3rd row could convert into a bed at night for camping & continue to serve as seating during the day. I’m no Engineer or design expert, but I can envision it & I’d buy it if they made it. 😍💝
The architecture is old just like the Parthenon. When are they updating the Parthenon? 🤔Having said that, I wonder if the next Sequoia will be closer in design to the Land Cruiser.
They can't go up anymore in prices!
Nope, this current generation Toyota Sequoia is on fully-independent suspension. I doubt they would revert back to the straight axle rear suspension that Toyota Land Cruisers have.
aaagh i just found a 2021 trd pro for sale with 30k miles for 56k $$ i am so on the fence, do i want it, is it way too big?
My first and only choice for a SUV.
The most fascinating of this car is its conservative design whether the interior or the exterior. 👍🏻
My Camry has none of that stuff. No touchscreen no safety tech. No back up camera. But I ain't complaining. I love it. It's reliable. It has the steering radio control but I don't even use it cuz I am an old school guy and use the actual dial and knobs on the radio. I have the old School console shifter and the pedal emergency brake. Nothing fancy about my Camry but that's what I love about it. Best car I've owned ever. I would not want a new car.
Great, quality review!
The rear seat entertainment for the 2020-2022 Sequoia supports Smart View wireless phone mirroring. so yeah it doesn't have HDMI, but just mirroring your phone wirelessly is actually better. We use it a lot in ours and it's super reliable.
I drive a 2012 Sequoia Platinum which I bought new. Currently 210,000 km or about 120,000 miles for my American friends.
My Sequoia has been bullet proof. First brake at 190,000km if you can believe. The 5.7L is awesome and really if ppl are worried about mileage I would suggest not purchasing a full size.
Beautiful to drive. I love the air suspension. It tows a travel trailer with ease.... 30’ long.
I had a Denali XL prior which started to nickel and dime us.
I would be hard pressed to go back to domestic.
I love this vehicle. I will be replacing this year prior to the new design as I want the 5.7L versus the incoming turbo V6.
It’s a wonderful, well thought interior inside, large and roomy inside and long term reliability is my love for this.
I use it for hunting, camping, travel to the mountains in Alberta etc.
I truly love this vehicle.
I think they sell more Sequoias in Alberta than in the rest of Canada combined.
I hope my new Tundra is as good as my Tacoma was.
First set of brakes on my 2007 4Runner lasted about 110,000 miles... guess I wasn’t alone. Gotta love that! Now have 255,000 miles on that truck and it flat-out won’t die. Runs every bit as good as the day I bought it, with only regular maintenance. Talk about reliability 👍🏻
hmmm, am I the only one that doesn't care about brakes longevity that much? Most shops provide lifetime brakes if you get them replaced there, meaning after your 1st brake replacement, subsequent brake replacements are only charged with labor costs... That said, my Pilot has front brake pads replaced once and rear twice, currently at 200k miles. If you get an economy car with rear drum brakes, it lasts much longer than disc brakes.
I like that old design. Love it
This Sequoia 5.7L and the Armada 5.6L (after 2015 when they fixed the Catalytic converter issues) are the only full size SUVs to consider. I have a Crown Vic and was a big ford guy, but they’ve fallen down to Chrysler levels of bad. Expeditions have that awful 3.5L V6 with twin turbos, VVT, VVCT, Direct Injection, Cylinder deactivation, and internal timing chain driven water pump (so when your water pump fails it’s literal catastrophic failure right there). Worst engine I think I’ve ever seen working at the old shop. The Durango 5.7L (if you consider it a full sized SUV, even though it’s unibody) doesn’t have turbos, but has everything else the Expedition 3.5 does. And Chrysler was never known for quality. They also changed the position of the cam and it wares the engines out even faster than the older 5.7L. Finally, the Tahoe and Suburban 5.3 tells the same exact story as the Durango. It can actually last somewhat long if you disable the stupid ass cylinder deactivation (correctly) the second you get it. But if you don’t get it within 90,000 miles, it will get you. And all the Ford, Chevy and dodge transmissions on these things? Don’t even get me started. They’re literally worse than the engines. As shitty the Nissan Jatco front wheel drive CVT transmissions are, they seem (so far) to make pretty decent RWD planetary gear transmissions, like what’s on the Armada. The Sequoia will just never break down though. At all. My neighbor has like 430,000 on theirs, never seen it go to a shop once. Simple and reliable as Hell. Worst MPG maybe, but never having to replace a $6000 engine or $4000 transmission will save you the money you loose in gas mileage ten fold.
Picked up a 2020 TRD pro. Awesome ride on pavement & light off road... Has a very poor insulation/soundproofing package & gravel pings loudly off the alloy sidesteps, however the door gasketing is excellent. The luxurious rear seats fold down poorly, leaving a very irregular cargo space for gear. The third row should at least be removable or optional. Put KO2s on before it left the dealer...seems to have been a good choice.
I disagree. I LOVE this truck!!
I have a 2006 4x4 Limited with 262k miles and is the best vehicle i've EVER owned. I want a 2nd Gen to add to my collection. The Sequoia and the 4Runner are some of the last Old School SUV's on a truck chassis that has a good towing capacity. I'm just waiting for the new Gen to come out so the 2nd Gen prices go down.
It looks good from the outside- but if you moved from a Luxury SUV - Denali, Armada etc - you’d be disappointed. It’s such a beast tho!
Man Toyota still selling all these dinosaurs. The Sequoia, the Land Cruiser, the GX460. What’s up.
Yeah, they sold +7,000 last year!
Nice review! Thank you for staying honest, that's priceless
Машина мечта. Как же хочется эту машину, но ....у нас она золотая.
you're the best RUclipsr i've ever seen
Old us what makes it great.... a decade of reliability records is all I need
I love the sequoia but I’m excited for the new one
Even tho the mpg is not good, but the reliability and dependable simplicity and longevity compensate for the trips to the shop.
Still beautiful A-1 video review
Exterior look great.
I LOVE my Sequoia!!
The rear input for the entertainment center doesn't have an HDMI input, but the front USB input should play movies off your device. Check the menu for the option. I haven't tried this, but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
EDIT: To quote my brother "It's not a truck. You're not a truck driver. Stop saying that."
Where do you get your background music from? Specific site?
PremiumBeat and MotionArray, mostly.
for those who is interested
guy wears Merrell!
i like those jaguar stripes boots too!!!!!!
Best all-weather shoes I've found. -RD
@@drivingsports check out KEEN too. my 2d best choice.
@@MyAlexWest Both great choices! I own both, Keene for winter and Merill the rest of the year.
My biggest dream is that you put the jeep cherokee xj from the 90s to the 2000 to the test I want to see how it reacts on this road that you always test your vehicles greetings from Ecuador
Where was this filmed? Beautiful scenery
Cascade mountains along I-90.
Review has been nicely done
Why do people make these videos and talk bad about the 2nd gen Sequoia as if it's personnel. Yes this vehicle is horrible on gas and it looks old and out dated from the inside as compared to other full size suv's within the years of 2008 to 2022; but remember it should be about the reliability with the true 5.7L V8 engine which speaks volumes. The 381 horsepower and 401 torque is more than enough power to last for decades.
This vehicle is very solid, reliable and simplistic, that's what simple people like myself want and need. No futuristic looking vehicle with tricks, just plain and simple which gets the job done. Yes we all know that it is long overdue for a MAJOR refresh but that shouldn't take away from it.
Great video! Subscribed.
I actually want to buy one of these before they change the engine.
Its better than all subaru. I mean this off road test. It does it with ease.
As an owner of a 2008 Sequoia SR5, this one has a ton of nice features. Price of a 2021 is crazy though.
The SR5 is the bargain of the entire Plus-Sized SUV segment. Why spend $10-20,000 extra for a few extra frills?
Very Nice Toyota sequoia i am usama i Like All Vehicle 4 by 4 very Amazing
This is not available here in South Africa it is my first time for me hearing about it.
ill take this any day over a gm or ford myself, have a friend purchased a new chevy tahoe, well lets say he made it 5 miles from the dealer and just quit running in the middle of the street, his tahoe is still in the shop the vehicle computer system just quit working, we have a 2013 toyota corolla we purchased new and never been in the shop, and we have a 2019 toyota tundra trd and absolutely dependable vehicles.
It may be more reliable and has better resale than everything in it’s non luxury class, but that doesn’t make it worth what it cost. They need to do way better and make it worth it’s price tag.
Nice video!
Great review, thanks for posting. It was very informative for someone like me on the fence, debating if all the positives of the Sequoia outweigh the primary drawback of the horrific fuel economy. In my mind, it does...and I'm planning to drop my order for a '22 Sequoia Platinum sometime in January.
Watching Ryan drive this is what it must’ve looked like when people traveled by elephant in centuries past.
i have the sr5 4x4 model and it gets 17 mpg combined,
and there is no place i can't go to with the sequoia
SR5 seems like the way to go.
@FMF5517 Do a factory order to get the model you want.
We have a 2014, coming up on 160k miles. 17-18mpg for us. The only time we've gone 13mpg or less is towing our travel trailer. In fact, one year we were heading to Miami, reset the mileage when we got gas in Jacksonville, and got 21.7mpg going down I-95!
Maybe we're just gentle drivers, but the 17/13mpg seems low.
@@johnbjorkman4144 indeed, sometimes it gets 20 mpg on the highway
Sequoia is best looking huge suv!!!