I just bought one, I traded my Range Rover for it and am thrilled with this car. It’s the only hybrid in its class and it has a twin turbo which has sooo much power. It literally growls down the road. Gas mileage is good I’m averaging 18-20 mpg. The warrenty is crazy, 7 years or 125,000 miles. I love love love it.
It is mighty pretty! I have the Highlander limited and I could see myself upgrading to this in a few years. However, I still feel like space/convenience falls short. If I could have the expedition size/convenience with the Toyota reliability, I’d have my dream car!
No. It isn’t Stack up all the boxes of ipads, iphones, game consoles, clothing, and stupid spending people partake in and see how huch of that could be put to a vehicle.
The dealers in our area requiring $10-20k over MSRP made this a nope from us. Bought a used 2nd generation and have been so happy with it. Second row bench seats are all independent sliding. Awesome for car seats!
Love your tours, Kelly! Thank you! I was in a white ‘10 and upgraded to the ‘23 Limited in Pearl. I’m loving it. I have 4 kids and it’s working great for us. Biggest cons are the non sliding second row and lack of storage in the back because if the battery pack. The shelf is a plus. I can get 2 grocery stops and all 4 kids in just fine. I’m loving the exterior, loving the dash set-up. The tech is amazing! Many cameras to help with parking, stopping, and backing up. Happy with the upgrade!❤
Any chance you know if the lower models (SR5 or Limited) that come in bench have sliding second row? Wondering how you get to third row if you have car seats installed and bench 🤔
@@shawngibson1667 I have a limited. The second row does not slide. I only have one left in a booster. If I had more than 2 car seats or boosters it would not work easily. We are exiting that stage so I’m happy it works for us right now.
Are you still loving your Sequoia? It's my dream car and I'm considering trading my '23 Sienna for one. I have 3 kids but my youngest is 9 so she will be out of a booster soon. We are looking at a platinum trim that has captains chairs. I worry about the trunk space but it seems like it might be doable. I think I could put a portion of the 3rd row down if I need more space?
FYI the cupholder in-between the second row captain's seats is easily removable by simply lifting it up. So you can pop it out for people or a dog to access the third row without flipping the seats forward. Great review. I have over 4K on my 23' Sequoia Capstone and loving it so far. I traded in a suburban so this is a size down however I do like the shelving system more than I thought I would.
I live in Arkansas. I bought a New 2023 Sequoia Platinum. I only had to pay 500.00 deposit. I paid what was on the sticker. No big markups. I love it. However it is not gas friendly. Uses a lot. You would think it would be a little better. I also hated the cheap 4ply tires. So I put some bigger 10ply AT on it. I love it. Everyone is asking me about it in town. Im having my front windows tinted to match the rest. Im also going to put a lift on it when they come out with it.
It’s sadly a miss for me for the second and third rows. The second row not being able to move forward or back to change legroom stinks, and the third row not being flat when down is awful for storage. The new Pilot you reviewed seems to have similar interior space with a lot more usability and for $20-30k less! The American brands still kill this in the full size suv segment.
@@sonar0085 not if you have pets! Also, the payments on these are dumb. I have a 19 sequoia limited, was $64k, 4K down, payments were less than 800 a month. Had a 23 limited ordered, almost bought it, $1100 a month with 8K down…are you kidding me? For a lease?!!
The trunk is a killer. The shelf is not impressive. If you're using it as a family hauler, you can't fit a stroller in the back. We were sold on this remodel until we saw the limited cargo space with the third row up. I honestly have more in my Highlander at this point.
I really like the style of the reviews from this channel. The review perspective is like that of not a reviewer or critic but that of a normal person practical person. 👍🏽
Love the tours, Kelly! Now we just need to combine the trunk slide and shelf into some of our other favorites (Atlas, pilot, telluride, palisade), but this does surprise me as to how much I like this one. The trunk is definitely a selling feature, especially if you have to keep that 3rd row up with captains chairs!
Toured one in person recently and tbh…Toyota made me mad with how many things they missed: - Few car seat options - felt like I didn’t have great visibility from driver’s seat - mileage for a hybrid is barely better than what I’m getting with a V8 (currently averaging 19.4mpg with the Wagoneer that I ended up buying) - second row doesn’t move - third row access isn’t car seat friendly - third row can only have car seat in middle - THAT SHELF. The dealer said it could hold a full yeti cooler, but doubt it could handle that plus our two big dogs (and sales rep acknowledged that may be a stretch, so not sure how you can hold luggage + loaded cooler for a trip) - Third row doesn’t fold flat (so road trip packing means that everything is going to be impacting rear visibility) - Weird gap between second and third row when third row is folded (seems very hazardous for any dogs back there and also a great way for gear to slide down and get stuck, which will be a pain when unloading) - can’t even fit our Evenflo folding travel stroller in back when third row is in normal position - we would have to go up to a Platinum level to get a bench seat and the dealer said that would be $91K. Ouch Exterior looks fantastic IMO, but I’m mad at Toyota for everything else
Thank you for the video. Was looking forward for your review of the sequoia. With so many dislikes and rumours around the rear space. Your video makes it clear. I have a new born and 4 year old in booster and I think Sequoia will be a perfect fit. Your videos are great for family vehicles, especially to understand the space. Thank you for your great work and wish you best with your baby.
Excellent review Kelly…….I currently have a 4 runner and I was planning to get the Sequoia but the price has deterred me allll the way !!! Toyota is the most reliable….. but with the price I might as well get a Lexus! Thank you Kelly!
We waited for this one to be revealed hoping it would address the shortcomings of the previous generation (Styling, storage space and fuel economy). Unfortunately this is more of a 1 step forward and 2 steps backward. The 3rd row stadium seating, non-adjustable second row and non-fold flat 3rd row are all deal-killers for us. I realize it's a hybrid and the battery has to go somewhere, but the prior generation had comfortable seating for adults in all three rows. The older kids are not going to be comfortable in that 3rd row for long road trips.
all your car videos with car seats are very helpful! thank you for that. I hope you can do one with the 2024 Grand Highlander as well. I haven’t seen any videos on youtube yet of that vehicle with car seats..
Thanks so much for posting, been excited to see the inside and features. Also disappointed that they didn’t think better about car seat setup but hoping to get a model with the bench. Any thoughts if you think the bench style will be wide enough to accommodate 3 seats? Or too hard to know since you were only able to tour the Platinum with captain? Does it feel significantly roomier inside than the Highlander ? (That’s what we have now and I would expect it to be but it’s hard to tell ) thanks!
I have the a 2011 second gen and I’m so disappointed that they messed with the third row, there is ample space in the second gen and the seats fold flat in to the ground. I’m also disappointed that they did away with the rear window that rolled down. This doesn’t excite me about the new changes to the sequoia because they completely disregarded and changed some of the best features of the sequoia. Happy to keep my 2011 for as long as it will run well! Toyota definitely could have done better with upgrading what needed to be without downgrading what was appreciated in the second gen.
We love the exterior and hybrid but what are they thinking with the lack of car seat anchors?!? Just surprising that a vehicle targeting large families could fall so short. Great tour!
I like everything about it, but I'm never going back to a truck without a full time AWD option. I could overlook the decreased storage compared to the rivals, and I love the power the hybrid engine puts out, but I'm not selecting back and forth between RWD and 4 wheel drive while dealing with weather and shouting kids.
Before you go out on maternity leave, can you please do a review of the 2023 Ford Explorer? 37 weeks probably not gonna happen 😂. Maybe when you get back from leave 😅 With the best trim for families with practical bells and whistles. Thank you so much, you are a blessing to so many families! You do all the footwork for us, so no toting the kiddos to the dealership or dealing with mother in laws for babysitting 🤣🤣 Sending prayers for healthy Mama and baby and good rest.
@@kromahj it was list, I think it was 68k, it was a green limited with the panoramic sunroof, tow package and all weather floor mats. I decided against it, I have two goldens that like to look out the rear window in our 19 sequoia limited, and I like the flat rear cargo area. I love the new looks and powertrain but I need function!
If you want to fold the 3rd row down the trunk space isn’t flat, is that right? That would never work for my dogs so that’s a deal breaker unfortunately.
This is a gorgeous sporty SUV but the cargo space is a huge dealbreaker. The third row looks pretty crunched in. Now I’m just learning about the tray between the seats which means you can’t easily utilize that space either. I’m not exactly sure who Toyota was marketing this SUV for but it’s not a very practical family vehicle. The expedition is still a win for me.
Sadly, it only has a maximum of 86.9 cubic feet of cargo space (the Highlander has a maximum of 84.3 for comparison’s sake). Also, the third row doesn’t fold into the floor, which is the real reason Toyota added that shelf. It is an attractive vehicle, though. I’ll give them that much.
I really enjoy all your videos - but please get better lighting for shooting in daylight! Especially with black interiors. It's often hard to see the details when everything is backlit
Can you review a 2023 Buick Envision Avenir? You are amazing. Been looking at different SUVs for a year now. This year will hopefully be the year to purchase.
Awesome! I haven’t finished paying my 60k mobil home yet. Maybe just maybe after I’m done, then I’ll think about buying my family one of these cars. Lucky upper class people that have 80k to spare.
Thank you so much for these videos. I love car videos but I don't really care that much about horsepower and torque and I care more about the practicality and family aspects. This is the perfect channel and you do great work. Congratulations and good luck with the new baby!
Third row is sacks on v8 big car. We have 3 v8 in my family, chevy Tahoe, Toyota sequoia and Infiniti qx80. All 3 are 2022. When it comes to inside room, Chevy is the master.
Love your videos! My husband and I are looking into the 2018-2022 sequoias (since they are so expensive might as well get a newer one with less miles instead of getting one older that has a TON of miles for the same price..) The new 2023s are neat, but seem smaller in person especially for the 3rd row. We would like to have a big family (about to give birth to our second baby soon), or have everyone carpool with us (husbands family is tall) and have the capability to go off road. We have seen in person the older and newer body style, but never with car seats. The limited, trd sport, and trd pro are the trims we prefer. Im looking for a 2022 or older review video from your channel about the sequoias, but can seem to find one. We also have the same car seats. I’d love to see a video from you reviewing the 2022 or older sequoias with car seats in the 2nd and 3rd row if possible! 😊 Thanks! Again your videos are awesome!
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a sequoia, they're work horses and will last forever. I have a 2019. It's great, we have 3 kids and two labs and we are Comfortable. Love it for taking all the kids plus friends.
Can someone help me understand - why is a rearview camera necessary if you have a back-up camera? Like there must be a reason but my brain can't comprehend it.
Great review! I think if they would’ve kept the second row on a track, it’d be better for bigger families. I have a ‘17 (in stl - if you want to tour) and I’ll confidently say I’m not upgrading. We’ve been on the waiting list for over a year, still haven’t seen it 😢 but definitely keeping the ‘17 if not going for a suburban or Yukon XL!
Regardless of how clever the rear storage tray is, lack of a fully flat folding rear seat makes this a no for me… same idea as what GM had in their 2007-2014 Yukon/Tahoe before they came to their senses. Not sure what was wrong with the old Sequoia design…
The old sequoia has a lot more usable cargo space, it’s amazing that for the sake of cost, they went with that rear axle. I can’t image what it feels like to sit back there while driving on a trip without the air suspension
As a sequoia fan and have owned multiple, this really doesn't work well with a family of more than 2 kids. There's just not enough room in the 3rd row and the rear cargo space is so bad. You can't add space with a little shelf. Factor in the massive battery making the floor higher, the lack of independent rear suspension for poor ride quality, and the really high price and it's just a miss for a larger family. Two kids and you should be good, but you can't remove or fold flat the 3rd row. So That removes even more functionality. The current Tahoe and Expedition are way ahead even with this new redesign.
Love love the styling! Really thought hard because I want the style and love Toyota reliability but the lack of third row and funky small trunk space made me pass. Just too small for my family of 5 plus dogs and all the gear under the sun. I also read the actual mpg is meh esp for a hybrid. Plus they are selling above MSRP. Otherwise it is a seriously beautiful SUV (esp the capstone-mwah)!
Toyota had a whole generation to fix the 3rd row not folding flat but didn't. For the price they want for these and the 3rd row not folding flat nor removable and 2nd row tumble forward is a miss. Sure they went backwards for the solid rear axle for higher tow capacity but most people buying these aren't towing. I rather have the cargo space.
I just want to say thank you so much for doing these videos. Women especially moms feel so disrespected in the car scene. We’re always having comments directed towards us about soccer mom cars, SUV’s with only one child, and car pool lane jokes as if we aren’t a huge legitimate consumer section. It’s nice to find somewhere that treats us like we’re just as important as other car consumers.
WAIT FOR THE TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER. 😉😁 2023+ sequoia = 35 cubic feet smaller than the gen two sequoia (2008-2022). 2 cubic feet smaller than the current 4Runner behind the first row. (Yes. Smaller) Second row seats don’t slide. Third row now does. However….if you slide the third row forward, you lose room because the second row is stationary. The third row also lost knee room, elbow room, and head room. Third row isn’t removable because of hybrid batteries. Hybrid for power and towing. Not for gas. It’s a flop as a sequoia. It’s good for four or five people. But now the 2023 HONDA PILOT is bigger.
The Sequoia was discontinued. This is an afterthought rendition from the all new Tundra. The look is very nice but the engineering and design was for a Tundra pickup truck that do not carry over well for what the Sequoia is.
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I just bought one, I traded my Range Rover for it and am thrilled with this car. It’s the only hybrid in its class and it has a twin turbo which has sooo much power. It literally growls down the road. Gas mileage is good I’m averaging 18-20 mpg. The warrenty is crazy, 7 years or 125,000 miles. I love love love it.
Range Rover for a Sequoia? LOL....
@@eggheadegghead I'd trade a range too, they're in a shop every other day
Come pick me up sometimes lmao
@@eggheadeggheadif ur picking range then that shows how little ur knowledge about cars
It is mighty pretty! I have the Highlander limited and I could see myself upgrading to this in a few years. However, I still feel like space/convenience falls short. If I could have the expedition size/convenience with the Toyota reliability, I’d have my dream car!
I keep saying the same thing. I just wish the Ford were as reliable as the Toyota (perception )
I’m keen to see the new Grand Highlander they’ve been hinting at!! Could be the answer!
Yes, look at the Grand Highlander that was just revealed
Grand Highlander or Lexus TX are the answer I think bc I feel the same as you do!
$79k is ridiculous.
Thats what they roll off the line selling at. The dealer will probably add another 5 or 10 when it hits the lot lol
I saw one at the dealership for 84k. They making it difficult
No. It isn’t
Stack up all the boxes of ipads, iphones, game consoles, clothing, and stupid spending people partake in and see how huch of that could be put to a vehicle.
@@mikieholley44 $79k is more than my house. 😵💫
Hell me and my wife went to buy a expedition cash and they was not coming down on 80,101 we said duces 😭
The dealers in our area requiring $10-20k over MSRP made this a nope from us. Bought a used 2nd generation and have been so happy with it. Second row bench seats are all independent sliding. Awesome for car seats!
Even for a 2022 I was like fuck that
You forgot to mention that's just for an allocation that you'll have to wait months for. You can't even pick your options, color, etc. What a joke.
The 3rd row seat doesn't laydown flat. It's sits about 6-8" off the floor.
Love your tours, Kelly! Thank you! I was in a white ‘10 and upgraded to the ‘23 Limited in Pearl. I’m loving it. I have 4 kids and it’s working great for us. Biggest cons are the non sliding second row and lack of storage in the back because if the battery pack. The shelf is a plus. I can get 2 grocery stops and all 4 kids in just fine. I’m loving the exterior, loving the dash set-up. The tech is amazing! Many cameras to help with parking, stopping, and backing up. Happy with the upgrade!❤
Any chance you know if the lower models (SR5 or Limited) that come in bench have sliding second row? Wondering how you get to third row if you have car seats installed and bench 🤔
@@shawngibson1667 I have a limited. The second row does not slide. I only have one left in a booster. If I had more than 2 car seats or boosters it would not work easily. We are exiting that stage so I’m happy it works for us right now.
Are you still loving your Sequoia? It's my dream car and I'm considering trading my '23 Sienna for one. I have 3 kids but my youngest is 9 so she will be out of a booster soon. We are looking at a platinum trim that has captains chairs. I worry about the trunk space but it seems like it might be doable. I think I could put a portion of the 3rd row down if I need more space?
FYI the cupholder in-between the second row captain's seats is easily removable by simply lifting it up. So you can pop it out for people or a dog to access the third row without flipping the seats forward. Great review. I have over 4K on my 23' Sequoia Capstone and loving it so far. I traded in a suburban so this is a size down however I do like the shelving system more than I thought I would.
I live in Arkansas. I bought a New 2023 Sequoia Platinum. I only had to pay 500.00 deposit. I paid what was on the sticker. No big markups. I love it. However it is not gas friendly. Uses a lot. You would think it would be a little better. I also hated the cheap 4ply tires. So I put some bigger 10ply AT on it. I love it. Everyone is asking me about it in town. Im having my front windows tinted to match the rest. Im also going to put a lift on it when they come out with it.
What’s the actual mpg?
It’s sadly a miss for me for the second and third rows. The second row not being able to move forward or back to change legroom stinks, and the third row not being flat when down is awful for storage. The new Pilot you reviewed seems to have similar interior space with a lot more usability and for $20-30k less! The American brands still kill this in the full size suv segment.
but American brands break down every other day.
Biggest difference between Pilot and something like Sequoia / Expedition / Tahoe is the tow rating which is why the later are pricey.
People will buy it still.
@@sonar0085 not if you have pets! Also, the payments on these are dumb. I have a 19 sequoia limited, was $64k, 4K down, payments were less than 800 a month. Had a 23 limited ordered, almost bought it, $1100 a month with 8K down…are you kidding me? For a lease?!!
@@Notification93 No, they don't. And Toyotas are not without their own issues, like bad wastegates that require a cab-off repair.
The trunk is a killer. The shelf is not impressive. If you're using it as a family hauler, you can't fit a stroller in the back. We were sold on this remodel until we saw the limited cargo space with the third row up. I honestly have more in my Highlander at this point.
But the highlander has very limited 3rd row space. Maybe to fit kids but not adults.
I really like the style of the reviews from this channel. The review perspective is like that of not a reviewer or critic but that of a normal person practical person. 👍🏽
Love the tours, Kelly! Now we just need to combine the trunk slide and shelf into some of our other favorites (Atlas, pilot, telluride, palisade), but this does surprise me as to how much I like this one. The trunk is definitely a selling feature, especially if you have to keep that 3rd row up with captains chairs!
Toured one in person recently and tbh…Toyota made me mad with how many things they missed:
- Few car seat options
- felt like I didn’t have great visibility from driver’s seat
- mileage for a hybrid is barely better than what I’m getting with a V8 (currently averaging 19.4mpg with the Wagoneer that I ended up buying)
- second row doesn’t move
- third row access isn’t car seat friendly
- third row can only have car seat in middle
- THAT SHELF. The dealer said it could hold a full yeti cooler, but doubt it could handle that plus our two big dogs (and sales rep acknowledged that may be a stretch, so not sure how you can hold luggage + loaded cooler for a trip)
- Third row doesn’t fold flat (so road trip packing means that everything is going to be impacting rear visibility)
- Weird gap between second and third row when third row is folded (seems very hazardous for any dogs back there and also a great way for gear to slide down and get stuck, which will be a pain when unloading)
- can’t even fit our Evenflo folding travel stroller in back when third row is in normal position
- we would have to go up to a Platinum level to get a bench seat and the dealer said that would be $91K. Ouch
Exterior looks fantastic IMO, but I’m mad at Toyota for everything else
well when you add the shelf on the rear, where do you put a stroller? XD
Love the family view of your tours! I would love to see a Dodge Durango!
Thank you for the video. Was looking forward for your review of the sequoia. With so many dislikes and rumours around the rear space. Your video makes it clear. I have a new born and 4 year old in booster and I think Sequoia will be a perfect fit. Your videos are great for family vehicles, especially to understand the space. Thank you for your great work and wish you best with your baby.
As a current gen sequoia owner who was anxiously waiting for the redesign- it’s a hard no. Will be going with the 2024 Yukon XL Diesel
That’s cargo area with the third row down is atrocious. Really wanted to like it but it’s useless if you have a dog or two
Appreciate you Kelly! Still pumping out those tours with a baby close. Love your reviews. Best of luck with delivery and your new baby! ❤️
Excellent review Kelly…….I currently have a 4 runner and I was planning to get the Sequoia but the price has deterred me allll the way !!! Toyota is the most reliable….. but with the price I might as well get a Lexus! Thank you Kelly!
We waited for this one to be revealed hoping it would address the shortcomings of the previous generation (Styling, storage space and fuel economy). Unfortunately this is more of a 1 step forward and 2 steps backward. The 3rd row stadium seating, non-adjustable second row and non-fold flat 3rd row are all deal-killers for us. I realize it's a hybrid and the battery has to go somewhere, but the prior generation had comfortable seating for adults in all three rows. The older kids are not going to be comfortable in that 3rd row for long road trips.
Lots of big misses, just like the Tundra. It's like they didn't even look at the competition while designing it.
Can you do a future video where you do the building the car online and price break down? I love when you do that
all your car videos with car seats are very helpful! thank you for that. I hope you can do one with the 2024 Grand Highlander as well. I haven’t seen any videos on youtube yet of that vehicle with car seats..
Could not be more excited for this tour!
Love that shelf! I’ve been saying for months I wish my 2016 Yukon had something like that. It’s a great way to optimize a small space.
Thanks so much for posting, been excited to see the inside and features. Also disappointed that they didn’t think better about car seat setup but hoping to get a model with the bench. Any thoughts if you think the bench style will be wide enough to accommodate 3 seats? Or too hard to know since you were only able to tour the Platinum with captain? Does it feel significantly roomier inside than the Highlander ? (That’s what we have now and I would expect it to be but it’s hard to tell ) thanks!
I plan to order mine in bright red. No air suspension for me. Dealer said it will take a year or longer. I will wait for for it. 😃
I have the a 2011 second gen and I’m so disappointed that they messed with the third row, there is ample space in the second gen and the seats fold flat in to the ground. I’m also disappointed that they did away with the rear window that rolled down. This doesn’t excite me about the new changes to the sequoia because they completely disregarded and changed some of the best features of the sequoia. Happy to keep my 2011 for as long as it will run well! Toyota definitely could have done better with upgrading what needed to be without downgrading what was appreciated in the second gen.
I love the All-New 2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum and it's so nice 😍🔥
Love love love! THANK YOU! def getting my hands on a bench!!
We love the exterior and hybrid but what are they thinking with the lack of car seat anchors?!? Just surprising that a vehicle targeting large families could fall so short. Great tour!
So glad it’s finally here! Also there are some flaws but this car is 100% better than the old model
I like everything about it, but I'm never going back to a truck without a full time AWD option. I could overlook the decreased storage compared to the rivals, and I love the power the hybrid engine puts out, but I'm not selecting back and forth between RWD and 4 wheel drive while dealing with weather and shouting kids.
Before you go out on maternity leave, can you please do a review of the 2023 Ford Explorer? 37 weeks probably not gonna happen 😂. Maybe when you get back from leave 😅 With the best trim for families with practical bells and whistles. Thank you so much, you are a blessing to so many families! You do all the footwork for us, so no toting the kiddos to the dealership or dealing with mother in laws for babysitting 🤣🤣 Sending prayers for healthy Mama and baby and good rest.
Thanks! Thinking or dreaming of this car but how about the gas?
I would choose the new Pilot over this. But def. would miss the infotainment screen and digital back up camera.
The pilot is not in the same class with this
It’s looks amazing👏🏼🥵 but the Toyota dealers are asking way over MSRP which is crazy 😒
It’s really useless for cargo, especially if you have pets. I had one reserved so no additional charge and I was a hard pass, since we have dogs.
@@tommy516 how much you paying for it?
@@kromahj it was list, I think it was 68k, it was a green limited with the panoramic sunroof, tow package and all weather floor mats. I decided against it, I have two goldens that like to look out the rear window in our 19 sequoia limited, and I like the flat rear cargo area. I love the new looks and powertrain but I need function!
Great job. Thanks for all the great info. Best of luck with the upcoming endeavors.
I love the back shelf! One reason I want one
I cannot wait to get mine, ordered it almost a month ago so now it’s just a wait game.
If you want to fold the 3rd row down the trunk space isn’t flat, is that right? That would never work for my dogs so that’s a deal breaker unfortunately.
You didn't mention the heads up display or self leveling led head lamps. Or did you?
Do you know if there is a way to get the tether anchor install on the 3row seats?
Wish you would have shown what it looks like with all of seats down. Is it level, what’s the amount of effort to lower and raise all seats?
This is a gorgeous sporty SUV but the cargo space is a huge dealbreaker. The third row looks pretty crunched in. Now I’m just learning about the tray between the seats which means you can’t easily utilize that space either. I’m not exactly sure who Toyota was marketing this SUV for but it’s not a very practical family vehicle. The expedition is still a win for me.
Sadly, it only has a maximum of 86.9 cubic feet of cargo space (the Highlander has a maximum of 84.3 for comparison’s sake). Also, the third row doesn’t fold into the floor, which is the real reason Toyota added that shelf. It is an attractive vehicle, though. I’ll give them that much.
Are the side mirrors electronically retracted?
Thank you, it would be great if you drove it and told us about the handling etc etc...
I am loving the coin separated area 😮😅
Thabk for the video! Could u do some reviews on EVs and PHEV SUVs
I really enjoy all your videos - but please get better lighting for shooting in daylight! Especially with black interiors. It's often hard to see the details when everything is backlit
the shelf system is cool but it's not enough to overcome how the third row doesn't fold flat and isn't removable
Thanks! It would be very cool to see the Grand Highlander, if it comes out! Thank you!
Do you know anything if the Highlander will be redesigned soon?
No redesign probably for a few years bc it was released for 2020. Brand new Grand Highlander which is a larger SUV will be revealed soon though.
Can you review a 2023 Buick Envision Avenir? You are amazing. Been looking at different SUVs for a year now. This year will hopefully be the year to purchase.
they should build it longer trunk like Escalade ESV. that will be nice. you can not travel anywhere with that little trunk space
Very good review from a practical standpoint
Love it, love the host very knowledgeable.
Does this trim have the panoramic roof
Awesome!
I haven’t finished paying my 60k mobil home yet. Maybe just maybe after I’m done, then I’ll think about buying my family one of these cars.
Lucky upper class people that have 80k to spare.
Thank you so much for these videos. I love car videos but I don't really care that much about horsepower and torque and I care more about the practicality and family aspects. This is the perfect channel and you do great work. Congratulations and good luck with the new baby!
I wish...💔!But thank you car mom congrats on the baby
Third row is sacks on v8 big car. We have 3 v8 in my family, chevy Tahoe, Toyota sequoia and Infiniti qx80. All 3 are 2022. When it comes to inside room, Chevy is the master.
Starts at 79k CAD and called a few dealerships and all say 2 year wait LMFAO.... no one wants a vehicle 2 years later. Does this also come in 8 seats?
Great video thank you! wonder how its different with bench seat... Happy for you on your 3rd congratulations & god bless you. Birth vlog?? 😁
Would love to see review on the new Land Rover defender 130
We love the sequoia!
wow i am happy watch your video about sequioa i love it my favor, you pick right car for your baby future it is image...👍
Is this worth getting over the 4Runner ? Help
Love this. Would def get TRD Pro
Would love to see more plug in suv hybrids. Lincoln aviator?
Love your videos! My husband and I are looking into the 2018-2022 sequoias (since they are so expensive might as well get a newer one with less miles instead of getting one older that has a TON of miles for the same price..) The new 2023s are neat, but seem smaller in person especially for the 3rd row. We would like to have a big family (about to give birth to our second baby soon), or have everyone carpool with us (husbands family is tall) and have the capability to go off road. We have seen in person the older and newer body style, but never with car seats. The limited, trd sport, and trd pro are the trims we prefer. Im looking for a 2022 or older review video from your channel about the sequoias, but can seem to find one. We also have the same car seats. I’d love to see a video from you reviewing the 2022 or older sequoias with car seats in the 2nd and 3rd row if possible! 😊 Thanks! Again your videos are awesome!
Honestly, you can't go wrong with a sequoia, they're work horses and will last forever. I have a 2019. It's great, we have 3 kids and two labs and we are
Comfortable. Love it for taking all the kids plus friends.
WHY won’t Toyota make a large family friendly SUV?!!!!
Can someone help me understand - why is a rearview camera necessary if you have a back-up camera? Like there must be a reason but my brain can't comprehend it.
Is that a 4 car attached garage?!?
I am hearing the ride is not great and what are your driving impressions ?
Toyota unbelievable Beautiful dependability & Safety is Amazing But I will Love Toyota to bring back the “Land cruiser” Back💯💯
I would love to see the 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Can you do one on a lx 570
Great review! I think if they would’ve kept the second row on a track, it’d be better for bigger families. I have a ‘17 (in stl - if you want to tour) and I’ll confidently say I’m not upgrading. We’ve been on the waiting list for over a year, still haven’t seen it 😢 but definitely keeping the ‘17 if not going for a suburban or Yukon XL!
Thanks for the review! I hate the third row! Little kids grow to big kids. My first grader is 4 feet tall! Prefer the expedition or the pathfinder!
Have you done a review of the 2020-2022 Sequoia? It’s SO much better than the 2023.
it is a nice suv i’d love one but it so expensive on top of it, dealer markup
Regardless of how clever the rear storage tray is, lack of a fully flat folding rear seat makes this a no for me… same idea as what GM had in their 2007-2014 Yukon/Tahoe before they came to their senses. Not sure what was wrong with the old Sequoia design…
The old sequoia has a lot more usable cargo space, it’s amazing that for the sake of cost, they went with that rear axle. I can’t image what it feels like to sit back there while driving on a trip without the air suspension
man would love to get it for my family but damm what r they 80k plus not even including tax and title.
99k. What are the jobs? I need some advice.
I hated my 15 Tahoe for that same reason, third row is very uncomfortable for travel, it's why I had to sell it. It's why I didn't get the 23 Sequoia
What did you get
Can you do an expedition WITH bucket seats tour?! 🚙
As a sequoia fan and have owned multiple, this really doesn't work well with a family of more than 2 kids. There's just not enough room in the 3rd row and the rear cargo space is so bad. You can't add space with a little shelf. Factor in the massive battery making the floor higher, the lack of independent rear suspension for poor ride quality, and the really high price and it's just a miss for a larger family. Two kids and you should be good, but you can't remove or fold flat the 3rd row. So That removes even more functionality. The current Tahoe and Expedition are way ahead even with this new redesign.
Very good review.
Loving the cargo space! Looking forward to this once my kiddos are forward facing!!
Very nice car 🚗 ❤
Love love the styling! Really thought hard because I want the style and love Toyota reliability but the lack of third row and funky small trunk space made me pass. Just too small for my family of 5 plus dogs and all the gear under the sun. I also read the actual mpg is meh esp for a hybrid. Plus they are selling above MSRP. Otherwise it is a seriously beautiful SUV (esp the capstone-mwah)!
Toyota had a whole generation to fix the 3rd row not folding flat but didn't. For the price they want for these and the 3rd row not folding flat nor removable and 2nd row tumble forward is a miss. Sure they went backwards for the solid rear axle for higher tow capacity but most people buying these aren't towing. I rather have the cargo space.
I just want to say thank you so much for doing these videos. Women especially moms feel so disrespected in the car scene. We’re always having comments directed towards us about soccer mom cars, SUV’s with only one child, and car pool lane jokes as if we aren’t a huge legitimate consumer section.
It’s nice to find somewhere that treats us like we’re just as important as other car consumers.
The new sequoia looks like a mix between toyota highlander xse and 4runner
79!!! Does it fly wow
Wish more room behind the third row seats
WAIT FOR THE TOYOTA GRAND HIGHLANDER. 😉😁
2023+ sequoia =
35 cubic feet smaller than the gen two sequoia (2008-2022).
2 cubic feet smaller than the current 4Runner behind the first row. (Yes. Smaller)
Second row seats don’t slide. Third row now does. However….if you slide the third row forward, you lose room because the second row is stationary. The third row also lost knee room, elbow room, and head room.
Third row isn’t removable because of hybrid batteries. Hybrid for power and towing. Not for gas.
It’s a flop as a sequoia. It’s good for four or five people. But now the 2023 HONDA PILOT is bigger.
I feel like the third row car seat situation is that way simply so toyota doesn’t cannibalize the sales of their sienna minivan.
The Sequoia was discontinued. This is an afterthought rendition from the all new Tundra. The look is very nice but the engineering and design was for a Tundra pickup truck that do not carry over well for what the Sequoia is.