All-New 2023 Toyota Sequoia review // Is this a rare Toyota fail?
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia, full-size, body-on-frame SUV. Bold and stylish the new Toyota Sequoia has great road presence! With its off-road capability, robust performance, spacious interior with seating for up to 8-passengers, the Sequoia is definitely one to consider. The new Toyota Sequoia has a 3.5L twin turbo V6 hybrid with Toyota’s hybrid synergy drive, a 10-speed automatic transmission, a combined 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, standard part time 4WD in Canada, standard RWD in the US. This SUV is all new from the ground up, it offers 8.7” of ground clearance and has standard LED headlights, LED taillights, LED fog lights, power folding exterior mirrors, 18” TRD off road wheels, available 20” and 22” alloy wheels, and a full-size spare tire. The new Toyota Sequoia comes with some nice standard features including, an 8” touchscreen, available 14” touchscreen, a 12.3” digital driver display, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, an 8-speaker audio system, available JBL, 8-way power adjustable front seats, heated front seats, SoftTex upholstery, heated steering wheel, moonroof, available panoramic sunroof, power rear door with kick sensor. For such a large vehicle, the 8” touchscreen is quite small considering the starting price point of over $79,000 CAD/$58,000 USD. In the US, some of these features are not standard including, a heated steering wheel, SofTex upholstery and a power rear door with kick sensor.
There are plenty of trims to choose from, here’s a breakdown of the pricing:
In Canada, TRD Off Road starts at $79,095 CAD, Limited $81,595 CAD, Platinum $92,095 CAD and Capstone $95,095 CAD.
In the US, SR5 $58,365 USD, Limited $64,765 USD, Platinum $70,965 USD
TRD Pro $76,065 USD and Capstone $75,365 USD.
Fuel economy isn’t really impressive for a hybrid but you are moving around a large vehicle, it gets 12.6L/100 km, 21 MPG city and 10.5L/100 km, 24 MPG highway. In comparison, the Chevrolet Tahoe diesel gets 12L/100 km, 20 MPG city and 8.9L/100 km, 26 MPG highway. Although, it can’t tow as much as the Sequoia, 8400 pounds compared to the Toyota at over 9,000 pounds, the fuel economy is better especially on the highway.
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Nowadays these honest reviews are super appreciated. Test drives are almost non existent in Canada. Imagine waiting for your order to arrive in 1-2 years and end up utterly disappointed.
If you buy a $90,000 vehicle without a test drive that's on you. It's not difficult to find these to test drive (although you might not find your preferred trim).
@@James-il3tq Please point to me where I can find a demo unit in Ontario, Canada. Dealers here rather sell every unit they have in inventory. "It's a Toyota you should know what you're getting into."
@@SandmanV3 I can confirm that this is the case here in my city. A Toyota dealership i went to only has 1 car for a test drive. If you choose to order any other car but that one, no test drive for you. It's crazy.
@Spectre26 Come across the border to WNY. I had an SR5 last week from West Herr. It was very disappointing.
Nothing hones about the review.
Thank you for an honest review. Every other auto journalist i seen just praised it to the moon. It looks good, but i also want to know the practical aspect.👍
Glad you liked it, just couldn't praise this one.
just tried this SUV 2 weeks ago. I can’t even sit straight in the 3rd row, WTH. Not sure what Toyota designers were thinking? Is this even a large SUV?
when they list 12.6 l/100 km but can only get 20 l/100 km, can we sue for fraud advertising?
No, because it achieves 12.6L using the test every other vehicle uses. Any vehicle can double fuel consumption under specific conditions. Our old odyssey used to vary from 18L/100kms Down to 8L/100kms depending on where and how we drove it.
what a great review - thank you !!
I had a 2003 Sequoia and wow, I loved that except for the gas mileage. If I recall that model correctly, the 3rd row not only moved forward and backward but also could tumble forward as well as be removed.
It appears the 2023 sits on that platform as electronics may be underneath the seats (electronic fold and recline). That causing loss of headroom. It doesn't seem customer input or focus groups were considered for design.
I had a QX80 so I might have to go back too that as it has more room in the caboose. What a shame...
We were a Toyota family but after owning a 22 Sienna hybrid we were so disappointed! It broke down 3 times and was a total lemon.
We were going to trade it in on a trd sequoia but we swore not to buy a hybrid again. We just bought a 23 Yukon Denali and my wife is loving it.
They even gave us $10k cdn more than we paid for the van on trade
Happy wife happy life!!
Wow ! Thanks for the reviews. I was gonna get one but I don’t think so now.
Could be the cold weather is affecting the fuel economy, plus it is 472 hp! Not sure what Toyota was thinking about when configuring the second row and third row seating. It is a good looking truck on the outside though!
I love the look of it too, I just don't understand the interior configuration. It's a shame because the hybrid powertrain is great, tons of power.
You guys are experts here but let me add one thing. When I purchased my 2021 2.4L Tucson, for first year, the fuel economy that my Car showed me on digital cluster was between 16L-19L/100km. After a year and 2 service, it became better and after 2 years now, as of today, I get 10.2-11.5L/100km in city and 8.6-9.2L/100km on highway.
Not sure if new cars do this ?
To me I think Toyota knows they’ll never catch the Americans in this segment. So instead of trying to compete head to head they made the Sequoia unique than the competitors. Say what you want if it’s a positive or negative,
But Toyota knows they’re gonna sell these with no problem.
@@naveenthemachine I guess it depends on where you live. In my area Sequoias don’t make it to the lots are they are sold before they get there.
Yes, they got it very wrong. I was hoping the Grand Highlander would be what the Sequoia was supposed to be, but it also appears to be a rare fail. Two rare fails in a row. It's pretty simple Toyota- people want the size of a Tahoe (or better yet a Suburban), with the reliability of a Toyota. All you had to do was give the previous model year Sequoia a tech update and facelift.
Yep. A minor exterior facelift, but the previous generation needed a huge interior improvement. Toyota could have done it without spending near the money they did on a new model
I friggin love you guys! I've been heavily interested in this new model, like you said- that has taken forever! love your reviews! wish I could afford this! someday I'll buy a used one perhaps.
nice truck however , I was ready to purchase last December, however due to unavailability I purchased a GMC Yukon. Another loss for Toyota.
Just get a Telluride/Palasaide, Outlander (PHEV) etc. Way more tech for a lot less $$. No, they're not body on frame like this but you get the same if not more interior room. They offer better fuel economy, especially in the Mitsubishi.
Telluride - 1st row 41.4, 2nd 42.4, 3rd 31.4 inches.
Sequoia- 1st row 41.2, 2nd 39.2, 3rd 28-33 inches.
fold down 3rd row takes up to much space ,a big hole between the 2nd row when its folded down , do like the solid rear axel, better looking grille than the tundra like the shorter wheelbase add that the dealers in calif add $10,000 -$25,000 mark up on TRD pro ,capstone , as a long time toyota owner im moving on to the Nissan armada the 3rd row is removable as we have no need for a 3rd row we want cargo space for our car camper -overland build
Yea... packaging fail.
In which Dealership you found it in Ontario ??
That low gas mileage is almost unbelievable. I get better mileage with my V6 Silverado 4x4 while towing a boat.
Good to know!
Maybe you should’ve tested it in sport mode, I have a Venza hybrid, and I do get better fuel economy on on sports and normal more than I do on Eco mode
Really? Interesting, thanks for sharing.
Great job guys. With all the issues they are still selling at over MSRP…go figure😮
Recently there's many customer complains about this new engine fails working properly or it may start losing power somehow or not satisfied missing V8 it used to be. It carries same engine of Tundra and place in Sequoia......
It may explode issues soon but not very soon.
I not quite like this engine much....👎🙅♂️🙅♂️
great honest review
Im not really sure what all the rage is with big screens in vehicles these days, seems to be manufactures competing with each other for the biggest screen.
I personally find those big screens ugly and take away from the look of the interior, anything larger than 8 inches is pointless in my opinion.
I think the look is great!
Save some money for your families folks. It's a very bad time we're passing through right now. We're literally getting ripped off by every institution we could. Toyota and every other car manufacturer are increasing $5k or $6k on every vehicle just like it's nothing. Then the dealers and then on top of that the banks.
I just bought a used 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan with 43K miles on it and it's doing 21mpg combined. And wow once it goes above 65m/h it becomes a jet ski. Buy a used car with good condition. They'll come down with the price and why not they'll have to.
Soild rear axle ruins the third row room.
Remarkable content! Very much appreciate your honest findings on this model. Looks are stunning, but too many sacrifices were made, it seems. Thanks again.
Much appreciated!
Thanks for the kind words!
Spot on
Toyota junk
Got the gx460 with the v8
Get 20 on highway
Rides great
Tows our airstream np
Dependable and can climb a telephone pole
Got 200000 trouble free miles on last one
Test drove sequoia
Turned around after one block
Pure crap truck just like the tundra
I really wanted to like the new Sequoia because I think it’s very good-looking. But they completely ruined the practicality of such a large vehicle with that 3rd row design. The 4Runner has more usable interior space now. A swing and a miss from Toyota
Tundra and Sequoia are both big misses by Toyota. Tundra’s exterior and Sequoia’s interior need an overhaul. Build quality is suspect too. Nothing but problems from console rattles to engine issues with the Tundra. US plant just doesn’t live up to Toyota standards. Buy Japan build LX if you have the means otherwise look elsewhere.
wow..am really stunned as to how disappointing the vehicle seems to be...a real swing and miss by Toyota who rarely fires blanks.fuel economy in a word...sucks...imagine if you had been towing..yikes...at 1.70 a l and 98k plus taxes...better have a massive bank account to justify this one..
Delete the red seats says the guy in the red shirt
Such a disappointment especially for the price point. I'd much rather buy a used previous gen Sequoia. I won't be surprised if Toyota pulls the plug on this in a few years time
About the MPG, I feel a lot of people got carried away when they heard the word hybrid, they expected this huge SUV to get like 30 maybe 35mpg, but if that was the case, the engine would have to run on the Atkinson cycle, which it doesn't, it would have a CVT, which it doesn't because it is an SUV that needs to tow, and it is heavy and as about aerodynamic as a fridge. This thing was never meant or designed to get good MPG, it is not a hybrid in the sense of a Prius or a RAV4 hybrid it is a hybrid for power and smoothness and especially towing, this thing has more power than virtually any of the gas rivals in its class, except for something like the Cadillac Escalade V, and it has one of the most if not the most torque in its class. Yall are also driving the TRD Pro with the more aggressive treadwear, an in crease in ride height, and it has a rood rail as well, not exactly the best recipe for good fuel economy.
The 3rd row is a little disappointing but I don't think it is as big of a deal when you factor in what this vehicle can do offroad and still be able to fit 7 or 8 people decently, its the only truck in its segment to have like actual off-road capabilities, and I know that off-roadability is not the most important thing in this segment but with the Land Cruiser gone, something had to fill in the space, and that was the Sequoia. So I get why you might call this a fail but I don't believe it is as bad as everyone else makes it seem.
This and the Tundra are both fails. Toyota goes too long between updates, thus they have to hit a homerun on new models, and this isnt
How is Tundra a fail?
@@janoycresnova9156 MPG isn't noticeably better over previous generation. Turbo wastegate issues. Tech is mediocre to competitors, especially in interface. No tow hooks? Really? Much rather have a ZR2 or even a Ram Rebel
I had many Tahoes and Suburbans they had similar issues until they introduced the independent rear suspension. When the independent rear suspension is incorporated the floor can be lowered and there is a footwell for 3rd row. Toyota had to use components from the Tundra to keep the Sequoia viable given its small sales volume. I drive a Tundra Crew Max and a 4 Runner I like both of these vehicles. The Ford Expedition also has the independent rear suspension and has a much lower floor height.
The problem is the previous generation Sequoia had rear independent suspension, more cabin and cargo capacity.
To me, I like a solid axle in the way of ride and durability, etc... But the last IRS setup was still better than this. What amazes me though is that my 2001 first gen sequoia with a solid axle doesn't have the ledge shown in the back. Yeah I can't fold down the seats, but when I take them out, at least I have a flat floor up to the second Row. How Toyota overcomplicated this gen sequoia is amazing, that in combo with the problematic turbo v6... I'll stay far away (Coming from a 01 sequoia owner (225k miles) and 15 tundra owner(145k miles))
Isn’t from the hybrid batteries
then just get rid of it, there's no point in keeping a vehicle that barely sells.
that wasn't always the case, but this is not your grandpa's or uncle's
01-04 Sequoia. that was a good generation, but we're a long way
from those days. the small sales mainly have to do with, Toyota not giving
a damn about the vehicle. it's like Nissan with the Armada, they don't do
much with it. the only one they don't need to touch that still sells decently
well, is the 4runner, but it makes sense. the 4Runner is designed for
offroad use and light duty work. the Sequoia is technically supposed
to be a family suv, and it was at one time, but since 05 Toyota has
done very little to get people to buy it.
Just like full-size trucks, this segment is completely dominated by American. As mighty as Japanese does, they will never be able to match those of the American's strongest segment. On the same architecture, I will definitely take a Tundra instead. At least full-size truck makes more sense than SUV, when it comes to practicality. Otherwise, I will just go grab a Telluride or CX-90, if I need a 7-seating SUV.
Great review Zach and Andrea, very informative and unbiased. When I first saw this new gen Sequoia at its press release, I knew Toyota got it wrong with this new design. Factor in the abysmal fuel economy too and it indeed is a rare miss for Toyota. Every reviewer's take I've seen on this new Sequoia has a similar theme. Among the common complaints like you covered are an unrefined ride, gas guzzling fuel economy especially given it's a hybrid, poorly designed interior layout/functionality with the cramped third row and no flat loading floor (in the traditional sense) Given it's dimensions the cargo capacity overall is very uncompetitive with other brands in this class. The afterthought cargo shelves to alleviate the flat loading floor situation to me seems like a compromise to a design fault rather than an innovative design from Toyota (I understand the hybrid battery pack is incorporated under the third-row seats, so that decision has greatly affected the cargo set-up). No full time AWD/4WD offered in the States. On the plus side, plenty of power, competitive with towing numbers and it's a Toyota so it should be reliable. For a newly designed vehicle and for those Sequoia fans waiting for this for what seems like an eternity to make it to market, overall, this has to be a disappointment.
ya but it will outlast anything in quality and reliablity then anything the big 3 can produce.....it has a proven record for toyota for what the last 10 years by jd power,consumer reports,etc and etc
What use - even if it becomes reliable -, if it is unusable as a 3 row vehicle?
@@akc5247 not everyone need a 3rd row and rather have no 3rd row and wayyyyyy better reliablity down the road so the service rep doesnt know my name like at gm ford or dodge
@@daman9780 sure But that's beside then point. Focus for this vehicle is for families needing 3 rows. If it cannot satisfy that basic requirement, it is off the list - reliable or not.
@@akc5247 buy what ever you want and watch the deprecation value drop like a rock from a tower and in 10 years you will have paid the cost of the suv in repair bills and the toyota will keep going strong....i bet you in 10 years you wont even own the suv anymore ....go take a look and see if you can find a used old sequoia....thay are hard to find for a reason....people hang on to them as they are RELIABLE and dont cost the owners money....buy and old one has more room then a surburban then and will last longer then any of the new big 3 suv's
Love the rugged looks and the turbo V6, but that fuel economy and price is not on the side of this Sequoia!
You mention the msrp of the limited being just 65k in the US. I was interested in buying one last month that a local dealer had available. Price was 87k… so yeah Toyota dealers need to stop the price hikes. They lost my business on the spot
What is Toyota doing! Oh that's horrible
I like the exterior styling, but Toyota missed the mark on almost everything else.
Wow that space between the huge screen and rear view mirror is really tight! If you want to put a radar detector below the mirror there won’t be much visibility there.
The Toyota engineers have left the building. No room in this vehicle and the new Prius has no room. The question is who are they sizing these vehicles for, the Chinese and not the Americans? Time to move on from Toyota.
Last week in Yosemite I saw a Sequoia and Tahoe parked side by side and I much prefer Tahoe's styling especially in light gray (white-ish) color and black wheels!
In general new Toyota /Lexus products have sacrificed quiet and plush cabin for sport which I think is a huge mistake.
I already had my reservations about this before it came out. Your video just confirmed it and more. Love this video, very informative. 👍🏼
Toyota only does redesigns every 10-15 years so it seems like they are always lagging behind the competition and are out of touch with what customers want. GM and Ford have been redesigning their trucks and full size SUVs every 5 years for the last 2-3 product cycles and that focus shows in their products. They're just tweaking and making improvements rather than reinventing the wheel like Toyota. Toyota needs to up their game.
@Hugh M. they're still one of the top vehicle manufacturers in sales thanks to their reputation for quality. They don't have much motivation to innovate or have the nicest vehicles in my opinion. The last Tundra lasted through 4 major GM truck redesigns, lol
Too expensive, don’t buy
The interior cargo/legroom space is really disappointing due to the solid axle. Hopefully the new grand highlander will offer more space even the new honda pilot is 9 inches shorter than this and it has 27 cubic feet of extra space and the pilot third row is much higher off the ground. Hopefully the grand highlander can fix the interior space problems all the competition has more space than this
2022 Tundra was the big fail. Then Toyota made this from a Tundra.
Why was Tundra a big fail?
That third row seat design with the unmovable captain chair (second row) is a massive fail in my opinion. could it just be a first year design error coming from Toyota?
$90,000 is a lot of coin for a truck that doesn’t meet up to the standards of today. Imo it’s not going to do well with others in its class.
fire the entire team that designed this vehicle. you're paying more for less of a vehicle.
Love your honest reviews. So many others just rave about this vehicle and don’t critique.😊
I completely agree, it seems like Toyota designers were deprived of their morning coffee when they designed the interior of this vehicle... that back seat fold-down is laughable old-school and the second seat arrangement makes one just scratch their head in wonder... it's like they called back their long-retired engineers to come back for the redesign and they just retreaded old archaic layouts... I guess Toyota has to make some mistakes but, this is overkill.
Maybe they hired some fired GM/Ford designers....
@@leftcoaster67 Even GM and Ford designers are not that incompetent... that backseat design functionality is below 3rd-grade incompetence.
@@ctclardy Pontiac Aztek? ;)
@@leftcoaster67 GM buries their mistakes... maybe Toyota needs to do the same with this one.
Hard words Chris! But they deserve them.
They had how many years to perfect this new one… this is abismal!
Maybe they should’ve kept the Land Cruiser in North America
@@AB-qt4dj i agree completely
Two Words: Zacks Shirt”!!!
Totally highlights the ridiculous camo red seats, that do the exact opposite of camo. The seats are too over the top, as well as the ridiculous oversized badging on the grill and even more crazy on the passenger dash. Zach is 100% correct, diesel is the way to go for towing in this application. Modern diesels burn super clean nowadays too.
Nice looking vehicle from the side and back.
i dont think toyota has any diesel engines for ''civilian" application. they divested from diesel propulsion in europe few years ago and there is no way they will bring one to NA . you are right mate, red leather in off road aspiring model??? ridonculous.
A HUGE miss by Toyota. Hybrids are just an environmental gimmick. Bring back a normally aspirated V6 or V8 with a flat cargo space. Toyota effed it up with the cargo space that's for sure. I will never buy a GM so we'll be looking at Honda/Acura.
I have found the Toyota's all suck for fuel economy. ie The Tundra is worse than the Ram or GM equivalent trucks. The 4 Runners all sucked for economy although they were V6. etc Even the V6 Highlanders burnt more fuel than and Audi or Nissan products I've owned .
I think the coughing is well warranted with a 90k and north price tag. Hate the red interior and the Ludacris lap top glued to the dash. I'll take the caddy all day long. But hey- even Toyota lays a rotten egg from time to time. Cheers.
Waited for this SUV and it’s a total joke. Volkswagen Atlas,Honda Pilot, Telluride, Palisades, everything beats this in practically, third row space and cargo and features…
Even the TRD version ground clearance is a joke…
They put a twin turbo v6 hybrid inside vs the bullet proof v8 and it’s similar mpg (15-17mpg) what a frikking joke.
Big vehicle smaller space go figure what Toyota was trying to do here..
It drives like crap too..
No thanks.
I’ll stick with my 2010 Sequoia Platinum.
Plenty of space , comfort and safety for the whole family, extra cargo room and two big dogs.
A bullet proof tank on wheels.
Thanks for keeping it real and not being afraid to tell it like it is. Seems like this hybrid is only better for the environment on paper and not in reality. My 2022 Silverado 4x4 with the 5.3 v8 gets 16-18mpg real world. Doesn’t seem like it’s worth risk of the extra tech being unreliable over time to go for the Toyota. Sure does look cool though.
$65,000 to $95,000 for an unrefined, noisy and super gas guzzling SUV? What a joke.
Terrible suspension setup. Bucks and weaves like GM products of early 2000s. Yes for once toyota screwed up. And for once I'm not in favor of toyota products..
Good morning, Mark from NJ here… besides the negative comments, aesthetically I think it looks nice and at least it is all new and provides insight into where Toyota is going with its trucks. ….
This is basically a Tundra with a closed cab.
Does this reveal any influence for what the GX new design might incorporate? I’m looking for clues.
I drive a 2011 Avalon Limited that I bought new, 167,463 miles on him so far, everyday driver, love it, never an issue mechanically but the seats on a long drive over two hours cut my circulation off!!. .. and the drivers leather seat has a tear in it, not the most durable leather, I’m 5’10” and weigh 185 so perhaps average sized man so it is not abused in my view, my only complaints really. I have to add its pearl white and the paint began bubbling and flaking off after 7 years and Toyota re-painted it for me and gave me a loaner! Was impressed they stood behind it, grateful!
Hey, you guys have any idea about the GX forthcoming in terms of what it might look like and when it might arrive?… I’m waiting patiently on the new GX release, don’t wanna buy a new, old one, and I trust Toyota/Lexus new releases so I’m ok with diving in, but only will wait until year end cause who know, it could be a century before they ever release an all new one and I ain’t got that kinda time… 😂
love the videos, faithful follower, stay warm, be well !
A friend has an F150 twin turbo, at 60 mph, gets 28 mpg, but at 65-70 mph, it drops to 20 mpg because the turbos come into play. The EPA combined rating for this SUV 20 mpg, which is best case. Once the turbos kick in, good luck.
Average 18 on my F150 Ecoboost. About 22 on road trips.
Big cars in turbos or twin turbos is a trash. But tough low IQ drivers still drive pickups to work everyday and carry havy air in back
So glad you posted this. I am near buying one for the gas mileage. Seriously. Thank you.
+1 on the honest opinions. Honest opinions from experts and objective comparison across the competition is what consumers and buys want to know. It was super helpful to watch your video.
Glad to hear it, thank you!
I had just watched your CX-90 introduction video a few days ago, and I have to say I prefer the Mazda. Are these two vehicles even competitors? Or am I comparing apples to oranges? The Mazda seems to be so much more useful (packaging wise).
Mazda for moving people, this for towing...
We had the Mazda cx90 it’s very uncomfortable sequoia has way more room and resale value is night and day
too complicated twin turbo, dual injection, hybrid, plastic valve covers and oil pans, how about battery>electric motor, no oil, no turbos, no trans
Surprise. All that power comes with a horrific fuel economy
Zach and Andrea...I love the way you guys coordinate your clothes with each other and the vehicle you review! Looks sharp!
Thank you very much!
For a TRD pro, it needs more ground clearance.
I know a lot more about cars since i started watching this channel a few years ago. I really enjoy this couple ☺️
Thank you very much!
The normie vanilla cringe factor between these two is off the chart. Plus let’s be honest, beta Bob here isn’t a car guy he’s never turned a wrench in his life.
love your videos, very honest opinions from a user's perspective 👍
Glad you like them!
That fuel economy is abysmal. And the ride isn't comfortable? Toyota, why you do this?!
This is all toyota USA's monstrosity, terrible vehicle/package overall
Toyota screwed up with this new model ah..
I’m up early on snowy Saturday morning to watch this one. Great review 👍
Thank you, glad you liked it!
I am from Middle East, I tried to place an order in Canada and they told me I have two years of waiting list 😢
Thanks for the great and honest review. I hope they won’t screw up like this on the next generation 4 runner and Prado which is rumoured to come to North America soon.
What was Toyota thinking? It’s a three-row…with limited room. At that price? Sells will be very limited.
If these same guys design the new 4Runner Toyota are in for a whole lotta hurt. What a mess.
Great review as you took Toyota to task for the terrible interior packaging. Huge truck but tiny interior practicality.
Nothing escapes physic. Poor mpg=weight & aerodynamics.
People buy the Sequoia because reliability and resale value
guess what, the new turbo and the terrible layout just killed both of your positives.
Wonderful review indeed! I was waiting for this one for a while now. Thank you Andrea and Zack ❤. However after watching the full video….what A disappointment it is to see Toyota screw up so bad. I guess if they had introduced random drug tests in their R&D department this wouldn’t have happened 😅
Great honest review .. that fuel economy is brutal
Yeah I do wonder though how long they actually drove it. If I have my battery unhooked for whatever reason on my Tundra it'll read 30l/100k and gradually come down to 18l/100k over the course of a couple tanks of gas. I can't help but wonder if the Sequoia wasn't totally 'set'
What would you expect when they keep hammering the pedal? Not buying that they went soft. I always get 10% better then epa rating.
That's a big SUV small on the inside
This is not a limited trim with a TRD package… this is a TRD PRO. Also the TRD PRO has a softer suspension not firmer 😂… I drove both the Capstone and TRD PRO, me and every other reviewer will agree that the TRD PRO has a more softer suspension
One thing, Toyota did not add the hybrid system for better gas mileage, they added it for more power. They said that in the beginning.
This is a joke. A TRD with NO tow/Recovery hooks!!!
Toyota should offer the Sequoia in a non hybrid trim. Less money and more cargo room.
Yes, a base 3.5 turbo
I just can't understand why the fuel mileage numbers are half of what is published by the EPA or the Canadian equivalent! In some of your past reviews, you were able to match or even exceed the published numbers! Is there a problem with this specific vehicle? Did you express your concerns to Toyota when you returned the vehicle to them, and if so, what was Toyota's response,?
As always Andrea your outfit color coordination is fabulous!
Awe thank you very much!
I would have purchased one of these except for the hot mess that the cargo space is. And the 2nd row not moving forward and backward like virtually every other new SUV today.
Keep in mind that to get better fuel economy in a GM full size, you'd need the diesel and diesel fuel can be quite a bit more than the regular gas that the Sequoia takes.
Also keep in mind. Sequoia is TWIN TURBO. Yes sure it’s a hybrid. But we all should know that turbo/boosted cars will eat more gas
Toyota made is gorgeous and hit the styling on the head. Sacrificed functionality that was there on the last gen.
The famous Land Cruiser was just discontinued in the United States (though available abroad). I think Toyota is assuming that North Americans might mistake (or consider) this Sequoia for one. It isn’t. It just isn’t. The Sequoia has never been cheap, but at this price there are so many better non-hybrid options. So if you really really like RAV4s and really want to spend about or over hundred thousand dollars! (taxes/financing)… get out your crayons and write a cheque out for what will never ever be… a legendary Land Cruiser. Thanks for the video.
I do, however, still like it.
Did you actually check the fuel economy or just go off of what the dash is telling you?
Could be such a difference?!