2023 Toyota Sequoia
Introducing the Toyota Sequoia, a full-size SUV with a commanding presence on the road and flexible capabilities. This vehicle, like its namesake, is tall and steadfast, providing a capacious and comfortable interior for the driver and passengers. The Sequoia is designed to tackle both urban and off-road adventures with equal aplomb, thanks to a combination of power and sophistication. From its powerful performance under the hood to its well-appointed interior, the Toyota Sequoia beckons you to discover new horizons while providing comfort, safety, and a dash of luxury at every turn. Let’s delve into the specifics to determine what makes the Toyota Sequoia a genuine standout among SUVs.
Total units sold Approx: 14,165 (Till September)
Pricing of Toyota Sequoia
| Trims | Initial Price |
| SR5 | $61,715 |
| Limited | $68,115 |
| Platinum | $74,315 |
| TRD Pro | $78,715 |
| Capstone | $79,415 |
Colors Availability
This car is available in the following colors:
Black
Blue-Print 
Ice-Cap
Silver-Metallic
Supersonic-red
Key Features
SR5
Includes these key features
Mechanical/Performance
- i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
- 437 hp @ 5200 rpm, 583 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
- 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Selectable driving and TOW/HAUL modes
- Towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 4-pin-/7-pin connector2
- Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC)4
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or 4WDemand part-time 4WD 21 city/24 highway/22 combined
- EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×2)
- 19 city/22 highway/20 combined EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×4)
Limited
Adds to or replaces features offered on SR5
Mechanical/Performance
- i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
- 437 hp @ 5200 rpm, 583 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
- 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Selectable driving and TOW/HAUL modes
- Towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 4-pin-/7-pin connector2
- Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC)4
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or 4WDemand part-time 4WD 21 city/24 highway/22 combined
- EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×2)
- 19 city/22 highway/20 combined EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×4)
Platinum
Adds to or replaces features offered on Limited
Mechanical/Performance
- i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
- 437 hp @ 5200 rpm, 583 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
- 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Selectable driving and TOW/HAUL modes
- Towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 4-pin-/7-pin connector2
- Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC)4
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or 4WDemand part-time 4WD 21 city/24 highway/22 combined
- EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×2)
- 19 city/22 highway/20 combined EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×4)
TRD Pro
Adds to or replaces features offered on Limited
Mechanical/Performance
- i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
- 437 hp @ 5200 rpm, 583 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
- 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Electronically controlled locking rear differential Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), Crawl Control (CRAWL)6
- and Downhill Assist Control (DAC)32
- TRD Pro off-road suspension with 2.5-in. FOX®34 Internal Bypass coil-overs and rear remote-reservoir shocks, and TRD Pro front stabilizer bar
- 4WDemand part-time 4WD
- 19 city/22 highway/20 combined EPA-est. mpg rating3
Capstone
Adds to or replaces features offered on Platinum
Mechanical/Performance
- i-FORCE MAX Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid
- 437 hp @ 5200 rpm, 583 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm
- 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i)
- Selectable driving and TOW/HAUL modes
- Towing hitch receiver and wiring harness with 4-pin-/7-pin connector2
- Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC)4
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) or 4WDemand part-time 4WD 21 City/24 highway/22 combined
- EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×2)
- 19 city/22 highway/20 combined EPA-est. mpg rating3 (4×4)
Mechanical Performance
| Mechanical/Performance | SR5 | Limited | Platinum | TRD Pro | Capstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-FORCE MAX 3.445L Twin-Turbo V6 Hybrid | S | S | S | S | S |
| Mileage Estimates (MPG city/highway/combined) | 4X2: 21/24/22 <br> 4X4: 19/22/20 | 4X2: 21/24/22 <br> 4X4: 19/22/20 | 4X2: 21/24/22 <br> 4X4: 19/22/20 | 19/22/20 | 4X2: 21/24/22 <br> 4X4: 19/22/20 |
Engine
| ENGINE | SR5 | Limited | Platinum | TRD Pro | Capstone |
| 24-valve DOHC aluminum cylinder heads with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i); 3445 c.c. aluminum engine block, 85.5 x 100 (mm.) bore x stroke, 10.4:1 compression ratio | S | S | S | S | S |
| Twin turbochargers with electric wastegate valve actuators and water-cooled intercooler | S | S | S | S | S |
| D-4ST direct-injection and port-injection fuel system | S | S | S | S | S |
| Conventional 12V starter | S | S | S | S | S |
| Stop and Start Engine System (S&S) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Stainless steel exhaust system | S | S | S | S | S |
| Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes | S | S | S | S | S |
| Eco, Comfort, Normal, Sport S, Sport S+ and Custom driving modes | P | P |
Drivetrain
| DRIVETRAIN | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) | 4WDemand part-time 4-Wheel Drive with electronically controlled 2-speed transfer case (high/low range) and Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) |
|---|---|---|
| SR5 | S | S |
| Limited | S | S |
| Platinum | S | S |
| TRD Pro | S | |
| Capstone | S | S |
Transmission
| TRANSMISSION | 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode, and uphill/downhill shift logic |
|---|---|
| SR5 | S |
| Limited | S |
| Platinum | S |
| TRD Pro | S |
| Capstone | S |
HYBRID SYSTEM
| HYBRID SYSTEM | Parallel hybrid system with permanent magnet synchronous motor/generator |
|---|---|
| SR5 | S |
| Limited | S |
| Platinum | S |
| TRD Pro | S |
| Capstone | S |
Exterior
| Exterior | SR5 | Limited | Platinum | TRD Pro | Capstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Trailer Reverse Assist (TRA) light | P | P | P | P | P |
| Automatic power-extending running boards | – | O | – | S | – |
| LED taillights | S | – | – | – | – |
| LED taillights with sequential turn signals | P | S | S | S | – |
| TRD Pro LED marker lights | – | – | – | S | – |
| TRD Pro LED light bar | – | – | – | S | – |
| LED fog lights | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), auto on/off feature, and manual leveling adjustment | S | – | – | – | – |
| Premium LED headlights, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), sequential turn signals, auto on/off feature, and automatic leveling adjustment | P | S | – | S | – |
| Premium LED headlights with black trim, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), sequential turn signals, and automatic leveling adjustment | S | – | – | – | – |
| Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | S | S | – | – | – |
| Rain-sensing washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers | – | S | – | S | – |
| Heated power auto-dimming outside mirror with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding and reverse tilt-down features | S | S | S | S | S |
| Black heated power auto-dimming outside tow mirror with turn signal and blind spot warning indicators, and power-folding and power-extend features | O | O | O | O | O |
| Single exhaust tip | S | S | S | – | – |
| TRD Pro dual exhaust tips | – | – | – | S |
Interior
| Interior | SR5 | Limited | Platinum | TRD Pro | Capstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead console with rear window control, sunglasses storage and Safety Connect® | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front and rear assist grips with semi-aniline leather | – | – | S | – | – |
| Front and rear assist grips | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electronic locking fuel door | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front and rear LED maplights | S | S | S | S | S |
| 120V/400W rear-seat and cargo area AC power outlets | P | S | S | S | S |
| Front 12V auxiliary power outlet | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear-seat air vents | S | S | S | S | S |
| Fixed center console with gated shift lever, driving controls, four cup holders, and center storage bin | S | S | S | S | S |
| Illuminated center console storage bin and glove box | – | S | S | S | S |
| Instrument panel and door ambient lighting, illuminated driver and passenger footwells, and front- and rear-door LED pocket lights | – | S | – | S | – |
| Fabric-trimmed seats; 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support | S | – | – | – |
Safety
| Safety/Convenience | SR5 | Limited | Platinum | TRD Pro | Capstone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5 (TSS 2.5): Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA) | S | – | S | – | S |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | S | S | S | S | S |
| Eight total airbags, including driver and passenger side, knee and curtain airbags | S | S | S | S | S |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Trailer Merge Warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver and front passenger active front headrests | S | S | S | S | S |
| Safety Connect® with up to 10-year trial subscription — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance, and Automatic Collision Notification (includes roof-mounted shark-fin antenna) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Drive-Start Control (DSC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on all outboard second-row rear seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB) | – | – | – | – |
FAQ’S
What is the cost of a Toyota Sequoia?
The Toyota Sequoia comes in different Variants and the price varies from variant to variant. SR5 is $61,715, Limited is $68,115 Platinum is $74,315, TRD Pro is $78,715, and Capstone cost is $79,415.
What is the torque of the Toyota Sequoia?
The torque of the V8 Engine is 401 lb-ft (approximately 544 Nm) and the 4.7L V8 engine is 315 lb-ft (approximately 427 Nm).
How many passengers can fit inside a Toyota Sequoia?
Depending on the seating configuration, the Toyota Sequoia can typically accommodate 7 or 8 occupants.
What engine alternatives does the Toyota Sequoia offer?
The Sequoia is typically equipped with a potent V8 engine that provides ample performance for a variety of driving situations.
Is the Toyota Sequoia offered in various specification levels?
Yes, the Toyota Sequoia is available in a variety of trim levels, each with distinct features and amenities.
Can the Toyota Sequoia tow watercraft and trailers?
Yes, the Sequoia is renowned for its towing capacity, which makes it suitable for towing trailers, boats, and other heavy loads.
Does the Toyota Sequoia possess sophisticated safety features?
Many newer Sequoia models are equipped with Toyota’s sophisticated safety suite, which includes the Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, and other safety features.
Does Toyota offer all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) for the Sequoia?
Yes, the Sequoia is frequently available with AWD or 4WD, enhancing its capability in a variety of driving conditions.
How efficient is the Toyota Sequoia with fuel?
As a larger SUV, the Sequoia’s fuel economy is average in comparison to lesser vehicles. Nevertheless, it can vary based on the engine and operating conditions.
What technological and entertainment features does the Toyota Sequoia offer?
A standard Sequoia features a touchscreen infotainment system, smartphone integration, navigation, and premium audio options.
Conclusion
The Toyota Sequoia stands erect as a dependable and versatile full-size SUV that balances power, comfort, and space with ease. It is a dependable companion for both family adventures and hauling requirements, thanks to its powerful V8 engine and impressive towing capacity. The Sequoia’s well-appointed interior, advanced safety features, and technological amenities provide a contemporary driving experience that prioritizes comfort and safety. The Toyota Sequoia confidently suits the bill, whether you’re taking a family road trip, tackling off-road trails, or simply seeking a spacious and comfortable vehicle. Due to its enduring reputation for durability and Toyota’s dedication to safety, the Sequoia is a dependable option that can adapt to your lifestyle and traverse various terrains.
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