The 2024 Toyota Sequoia, a full-size SUV with seating for seven or eight people across three rows, remains competitive in the large vehicle market.
The vehicle is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 hybrid setup with a 10-speed automatic transmission. It makes 437 horsepower. This engine, also offered in the Tundra pickup truck that shares a platform with the Sequoia, offers adequate power.
Rear-wheel drive and 4WD are available on all trim levels except for the off-road-oriented TRD Pro, which comes standard with 4WD.
This SUV got a full refresh in the 2023 model year, and has a few changes for 2024, including a Nightshade appearance package for the Limited trim model. It offers 20-inch black wheels and blacked-out exterior trim pieces. A TRD Off-Road Package is offered on the 4WD Platinum trim, to incorporate all-terrain suspension with Bilstein shocks, an underbody skid plate, a locking rear differential, crawl control and hill descent control.
Sequoia has standard features that include:
- Second- and third-row bench seats
- 8-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Navigation
- Satellite radio
- Wi-Fi hot spot
- Eight-speaker stereo
- Heated front seats
- Moonroof
- Tri-zone climate control
- Blind spot warning
- Lane departure steering assist
- Rear cross-traffic warning
- 360-degree camera system
- Adaptive cruise control
Available features include:
- All-terrain suspension
- Underbody skid plate
- Hill descent control
- Crawl control
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Power-folding third row
- Digital rearview mirror
- Wireless device charging
- Load-leveling rear air suspension
- Leather upholstery
- Power-retractable running boards
The Sequoia's strong engine and many standard features are selling points, but it has some significant negatives. The cargo space is less than optimal for a vehicle this size. The third row seating is too tight. And unfortunately, folding the third row doesn’t make a flat cargo floor, due to the physical requirements of the hybrid powertrain and solid rear axle. Fuel economy is also poor, which is to be expected for a vehicle this size, but is especially disappointing compared with its competitors. It's also very pricy, starting at around $63,000 and ranging to around $83,000.
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