2024 Toyota Sequoia SUV

　　

2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

byMark TakahashiCorrespondent

　　Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the zzdcar YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.

　　For much of the last decade, Toyota's big SUV has languished in obscurity, overtaken by newer and more capable alternatives. That all changed last year when, at long last, the third-generation Sequoia debuted. As with its predecessors, the latest Sequoia is a truck-based three-row SUV. It's the kind of rugged rig you get when you want to haul a bunch of people, tow a heavy load, or possibly both at the same time. The Sequoia's turbocharged hybrid V6 engine is plenty stout and helps the Sequoia tow more than 9,000 pounds when properly equipped.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2024 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$171/mo  for Sequoia SR5

　　Sequoia SR5

　　SR5 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $61,275 MSRPSR5 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $64,275 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $67,675 MSRPLimited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $70,675 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $73,865 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) (Most Popular) - $76,865 MSRPCapstone 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $78,265 MSRPCapstone 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $81,265 MSRPTRD PRO 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 10A) - $79,110 MSRP

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　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Since the Sequoia underwent a full redesign last year, we don't expect any significant changes for 2024. Thanks to its ample power along with a smooth ride and wealth of standard and available tech features, the Sequoia should remain a solid choice among SUVs in the class that include the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer. The Sequoia's main drawback is its limited third-row space, but that shouldn't be enough of a drawback to keep it off your consideration list.

　　

Which Sequoia does zzdcar recommend?

Toyota hasn't released official information on the 2024 Sequoia as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Sequoia, we recommend the well-equipped base SR5 trim to get the most for your money. We also suggest adding the optional SR5 Premium package to get the larger infotainment touchscreen, the power third-row seats and synthetic leather upholstery that dresses up the interior.

　　

Toyota Sequoia models

[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Sequoia. We expect the 2024 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Toyota Sequoia is a three-row SUV available in five trim levels: SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone. The Sequoia uses a turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 hybrid powertrain, which makes 437 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque and comes backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard on all trims except the TRD Pro, which is four-wheel-drive only. All others offer 4WD as an option. Feature highlights include the following:

　　SR5

　　The base Sequoia model starts you off with handy features like:

　　18-inch alloy wheels LED headlights and foglights Heated and power-folding exterior mirrors Roof rails Cloth upholstery Three-zone automatic climate control Heated front seats Power moonroof 360-degree camera 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Eight-speaker audio system Digital instrument panel Hands-free keyless entry with push-button start Front and rear parking sensorsAll Sequoias receive the Toyota Safety Sense suite of advanced driver aids, which includes:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Automatic high beams (automatically turns on high beams on dimly lit roads and turns them off when an oncoming car is detected) Road sign recognition (recognizes certain road signs and brings them to the driver's attention in the instrument cluster display) Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)Limited

　　Builds on the base Sequoia's generous equipment list with the following:

　　20-inch dark gray alloy wheels Synthetic leather upholstery Heated and ventilated front seats Driver's seat memory settings Heated steering wheel 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system Second- and third-row manual sunshades Two 120-volt AC outlets (second row and cargo area)Platinum

　　Adds more luxury features like:

　　20-inch black alloy wheels Rain-sensing windshield wipers Upgraded LED headlights with sequential turn signals Leather upholstery Power-adjustable steering wheel Second-row captain's chairs Heated and ventilated second-row seats Rearview mirror with digital display Wireless charging pad Power panoramic moonroof Ambient lighting 14-speaker JBL premium audio systemTRD Pro

　　The TRD Pro is the off-road-oriented model of the Sequoia lineup, boosting capability with:

　　18-inch TRD alloy wheels Black grille with integrated light bar Dual exhaust tips Standard four-wheel drive Electronic locking rear differential Fox front coilovers and rear remote-reservoir shocks TRD aluminum front skid plate TRD front stabilizer bar TRD-specific synthetic leather upholstery Red engine start button Toyota heritage dashboard badge Leather-trimmed TRD steering wheelCapstone

　　The most premium Sequoia model turns up the luxury with added features like:

　　22-inch dark chrome alloy wheels Premium leather upholstery Wood interior trim Head-up display Sound-insulated windows

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