![]() With the 60/40-split third row folded, the Sequoia's resultant 49 cu-ft trails the competition's 63.6-72.6 cu-ft, mostly because the third row doesn't fold completely flat due to nonexistent under-floor space, so this leaves you with disproportionately little trunk volume if you mostly want to use the Sequoia as a two-row SUV with the third row folded. Its Tahoe, Wagoneer, and Expedition rivals offer anything from 20.9 to 27.4 cu-ft. Behind the third seating row, the available 11.5 cu-ft with the seat slid right back is hardly enough for a grocery-shopping trip, but it grows to 22.3 cu-ft with the third row slid all the way forward. Trunk space is also rather disappointing compared to that of its rivals. All-round visibility is par for the course, but its height means it's harder to spot low objects - a problem solved by the standard backup and surround-view cameras, as well as the standard front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking. Interior space is fairly good but not quite up to that of class rivals. The Platinum gives you access to optional power-extending running boards to make ingress easier these are standard on the Capstone only. Getting inside is a bit of a step up due to the ample ground clearance of over eight inches on all trims. Higher up the tree, leather or leatherette seats, wood finishes, and other enhancements help the flagship trims live up to their near-$80k price tags. Some matte-metallic finish plastics provide some relief from the darker hues. ![]() Even though the SR5 trim gets a smaller touchscreen and more basic materials, such as cloth on the seats, the soft-touch dashboard creates a quality impression, and everything is solidly constructed. The cabin of the Sequoia looks smart and modern and is fitted with all the latest tech, with a wide center console and - thankfully - physical buttons for the climate control. If off-roading is the top priority, the TRD Pro's specialist hardware makes it the one to have, though. You can optimize it a bit for off-roading by adding the TRD Off-Road package if you want, without having to stretch to the expensive TRD Pro trim. One step up from the base SR5, it benefits from smart 20-inch alloys, leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, and the large infotainment screen, but it's more than $6k cheaper than the Platinum. ![]() The Limited trim strikes the best balance in the Toyota Sequoia hybrid range. These prices are MSRP and exclude Toyota's $1,865 destination charge. Adding 4WD to the SR5, Limited, Platinum, or Capstone will cost you $3,000. The pricing is for the trims in their most basic configurations with no-cost paint, no extras, and with the standard RWD drivetrain, except for the 4WD-only TRD Pro. This is followed by the Limited at $67,275, the Platinum at $73,465, the Capstone at $77,865, and the TRD Pro at $78,710. There are five trims in the range, and the base price of the 2024 Toyota Sequoia SR5 starts at $60,875 before options - an increase of just over $1k over last year's SR5. So, you win some and you lose some with the new Sequoia, and that might not be good enough to challenge the segment leaders. The evergreen Ford Expedition is also a rival but is getting old now, having been around for five years. The solid axle is great for off-roading and towing but not so much handling and ride, where the Sequoia is a step behind rivals such as the independently sprung Jeep Wagoneer and Chevrolet Tahoe. ![]() Is the latest Sequoia a step backward, then? Not quite, because it comes with smart new styling and a standard twin-turbo V6 hybrid powertrain producing a stout 437 horsepower, signaling the end of V8-engined Toyota SUVs and promising improved gas mileage. With a $60k base price, the new Toyota Sequoia SUV was also 20% more expensive than the old car, yet reverted to a solid rear axle, dropping its predecessor's independent rear suspension. After a protracted career of 15 years, the outdated second-generation Toyota Sequoia was replaced last year with a completely redesigned and overdue new model based on the bones of the new Tundra truck, and also built in the USA. ![]()
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