Genuine 8-person capacity in three spacious rows; abundant cargo capacity; decent ride and handling for a big rig; strong reliability reputation
Poor gas mileage even for this segment; distant dashboard controls; exterior and interior design look as old as they are
For 2018, the Toyota Safety Sense package of accident-avoidance tech is not only now available, but it's standard. There's also a new TRD Sport trim level and revised exterior styling that features LED headlights.See the 2018 Toyota Sequoia models for sale near you
With its full complement of accident-avoidance tech for 2018, even the base Sequoia SR5 represents a compelling choice. However, we would expect most buyers will be expecting luxury features like leather upholstery and various power-operated functions that are found on the Limited trim. Find a Toyota Sequoia for sale
The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is available in SR5, TRD Sport, Limited and Platinum trims.
Standard SR5 ($48,400) features include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, fog lamps, running boards, a power rear window, a roof rack, a sunroof, a backup camera, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning systems, adaptive cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, a power driver seat, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-passenger seating, a sliding and reclining second-row seat, a reclining third-row seat, rear side sunshades, Toyota's Entune 6.1-in touchscreen interface, Bluetooth, one USB port and an 8-speaker sound system.
The new-for-2018 TRD Sport ($51,100) adds different styling cues, 20-in black wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, TRD antisway bars for better on-road handling, leather upholstery and standard second-row captain's chairs (reduces seating to seven, available on other trims).
The Limited ($56,900) adds different 20-in wheels, a power lift gate, power-folding mirrors, parking sensors, a power passenger seat, heated front seats, a power-folding third-row seat, Optitron instrumentation, a 7-in touchscreen with an integrated backup camera and Entune's improved app suite. Some of the interior niceties are optional on the SR5.
The Platinum ($64,100) features an adaptive and load-leveling air suspension, second-row captain's chairs, ventilated front seats, a power-adjustable steering wheel, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, a rear-seat Blu-ray entertainment system with a 9-in monitor and the hard-drive-based navigation system. These latter three tech items are optional on the Limited.
| Sport Utility | Original MSRP / Price | Engine | Horsepower | City MPG / Hwy MPG | Transmission | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Limited 4WD (Natl) | $60,320 / $54,891 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia Limited 4WD FFV (Natl) | $60,020 / $54,617 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia Limited RWD (Natl) | $57,095 / $51,956 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia Platinum 4WD (Natl) | $67,535 / $61,457 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia Platinum 4WD FFV (Natl) | $67,235 / $61,184 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia Platinum RWD (Natl) | $64,310 / $58,523 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia SR5 4WD (Natl) | $51,825 / $47,161 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia SR5 4WD FFV (Natl) | $51,525 / $46,889 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia SR5 RWD (Natl) | $48,600 / $44,226 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia TRD Sport 4WD (Natl) | $54,540 / $49,632 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia TRD Sport 4WD FFV (Natl) | $54,240 / $49,359 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
| Sequoia TRD Sport RWD (Natl) | $51,315 / $46,697 | 8 Cylinder | 381 | 13 / 17 | 6-Speed Shiftable Automatic | RWD / AWD4WD |
The Sequoia comes standard with stability control, eight airbags (including front-knee airbags), forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning systems and a backup camera.
The Sequoia has not been crash-tested by a third party.
| Basic | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Drivetrain | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
| Corrosion | 5 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 2 Years/Unlimited Miles |
| Maintenance | 2 Years/25,000 Miles |
2018 Ford Expedition -- The all-new Expedition should be considered the best alternative. It offers almost the same interior volume as the Sequoia, but with a vastly more efficient powertrain and a more modern interior. It's also available in an extended-wheelbase EL model.
2018 Chevrolet Suburban -- The smaller Tahoe's compromised third-row seat, sky-high loading height and uncouth ride make its bigger Suburban the GM full-sizer to consider. Its higher-quality cabin and efficient V8 engine earn merit.
2018 Dodge Durango -- The Durango isn't as large as the others, and it's a stretched Jeep Grand Cherokee rather than a converted pickup truck. But it does feature a refined rear-wheel-drive platform, three usable rows of seating and an optional 5.7-liter V8 that allows for stronger towing capacity than the typical crossover.
Used Toyota Sequoia -- The Sequoia has changed so little in the past decade and Toyotas are so reliable, why not consider a used one?
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