2023 Toyota Sequoia Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Jimmie on January 9, 2025

We bought this with 21k on it. It's a really stylish looking ride. We understood the rear cargo issues folks are having when we bought the vehicle. It works fine for us. The car came with a tow hitch and we have a carrier for that area to hall extra luggage. The fuel economy doesn't compare to the ratings given by the manufacturer, but for the size and power of the car it's quite good. We average 18 to 19 all the way around.. The car rides great for it's size and is very comfortable and the seats are very spacious. So far we are very pleased with this car. One note. Every person in the reviews talks of wind noise at 55MPH. It surely is a problem Toyota needs to look into. We like the car so much that we are willing to overlook this one issue. BUT it is a real issue. This is where the luxury of the car disappears.

Tank on March 17, 2024

2024 Sequoia Platinum.....We love it!! ( although not necessarily the hefty price tag!!!!) It has Plenty of power, lots of bells and whistles and very comfortable and safe. Advertised Gas milage advertised seems a little deceiving, but all in all a great vehicle!! Lots of fun to drive.

Frank on February 23, 2024

My issue with this car is not the car itself. It’s the Toyota dealers that have them. (WHEN) These ROACHES think they found a Diamond they have no disgrace. They add 10k to the already overstimulated price tag. A Toyota (doesn’t matter which kind) should not cost $80k, $85k, $90k, $95k dollars! It’s disgusting. When paying nearly $100 thousand dollars. I’d rather a S class. I really would, I’m sorry. These prices are just absurd. And the reliability on a twin turbo hybrid engine? You gotta be out of your mind. After 120k miles. Run for your lives. Toyota is no longer Toyota. I am sorry to say.

GJ on September 20, 2023

Well, its been 3 months and I finally love this car, my black TRD Sequoia called 'Dahkness'. There are a few frustrations, and I am still overwhelmingly and increasingly thrilled. At first I was a little 'whatever' or 'its okay', but now I am actually pumped. She's grown on my despite some of her silliness. I have read a bunch of reviews and this is my first Toyota, so I have no basis for what other vehicles in their line-up handle like, but I'm overall happy with the handling, acceleration, and style in general. It drives like a truck, which I expected and can't complain at all. Although I have the TRD, I still think she is a much more family oriented car than an off-road legend. This thing does have an epic driver's screen that makes every other car you drive seem puny. I came out of a LWB Range Rover so I lost my massage seats and a couple other cool bells, so anyways, I don't think the seats are very posh for a really expensive car, but I suppose they aren't uncomfortable. Also coming from a Range Rover, a way more expensive vehicle that everything breaks on, this Sequoia is going extremely smoothly. No issues of any kind. The bad: -WHY THE xxxx did you all ditch the rear gate window that everyone loved! Now we have a glass hatch... horray - Mileage economy is criminally overstated - the 3rd row seat is completely useless and makes the rear storage also dismal and dysfunctional - The 'amazing' JBL system... actually stands for Just Below Lousy. Cranked alllllll the way up you can clearly hear the person next to you speaking softly. That shouldn't happen. I ripped it out the 2nd week I owned it and now I LOVE my sound system. - Dealer got 10k over sticker - I still don't have my second key in the mail yet, because somehow Toyota couldn't keep up with the key demand for new vehicles and new cars only come with one until supply recovers Don't buy this car if you have 4 or 5 children, don't get this vehicle because of it's advertised MPG economy, and don't get this because you think the JBL sound system will be impressive... Get this car because it is easy to drive, safe, reliable, and because you want to spoil yourself a little every time you start the car, without driving something as garish as a Range Rover. I'd change a couple things, but nobody gets everything. I love it.

Andrew on September 1, 2023

It’s been an amazing SUV to own. It makes great power while still driving like a luxury vehicle! The seats are incredibly stylish and comfortable. The safety features also make me feel very safe behind the wheel of such a large vehicle. But it’s not hard to drive and the lane keeping assist works very well. Overall I’m very happy with my Sequoia!

Would like to buy a Toyota on May 23, 2023

1. Dealers do not have any cars/trucks/SUVS to sell. 2. Dealers do not know what they are getting in the future. 3. Dealers do not know when they are receiving any cars/trucks/SUVS. 4. Dealers do not know what a vehicle is going to cost. 5. Toyota is raising prices 15% 6. You cannot order a Toyota. 7. Going to a Toyota Dealer is becoming an unpleasant experience. I wanted to buy a Toyota, however the above is what I ran into.

Michael K on May 14, 2023

This vehicle while impressive to drive, is not useful if you have large dogs. The rear hatch opens fine, but the 3rd row is a nightmare for a dog to jump in or out of.

Keith B. on February 13, 2023

Big and powerful, but responsive and fun to drive. Gas mileage is very good for this class of SUV. Cargo space, though limited by the size of the hybrid battery, is ample for normal family needs. Multimedia display is great. Plenty of towing capacity for a 23 foot Airstream.

Drew on January 24, 2023

The first SUV I've ever had. I'm also a salesman, so I've driven a lot of SUVs. In my opinion, it's smooth and roomy with enough tech to satisfy 99.9% of people. Also, it's going to hold its value very well which made stomaching the massive MSRP a little easier.

SJB on January 22, 2023

I took my wife's Lexus for regular maintenance service and the dealer had a 2023 Sequoia Limited on the lot with only 2000 miles that somebody traded in. Instead of the usual Lexus loaner they let me take the Sequoia for a spin. After spending a couple of hours with car, the question that comes to mind "What was Toyota thinking?" when they designed the new Sequoia. This SUV fails on so many levels that it's truly mind-boggling. First, the exterior. Admittedly, it doesn't look bag. It's also huge. But in spite of the giant size, it has less ground clearance than 4Runner. The tiny Subaru Crosstrek has as much ground clearance as the Sequoia. Now the interior. There is ample space in the front, with miles of shoulder room. But leg- and head-room are not better than a compact SUV like RAV4. What's more, the width is actually a problem, making reaching for some controls difficult. Second row is equally wide. Maybe Toyota was thoughtful of the fact that most Americans are obese. But again, leg- and head-room is actually less than my 2018 Highlander. Third row is a total failure. It's useless. It has less space than most mid-size SUVs, and much, much less than any full-size SUV. Finally, the cargo space. In spite of its gigantic size, it's barely as big as a Highlander. What's more, it isn't flat, so accommodating anything is like solving a jigsaw puzzle. And the cargo floor is very high, making loading heavy items a challenge. Now let's talk about driving experience. Acceleration is very good. But handling is atrocious. To the point that so much over is a vehicle that handles so badly is borderline dangerous. The primitive part-time 4WD is another disappointment. While it is OK for off-roading, it's useless for safe highway driving in snow or ice. What's even harder to understand is why Toyota took this backward step considering that the previous generation had excellent full-time 4WD with Torsen central differential. Bottom line, it's really hard to understand how is it possible to come up with so many shortcoming in one vehicle.