Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone a BETTER luxury SUV than a GMC Yukon Denali? 

I've never laughed my ass off on a car review until today. What a breath of fresh air. Give this guy a raise!!!!

That 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone just looks absolutely amazing!!! 😎🤳🏾✨💖🎸

My family have owned several of these incredible trucks, generation after generation since the early 2000’s. Some of the most reliable, durable vehicles ever built. Rock solid.

Almost a million subscribers Joe!!. Make sure you celebrate good once you hit the 1M!!. Keep going!

After listening the designer/engineer for this vehicle, the intent was to have a large, yet, "garageble" SUV. The Yukon Denali is larger, no question, but it doesn't fit on everyone's garage. This Sequoia fills that gap of a very large, capable SUV, yet, fits in most garages. That was the goal, and I feel this vehicle accomplished that in style, along with being 20k less than the top of the line Denali.

The toyota will last more than 80,000 miles and hold its value better than the competition

Joe we know why the cargo area was skipped, as the Yukon has a ton more than the Sequoia in all 3 rows. Keep up the great work man 👍

My family just bought this car and it's AMAZING! I know people say the 3rd row is bad but Im 6 foot and I fit very well. The truck is not great but the shelf and cargo net help a lot. It's a smooth ride with a LOT of power!!

What happened to the cargo area? 😅

It's ginormous but for a small family that's active and travel it's really great. We're talking reliability for years to come. Thanks for the great shots guys

I'm digging it with you Joe; that wind shield pearl color

Lovely vehicle and trim. Thanks for another great video. Best wishes.

This MIGHT be it! Had new Yukon Denalis, every 3 years since 2000. Recently burned by GM warranty - even the dealer showed me internal emails. I can't buy GM anymore. Been toying with smaller stuff like QX60 but I think I gotta drive this one. This might be it for me. Thanks - great review as always.

The deal with the chrome on the mirrors. If someone is coming at you with their high beams you can adjust the mirror to shine the light right back at them.

Really like the white and black contrast interior , having trouble deciding between this and the Tahoe . Not a big fan of the cargo area in the sequoia. Really liking the luxurious feel and look of the sequoia. I could do without the fake acceleration noise. Thanks for the review it really helps

Keep going man 💯💯

Joe thank you for bringing this to us. I wouldn’t mind this suv in dark blue. 😊

Awesome review!

Hey Joe, it's hard to move the rear wiper up top as that's where the rearview camera lives so the wiper would interfere with it. Safety 1st, rain 2nd. LoL. Nice video as usual brother.

Joe and Lori , wife and I love your videos ! We thought this was the one for us but seeing it in person the trunk space with the third row inability to lay flat made it a knocker. Got a platinum sienna on the way thanks to your recent sienna video !

Love your homage to arcades and twinkies and crackerjacks. Add in a slurpee and that was my childhood too.

Awesome review! Great car but I would rather take the Yukon Denali or Tahoe High Country just because there isn't enough cargo room in the back. I need the third-row seats for the family as well as the cargo space for luggage since our family travels so much

those things look real nice, build quality is great too. Two BIG negatives are 1) Interior space is class low! 2) most dealers are asking 7K - 20K over MSRP so it's insane trying to get one at MSRP currently, both BIG negatives.

Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍

Joe! I need your opinion, my man. I'm about to purchase an Integra but I can't decide between the CVT & Manual. Unfortunately, my daily commute is highway driving to work with traffic almost every morning and evening on the way home. My gut says to get the CVT it's actually pretty good and I won't suffer in traffic. But, what's your opinion from an experienced manual driver. Is it that bad in traffic almost twice a day for 30-40 mins? Let me know!

I thought it might be 22 wheel lm loving it completely I'm loving the chrome bits tho I like chrome on it around the windows as well yes the rear wiper you right

Joe! I was looking at Sequoias this morning and then I see you upload a review on it. Should I take this as a sign lol?!?!?!

80k for top level trim and toyota reliability. Solid bargain all around.

Looks perfect!❤

This is our 3rd consecutive sequoia. Best one yet by far. Rides so great. A huge comfort upgrade from the 2017. Bear vehicle o have ever owned !!!

Id pick the Toyota any day. I know it gets mentioned in every videos where there is a Toyota. Seriously though, having Toyota reliability can be life changing. So many people that are used to constantly taking cars to the shop have no clue that is not normal. I feel bad when people are getting repairs and they havent even hit 60k miles.

Joe did you forget to edit in the cargo area review? Skips right from third row to you driving

Toyota should stretch the Sequoia just like they did with the New Grand Highlander. I think it would be a big hit. Overall it’s a nice SUV that will definitely outlast the Yukon in the long run.

Sequoia lookin good very nice trim level nice review joe!

In the 3rd row, is the 2nd row big enough to slide your feet under? My legs stick up in my dads Truck and I just slide my feet under passenger seat and they become much lower

Hey Joe, as always I love your stuff. You guys are the best in the business. Shot out to Steven. 100% agree with you about the chrome. "1986 called. They want their chrome back." I have to say I like the Tundra but this Sequoia is Fugly. Plus that interior is odd to me. It looks like they just just threw everything at it. "Do you want white leather, black leather, chrome, aluminum, black gloss, matte black, or wood tone?" ... "Yes"....

So smooth and quiet I love it

Those 22 inch rims are not good for the bumps and potholes also very low profile tires are harsh on the road

Love the interior

I’m 31 years old, and you had me at, “It can hold 6 gameboys.”

Hey Joe you missed the Pain protection at the bottom of the door panels a.k.a “bubble doors” 😅 lots of people questioning if its a Paint protection or a factory defect of newer car they have at the bottom of door panels.

No rear storage footage

Patiently waiting for you to hit 1 Million subscribers!

Needs more third row and cargo area. Does it have a locking rear differential? The prices of these full size three row SUVs are insane. So glad I purchased a new 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro with that n/a 5.7 liter V-8 engine and that reliable 6 speed automatic transmission. Plus, the copious amount of room.

lol Aladdins Castle! Those were the days

Joe I must be color blind the Wind Chill Pearl color looks like white to me. Thank you, Stephen, for the fancy camera work. I'm sure you would be nominated best of the best by your peers.

I like the sequoia but the only downfall is the cargo area behind the 3rd row that’s where the sequoia is losing they should’ve made it longer if they want the sequoia to be competitive in the full-size suv segment

This is 🥶… nice ride joe

How does it get the view from above?

I cant wait for my Capstone to arrive by the end of Jan ❤❤❤

Yeah!! I’m not understanding what’s up with the white interior trim also. All I can say is long shelve shirts and a box of latex gloves 🧤

Started to see the vid!!

I saw the Toyota Tacoma Platinum edition I think it's just as beautiful..

14 inches. Feels like your at a drive-in movie.🍿👌

I love the Sequoia! I just wish they would extend more room for the 3 row and the trunk space. If I wanted more trunk space, I’d be getting a Chevy Tahoe.

Toyota needs to make a longer wheelbase version of this. Lack of any trunk space with the 3rd row up is a disappointment.

Thanks you

Owner of a 22 Tundra Capstone, one of my trips to the dealership I actually had them turn off the pumped in engine sounds. Being a high end luxury model I prefer it quiet.

What town in Florida was this filmed?

Beautiful

Who else caught the “easy access” joke? 😂😂😂 Just another reason why we love Raiti’s Rides! Good review, BTW.

You drove this and the trd pro. I’m guessing even though capstone is more luxurious I’m thinking the better suspension and bigger tires make the trd pro ride quality better?

You said something about cargo space, but I didn’t see that part in the video.

Not enough room, and too pricey. I paid 70k for a loaded Tahoe with comparable features. I have leather, ventilated and heated seats, upgraded wheels, sound system, HUD, exhaust, etc. Maybe if it was 65k, but not 80k. That's before it even gets to dealerships where they will mark it up. Crazy.

12:24. Better that's done in the morning!🤣🤣🤣

Joe, I think Toyota overall did a great job with the Capstone trim. Some little things here or there that I would change. But hey, since we're on the Toyota subject , any word on the redesigned Rav4 or Camry?

Joe the type of guy to rub his wood only in a Capstone 🤣🤣🤣 Forgot to show us the cargo space!

Joe, how do you feel this compares to BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS?

Lol I love these reviews. Annoying neighbor kid. Great vehicle.

Amazing

Can’t wait to get one!

And great job Lori and Steven

Thank you for showing the trunk lol

Nice video

Fantastic 😍😊

When he said see how its already getting dirty. My screen had a speck of dirt. So I didn't see it but I totally saw it. 16:00 or so

Best looking suv out there

What up Joe? SEQUOIA TIME!!!

Love the quality of the interior

Toyota did an AMAZING Job on this. Exterior/interior is great !

Hey, Joe this is a beautiful SUV , and Toyota is known as a reliable product, however I need a V8 engine for a SUV this size.

You purposely didn’t go over the awkward trunk with the rear seats stuck in there 😂😂😂😂

Sequoia looks good ! 👍 It’s almost as big as the tree. I like the interior, and always get a good laugh when you mention the price 🤣

Wheels look perfect with white color

*Great review!! I also like the ONE ENGINE OPTION which is very powerful, almost 600 lb-ft... or else you know, Toyota would cheap out and give us some hideous turbocharged 4 cylinder.*

Looks amazing inside and out. I just can't have a hybrid.

I love the shiny chrome, I'm from the disco ara😊

Not ready to go hybrid yet. Would rather stay with the V-8 and the indy rear suspension. Overall still not seeing it for the $$$. And I'm a Toyota guy. One other thing I just noticed. Not sure if I would like sitting in the back seat and having 2 Stars Wars Storm Troopers staring at me

I love this ride, only issue is the white I think there should be a burgundy on black or black on gray option

Beautiful SUV

7:00 Tucking up the rear wiper would prevent the rear window from being opened.

Nice one

Hey Joe have you had any contact with the law in any of your test runs? That beast is pretty quick for its size. It would take many of the 70's muscle cars 0-60. In a close call otherwise would have to go with Toyota reliability over GM. It seems most owners of these XXL SUVs keep them a number of years.

Man that thing looks like it accelerates fast 😮

Actually, other than the third row seat and cargo spacing “not mention” I am feeling this vehicle over the GMC Denali , especially the pricing w/V6 engine too!! Thanks for the video Joe ~IJS On Throttle! 😂😅😂

Did Toyota not allow you to film and talk about the weird rear cargo area?

Great looking vehicle

It’s about the same as a 2008 Yukon Denali. Doesn’t really compare to the new one

The stationary 2nd row seat and cargo area not laying flat are deal breakers for me.

I would like one but I'm having a hard time finding this SUV on the lots. Toyota did not make a lot of this SUV, sadly. I might have to go with Denali just because I can't find the Sequoia Capstone anywhere.