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The Sequoia in this video has the optional tow side mirrors. The standard mirrors are fantastic so unless you will be regularly towing something long, do not option them. Totally agree that they create a blind spot and are supremely inconvenient when going through a drive thru, atm, or some parking garages.
I agree nice interior but these massive trucks must be for guys with very tiny dicks. Or someone that needs to tow a shit load of stuff. Very American.
If you've ever driven a Toyota, you know the price is worth the cost of admission. Not sure with the new power plant but I know Toyota does quality and dependability very well.
@@ph00ny1 yes. The engine is very quiet. The overall NVH is not so great but it’s old tech. Old tech that I’ll stick with for at least another 100k miles. And I’ve done plenty of apprehensions at the limit in full and midsize SUVs.
@@ph00ny1 the old Sequoia was absolutely not quiet and the ride was relatively harsh. That said, it's an awesome, oldschool SUV. If we're talking quiet and comfortable body on frame then you should be looking at a GX or LX instead. I wouldn't buy any of the new model Sequoias, LX, or Tundras for a couple years though. People have this common misconception that Toyota is immune to QC and growing pain issues because Toyota updates their vehicles so infrequently... their new vehicles are having problems, just like any other manufacturer.
@@markc9949 Do we have some longer-term durability numbers on this new drivetrain? I hope it works out but seeing the power plant in an existing vehicle goes a long way to instilling confidence. From experience, I would not buy the 1st year of production until people try to break it and find the areas of weakness.
You guys have the *most* watchable vehicle reviews-between you and Savage Geese, I’m thoroughly edutained. However, cannot believe you missed the throwback feature of the rear glass open/close on the trunk in this model (unless it is mysteriously not on the Capstone trim). We’re you *that* disappointed with the trunk space?
I need one of these to carry my workout bag. Mind you, it only holds a lifting belt and my deadlift slippers, but...talk about arriving at the gym in style!
You should lift coconuts. So that you can have coconuts in your workout bag. If anyone asks why you have coconuts in your workout bag, you tell them that you lift coconuts.
This is honestly a huge step backwards in a lot of ways. First the got rid of the torsen center diff, so now it's only part-time 4WD. That means you can't use 4WD on hard surfaces, unlike every single one of the competitors. They also ditched the independent rear suspension, which every competitor uses so it has the worst third row in the class that can't even fold flat. And they got rid on its most distinctive feature, the tailgate glass doesn't roll down anymore. Not a fan. I'd get the Expedition instead
@@josephchan7040 The explorer is unibody, the Expedition is body on frame. Also the Sequoia is way to low to the ground to really benefit from the off road advantage you get from having a solid rear axle, it's a small benefit at best compared to huge lose you get in third row space
Toyota is in the business to sell units and I think it's a good compromise. Nobody that is planning on doing even moderate off roading would want an independent rear suspension. Yeah its great for on road and provides more room in the rear of the vehicle but offroad they are pretty useless. There is not another SUV in the class that has a solid axle and rear locker so in that sense it is more capable off road than any of its competitors. I also understand the desire for full time 4WD for some people but if you look at the number of land cruisers/sequoia's they have sold the past few years it makes sense to go to something more mainstream with selectable 4WD. Especially as this is built on the Tundra frame and is more capable offroad. Being as this replaces the land cruiser in the united states I think overall it was a good compromise.
You bring up a lot of great points and I agree with every one of them. That new rear window...what are thinking?! What is this, a Pathfinder? Also, the rear cargo is such a joke!
@@naveenthemachine The LX doesnt do anything much better than the sequoia. The LX doesnt even have a pano roof but the sequoia does, every other LX competitor at its price point offers one. The interior of the LX still has some cheap bits in it
I briefly worked at a Toyota dealership in Edmonton during summer 2021 & remember the outgoing 2022 Sequoia being a tough sell. Gas guzzler tax. Older technology. Almost sold one at $64K, but we only had it in black (& the customer was holding out for white). The poor souls that did buy them are probably seeing big resale value drops now with this new model. Too bad, because I found the older version's exterior more understated & pleasing visually. I distinctly remember angrily flooring one (no doubt because of frustrating dealership shenanigans that day) & that V8 roared; I was like "you understand me!"
100% agree, currently working at a Toyota Dealership, and have gotten to drive a number of the previous gen Sequoias, frankly I like them way more than the newer gens (not that the new Sequoia is bad or anything it isn't), I drove a Moon Rock Grey 2022 TRD PRO a couple days ago and that thing was really cool, and really good looking.
Nov 2023 just traded my 2021 Sequoia Platinum for a 2024 Sequoia Capstone. Did well on the trade $65K. Had a 2013 Sequoia before that. Both gen are so good in their own way. Hard to compare, but it’s tough to let go of that 2nd gen. such a beautiful beast of a vehicle, pretty much indestructible. Hope this new one lives up to it.
@@alanmay7929 the fact that you can't fit even a small carry on in the back with the third row seats up? The Sequioa use to have class leading cargo, what is this thing built for? a rear axel? The Hybrid powertrain that doesn't improve gas mileage? Its a joke!
Glad to see your back yuri but I’m sorry you missed driving the Porsche that jakub had I do have a question with all the infotainment systems you guys have seen do you find some of them are kinda of a distraction or difficult to use while driving do you think car makers should make them user friendly to use while driving?
OMG I can’t stop seeing it now. Thanks for pointing it out. Those side mirrors are ridiculous! They are too big, what were they thinking? Ok prototype, maybe tow package which is fine. But if those mirrors are the standard mirrors across the line then forget it.
This would be the perfect full sized SUV. It looks good, drives well, powertrain is nice. It’s roomy and reliable. BUT, Toyota dropped the ball with the tiny trunk and cargo area. It’s absurdly small. What was Toyota thinking?
For everyone wondering about the side mirrors, those are not the stock mirrors on the Capstone Sequoia. The ones reviewed are the "Towing Package" extended Mirrors you can add on. The stock mirrors are much better looking and smaller. :)
Still would rather have the old Tundra and Sequoia just for the V8 alone. Reliability is the name of the game when it comes to daily driving and the Toyota V8 has proven itself for over a decade.
Bought a 2022 sienna XLE AWD and 2022 rav4 XSE. Combined my monthly payments are $1300ish. Don’t plan on keeping one. Got both to see what is better. Sienna smokes the RAV4 everywhere except of course size. Even the claimed 42 mpg doesn’t happen in the RAV4. It stays around low thirties. The sienna stays between 35-40 mpg. Insane for its size. This new sequoia and tundra annoy me. Almost everything sucks except appearance of sequoia. Both are smaller. Idk…glad I have a gen 2.
Having a family that has owned numerous Toyota and Lexus vehicles, I can state they are good but not great. Toyota and Lexus are the master at squeezing as much ROI out of their vehicles. When my dad owned a top of the line Lexus, you could see where Lexus made compromises to get to the lower price point compared to the Germans. Leather seating appointments abutting to vinyl that were a poor match in feel and pattern, good NVH at lower speeds but noisy at higher speeds, and good but not great paint quality. There is a reason Lexus did not take hold in Europe and it had nothing to do with brand loyalty. The LS series was built for the American market where Cadillac was the 'Standard of the World'. Toyota does not sweat. the details and ergonomics suffer greatly in their vehicles (as if multiple people made the final decisions). Toyota reliability is heavily weighted towards using tried and true drivetrains and 10+ year old architectures. When a totally new product is introduced Toyota is no better than the rest.
And the Toyota and Lexus vehicle will still be on the road 10+ years after the German vehicles, with substantially less maintenance and major issues. I know this firsthand.
@@reconeix Went from owning Toyotas earlier in my life to BMW family vehicles (2013 3-series, 2007 MINI, 2007 BMW motorcycle). Have them all in my garages and have has minimal issues that were all covered under warranty during their 1st year in service. Cars have become more reliable because auto manufacturers now rely on parts from a much narrower global supplier base. So when there is an airbag or fuel pump problem, almost every manufacturer is affected.
Infotainment is the least of your problems there's always a button on every steering wheel or you can access the 🎙️. You just have to hold it longer for Android auto or Apple carplay
im fine with the trans not being the most responsive sport trans in the world . prob traded speed for relability and im 100% ok with that . prob never need to floor something like this . i have a M5 and tacoma , i think i floored the tacoma maybe 5 times in 12 years .
No long wheelbase equals useless for me. So I upgraded my 16 year old yukon xl denali to the all new Escalade esv. Really wish it would've come in a long wheel base. I need it for road trips and luggage capacity with kids in the 3rd row. But short wheelbase suvs are insufficient.
I’m on the list for one of these. I probably won’t see it until early 2023, which is fine. I liked everything I’ve seen so far, but I’ll miss the V8 sound.
like it .. Toyota went back to a solid rear axel , only one ins its class ,rest have indepndent rear axel for a smooth ride and leg room for the 3rd row ,but the folded down 3rd row takes up cargo space
Jacob looking up Capstone while we ALL really want to know what a 'Sequoia' is. 😆🤭 Interesting fact: Sequoia is the only tree with all the vowels in it. 😁
