2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum Review - Land Cruisers Just Aren’t Big Enough

[@KyleLiongCars]

This Sequoia has already been sold by the owner.

[@youtubesucksshit]

No offense, but either that is not a platinum, or you have sr5 and limited options that someone in your country is calling platinum that I am not aware of,.... says my 2011 toyota sequoia platinum! All those empty switch caps on the steering wheel, lower dash and center console below navigation screen are all full on mine. Heated and cooled front seats, heated back seats, back center storage area between captain seats, DVD player and alot more, that would take about 3 more comments. But, .....why can't you open your tailgate from inside or with your remote? Okay ,the car was running and you weren't in it ,I get it, you can't open it with your foot. Still not a platinum. Enjoy your ride!

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@youtubesucksshit Still a GREAT vehicle even if it isn't a Platinum,I really wish the Platinum came with a bench seat in the second row,I was thinking about getting a Platinum but I really like the 2nd row bench seat in the Limited...

[@KyleLiongCars]

I find either trim to be more than adequate in terms of luxury and of course, space

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

@@KyleLiongCars Oh no doubt about it I picked up an 08 Limited a couple of months ago,its really nice.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Any issues?

[@Cleaning_Hero]

Air suspensions tend to make vehicles ride super smooth. Love the ride quality they provide. The con is once they wear out, they are much more expensive to repair than normal coil / shock suspensions, which don’t ride nearly as smooth.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep

[@stevep5736]

Great video. I have the 2010 Platinum and I love it! It’s a tank, with tons of storage and room for the whole family to travel very comfortable, yes, including dogs. Gas mileage is poor, but, nothing beats reliability , safety and comfort. Toyota at its best !

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! Yes it’s pretty practical despite being a gas guzzler haha

[@mercedesbenzs600bash]

Excellent review my man,I'm thinking about buying an 08,2 owner Platinum with 266,000 miles,of course I'll let my mechanic check it out first...Oh yeah,you forgot to introduce the guy hiding in the back,lol....

[@KyleLiongCars]

The guy at the back is the guy from the dealership haha

[@theoriginalcraig]

BTW, I'm sorry I didn't say this first: absolutely GREAT video. I'm considering a 2011 Sequoia Platinum myself, and even in the same colour scheme, so your video was PERFECTLY informative. Thank you!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks and glad you liked it :)

[@PearComputingDevices]

Mine has JBL on the doors. Mine's also a 2013 Limited model with 4 wheel drive. Way more than we need even in northern Indiana. I couldn't imagine a truck like this in the Philippines.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep it's a bit too big for here

[@PearComputingDevices]

@KyleLiongCars I could see that. I still believe it's a better choice over a land cruiser though unless your doing a ton of off roading. Both are incredible SUVs, just like the 4runner (probably slighly more practical for the Philippines) Here in northern Indiana we get a ton of snow and it's the RV capital of the world. You would think they would be fairly common here and shocker: Theyre not. It's definitely a unicorn but when you do find them here they're usually very well taken care of. Usually. Then again for the asking price (not cheap!) you would kind of hope so. 4runners are a tad bit more common for sale around here. I theorize that most anyone who owns one knows what they got. Not just by the price but condition. Like I said you'll find that the few that are for sale are very well taken care of. Some with nearly 300k. You wouldn't know it by looking. I think that stands as a testimate. Excellent video by the way. Fantastic job.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thank you

[@theoriginalcraig]

11:00 Is that someone sitting back in the third row seat? Hard to see back that far! :-)

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yes it is haha

[@BluePatch-pc7sx]

Very nice review Kyle, your love of cars is apparent. I love my 2017 Seqouia and that 5.7 is very strong. Good luck with your FJ stay safe my brother.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thank you very much. Glad you’re loving your Sequoia. Hopefully I get to own one someday too :) Stay safe, sir.

[@basrinak6372]

You can use the key fob to open the rear hatch with power too. 👏

[@KyleLiongCars]

😯

[@claudelegree7450]

Great review, I would like to hear your comparison between this generation Sequoia and the Cadillac Escalade (2010-2014 models).

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! Let me look for one of those Escalades. A bit tricky to find in the Philippines. They’re extremely rare over here. Perhaps when I go back to Canada, I’ll look for one :)

[@rvnola9795]

I don’t think it is a Platinum version. It is missing a lot of items that are standard on a real Platinum. I’ll name a few: adaptive cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity with steering controls, 2nd row center console. Does it have perforated leather seats? Can’t tell from the video. More of a limited version to me. And the 1.85M price tag suggests it is not a Platinum. The Land Cruiser is still the king of off roading .

[@KyleLiongCars]

I see, could have been rebadged without my knowledge, apologies. Do the same options apply even for a 2011 model?

[@rvnola9795]

@@KyleLiongCars Yes, 2011. Also missing the JBL Synthesis sound system, wood trim steering wheel, wood accents and 2nd row household (not 12v) outlet, ride control (sport, moderate, comfort), and shouldn’t have deleted buttons. Great truck regardless. My only gripe is that the massive outside mirrors block quite a bit of diagonal view.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks for the informative insight on the car. I couldn’t exactly tell if the side mirrors were great or not because at least with this particular car that I reviewed, they were faulty so they weren’t even locking to their proper positions

[@joshuainfante6651]

I have a 2011 sequioa and it came with a fridge in the center console. I believe the one featured is a platinum coz the air suspension only came with the platinum. As with gas mileage, i do get 15L/100km (7-8kpl) with mostly city driving, driving aggresively or in sand on the otherhand will easily bring those numbers down to like 3kpl

[@rvnola9795]

@@joshuainfante6651 How were you able to tell that the one featured had a factory air ride suspension? The air ride buttons shown are Iincomplete, plus so many other things standard in a Platinum are missing. JBL Synthesis sound system, adaptive cruise control, steering wheel controls/buttons, perforated leather seats, wood trim, heated and cooled (not just heated) seats, etc. Mine has a vault in the center console for storing firearms and valuables. maybe it’s a Platinum that the owner downgraded to Limited look which doesn’t make sense.

[@johnnylin1866]

Way better than a Land Cruiser in almost every single way, except for off roading.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Agreed

[@KyleLiongCars]

Just get both hehe but 2nd hand and the even older models. They perform rather similarly, and are very reliable anyways hahaha

[@KeithSy-g3j]

Sir does this car have Grey interior

[@seandy2254]

Really nice review. I personally like the Sequoia :)

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! Yep it’s a pretty great car

[@akosirolandr]

I love my limited sequioa and I'm keeping it. Thinking of getting the newer Suburban. I can get 22 mpg on the FWY. The other 4 cylinders auto shuts off during cruising mode hence saves gas. I'm assuming you're in the Philippines. The Sequoia will serve you well in Manila's bad roads and traffic.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep, I’m from the Philippines. The Sequoia is a bit too big for our roads, but I personally could manage, having learned to drive with the 1st gen Expedition haha IDK about the new Suburbans.... I think the Sequoia is much more reliable, but that’s also because it’s easier to get Toyota parts for me. Perhaps it’s quite different there in the US, I assume, since Chevys are from there anyways :)

[@Toyota8684]

Thanks for reviewing my dream and my little brother also watched this video

[@KyleLiongCars]

My pleasure

[@amg_gts1239]

My only complaints on this truck is the MPG .

[@KyleLiongCars]

Oh for sure hahaha! The price to pay for a comfortable giant SUV

[@joaquinquiros4969]

These are fun cars to be driven around in when in Manila. Good road presence.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep

[@dorawright173]

What’s the price and mileage?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Already sold

[@kleyreyes8303]

Very nice reviewing interesting cars

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thank you sir

[@AutoJunkiesGarage]

If I may ask, have you ever thought of buying a lavalier mic or mic adapter? Cause even though using a phone mic is "ok", but when you do the door test, I could barely hear the "THUNK". Idk if i'm the only person who notice it. Then again, good content.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks. I do use a lav mic already though

[@AutoJunkiesGarage]

@@KyleLiongCars Just now?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Nope. It’s been a while now

[@KyleLiongCars]

Since the W204 video

[@AutoJunkiesGarage]

@@KyleLiongCars ooooookay. 👍

[@inee107]

the rear hatch is power open w the key fob

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks for that hehe I missed that one

[@cdocarguy]

Are these AWD's?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Nope

[@haniffabangon3169]

@@KyleLiongCars 4x2?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yes

[@LayneSteighlee]

bro, why would you expect a 2011 car to have a sunroof twice the size of its current size? how many cars had nearly panoramic sunroofs in 2011....this is why i can't stand reviewers comparing older vehicles to newer vehicles.

[@mazdaboy5702]

Expedition killer

[@KyleLiongCars]

Consider the Expedition cancelledt hahaha

[@mazdaboy5702]

Kyle Liong Car Reviews 😂

[@Rayray_unicornplayz567]

Its so rare to see on roads.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep

[@davefelizardo4826]

My dad is planing to buy the sr5

[@KyleLiongCars]

Have yet to see one here in the country 😢😢

[@davefelizardo4826]

@@KyleLiongCars yeah only platinum is legal here in the Philippines and it's more expensive than lc200

[@KyleLiongCars]

Any idea why the legal issue? :(

[@MrEnlightener101]

First. Good review.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks! :)

[@cuppy3755]

It is huge maybe too big unless your big and tall. Kind of feels like a shuttle van.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep hahaha I’m 5’6” so this looks like a trailer truck next to me.... or me compensating for something 🥲🥲🥲

[@nolanclements3587]

I prefer a 100 series land cruiser though.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Both have their own charms for me. I love how much more powerful the Sequoia is though

[@nolanclements3587]

Yes!

[@KyleLiongCars]

😁