2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone 4WD - POV Night Driving Impressions

MSRP: $78,300
-Engine: -FORCE MAX: 3.5-liter aluminum block V6 Hybrid, twin-turbo
437 hp @ 5,200 rpm; 583 lb.-ft. @ 2,400 rpm
-Transmission: 10-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission
-Drivetrain: 4x4 front engine with 4WDemand part-time 4WD with electronically controlled two-speed transfer case (high/low range) and Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) with Parallel hybrid system with electric motor/generator located between engine and transmission
MPG: 19 city / 22 highway
Battery: 1.87 kWh 288 V nickel-metal hydride
Curb weight: 6,185 lbs
-Suspension: Independent double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and twin-tube shock absorbers in
front; Multi-link rear suspension with load-leveling rear height control air suspension
-Max Towing Capacity: 8,980 lbs.
-Wheels: 22-in. dark chrome machine-finished alloy wheels with P265/50R22 tires
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[@lupe2947]

I’m REALLY loving the blue interior lighting in contrast with the other textures and colors. Definitely liking what Toyota did

[@zoomzoom3839]

This thing is basically a Lexus without the badge. This Capstone is a really luxurious SUV it’s Yukon Denali, Caddliac Escalade type luxury. Same thing with the Tundra Capstone, it’s basically a Lexus truck. In the same way the Sierra Denali is basically a Caddliac truck.

[@ShadowBears]

Fastest I clicked on one of your videos, keep up the awesome work!

[@t.c.t.c.8234]

Super gorgeous truck and am so surprised on the many extra features v/s the 2022. Great vid and thx buddy!

[@generalradarv216]

Love these videos man, they’re so relaxing. Keep up the good work! 🔥

[@floorswyd3599]

These videos r so relaxing and also in the future when we wanna get a car, we can listen to his opinions on any car on how it looks and how its built so it can make it easier for us to get what we want and not get the wrong, so thank youu for making these video topher & i hope u succeed in life & w ur family as well, have a great day/night🙏💯💫💙

[@wonderend8882]

i love your reviews, just pure entertainment. keep up the good work

[@Eldomibori]

My family paid $40,000 for a brand Sequoia back in 2006, and fully loaded at that. It’s just complete nuts to me that the price has doubled.

[@diecastcarsmodels5496]

It's kinda sad to be honest. Money is getting really high now

[@ridgefrost]

yeah but there is a big difference between a 2006 sequoia and this 2023 sequoia, as much as it sucks for it to be double the price its really understandable

[@plutonium9]

And this new model will have double the problems.

[@S58985]

Do you understand what inflation is between now and 2006? It literally translates to almost the same price

[@Eldomibori]

@@S58985 Actually, $40000 in 2006 would be closer to $60k, not $80k.

[@ARentz07]

The faux rumble of the augmented engine sound is actually kinda cool. It's 2022 I might as well embrace it. 🙃

[@theUltimateLord]

Toyota is gonna stick with this design for probably about 20 years

[@cumminsdriver7439]

🤣🤣🤣 that's true

[@WM5000-ek9nk]

Looks good tho

[@vulture9391]

Bro We love ur vids, just keep going never stop. Continue doing what your doing.

[@fuze3522]

That’s the best fake engine noise I’ve ever heard. Sound engineers knocked it out of the park on that one.

[@Veyronp87]

this Sequoia is more expensive than every Lexus except the LC,LX, and LS lmao. i know all the top trim full sizes cost this much but just funny to think about

[@Baggged_LC]

LandCruiser Murica cousin

[@S58985]

Ok but the size of it is bigger than every Lexus beside what you named too. Of course a Sequoia is going to cost more than a NX lol

[@georgesnyder5337]

apples to kumquats

[@ArseneLupin786]

I wanted this but in Canada this is $94,000 minus taxes. Insane. Some dreams aren’t worth chasing. Love this video nonetheless an amazing car.

[@ArseneLupin786]

Coming back… every single dealer in BC listed new and used tacomas minimum $94,000 for SR5, $108,000 for Capstone now, $115k for TRD Pro now. A year ago it was $134,000

[@VictorMartinez-en8zr]

@@ArseneLupin786 Canada is doing worse at inflation than United States.

[@dequanpayton5497]

I thought I was the only one who thought this video was very relaxing

[@ayaarafeh7739]

Man I'm so glad to hear that the new 2023 Toyota sequoia capstone has a great car 😊

[@Reu_ag]

Toyota should offer a non hybrid version, that will bring the price down and create more space for the 3rd row

[@georgesnyder5337]

Unlikely it would do either of those things

[@diecastcarsmodels5496]

it's kinda not gonna happen, a lot of cars are introducing hybrids in there engines, it's kinda gonna become electric in a decade

[@bena1549]

That 3.5 rumble sounds almost 5.7-esque at lower speeds

[@mikehotvet6298]

Ordered my capstone today. 8-12 months.

[@tesla_models]

One of those great cars Toyota builts

[@CarGeek360]

People can say all they want about this being a $80,000 Toyota but to be honest this thing is on the same level as luxury vehicles and it’s worth every penny of the 80 grand price tag, I don’t see why a badge should matter and I especially don’t see why it should determine the value of a vehicle

[@tehsnipatres208]

Toyota needs to bring back the 5.7L with more power!! That engine is damn near bulletproof.

[@jswaby]

@13:46 that beeping is the dash cam acknowledging it recorded some kind of evasive maneuver. I just saw another video talking about how the optional dash cam from Toyota works. Your speed going into the on ramp was a little high.

[@wladimirausbremen]

Хорошая авто😍👍🏻 спасибо за обзор

[@Chineywhale]

They should have also made the second row seats slide as well. I don’t understand why they didn’t…it works have made seating a lot more flexible.

[@arpwcos2011]

Not gonna lie guys I've been waiting for someone to do a night drive of the 2023 sequoia forever now.

[@highbrass3749]

At that price I would have to live in it.

[@EMOPearlAnani]

I Don’t Have A Toyota, But I Do Want One In The Future.

[@florinvid]

First Toyota product that I would actually consider for my family. Not bad. Wish it would have been a plug in hybrid with something like 40 miles of range. I guess I'm asking too much 😅

[@jonesaaron62]

It's 15 do not do it if you're looking for that gas milage

[@jaekimchi]

The Sequoia's lack of fold flat 3rd row and they're not removable is a complete deal breaker vs the LX. IMO.

[@tesla_models]

In that case get a escalade or a navigator

[@jaekimchi]

@@tesla_models those dont have solid rear axles

[@tesla_models]

@@jaekimchi 4 runner

[@jaekimchi]

@@tesla_models lol.

[@tesla_models]

@@jaekimchi why lol . That's the only option as the land cruiser is discontinued

[@aze1026]

PLEASE MAKE A POV VIDEO OF TOYOTA PRIUS 2023

[@ubaidullahbinsultan1397]

Fantastic suv

[@proudbhartiya1993]

This car should be introduced in Indian market. It'll become a bestseller.

[@anasghassan360]

Love the vids

[@ubaidullahbinsultan1700]

Fantastic suv drive

[@mvic_17t]

Ngl that v6 sounds so much like a v8!

[@johnhirka654]

$80,000? Toyota needs to check itself… Hilarious.

[@occckid123]

But you would spend 75k on a chevy? I don't like this vehicle BTW lol.

[@johnhirka654]

@@occckid123 no Neither command that price tag

[@joshualewis2367]

Guys it’s a super luxury trim 80k is kind price is correct it’s like a ford f150 limited or gmc Denali ultimate youkon or2022 Ford Expedition platinum

[@johnhirka654]

@@joshualewis2367 suppose Except the tundra capstone i was in shook and rattled everywhere Now with the reliability issues ?? - just I wish Toyota would stick to affordability and reliability

[@sulejmanzilkic3860]

@@johnhirka654 Toyotas have almost always been expensive if we're being honest 50K for the Tacoma TRD pro. Land cruiser was 86K. And the old Sequoia TRD pro was 65K. Whenever Toyota comes out with a new car it takes them 2-3 years to sort out reliability and from then on you're good.

[@ericjames9418]

Thanks a ton! Great video overview. I know you did a lot of comparison to Lexus models, but I am curious about comparison to the Tahoe/Yukon, QX80, or Grand Cherokee Reserve. Any thoughts on it?

[@the_beastboy1]

When are you going to drive the 2023 Toyota Crown?

[@dash0173]

man that thing is awesome. I have a 2010 manual forester and it's awesome, confident and comfy but I do wish for a generally more capable and larger/faster car sometimes. once this forester starts dying, then i'll consider getting something like the sequoia but that wont be for a LONG time since my fozzy is only at 78k miles. also the fact that this new sequoia gets just BARELY worse mileage than my forester is awesome

[@duck8280]

Why would you go from a forester to a full size third row suv

[@dash0173]

@@duck8280 what kind of question is that? for the same reason someone goes from a sedan to an suv. i want a bigger car

[@duck8280]

@@dash0173 laaammmeeee

[@TheNeoCubest]

Trophy dad car af

[@A_guan]

If the 3rd row folded flat and TRD Pro offered the 8 passenger configuration I would have considered one if I ever needed something this huge

[@BrogeKilrain]

But only 300 mi range in tank of gas ? That’s like an Ev 😮if you tow will drop to about 175 mi range

[@nikolasbishop7955]

Love the interior and overall design. When i listen to the acceleration the engine kind of sounds like a group B audi quattro 5 cylinder lol

[@shanewilfon6860]

Toyota lost me at no V8. Pass on price also. Guess everyone but me is rich enough to purchase new these days ☺️

[@malcolmcrutchfield3407]

I know the feeling, with these prices I’ll stick to vehicles under 50 or 40 grand, almost 80 grand is too much for me

[@mcnuggetapple]

Most likely people driving a lot of these new cars can’t afford it either and are getting smoked every month by those bills

[@vincentseidle954]

Yall enjoy those car payments huh?

[@kazj1728]

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[@Hellanissan7]

When all these subprime $50k+ car loans go bad and flood the market. They’re gonna be giving vehicles away.

[@hemantsathian2492]

Wish they made it about the size of a Chevy suburban. Cargo space behind the third row is not good

[@jonesaaron62]

Just bought this thing, and it eats gas like no other lmao. I got this on November 5, I have been to the gas station 6 times, lmaoooo. It's fun as heck, but there is body roll. I almost wonder if I moved too fast from my 2020 platinum highlander

[@charlesdr1981]

Enjoy your new vehicle.

[@laloloco14]

How's the ride and handling? Been seeing conflicting reviews

[@AlbertaDMode]

I was wondering, can I remove that front plastic piece at the front bottom? The rest looks amazing!

[@charliethesupebeagle]

Does the engine sound as good in person as it does in this video?

[@doug186]

You’re so right about that front lip. That thing is getting damaged for sure.

[@TheTopher]

Yeah, I was surprised! Toytoa should've made it stiff enough to hold up at speed, but not so much that it'll rip out of the bumper when it scrapes.

[@Tomorrow32]

The fact that the second row seat doesn’t slide is strange. The new Grand Highlander second row seat does slide backward and forward. Also, I don’t know why we can’t have bench second row seat option in higher trims.

[@yousef725]

Why is the Qi wireless charger light flashing? I heard this charger is finicky on Sequoias for some reason??? Did you have any issues?

[@ziggy72170]

Does Toyota give you the option of alternating the interior lighting ?? ( like a soft Purple or Orange )

[@F.U.T.U.R.I.S.T.I.C-X4]

This here is the future my friends and in the year 2049 I bet it will be better

[@infidel900rr]

Me: "Oh here's a nice sensible vehicle I'd like to own" Looks at description: "Oh, it costs more then a down payment on a house" ...Nevermind, I'll keep driving my old car...

[@IIIEPINEPHRINE]

$78k for an SUV with 20 year old powertrain and engine. Low MPG and performance compared to competition. What's remarkable is how these things continue to sell.

[@bacasillas]

For those commenting about the 3rd row, high price hybrid drive train. Wife and I are on the fence about this Sequoia as well. I think we are going to wait and see what Toyota does with their Grand Highlander. It could be a cheaper Sequoia without the Hybrid drive train, and flat 3rd row.

[@georgesnyder5337]

That is apologist speak; the biggest issue is they went BACK to a solid axel - that is why the third row and cargo area are jacked and that is a cost cutting measure for sure.

[@__1818__]

U JUST GOT THE F150 LIGHTNING CHILLING

[@jihxnn.g]

The start up sounds like the 2012-2019 honda start up cars

[@mujjuman]

I'm shopping between this versus Escalade ESV

[@kevinbreese5739]

"Looks attractive enough"? My God, that interior is gorgeous! But I guess your comment was relative to the crazy price, haha.

[@Snapper314]

Impressive! Now... if they were to put THIS engine into the upcoming 4Runner...

[@jcwh1]

Sounds nice but that’s about it. That touch screen size might be a bit too much. 80k on a suv and wouldn’t even use it as a daily driver.. how crazy is that?

[@ak2112]

Had to rewind when you said $80,000. Good lord.

[@superseries7007]

Wish they put that front end on the Tundra...

[@kadekkojek4171]

how much fuel consumption in the city and outside the city?

[@tclove5903]

Noise is bit high

[@muhammedashif2298]

Can you suggest a suv for long drive

[@YERAFirearms]

Does it have HW auto-drive mode?

[@RellupNorth]

Is that augmented v8 noise through the speaker!?

[@sunitithakur267]

I loved ur Lexus LC 500 convertible review 😍. My name is Swaraj l,Can I get a ❤️ from u .

[@CarGeek360]

I would honestly take this over a X7 or a GLS (especially considering the X7 feels cramped and the GLS is unreliable)

[@AndrewQLe]

The beeping at 13:44 was bc your knee pressed the set seat memory buttons 😉

[@TheTopher]

Ohh!!! That makes sense hah

[@elosvald5171]

How is this almost the price of a Land Cruiser?! I thought these 2 vehicles were its own separate price margin.

[@FuIIDiveVR]

Why does 4k look same as 1080p?

[@siiimz6067]

"Sequoi" it's a funny name because "sequoi" in french mean "what is that" ? But it's not written that way. What nice by the way😎

[@nWo_remiix]

my wife & i are new drivers i was wondering what would be like an ideal car for just the 2 of us, we were thinking of getting an suv but wouldn't a regular sedan be just fine? since suv's use more gas then regular sedans?

[@martineriksson2910]

Yes get a sedan. If it is only you and your wife (rn) i would recommend a hatchback. Great fuel economy and driving experience. If you want something bigger get like a honda civic or some reliable car with mpg.

[@jeree477]

Is the noise inside due to a synthesizer

[@scottbrawley407]

2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Capstone 4X4!

[@whatskrakin37]

This car is nice, the thing I don't understand or like is why do these manufacturers put all this plastic in these expensive vehicles. I saw a Mercedes GL 350 I think it was, the SUV back in 2020 and I sat inside and it didn't have any of this cheap plastic anywhere. Everywhere I looked was covered with leather or silver metal with matte finish.

[@jaydentravels]

I’m surprised this Toyota is actually luxury

[@meeralrafee1875]

A extended version could have made more appealing.😁

[@georgesnyder5337]

There is no extended version.

[@meeralrafee1875]

@@georgesnyder5337 I know, it's a shame.

[@schxn]

People complain about the MSRP but keep in, people also spend $80K on a CHEVROLET. If I was gonna spend $80K on a non-luxury brand full size SUV, I’d choose the Sequoia over any of the competition.

[@georgesnyder5337]

It is the top trim. no one is making you buy the to trim (not that the SR5 is exactly 'cheap'.

[@jedknutson8373]

80k.. guess the average joe will have to dream...

[@bogart5131]

Not designed for offroad.... beautiful for highway only.... can be offroad if you cut those bumper

[@dannydm2133]

where is my 100+ pound dog going?? he's not sitting back there without a flat floor for a long trip to the cottage. Good thing I can't afford this vehicle or he'd be in trouble. And why 4wd? I need AWD and so do people whom can afford this city suv that you take to the cottage. Nobody is taking this offroad at this price unless they Took some Epic edibles

[@juanmarrero8239]

freaking 80k no way, damn , dream impossible to chase

[@georgesnyder5337]

This is the top trim and loaded. You are smarter than this - I know it.

[@seb5945]

Ok, so they know how to make a Hybrid with automatic transmission. I want Camry or Lexus IS hybrid with AT.

[@12thmanreppin]

80000…DAMN!!!!

[@mikevale1000]

80k? No way. It is almost like buying a house

[@trex511ft]

bro that's cheap, that car would be around 400k in my country and the minimum wage here is 1.2k. Your standard of living is amazing and you don't even know.

[@JackDomenabc]

Does anyone else see a figure at 8:09 bottom left corner of rear view mirror?

[@KWHNDR]

الله يرزقنا

[@DaRevrin]

Median salary stays the same, car prices double in price... makes sense

[@Shredder2898]

The profit margin on these must be insane because only the top 5% can actually afford them.

[@stef4492]

The decisions made for the 3rd row, hybrid batteries and cargo space are not my favorite. Actually a deal breaker for someone with big dogs. Really like it otherwise.

[@georgesnyder5337]

Yep. Nothing says usability like a chest-height flat load floor!

[@cburgess08]

That price is TGH! That’s for any Flossy fans in here. IYKYK

[@Pandagaming-nr8rd]

If it's 2022 why you buy 2023 Toyota?

[@g4rda]

bro's spoilering 💀💀💀

[@lowellsorensen2760]

looks like a sienna tbh from the back

[@prxhcision1597]

80,000 is a lot of money for a toyota.

[@casagamer4503]

that touch screen tho

[@xxxx-fq7df]

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