Is the New 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro the Best Factory Off-Road SUV?

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[@Wicked_Runs]

I would very much like to meet the alleged "Customers" that Toyota "Surveyed" that told them they "didn't want" tow hooks on the Sequoia and Tundra.

[@Gazziza29]

Another Mike Sweers PR lie if I ever heard one

[@rodgood]

Dont need them in Japan .

[@chevyss934]

Very upsetting that only comes in hybrid version

[@danz4928]

Bottom line is to avoid first and second year production of a new generation. They’ll realize the huge and stupid mistake of not adding tow hooks.

[@whitehorse1961]

@@danz4928 Suppose they not expecting you to get stuck:)))))🤣

[@CaliAAA72]

70k and no tow hooks???!!! Hilarious

[@BeardedBaldy]

The fact that there are no obvious recovery points on a vehicle that's supposedly on off road vehicle, makes me think off roading was an after thought for this redesign. Between the design decisions made for the Tundra and Sequoia, I'm a little concerned about the Tacoma and 4runner redesigns

[@roemeroutdoors6076]

Ill stick my 2016 tundra and 17 4runner 😆

[@singletracksender9021]

Yea I can see that as well, it looks like they’re going for a more mass market approach to “off-roading”, I.e. body styling that makes non-wheelers think you off-road when you actually don’t. This thing looks like a giant brick, the clearance looks abysmal.

[@CallsignVega]

I agree, this is built more for dirt roads than real off-roading.

[@RoyAcosta]

I wouldn't take a large vehicle like this even with recovery points off road. Small trails and length do not offer great opportunities

[@KTMcaptain]

Confidence is 9/10ths of the law, so if you put tow hooks on the multi verse will cause you to get stuck. Meanwhile, vehicles without tow hooks get stuck far less often. It’s all in the confidence. Trust toyota. I mean, the Camry doesn’t have tow hooks either and it doesn’t get stuck nearly as often as Wranglers do despite them having recovery points. Some would argue that the better the recovery point the more likely you are to get stuck. Hence confidence is everything…

[@gerrygadget]

If the approach/departure angles were better, or fenders designed better for replacing, then it would be a winner.

[@leroybrown505]

This looks like a minivan. The early 2000s sequias are legendary.

[@2lopezd]

I kept trying to convince my wife to trade her enclave in to get a new sequoia but after seeing the rear window no longer goes down that ruined it for me.

[@zelenizub2036]

I totally forgot about rear window, that's blasphemy.

[@2lopezd]

That’s what made the Sequoia stand out from any other SUV now it’s the same an boring. I was considering trading in my Silverado for a Tundra I just don’t like the rear end on the new Tundras

[@acefaaace]

Same thought about possibly trading in my 4runner for the sequoia pro…not anymore. Plus it’ll be a while for aftermarket suspension upgrades to come to the sequoia

[@EasyMoneySG]

lol yeah, sure.

[@americaspistoleeracademypi5156]

No tow hooks is a deal-breaker.

[@ChopperChad]

And the less than impressive approach/departure angles.

[@plastickite]

Another video I watched the host said that Toyota will offer those as a dealer installed option

[@bagrashkul6574]

@@plastickite Can not be install unless aftermarket bumper. I confirming with Toyota dealer.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

Finally a fullsize Subaru Outback.

[@chir0pter]

Finally a Toyota-built VW Atlas

[@jonlosito2004]

Wilderness

[@MarkPharaoh]

Why do you write such silly questions in the title? The answer will obviously be no 😂

[@jonlosito2004]

He doesn’t know yet. He’s an off road enthusiast

[@davidkaminski615]

So my '02 Sequoia has both a front tow hook and roll down rear window. I'm pretty sure is has better clearance and approach and departure angles. Since I'm not carrying a 3rd row all the time, I have a true flat load floor all the way to the front seats. Also, it was less than $4000. I declare it superior.

[@shadowcodr]

Yea but do you have a 12 inch ipad to control the whole thing that will cost $4k to replace when it breaks? Checkmate.

[@davidjernigan8161]

The Ineos Grenadier will be able to put the smackdown on the toy.

[@derrickp]

Except the BMW engine

[@Terry-em8ef]

Is third row seat still like dogshit？

[@lawnguy3267]

It looks extremely low. Especially for a setup with Fox coilovers. Weird.

[@SimornM]

Honestly look at how big the body itself is lol if you lift it you won’t be able to go into any garages or parking structures lmao

[@rogersmith1643]

You may have to qualify "Best Factory Off-Road SUV?" with "available in the USA". The new 300 Series Landcruiser GR Sport available in Australia is a mighty vehicle (at a mighty price I might add)

[@forzer456]

Honestly I prefer the looks and interior of the Sequoia over the Land Cruiser. The Land Cruiser has the reputation but it is expensive af.

[@americandude3825]

My 08 sequoia will eat it for breakfast

[@ALMX5DP]

What does it eat for lunch and dinner?

[@jasonsebastian393]

You gotta love those I Force V8

[@SeanDuPhotographer]

15-20 years ago this would be considered a low rider.

[@speterbilt]

Front looks way better than the Tundra. Gotta remove a car seat to get in 3rd row?

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Yea piss poor design... smaller volume. Still the floor hump. Sad

[@bgoins11]

In my 2010 sequoia I have 3 car seats in 3rd row and 2 in 2nd row. 2nd row is bench and the sliding seat is free to slide forward for 3rd row access. If the new Sequoia has an available 2nd row bench I imagine the same setup is possible

[@outdoorsman2b918]

Love your videos. Two questions: 1. Given the Land Cruser is discontinued, which other Toyota SUV will be the new king of offroading? 2. Instead building luxury SUVs with offroad capabilities , why manufacturers build a true offroader with tech and some necessary luxury features? For example a Suzuki Samurai with Bronco Raptor power and suspension? Approach and departure angles above 30 degrees, 10" of clearance, etc, etc? Luxury like Recaro A/C and heated seats but with marine grade floor finish?

[@alexandercrosby2218]

Mercedes G class end of discussion. Full off road and full luxury. Triple locked, skid plates, 10+ inches clearance and luxury. Ineos grenadier for utility or a base model defender

[@CHMernerner]

@@alexandercrosby2218 where is the cheap option

[@PeakDecline]

You're literally just asking for a Jeep Wrangler.

[@CHMernerner]

@@PeakDecline it costs 35000 for near barebone. People Need air-conditioning, automatic transmission, auto window and sidemirror adjustment.... You know. I like JL's design tho. It's large TJ lol

[@PeakDecline]

@@CHMernerner But no one is selling true off-road capability for less. That's just the reality of the car market. Just being honest but... No company could sell a Samurai in 2022 in the US market for profit. It's why they didn't even try with the new Jimny. The cost to meet regulations is far too high these days to justify a very low volume vehicle in the US. Most people will just tack on 12 more months to their loan and get a Wrangler or Bronco.

[@byronorellana6886]

I understand that appearances especially when observing things on vide can be deceiving, but this generation looks shorter. Andre, is it smaller?

[@movsesshaginyan9339]

It is smaller, no V8?

[@valeriezorn9420]

its almost exactly the same size.

[@pilotdog68]

The hood/front end of it is massive. Looks like they made the cabin shorter to keep the overall size the same.

[@dgw4049]

I can't believe they did not include tow hooks on this truck. I pulling someone out of snow, flooded road or some type of ditch every month in my truck. I can't imagine my 2000 Expedition without tow hooks. Just bizarre. Not even a removable panel. Toyota is so weird sometimes.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Most people are probably not going to offroad this anyway. The 4runner redesign better have tow hooks since people actually do offroad their 4runners. The sequoia is mostly used as a soccer mom vehicle.

[@rayhayduk3668]

Damn DWG, I’d move!

[@Wxman9123]

Toyota really killed the approach angles on these new gens. Does it really help mpg that much?

[@legrosroger]

I think it also helps in the looks department

[@westman8527]

Yes it does, there is a reason trucks often have air dams

[@fishinguns4975]

@@westman8527 fractions of 1 mpg are no where near the cost of a ripped off front and rear bumper on a modern vehicle.

[@jasonkasparities6197]

When i leveled my tundra (front lift of almost 3") it cost me 2mpg. The front end being lower makes a huge difference

[@ElDaddy007]

Now tow hooks 🪝 what a shame

[@jfgregory1329]

Our Texas air must be getting to Andre or perhaps the good BBQ. JK, love your reviews and walk through’s

[@JackZeroZ]

The lack of tow hooks is unacceptable.

[@acerockollaa]

I like the interior and dash (this coming from a Tesla owner).

[@shmac96]

Personally, I like "the shiny components". Great looking SUV!

[@cpenv]

The ground clearance is better than the z71. The Tahoe has rear lower control arms that drags low to the ground.

[@adventuresinreality2645]

By 2025 all toyota models will have tow hooks lol.. I was looking at Toyota for a new truck or SUV.. now I am looking back at ford because the tow hook situation is unacceptable.

[@RKmndo]

Low, plastic bumpers. Bronco, Wrangler, or 4Runner. The others are for dirt roads or snowy roads.

[@KL00100]

I’ve noticed Toyota overall is reliable and well built. So any critique is just making the brand better.

[@SanctumOfDreams]

As far as "reliable" and "critique" goes, I'll tell you my buddy owned a 2014 tacoma for 5 months of basic on road commuting before he needed a transmission swap, alternator swap and new battery. My JLU been going for 3 1/2 years of daily driving and heavy weekend offroading no issues whatsoever. Times have changed since 1985 and even more since 2012.

[@UnloadedRex]

@@SanctumOfDreams my family has owned 2 tacos. Mine is a 2007 and my dads was a 2012. His rusted away at 130k miles because he took it saltwater fishing and never hosed it off, dealer still gave us 10k for it. Mine is at 152k and the only problem it’s given me is it needed a new u-joint a couple years ago.

[@KeepYourSWORDInYourHand]

No tow hooks, ridiculous, I wouldn't buy this anyway but the absence of recovery points up front would is a fatal error for me. Ford puts them of every single 4x4 F150, Ranger & Expedition. I also find it ridiculous that they are an extra cost option on many Ram 1500s.

[@cmdrant]

Andre, you gotta turn up the A/C in sunny Texas!

[@nazad89]

Its surely going to give lexus gx and lx run for its money.

[@Steven-xj2rf]

How will it navigate potholes?

[@enriquejimenez8322]

For everything that is missing I'm not expecting 😕 a crazy price I don't think is the best in the market the only nice thing is the screen

[@ThaRudolphM5]

when the off road video is going to be uploaded here Andre?

[@yiyujia9042]

Can the second row seats be slide forward and backward? Someone says the second row seats are fixed not movable. 2023 Sequoia third row seats looks not family friendly.

[@DaciaProject]

Yikes! No! Just no! Over here in Europe we are getting the LC 300 Series and LC 70 Series via special imports for those that still want them!

[@yeahman1756]

I preferred a 3rd Gen 4runner or 1st Gen Tundra/ Sequoia as redesign in 2023-2025 with better Front Suspension LBJ design and V8 for more power and updated technology along with a Swing out tire instead of under carriage tire for offroad clearance. For TRUE TRD off road purposes package. Because The body would be a lot slimmer for offroad trails. These New Tundras, 4runners, Sequoias are too wide and big for off road trail purposes besides to Tacoma. They are more like street driven mall crawlers and grocery getters to man-made paved road lakes.

[@12askalHarry]

Looks way better than the tundra hands down

[@faridmahomed3339]

Can i order wih a right hand drive

[@nikilkgeorge2075]

Release is on fall ?

[@maverickreviewed7894]

It amazes me how people get excited over FOX suspension. Unless you live in a dry(non-humid) and no road salt, these FOX, KINGS, ICONS, Rad Flo all rust pretty severely after 3-4years. Also, higher maintenance involved. These great suspension systems are for high speed off-road travel, not slow off-roading and daily driving comfort. People are such suckers over fancy race suspension and don't actually understand its purpose. TFL and other reviewers put to much into the name appeal and don't understand how things work. This guy just talks about parts but doesn't know jack of what he's talking about. He's excited that they used the FWP tire that is a tuned down version, weak sidewall and then says it needs a lift for off-road. Good lord man, a lift is nice but it doesn't allow for bigger tires! OFFSET and Fender space does. By the way the Zr you reviewed is garbage. The frame will rust out and it has low grade parts. In your video, look at the rear frame and you'll see bubbles under the frame. That is from the frame being dipped in a wax to "protect" it from rust. NOPE, it does not, what will happen is that thin layer will come off and moisture will be captured in those nice little bubble. GM has been doing this for many years. It's a cheap way to make the frame look really nice for the first two years.

[@iznbrgwhite421]

I don't understand. Why make a "new " vehicle if you don't really add many new useful upgrades!?! My 2000 Dodge Dakota can tow the same amount if not more. And the approach and departure angles are laughable. And not having tow hooks in front is ridiculous.

[@thelosteddies]

No tow hooks, no independent rear suspension and a dashboard that looks old and cheap already compared to the GM SUVs. Can't wait to see how horrible the gas mileage is.

[@CrumResearch]

Plug-in Hybrid would be a nice powertrain option for these types of vehicles, given a very large battery capacity while still having a large gas tank.

[@jaylangenstein9850]

The front end of the Sequoia should have been the front end of the Tundra as well.

[@mediocreman2]

Both hideous

[@nkyryry]

Agreed

[@deejayimm]

Putting "off road" on any vehicle that you don't put tow hooks on is an epic fail. Honestly not having some method of towing on every single vehicle on the road is ridiculous.

[@Bkamron]

Good point...

[@lewisdunn8169]

Giant mall crawler!

[@rayhayduk3668]

Yeah……like you’re gonna take a $70k vehicle off-roading. Not happening.

[@daved6464]

TRD Pro mall crawler.

[@RangerRickTV]

I would figure the ground clearance would have been more. The forester has 9.2.

[@MrVwijetunge]

Probably because solid rear axle

[@Jay-me7gw]

Solid rear axles can’t get much higher unless you run larger tires. Any solid axle truck on 33’s will have about the same clearance as this. I bet you would find something like a Ram Powerwagon has less clearance because if the size of the pumpkin, and no one is saying a Forester will outwheel a powerwagon 😂

[@rayhayduk3668]

Yeah but it’s ugly!

[@Ww8.3]

And your forester literally struggles up steep hills where any vehicle with 4lo will drive on by

[@RangerRickTV]

@@Ww8.3 very true but for how much you’re paying for a the Toyota you would think they would have made it more “pro” at least 10-12 inches of ground clearance.

[@dudeman5788]

9" of ground clearance, no tow hooks and a horribly designed 3rd row. Hello Tahoe Z71.

[@theglowcloud2215]

lol they spent extra money on Fox shocks and skid plates and other crap, but give you the same clearance as a Subaru Outback (and less clearance than the Wilderness trim)

[@02hreblue30]

Tahoe and GM has literally inches of ground clearance. The IRS cradles hang clear to ground almost you can see them hanging way down its comical. Zero capability. Get real

[@timber543]

That Tahoe will be worth $10k in 10 years if you're lucky. This thing will still be worth half of what you paid for it

[@krasnaludek298]

Agree - the Tahoe looks better too.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@timber543 Vehicle fanboys are the absolute worst. If you're going to call the Tahoe a piece of shit you better call the Sequoia one, too.

[@BYLRPhil]

I love my 03 Sequoia with a 2” lift and 33” K02s! 250k miles and still trucking

[@dougfleenor9665]

And Tow hooks?

[@BYLRPhil]

@@dougfleenor9665 not from the factory! But, there are shackle points front and back :-)

[@bt4b4]

4mpgs

[@BYLRPhil]

@@bt4b4 if I’m lucky!

[@ultramax1012]

Watch out for your catalytic converters that’s one of the most targeted vehicles

[@nkyryry]

Wait until the next gen 4Runner doesn’t have tow hooks. I can’t wait to hear the reasoning

[@zellodavis8453]

Looking forward to a comparison with the Z71 Tahoe and Timberline Expedition.

[@michaelrennie6573]

Best parking lot crawler

[@omardevonlittle3817]

They shrunk it... Jus like the Tundra. SAD.

[@chrish1850]

I really don't like the sway bar location on the tundra or the sequoia.. I can see them getting bashed to S on a rocky section..

[@RagingBad]

And that's why you'll have the 🌮 and the 4Ruuner for those tasks

[@mattklassen5519]

That no tow hook thing still bugs me...

[@pjmtts]

Think about this one No more Snow plow for the Tundra sequoia or the yet to come Tacoma. 🖕yota

[@justinmartin8887]

@@pjmtts why?

[@dmegahan]

Again, boring. Nothing exciting with new sequoia. I guess we will have to wait about 12 years for the remodeled one to see if it actually raises the bar at all.

[@ez2beme00]

No Torsen center diff is a deal breaker for me, that and the 5.7 were the 2nd gens best features.

[@zelenizub2036]

They just needed 10 speed transmission in that drive train.

[@suewang9210]

Yup, they want make cars as cheap as they can

[@Offshore1977]

I hope Toyota keeps off readers in mind for their next gen 4Runner and Tacomas by not having the aerodynamics too low to the ground like they did with Tundra ant Sequoia.

[@Igloo_papi]

They’ll manage to somehow make the new 4Runner with lower approach angle than a Camry.

[@Trussme96]

@@Igloo_papi Based on how well the 4Runner is selling as is, they'll probably do as little as possible to change the formula.

[@freezingCode]

I think we'll have flying cars by the time we see the next generation 4Runner.

[@omnignarusist]

@@freezingCode Late 2023-Early 24

[@Sl0thTeam6]

Can’t wait to see the $10K-$15K dealer mark ups on these! Toyota…hold your dealers accountable.

[@djpak1]

That's capitalism.

[@plutodestroyer12]

buying a new car these days you might as well walk in ass first cause you're getting bent over anyways . imagine being able to afford the $40k or $50k car you always wanted only to see every car in your area with a significant mark up . what a buzz kill . economy rn will eat you alive .

[@Sl0thTeam6]

@@plutodestroyer12 it’s incredibly annoying. All I can do is take notes and bring my money to the dealers who have been the most honorable through all of this

[@scottie81]

What’s worst if you work for Toyota you go to the back of the line when buying a new vehicle. Gotta wait around 6 months because dealerships don’t make any money off of you. Gotta sell those marked up vehicles first

[@CHMernerner]

@@djpak1 capitalism sucks 🤣

[@brokeduece1691]

All I wanted was the old Sequoia with latest tech (360 HD camera etc) and a 10spd transmission. My 2010 with 230k problem free miles has no problem going anywhere I take it.

[@TobyCostaRica]

You mean from gas station to the next gas station? 😀

[@Bigboyz-li7fo]

Not enough ground clearance to be call "Trd Pro".

[@ALMX5DP]

How much ground clearance do a Tundra or Tacoma TRD Pro have?

[@Bigboyz-li7fo]

@@ALMX5DP 2022 Tundra Trd Pro I believe is at 11 inches of ground clearance. No idea on Tacoma too small for my interests.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Bigboyz-li7fo looks like Tacoma TRD Pro has 9.4”. This may not be class leading but not sure that what it has should automatically mean it can’t be called a TRD Pro.

[@chrisbetts6194]

@@ALMX5DP With a 1.1-inch suspension lift and those 33-inch Falken Wildpeak AT rollers, the Tundra TRD Pro's running ground clearance measures 10.9 inches

[@chrisbetts6194]

@@Bigboyz-li7fo With a 1.1-inch suspension lift and those 33-inch Falken Wildpeak AT rollers, the Tundra TRD Pro's running ground clearance measures 10.9 inches

[@Shadownian]

This thing is great! Makes me want to go buy a last gen sequoia before you cant any more.

[@wellthatdidntwork]

Andre sweating his life away to bring us this review..i appreciate that!! I absolutely love this new sequoia top to bottom. The wheels look great, they picked an excellent tire (i have these on my suburban and have been on every terrain besides rock and they have never let me down nor have i ever thought that they would), suspension looks really good, and im glad it has the twin turbo v6! I like this design on this suv better than the truck actually

[@rostamr4096]

I wish it still had the rolling down rear window..why did they get rid of that, why?

[@ALMX5DP]

Probably a cost cutting effort.

[@BPJac]

The shape of the rear door does not allow it to move down anymore - too many curves. It does open but it does not slide down, it lifts up...

[@rostamr4096]

@@ALMX5DP This was a great future on 4Runner and Sequoia...at least they could have made it optional

[@rostamr4096]

You have a point..I can see that would be a challenge..too bad

[@plutosrealm4594]

Subaru Outback Wilderness has more ground clearance than this! Come on Toyota, do better!!

[@Wxman9123]

I'd unironically take my wife's Forester on rocky trails before this.

[@GregGaming07]

What did you expect??! It's a 17.5-foot-long, three-ton, family SUV, NOT an undersized, two-ton off-road-focused crossover! I'd ALWAYS pick the Toyota!

[@dennissmith7214]

Best off-raider and doesn’t even come with tow hooks! 😳😂😂👏🏽good one

[@jmo0311]

No, no it's not.

[@TheLogitech91]

This was so lazy by Toyota. They didn't push the bounds with the design Sequoia or Tundra. I think Toyota realizes that 99.9% of it customers will never take their vehicle off road.

[@jayrichards3672]

Hence they designed a Great SUV ,size large, with some off road features. Smart IMO

[@TheLogitech91]

@@jayrichards3672 Great. Everyone else offers the same or better.

[@jordann1266]

Lol not smart. it's obviously a half ass attempt in toyota usa. even the lead designer stated that. used same parts all about profit, fills in price range for missing land cruiser while they figure out a bigger family hualer. ie grand highlander/ lexus TX. the interior feels smaller than previous gen. been waiting 5 years and will look at gmc new lz0 diesel next year.

[@TheLogitech91]

@@jordann1266 I don't agree with the strategy but shit always seem to work out for them. Look at the 4Runner they were going to kill it a few years ago due to lack of sale. Now it's probably one of the hottest SUVs out there. I do think this will eventually catch up with them.

[@plutosrealm4594]

@@TheLogitech91 It already is. The Japanese are so far behind on EV technology.

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

We need a Tahoe zr2 and an expedition tremor !!

[@ryanbishop7327]

Excursion Tremor!

[@fishinguns4975]

@@ryanbishop7327 ‘Merica!!!

[@Propelled]

Looks like that CV joint boot was rubbing on the swaybar. Probably won’t last long. I hope that Tundra users pick their front and rear plastic up when it gets ripped off.

[@MrThugBehram]

This more of an Overlanding Vehicle opposed to a “off roader”. Would absolutely love to buy this.

[@Bkamron]

Yeah, more of an overlander than an offroader

[@MamboFerido]

Hope to see a Sequoia vs Tahoe vs Expedition episode!

[@Oilbleak5453]

I like the exterior styling of these new Sequoias over the outgoing generation but I’m not a fan of the interior. Give me buttons for things like my locker(s) up high where they won’t be pushed accidentally and give me a manual transfer case for 2Hi, 4Hi, and 4Low.

[@CaliAAA72]

How in the hell do you build an off road vehicle and not include tow hooks? Unbelievable

[@charlieknight5065]

Now that is a great question ⁉️ have a blessed day

[@omardevonlittle3817]

Its not an off road vehicle. Its a vehicle that can go off road. Big difference

[@trailrunnah8886]

Toyota never puts tow hooks on vehicles. Even the FJ Cruiser didn't have real tow hooks. I had to buy aftermarket ones for my 4Runner, meanwhile, a Jeep Renegade comes with great factory hooks.

[@rayhayduk3668]

It’s an overlander at best.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@rayhayduk3668 well, it's still nice to have legit recovery points. And overlanders love to buy gear to be prepared for anything, right? Haha

[@scott8238]

No front tow hooks? Toyota strikes out again lol

[@carcrazysammy]

I just got back from wheeling my 2002 Sequoia. These new trucks are monstrosities. How much of that electronic BS do you think will be working in 20 years and 180,000 miles like mine?

[@plutodestroyer12]

FOX really won that first gen Raptor suspension contract and since then has been constant dubs

[@eduardosanchez7827]

What’s the idea behind NO Tow hooks on a 4x4 vehicle? I mean, I would say it’s even dangerous to go off-road with no front recovery point…

[@U20E27]

Its Toyota’s new green car approach. Apparently their mileage sucks so bad even tow hooks are too big of a aero hit. Besides at $6+ a gallon for gas these dinosaurs are already on their way out and Toyota hasn’t even sold any yet😆

[@ahastar1141]

I am sure that most of the people who buy these cars brand new arent off-roading them in many capacities outside of going to a cabin. It's the 2nd and 3rd owners that are going to miss the tow hooks and most companies don't cater much to those owners.

[@hipzwhitetower7413]

Eduardo Sanchez: if you need recovery hooks to go off roading I feel sorry for you. You don't need tow hooks, all you need is common sense and you can find a way to hook it up and take care of business.

[@U20E27]

@@hipzwhitetower7413 Snow trips you definitely need them.

[@Ww8.3]

Everyone commenting that the Subaru wilderness has blah blah 9 inches of clearance. Yet it still has a cvt and is less capable than this

[@lutomson3496]

Taayota as you say! Ill stick to my Japan MFD 4runner that is not based on a tacoma platform like this is a Tundra with a different body..the american MFR Toyotas do not have the same quality as the ones made in Japan

[@backwoodstherapy]

How hard would it have been for Toyota to give the TRD Pro it's own custom bumper that gives it a better approach angle? 22 degrees for a TRD Pro is abysmal. Why would anyone choose this over a Tahoe Z71? Soccer moms, I guess.

[@CHMernerner]

Someone need solid rear axles and will cut the bumper

[@whitehorse1961]

New z71 is around 80k wondering how much this thing would be. Either way seems like too much money to go bang on some rocks🤔

[@CHMernerner]

@@whitehorse1961 will grand cherokee 7 seater trailhawk be a better option?

[@whitehorse1961]

@@CHMernerner Don't think 3rd row is an option on GC Trailhawk. Other than that its a contender at 60k that includes some tech goodies and 3.6 been a workhorse for the last 10 years after the initial issues with the heads were resolved. 25-26 mpg highway is not too bad either.

[@speterbilt]

Terrible ground clearance

[@ALMX5DP]

How much more does the competition have?

[@Bigboyz-li7fo]

@@ALMX5DP Andrey stated in this video or previous video that Z71 Tahoe has 10 inches of ground clearance, or an entire inch more of ground clearance.

[@plutosrealm4594]

@@ALMX5DP Subaru Outback Wilderness has more ground clearance than this Sequoia Trd Pro. It is not true-offroader anymore.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@Bigboyz-li7fo ah gotcha, I think that is with the Z71’s optional offroad package, Chevy lists the normal Z71 at 8” of GC.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@plutosrealm4594 not sure the sequoia was ever a true off-roader, but it’s certainly a little softer in some respects than it was before.

[@jdhunt1284]

No tow hooks? 😂 that thing is all show and no go. It’s all plastic and no sway disconnect. Wow Toyota you really out did it!

[@csmith9684]

all good but that 4x4 Hi - Lo selector is really cheap plastic look. Why couldn't they just leave it as a dial. (i hated the Taco's placement= right near the a/c dial! What an oversight, can't tell how many times I went to 4x4 when trying to change the a/c fan dial.) Going to 4x4 mode, Its something you want to feel confident, you want a strong & solid feel. No tow hooks WTH!

[@cynicsupreme]

I’d argue the Sasquatch Bronco or Xtreme Recon Jeep are the best factory off road package SUV

[@couchpotato2908]

Agreed, this thing might be able to off road on a flat dirt trail with no rocks.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

👏👏👏

[@osamaismymama7907]

I think that’s undeniable. But TFB considers them to be a separate segment from “SUV” (they are anyway)

[@c1aytonbigsby]

I think he’s talking about full size SUVs. The bronco and Wrangler are a different class size than this. A more direct off road competitor for the sequoia would be the z71 Tahoe.

[@Welcometofacsistube]

@@c1aytonbigsby grand Cherokee would embarrass this pos

[@mikeadamson4605]

2:53 "What do you think about this orange, huh?" I thought it was red!

[@joshgonzalez2112]

Not top of the segment? Andre must be smoking something. What beats it off-road and or other metrics in the SUV class? Jeep and bronco don’t count, what Range Rover? Tahoe and Yukon don’t even have a locker anymore.

[@maybeitsmethamphetamine8529]

Looking like a bulbous Rav4. 👎

[@paulchalos8502]

Sequoia has a face that only a mother could love.

[@mediocreman2]

Even she can't look it in the eye

[@peiguy1982]

Pretty beefy suspension for going to the mall.

[@pjmtts]

Hittin curbs takes travel

[@1225KPH]

"Egress to the back seat." That's ingress to the back seat and egress from the back seat.

[@mediocreman2]

Yeah I'm sure you have never made a mistake while speaking.

[@online_now6834]

this won't sell well..the soccer moms don't understand 4wd when not in auto and will complain. Also, no rear window roll down is a huge let down.

[@Daniel-pv8jl]

I will say this before I even watch this. I am a land cruiser fan and have owned a few BUT I will take my Nissan Y62 Patrol/Armada over any of these modern trucks. The Armada is the best travel/touring vehicle other than a diesel Ram or a diesel land cruiser.

[@redjonnyboy00]

The horrendous name and looks have always kept me from giving them a chance. Can you enlighten me on the Armada ?

[@Daniel-pv8jl]

What can I help you with? We love it for its reliability, off road ability based on our needs and it’s so comfortable. The fuel economy didn’t change at all once we loaded it, drawers, fridge, water tank under the frame, roof rack and roof top tent. We run 33 inch tires and two inch suspension kit for the weight and our mpg on went to 15.8 mpg instead of 16.9 average speed 50 mph. On a long highway run we are doing 18.7 and that’s good for all the weight. They look really good compacted to these new trucks and I don’t have to worry about anything breaking. Trip to Mexico coming soon and that will be our biggest test.

[@redjonnyboy00]

@@Daniel-pv8jl is see the vision! I’ll have to be more open minded to them

[@apexcapital1328]

The front looks so much better than the Tundra.

[@nicktier4694]

Toyota is notorious for over estimating what they can tow. Could someone tell me what they can actually tow?

[@huronv9500]

As a Toyota truck owner, I am completely embarrassed that this truck and the new Tundra does not have tow hooks. They are also no longer above the others in reliability now that they have gone to turbos and all the issues they are now having. If I was in the market for a new truck, it was be a Nissan or Chevy.

[@rodgood]

i wold buy a Toyota with the chev 3 litre diesel . engineered by Toyota . with a ZF transmission .

[@davidrubio6067]

TBH!! it looks killer!! but why the same as tundra? it should be different than the tundra truck.........

[@leivaandre]

Money. Any time you have a question on why a company or government does literally anything, it’s always the same answer

[@Johnnyscarcarereviews]

Plastic bumper, no tow hooks and with those approach and departure angles....um, off-road for high speed only perhaps? Even sand driving benefits from tow hooks. Plastic bumper equals ify or stressfull forest offroad.