The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Is a Totally New, Surprisingly Cool Full-Size SUV

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2023 Toyota Sequoia review! The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is a new full-size SUV that's surprisingly cool and muscular -- and today I'm reviewing it. First I'll take you on a thorough tour of the new Sequoia and show you all the quirks and features, and then I'll drive the new 2023 Toyota Sequoia and show you what it's like behind the wheel.
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[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

Honestly, this is a great redesign and a huge improvement. Toyota did a great job on the Sequoia

[@kristians2704]

too bad they’ll keep it like this for the next 15 years

[@markoblagojevic56]

new car already outdated lmao

[@LiveFreeOrRIP]

Other then the engines are failing and nobody knows why.

[@greendusk93]

@@kristians2704 with shitty cargo and 3rd row space Hope they change this. Hate when Toyota takes steps back like this.

[@kobbycrentsil2859]

@@markoblagojevic56 in what way though?

[@coreyo521]

My dad gave me his from 2002 and it runs like a dream. I’m still driving it with 242,000 miles.

[@manmeet4804]

I didn't know ur dad was a time traveler.

[@budja1501]

Toyotas are immortal!

[@slowery43]

this isn't a 2002, your post is of zero help to anyone here

[@kyranhawkins8573]

@@manmeet4804 he said it’s a sequoia from 2002 meaning it’s an older model

[@bjcarew]

thats just baby numbers i was driving my Pontiac vibe which was toyota maded it had well over 300k on a 2003 thats 20 year old car. before i tottaled it,,, that was a sad day i cried

[@Avedis-G]

I bought my first Toyota nine months ago with 172,000 miles on it and it is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned! I am Toyota for life.

[@andrewhurstcars]

This will likely be the replacement for Doug’s Land Cruiser.

[@gerogyzurkov2259]

U called it.

[@andrewhurstcars]

@@gerogyzurkov2259haha this time yes 👍🏻

[@christianabad9982]

Well, you guessed it right.

[@texasaim776]

I work at the Toyota plant in San Antonio, Texas. Our first redesign in over a decade and a half, so don’t expect these to be crawling the streets anytime soon, as we’re all working hard to pump these out as fast as we can.

[@SR3TG119]

Well wtf you doing on KZbin then? Get back to work damn it! Lmao jk

[@curtim13]

You guys should make it littler longer not gm xlt longer bit longer for more cargo room, and some entertainment for the 2th and 3th row

[@voodoochildmd]

Take my money!

[@JDSpeaks]

I know the plant life well (Akebono). Stay safe.

[@ozarkliving7263]

@@JDSpeaks best brake pads made

[@bren.nan_]

As a first gen sequoia owner, I'm so happy to see that the sequoia is finally getting the attention it deserves from Toyota. It's been a long time coming! Excited to see it out on the road!

[@sunilmohite5776]

Book one then as now is the chance to flex... 😂

[@uriahstivers8125]

Once I can afford a $70k vehicle, this'll be my first choice

[@RagingBad]

@@sunilmohite5776 huh?

[@BS-dq1kz]

Yes. I also had the first gen sequoia(2006 I believe or it may have been 2007 I can’t recall)and loved it! Just got rid of it less than a year ago. Also have had a new Camry and I just bought a 22 4Runner last October. Love my Toyota’s!

[@joshkentagen4274]

@@BS-dq1kz lol lol lol hell no I don’t know how you drive without wanting to kill yourself it doesn’t matter how good of a driver you are driving something like that is a fucking nightmare

[@VarvadaasZjfacsa]

The amount of details and quirks he shows especially that morse code thing. Its insanely impressive Pretty impressed with this redesign. Props to Toyota for doing a true redesign and taking some risk. It paid off.

[@gwenbaggett]

I am presently driving a 2001 Toyota Sequoia I purchased brand new. It still looks great! I have always parked in my garage so maybe that’s why it has kept it’s beauty. I can attest that it has been one of the best vehicles on the road. I sometimes do preventative maintenance, but it is an awesome machine. The 2023 looks pretty good too!

[@TheHouseofSniffers]

Amen. So easy to do your own maintenance except for the timing belt due every 60K. That I bring to a mechanic.

[@BLAXMAJIK]

I had an 04 limited. I loved it. Now, I have an 11 Platinum. It's much better than the 1st gen. That being said, I can only imagine how much better the new one is than the 2nd gen.

[@johndelossantos1572]

Pump them out only for the greedy American dealers to mark them up.

[@smilinmenacediecast]

I find it interesting how restrained the styling is compared to the Tundra pickup, which has a giant grille in comparison to the smaller grille on the Sequoia.

[@jimmy22334]

If the new Tundra had the new sequoia front end, it would transform the look to one of the best looking trucks on the market.

[@tinhinnh]

😂 Both grilles are basically the same size. The Tundra’s grille surround makes it look bigger

[@RidgeRunner4501]

If I had the new Tundra I’d do a Sequoia front clip swap

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Thank goodness. Sick and tired of massive grills. They look sooooo bad

[@bcyrx]

The Tundra looks good outside of the grille melting down the bumper. That styling decision just reeks of design by committee or someone high up insisting bigger grille is better above anything else.

[@MartinAston00]

Oh man, that Morse “badass” is pretty sweet too. Love the detail.

[@dextersmithbsee]

I have been watching this channel for years,but this one review really affirms why I really like Doug DeMuro. Excellent!

[@JasonDay-jx4um]

I had a 2010 Lincoln MKT (the large station-wagony-SUV-cum-hearse/taxi) that had cooled second row seats. Sometimes they even worked.

[@cheez1012]

The reason why I like watching Doug is that he often doesn't overlook small quirks that most car reviewers do, such as the morse code on the windshield, and that he seems to enjoy presenting the hidden secrets of the car to viewers. Imformative and entertaining.

[@HyperVanilo]

I read some comments in the past videos that he often got the info wrong, missing some quirks and features

[@cheez1012]

@@HyperVanilo Obviously nobody is perfect, and I said "often doesn't". Still, Doug does research on the car before making videos, and is better at pointing out quirks and tiny details than most car reviewers on YT, ofc in my opinion. Edit: Please read that this is *MY OPINION* (and you are allowed to have yours, but it is unecessary to point out the obvious). Part of watching Doug's videos is also accepting that there is a chance that he misses/gets information correct, if you don't want that, click off and stop talking/responding and pointing out evident things like thats supposed to change someone's opinions, when in actuality, thats part of something a viewer accepts when watching a video.

[@chrisjordan213]

Yet he didn’t take the opportunity to talk about how awful the layout is with the 3rd row down. Definitely a quirk and negative feature!

[@nickknee3515]

Or that little seatbelt holder thing, I don't think I'd know what that was for even if it was in the owners manual.

[@DragzMR2]

@@cheez1012 yeah, "research", he gets so many things wrong it's painfull. If he doesn't understand something, he just jumps to a conclusion and it's often cringy. Used to love his reviews a couple years back but now I just ocasionaly watch a video to see if things changed(no, for the most part)

[@MakeItMakeSensemims]

Toyota is definitely stepping up their styling. 👍🏾

[@SudeennnSam]

Definitely

[@jamin63]

And honestly everything. They are becoming really cool after being dull in the early 2010’s. After the gt86 came out the have just become way more cool.

[@TSunderground]

because they hired germany engineers and designers

[@woahwoah2207]

Their cars really do look great now.

[@OscyJack-]

At the expense of workability and long term reliability. They took the bamf of half tons and full size SUVs, and made it a chincy disposable replacement. Cars are getting sadder and sadder

[@JohnDoe-wx9ho]

Awesome review as always. Love the honesty, enthusiasm, and genuine joy of these videos.

[@bobbya8622]

Doug probably sold a boatload of Sequoias for Toyota with his Morse Code explanation! And his great review!

[@M3Busssin]

Oh yeah FOR SURE dude the morse code is the major selling point for this SUV…

[@mahimmustakim6859]

0:01 intro 1:10 overview 1:59 engine 4:53 exterior 7:42 interior 15:01 back seat 16:48 3rd row 20:10 boot 24:12 driving 29:18 conclusion

[@Fasteddie1085]

Thanks bro 😎

[@GummiJoker-nm9yu]

Wow how did u do that

[@userwtf420]

up

[@sprky-_-]

5:58 random black object appears on the bottom left of the screen

[@moctezumaaleg2008]

Thanks

[@chevyalcantara-butman8222]

The cheap plastic in the third row is actually the normal/correct material. Normally manufacturers use a "grain" on their plastics to give it a specific texture or pattern to make it feel nicer to the touch. This is sometimes done by applying an acid to the steel tooling used in the injection molding. What you're seeing here is the plastic WITHOUT that, so the texture reflects the freshly machined steel that they are pumping liquid plastic into during the injection molding process. A lot of prototype and mule vehicles use these "ungrained" parts since it's quick and cheaper to make those tools. Toyota either gave you a preproduction model or just did some cost cutting on an area they didn't think customers would touch often. I find it very odd on an interior piece. Even Engine covers are grained.

[@sixten3]

Yeah I can’t imagine this wasn’t a preproduction example. You wouldn’t see non-grained plastic in the cargo area even for an entry level CUV.

[@aidandixon7796]

Very interesting actually, thanks

[@lucienpetrus9432]

Oh shut your trap jealous maybe 🐱

[@anfitch8706]

My guess is that the tools for the injection molding haven't been fully approved yet. Generally, the etching/texture isn't applied until the tool is approved, otherwise if you have to modify the tool then you have to repair the texture in that area.

[@goldengod5915]

This is Interesting. Thanks for commenting

[@sayesadat9294]

Omg .honestly this guy speaking amazing.very fast without stopping I love to listen your speech and never get tired .you r number one in the world mate .good luck

[@willisxqyileroyrert]

That gauge cluster is going to be a showstopper for a lot of people Doug probably sold a boatload of Sequoias for Toyota with his Morse Code explanation! And his great review!

[@ahmedfahim3035]

I have always liked watching dougs reviews but man... The amount of details and quirks he shows especially that morse code thing. Its insanely impressive

[@dextersmithbsee]

It is amazing.

[@RoyGBiv-lc8tv]

I swear, Doug really doesn’t miss anything.

[@aaron-fauth]

@@RoyGBiv-lc8tv Never.

[@adamjacobadamson]

Yes, it is.

[@protomatala180]

which city is this? very beautiful city ...

[@benjaminparent4582]

Two things - there is a usb-c port on the passenger side of the third row, it is underneath the arm rest. Also, if this is a preproduction vehicle, there is a good chance the training in the third row plastic isn’t finalized yet so it might actually be a placeholder for a nicer plastic

[@levilangley8744]

I don’t think so. I’ve read some articles that the ones people are reviewing are finalized. Also why didn’t he mention the non flat load floor in the back. The seats are raised a significant amount. Other suvs are perfectly flat. Also I wished he mentioned that your knees are in your mouth when sitting in the third row

[@ssv832]

Because the hybrid battery is under the third row seat.

[@uriahstivers8125]

@@ssv832 That makes so much sense, I thought it was dumb design

[@BlueReaperX]

@@levilangley8744 The plastic is 100% a place holder. Check other videos with the SR5 TRD sport package and it has better looking plastic in the back. Still cheap plastic but much better looking than the one in this and some other videos. They even mention that they are pre-production models in other videos too.

[@borisristanovic4574]

@@BlueReaperX This is top trim, so it should have the best materials...also, there is some cheap plastic in central console but he did not mentioned it...

[@Idiotsincarshere]

Doug needs to review the new Toyota Grand Highlander! 7-8 seat family vehicle getting 35mpg for $45k!

[@Robert8455]

Great review of a surprisingly nice update for Toyota. I think they did a wonderful job of bringing it more current. It's a shame they fell a bit short in the electronics displays but not really a show stopper. It would be nice to see you put these things up on a lift so we can have an inspection on the underside to see how good or not it looks under there. Also, no mention of a full size spare, do we get one? Super cool Easter Eggs.

[@AGlimpseInside]

A little fun fact about “ sequoia” shortest word in the English language that contains all five vowels. Edit. Thanks alzini. It’s the second shortest.

[@e.ggamerguy5793]

@Bully Maguire 🅥 three words. *B O T*

[@alzinifelshoni2602]

Actually, it’s the word “Eunoia”

[@AGlimpseInside]

@@alzinifelshoni2602 👍👍👍

[@MrInfinity418]

That wasn’t that much fun.

[@mark4tesla]

I mean, it doesn't contain Y.

[@a.m.9357]

It's great that they have included so many physical buttons for the most frequently used tasks, instead of the silly touchscreen.

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

They decide what buttons you get

[@jssandhu3581]

Id hate to have a car with buttons instead of touchscreen in 2022. I ain’t spending big money on a car for it to still have buttons in 2022. Ur all outdated 😂

[@ixionn563]

@@jssandhu3581 Enjoy your 10 screens to jump through just to do a basic function.

[@amahana6188]

We absolutely love our 2019 TRD Sport Sequoia. This is a tempting trade up!

[@thyhangman]

Always a great review! Thanks Doug!

[@josephmartel6014]

I wasn't expecting it to look this good

[@herbiehusker1889]

It's about the ugliest vehicle in the world.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

@@herbiehusker1889 its not your face !!

[@VILSONDUSEVIC]

I wasn’t expecting it to get this low Doug score.

[@joeh858]

the giant front grill looks disgusting. I don't know why that trend returned.

[@herbiehusker1889]

@@ibrahimbashir6634 I'm not a vehicle, but you probably wouldn't understand because you obviously are blind.

[@StormC9101]

Beautiful! Can’t wait for another redesign of it in 20 years

[@johnnyc0811]

Why do you thinks toyotas hold their value? Why do you think every new iphone model becomes obsolete after a couple years?

[@peterg6953]

@@johnnyc0811 because they're cheap, built to last, inexpensive to maintain, and boring to drive.

[@peterg6953]

oh, and after a few years they remain outdated for YEARS

[@hardeepbhatti5338]

@@peterg6953 the same way General Motors has all the fancy gimmicks in their cars that last 3 years just like the car lol

[@rustler08]

@@johnnyc0811 It's not because they leave a model obsolete for 10 years. The Sequoia was always a sore thumb

[@rysterstech]

Glad to see Doug covering the new sequoia! I feel the sequoia has always been overshadowed by the land cruiser but with the land cruiser gone in the us that may soon change.

[@608portraits9]

That was the plan,

[@michaelfedorsha8147]

Sequeefa... I'm really digging the way they blended the vents into the display. Although it still doesn't look as good as when manufacturers sink it into the dash. Overall Toyota has done a nice job.

[@Michael-pp8lz]

Glad to see the sequoia is still being appreciated. Almost forgot about the sequoia until they released the TRD Pro a few years back, then they only sold like 1k of them and everyone forgot about it. now its here with a whole new and improved platform!

[@noone7730]

I think someone in the design team is a fan of Doug and decided to put alot of design quirks in this modern vehicle, and it also doesn’t hurt to get to Doug’s audience of millions a month

[@ddmarsh21]

Yeah i think Doug has created a feedback loop now where these quirks are purposefully added in for KZbin

[@rjscott6116]

You killed it with deciphering that Morse code easter egg! That was pretty freakin' 😎!

[@sabbazaki7834]

I love Toyota period ! No matter what designs are coming out or what changes they have made , their cars and trucks , SUV’s are so reliable , I have been a Toyota person for a a very long time , from Corolla , 4 runner , Camry , yaris . Now it’s a rav 4 . They honestly last forever , obviously you have to do the basic maintenance and give the car TLC but overall they are great vehicles . Resale value is good too. Same goes to Honda .

[@ridexdrive]

FYI. With the digital gauge cluster, the left side isn’t the only area that can be adjusted as you mentioned. The right side of the gauge cluster can also be customized. You scrolled past it at 12:22. Granted the layout of the display still could use some work. Thanks for a wonderful review as always.

[@CornholeSteve]

saw that too

[@georgegitau2733]

Lol, i had to go to 12.22 to note that.. good eye

[@salahisa5082]

I watch this guy whenever I get the chance dont get me wrong he doing a great job breaking things down on a new vehicle. But sometimes there stuff he it gets you like .wait .this guy doesn't even know what he talking about. But overall he okay

[@BS-dq1kz]

@@salahisa5082 Well we’re all so happy you approve. Lol I’m sure he appreciate ms it as well.

[@pruett89]

Doug is just having a good time and I am 100% here for it! Following car culture as a hobby IS FUN! And im glad Doug brings that energy!

[@drippgxd]

Internet car culture is toxic. Doug’s commenters alone is worse. I’m really upset at a specific person. I’ll give you a hint, it’s a person who’s first and last name starts with letter M and has a BMW 5 series pic. Yeah I have a feeling that he is against Doug, and so are the replies to his comment. Im not surprised that he has a BMW pic because BMW is trash anyways, more comparable to a garbage truck then Mercedes

[@Maliksamuels33]

@@drippgxd are you high?

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

are you sarcastic? your comment sounds very child-like

[@drippgxd]

@@Maliksamuels33 no I speak facts

[@Wambitv]

Definitely fell in love with this car at the auto show last week, you need to see it in person, this is a dream machine ❤️

[@simon-gw8qh]

The third row that doesn't fold flat is a very big issue for me, sadly. I am buying this mostly for towing and will almost exclusively be used as a 5-seater. The trunk room is for camping gear, etc. I've been waiting for this vehicle for years and this is likely a deal-breaker.

[@Xainfinen]

Make your voice heard on some Toyota platform and wait for the 2und year model I guess.

[@icouldholdyouforever]

He didn’t show it, but you can place the shelf in the cargo area at the same level as the folded third row therefore creating a flat cargo floor

[@michaelshindle4006]

True That

[@sssophiesmom]

​@@icouldholdyouforever yes but you still have to lift higher to get cargo there and other rivals you don't. You end up with less storage in the Sequoia. I wont rule it out but I didnt like the non flat floor either when I watched this video

[@coreymckinlay8987]

I 100%agree that back where the cover becomes a flimsy shelf 👎👎👎

[@nickmccarthy5115]

Literally only Doug would notice the Morse code Easter egg. So good at his job

[@jensalan]

I like how Doug brings up how bad the 3rd person camera view is in the exact same way for all the Toyota/Lexus products. 😂

[@drippgxd]

360 camera

[@HayabusaOrlando]

Doug gives the best car reviews!!! 👍👍👍

[@RCMama05]

Wow great and informative review. You point out things on the car that most don't talk about and it's helpful for the owners in maximizing their use of the features of the car. Lobe your fun delivery. Keeps me interested :) thanks for all your work and all you do!

[@michaelkeiser]

I like how the super large screen is complemented by super large icons. makes it that little bit safer to select what you want to while minimizing the time your eyes are off the road.

[@edubhall]

That paint though.....that pearl hits real nice in the sun!

[@AlxDv]

Absolutely love the new Sequoia. The front end looks much more fitting on this over the Tundra imo. BADASS TRUCKS.

[@herohoistsaustralia4502]

Wouldn't be seen DEAD in this - from a designer's standpoint - it's as UglyAsF_ck...

[@mrvang8077]

Do not be fool by it's appearance. This model pack migraines down the line as you started seeing things wrong in this car model. This car model isn't even worth your hard earn dollar unless you like to be con, then go ahead.

[@jasonosaka]

@@mrvang8077 dude shut up lmao

[@SonOvaSon]

@@mrvang8077 what’s wrong with it?

[@HornyNutCheerios]

5:12 that little black dot moving had me trying to clean my phone 😂

[@ephedra443]

Honestly I love how doug is uploading so often recently. Its great always having a review to watch

[@drippgxd]

He does all the time. Why are you surprised

[@hokie4life03]

Interior does look great, and I am glad they kept a traditional gear selector. 👏

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

Enjoy it while it lasts.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My favorite Toyota SUV!! Nice review Doug.

[@Charlie1821]

We Finally got one. Super lucky I called the dealer that day to see if they had any and someone backed out of their custom order which had everything we actually wanted. Never done a car deal so fast.

[@imat-rex2301]

I remember seeing this at the Texas auto show seeing this on the Toyota aisle made me feel that Toyota is dominating the car industry

[@thomashopper3705]

That’s a good one😭

[@Fony_turgeson]

Lmaooo not even close

[@GMacII]

We are. Finally beat GM in car sales last year.

[@petefroude1785]

They run their factories like a communist camp of inmates

[@bustermcthundernut]

@@Fony_turgeson they are in the every day driver and the off road vehicle market.

[@dexter12x70]

That 14 inch screen i thought was a 8 inch screen, now i can imagine how massive that car is

[@danuarga3282]

Remember when 14 inch was tv size

[@petefroude1785]

It's excessively huge major contributor of greenhouse monstrosity with all the bells and whistles.

[@mariotovar3738]

@@petefroude1785 you’re old aren’t you

[@petefroude1785]

@@mariotovar3738yeah I'm super old so I don't have to worry about what the planet is going to look like 30 years from now so what the f*** do I care everyone should have a sequoia woo woo

[@mariotovar3738]

@@petefroude1785 im sorry you were exposed to leaded gasoline and DDT.

[@Mafi_Tiger]

Very detailed video Love to watch ✌️

[@pn2543]

437hp, 22mpg, and 9000lb towing is pretty amazing in a fullsize SUV, badass indeed

[@goodfortune4317]

Toyota Hilux(which sold everywhere on the planet except USA) can tow up to 30000lb and its practically indestructible. Toyota is still releasing low-tier vehicles in the US market for some reason.

[@alexs3187]

@@goodfortune4317 what drugs are you on? The Hilux can not tow 30,000 lbs. lol. That’s 13,600kg. The Hilux can tow 3500kg / 7,700 lbs.

[@connie3335]

Plenty room for Third row ? No it is useless. Way to high because of the battery.

[@axel3895]

​@goodfortune4317 Tacoma and hilux are basically the same thing, Toyota even offers hilux with the same engine in several markets

[@brandonhenderson7641]

Correction - 14 miles per gallon. Toyota is lying.

[@stonehaibach6164]

That morse code thing is hilarious and also coming from Toyota and a “Family SUV” it’s really funny!

[@verhu010]

Morse code with no way to feel it on your finger

[@fokakya]

@@verhu010 Morse code is meant to be heard, not felt. Are you thinking of braille?

[@wesleymouch7498]

@@fokakya This vehicle can't be driven by people who need Braille to read! I am disappointed in you, Toyota!

[@fokakya]

@@wesleymouch7498 right?!? So much for being inclusive...

[@vldmr_sd]

Doug: “Bad thing is that you can adjust just left side” Also Doug: * scrolls through “customize the right side” menu option

[@charlespeterson2285]

Thanks for pointing out the Morse code message! Nobody else would have thought to do that. You got style,Doug!

[@nicholasperno5293]

Honestly love the fact that there is a real shifter, absolutely can’t stand the rotary shifters and other complicated gadgets. My ram longhorn has a rotary shifter and I can’t tell you how many times I have accidentally left it in reverse when exiting the vehicle.

[@sestin535]

YES!!!

[@ZMacGregor]

Toyota knows their buyers

[@dodjer]

Thanks for the conversion rates on the screen - much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

[@kfh123]

As a European I have to say: "This ... is a tank."

[@baronvonjo1929]

They actually get bigger lol

[@jorgeherter]

You know that's wrong since it isn't getting it's top blown off in Ukraine.

[@kfh123]

@@jorgeherter d'accord. Slava Ukraini!

[@aricreza9607]

as an American, im so tired of ultra massive rolling buildings ruling the roads

[@honeybadgerstudios21]

@ how about I pack your bags? These vehicles are too big for regular people to be driving, there is literally no reason to own this vehicle and it’s a danger to anybody with a smaller vehicle. Grow up

[@cedriccorpuz2775]

Cool Cool Cool thanks for the update!

[@allprintcenter]

Very good explanation Doug, you seem not to be missing anything, well-done.

[@ilhommuminov708]

As always the highest review and explanation for all type of vehicles and honestly saying pros and cons Good Job 👍

[@philb5593]

Good job Toyota. I'm not at all a customer in this category, but this seems great.

[@MMCSOD2015]

Doug you do great! Ive been between a Yukon and Sequoia mainly bc of price point! Tech seems to be a loss, but according to you it'd better overall, so im going to order a Capstone!

[@nicholasperno5293]

Love the real shifter! Doug use your influence to convince pickup truck makers (Cough RAM cough) to get rid of the gimmicky dials and put a real shifter back in the trucks. Ever plow or backup a trailer with a rotary shifter? What are they thinking?!?!

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Doug, the kind of guy that can pull out all the overlooked little details in any vehicle

[@Konszky]

...and miss many obvious features

[@VintageRKO]

I guess the people from Toyota forgot to tell Doug that this is still a preproduction model so some materials used in the car, like the one he mentioned in the third row, are not the final materials

[@TheCostantinus]

I don't know if your comment was a joke, but if it really was a preproduction car he wouldn't be able to drive it

[@aaronoliver7439]

@@TheCostantinus all the youtuber reviews of both the tundra and sequoia are pre production models and yes they can drive them.

[@TheCostantinus]

@@aaronoliver7439 every preproduction car doug has ever reviewed he's never been able to drive them, maybe it's true but only for these ones

[@aaronoliver7439]

@@TheCostantinus there are different stages of pre production. Yes some of the early stage ones he reviews are not able to be driven but when toyota puts on an event like the one he's at now they have numerous pre production models in various trims that they are allowing people to drive.

[@aaronoliver7439]

@@TheCostantinus another reason he's not able to drive some of them is toyota is allowing him to do an initial review. When it comes to things like driving impressions or mpg they hold events and allow a bunch of reviewers access to the vehicle. They also put embargoes into place as to when the info can be released. That's why you see a bunch of the auto reviews being posted on the same vehicles at the same time.

[@radon222u]

1992 Renault Twingo hatchback used to have sliding rear seats. Very interesting.

[@ericchico5614]

19:55 Doug I think those seatbelt clips are meant to slide the belt into the side. Not for the metal part

[@RussellCardShop]

I don’t think so on this one

[@clays32]

Bad ass truck in Morse code on the windshield is a great quirk! Lol 🤣

[@d34thby1337]

That plastic in the third row does look like their prototype placeholder plastic.

[@sethtalbot4128]

I really hope they offer these with an option of no 3rd row seating. The fold down seats don't allow you to put big bulky items in there because the floor is not level. Having a flat, uniform cargo area as an option would be great.

[@Asidebar]

Agree I don't need or want the 3rd row.

[@maraudx]

That’s why I’m still using my “old” Expedition EL. 3rd row folds flat (power) to a level bed. 2nd row folds to the same level. I’ve easily popped in multiple 4’ X 8’ plywood without issue.

[@achilleaustin4477]

You could definitely just take them out

[@sanjose101ful]

I have never had a dream until I see this sequoia

[@dukeshaver199]

It's funny how no one talks about the fact that a twin-turbocharged V6 is a super high-compression motor that's working a lot harder than a V8 that's just loping along. No one thinks about the fact that that V6 is under an incredible amount of stress and it will definitely affect its lifespan. There's nothing that beats the longevity of a well-built V8.

[@shm-62u30]

Twin turbo on a gas engine is just twice the trouble. Toyota should’ve stuck with Naturally aspirated power. What ever money you save on gas will be dumped into repairs soon enough.

[@desmondmitchell5387]

People forget Toyota built the longest lasting 4 cylinder trucks and inline 6 engines. If anyone can do forced induction reliably it’s Toyota

[@everettwery]

Unfortunately all vehicle manufacturers are pressured/forced by government agencies to build smaller engines to increase mpgs and decrease emissions. The government is the reason we can't have nice things.

[@petefroude1785]

Probably because Toyota only has a 3.5 block to go off of cuz they're f****** cheap ass jabronies.

[@garys9694]

@BronzeXV70 My 2000 Chevy Suburban has a 38 gal. tank (OEM) cost to fill it? $190, ugh!

[@nicholasbragg8765]

This will be what replaces my wife's 17 Sienna. Nearly twice the power with almost the same mileage. My wife likes to run into stuff. It starts to get expensive in a minivan but I can put a brush guard on this.

[@nwsvndr]

Honestly, I don't get it. You pay 1/3 more for this than the new Sienna and pay 50% more in fuel, in order to get less functionality (Sienna is roomier with more cargo space). Unless you need the towing capacity and just like to burn out, why in the world would you buy this over the new bad-ass Sienna (which even looks better, in my opinion).

[@simonstevenson6686]

@@nwsvndr Yeah I agree with you, the new Sienna Hybrid is a more practical choice, I guess it just depends on the person’s priorities.

[@mashamitchell9574]

Your wife needs a smaller vehicle not a larger one

[@boygenius538_8]

lol if she runs into stuff maybe this isn’t for her

[@jaisonjp5832]

Best clever design I ever seen in Toyotas vehicle , I bought Lexus LX last month , I am happy with most of things despite , after all 3 rows up , hardly fit 3 bags , everything is nearly perfect , I enjoy every moment driving the vehicle but raising the 3 row little amount of space , we don’t get sequoia in Australia , I don’t know why

[@tonicgin2087]

I’m more like a minivan person for practicality reasons but really love the new Sequoia. It feels like the right truck to run over some zombies or carjackers…while having the whole family on board.

[@Immagiraffe101]

Some minivans are pretty cool. Especially the Toyota Sienna.

[@magnumjohnson9628]

I'll be snapping one up next year our family of 5 has outgrown our jetta LOL

[@RunNGunX]

Thank you Doug!! I saw one of these on the road yesterday and didn’t know what it was besides a Toyota 🤣 also my instructor in auto tech school loves you and showed us your Nissan Z video during lunch

[@alphaMan686]

I would love to see some details about mechanics such as engine, ptu, differential thier designs, maintenance and life expectancy

[@MrBon3sz]

They really outdid themselves I love it

[@Notorious40z]

@17:24 the front seat head rests look like racing helmets lol , great review and sweet truck also.

[@chikenbagdotcom9305]

If they made a long wheelbase suburban version, it would be perfect. Like a Tahoe, all it needs is an actual trunk with the third row in place

[@rich7447]

Funny that I just said this exact same thing when replying to a comment by a Euro about it being a "tank".

[@KingBaldEagle1984_Prosperity]

That’s a truck I’ll definitely get if they had a Long wheel base version

[@miket.8528]

This review just put Toyota on my radar for replacing my daily driver truck. Previous Gen Yukon was all I was focusing on before.

[@LinkHyrule03]

WOW. Give it to Doug Demuro to find that Badass trucks quirk. Some engineer in Michigan though he'd get away with it and nobody would notice, but Doug noticed. This is the car equivalent of when a video game developer puts a tiny and well hidden easter egg in a game.

[@tayzonday]

Will it fit a 4X8 sheet of plywood inside?

[@bonzobonanza]

Probably

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

Maybe

[@brucebaum1458]

Don’t think so,have a 2013 really doesn’t carry much compared to my 2007 Hyundai minivan probably only about 35% of the minivans capability, but still nice to drive on highway but the V-8 needs more power cause of the weight its pushing.

[@kumudukulasekara6684]

Will it fit through a MacDonald's drive through lane is the more pertinent question.

[@dguerrero115]

It might fit a few stacks of the plywood, but only if you sing chocolate rain while you try to load it in.

[@maheenjillani]

The morse code on the windshield has to be one of the coolest quirks!

[@RAJESHVALLURY]

Thanks for the awesome details, does this new model have any new features like auto lane keeping and hands free cruise on long drive ?

[@marxbagona]

I really wanted to have one. Thank you for this review! Love from The Philippines.

[@maxon1672]

I will never understand why “car like” continues to be a staple of auto journalist lingo when talking about trucks and SUVs. Car like is the last thing I want out of a truck or truck-based SUV, especially in terms of comfort. A “car like” ride is stiff, rebound is fast and not compliant. I love the way the 4Runner and 200 series Land Cruiser ride with their soft, body rolling, incredibly capable suspension. When you go over bumps and harsh road joints there’s a moment of “float” instead of instant suspension reaction and recovery. NVH is better, lateral G’s are felt less as body roll redirects that energy. Please stop comparing large SUV’s and modern pickup trucks to cars lol, its just silly. Anyway, I had to point that out. Great review of a fantastic TRUCK from Toyota. They absolutely nailed this.

[@garytryan]

"A “car like” ride is stiff, rebound is fast and not compliant." What cars are you driving? Might be true in cheaper small cars. Definitely not in more expensive models.

[@maxon1672]

@@garytryan S-class Mercedes and 7 Series BMW’s aren’t representative of the majority of cars, and certainly don’t represent what people generally mean when they say “car-like.” Those magnificent vehicles have some body roll and float, as intended. The trouble is somewhat nebulous language and blanket statements used to describe somewhat nuanced things, like how a vehicle rides and handles. Two people might experience the exact same thing and describe it completely differently. No worries in that. Cheers!

[@garytryan]

@@maxon1672 Makes sense. Thanks.

[@fracturedmind8124]

I thought for years the Sequoia would be discontinued but it just kept dribbling out. So glad they finally redid it.

[@dadtype2339]

15:00 Some say he posed for Toyota so they could capture his likeness for the back seat headrests so rear passengers can marvel into his white helmet and dark visor and feel comfort being surrounded by four copies of him, all we know is, He's Called the STIG!!!!

[@wailingalen]

The headrests kinda remind me of space suits like the ones from Star Wars or daft Punk wore in the late 2000s (like for the "Get Lucky" video 😂

[@riserofevil7656]

Doug is a Jedi. Every time he reviews a vehicle, I want to immediately go buy it... This is the vehicle you want to buy... I want to buy this vehicle...

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

So Did you actually buy it or were you fake flexing?

[@TheAnonymous1one]

I plan to buy 2nd year model so major bugs are worked out by then. Hopefully they’ll made updates to the screens to allow better configurations. Can the 3rd row be removed for flat storage?

[@buckypeterson1018]

Nice but I'm sticking with my 2nd generation Sequoia. Two things that jumped out at me were that the rear window no longer rolls down 😕 and when the 3rd row folds down it no longer creates a flush surface which really cuts down on the cargo functionality. Plus I'm keeping my tried-and-true 5.7 L V-8 which I know will give me hundreds of thousands of miles of use. I'll wait and see how long a turbo V-6 holds up. Great review as always.

[@willie_du2180]

Doug, your #1 car reviewer, good job