The Toyota Of SUVs | 2021 Toyota Sequoia

If you're looking for a full-size SUV and reliability is more important than fuel economy or modern features, the Sequoia is for you. Unfortunately the age of this full-size people mover means that it is outclassed in gadgets, gizmos, ride quality, and efficiency by the newcomers.
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0-60 Acceleration: 6.5 Seconds
60-0 Braking: 123 feet
#Toyota #Sequoia #3row
00:00 Intro
4:33 Engine and Drivetrain
6:36 Seats
9:43 Cargo Area
10:30 Interior
14:23 How Does It Drive
19:48 Pricing
20:51 How Does It Compare

[@thebetterway73]

I have a 2011 barely broken in at 90k miles. It’s a beast in snow, tows like a dream, is super comfy, and has tons of room for dogs and kids. Bullet proof reliability beats fuel economy for me.

[@kenaidiun3736]

I have a 2010 at 75K miles. Totally agreed with you.

[@charlieclown9913]

Same here with 2012. You pay for it. And its worth it!

[@stevep5736]

Totally with you Sequoia Brother !!

[@TheEmmauswalk]

100% agree-our 2016 tows like a champ 6000 lbs camper.

[@sprague49]

Lexus needs a version of the Sequoia in their lineup to slot between the GX and LX. the could call it the OX.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Lexus should put a front end on a tundra and sell a super high end pickup

[@jaywho476]

😂

[@georgesnyder5337]

@@cashkenterprises5584 What could go wrong? Worked well for Lincoln...

[@Ficon]

Toyota: why bother developing a new SUV when you can just keep sending the same one to KZbinrs once a year.

[@jaywho476]

Alex does indeed like to re-review the exact same vehicle. Good for business, however. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” We're of course the really insane ones buying this snake oil.

[@Ficon]

@@jaywho476 It’s not Alex. It’s manufacturer PR departments sending the same cars for reviews once a year to remind people that hey you can still get an anemic 13 mpg oxcart in 2021.

[@ednorton47]

@@Ficon Gas mileage penalty vs spending time and money in the shop on repairs. Take your choice.

[@Ficon]

@@ednorton47 if you drive 8000 miles a year, you are paying an extra $500/year in gas. At the end of warranty, you have built up a $2000 major repair buffer.

[@ednorton47]

@@Ficon That may be true, but your time, trouble, and headaches are worth something. After owning a Honda Accord for the last 5 years, I will never buy a General Motors or Ford car again.

[@Painfulwhale360]

My wife and I have a 2015 Sienna that we haul around our 4 kids with. We love the Sienna but want something that can haul everyone and tow. I think this will be our next vehicle. It's old but there's still something about it to love.

[@ryanbane]

Sweet! 2017 on the outside, 2009 on the inside!

[@normt430]

^^^post of the day^^^ lol!

[@RKO859]

Who tf cares? Are you sleeping on the instrument panels and humping the seats?

[@normt430]

@@RKO859 I guess you don't mind the chaffing from those hard injector molded plastics!

[@isaacashurov365]

I'm sure they keep up with the price updating every year

[@normt430]

@@isaacashurov365 so a 2021 Sequoia competes with a 2021 Tahoe similarly priced? These autoshow cancelations really have some misinformed.

[@audaciousifti]

The age shows but you can be Damn sure that this thing will outlive you and your grandkids

[@rayF4rio]

Yeah, I seriously considered buying one of these....... 10 years ago.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

And you would have been very satisfied.

[@normt430]

Thanks for avoiding the "Toyota Tax "!

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@pedrofernandez8729 They are extremely inefficient, and the V8 produces so much heat, these will end up burning oil, or leaking, like Sequoia of my father is doing, with 119,000 miles, what a joke.

[@Van-Hammer]

I'm surprised that there's no flood damage - since Noah must have owned one of these...

[@elei7839]

Well... if Noah were to pick a Ford, humanity might not have survived.

[@mogradme8535]

We've still got our 2002 Sequoia with 300,000 miles and only minor suspension work in the last 20 years. While the powertrains are legendary, it's hard to justify the new Sequoia's interior and fuel economy.

[@MyAlexWest]

smart!!!!!!! best family car!

[@dlg5485]

Impossible to justify if you ask me. Toyota should be embarrassed selling ancient models like this. It's not like they aren't one of the largest and most profitable brands in the world, so they can definitely afford to keep their products up to date...they just choose not to.

[@SimornM]

i really like the athletic look of the 1st gen sequoias lol

[@naveenthemachine]

@@dlg5485 if this gets redesigned on the TNGA platform only to find out that it shrinks inside cargo and passenger volume wise vs the old gen

[@dlg5485]

@@naveenthemachine Any redesign obviously won't go in that direction. Toyota isn't stupid, they know from their own market research exactly what buyers want in a vehicle like this... comfort and roominess, modern tech, decent fuel efficiency, and the 'appearance' of off-road capability. Only .01 percent of owners will ever take this vehicle off the pavement, but they all want it to look like they will.

[@TheKitchenTechnician]

Lane keep assist?! Coffee works for me. Love my 2013 Sequoia 5.7 Limited. And you can have it when you can pry it from my cold dead fingers, which you’ll probably have to do because it will probably out live me. Let me know when you’re domestic toaster hits 500,000 kms and then we can talk about value and gas mileage and...

[@kevinbarry71]

Call it old if you want to; but this thing is for someone who knows he can buy it and keep it for a very long time and not have any problems. Long after all of those products from Chrysler, Ford or GM have been recycled. Reviewer's only care about what is new. They never care about how much trouble something will be to own. At least this time he didn't incorrectly state that this truck has a solid rear axle.

[@vernonbennettiii3646]

Wow, Alex. I learned more in the last 29 minutes re: vehicle vs. vehicle vs. vehicle. etc., than I have been able to learn on my own in 29 days! Another fantastic review!

[@BradleyEdwardAnderso]

I am ok with re-reviewing year to year iterations. Although the MPG is very low, I admire the tried and true mantra. Partly why I am so happy with my new to me 2018 Tundra base model.

[@awtenter]

Been watching Doug for a while now and have to say that you do a great job on these and it’s very informative with the comparisons!

[@PaulHo]

I remember checking out the 3rd row at an auto show, and hands down it was the best available. While Ford and GM had to figure out what they were doing with their rear suspension packaging, the Sequoia sat just like the second row for real people.

[@ISLANDSKIN]

Society is getting softer. Most of the complaints I see are from people with soft hands who need heated steering wheels and air conditioned tooshies and are to lazy to reach out and turn a simple nob. Every issue has been addressed in this old platform except the fuel economy which i can deal with. It isnt a civic. And MPG isnt why we buy these. Old design? Yes. Reliable? Check! All the rugged reliability and proven performance without all the girly man bells and whistles. The peace of mind of knowing my wife and kids wont be stranded on the side of the road is priceless!

[@mark_u]

Quite surprising that the Sequoia still has better handling than the Expedition despite being 10,000 years old!

[@wilhelm4089]

In The Year Two Thousand IN THE YEAR TWO THOUSAND!

[@PaulHo]

What a time.

[@bigpeeler]

LOL 😂👍

[@dygardion9130]

This model has been here since 2008 He meant the first gen model was on 2000

[@Elricky124]

Lol, it has been a minutes.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, 'Cheaper by the foot than a Land Cruiser' I hope Toyota marketing pays you fair royalties if they adopt your carefully crafted concept. I have a CRAZY idea for the next Sequoia, how about a 2 door Sequoia like those massive Broncos and Blazers from the 70s-80s? Two tone paint would be ideal for that retro-themed variation. While we are waiting, the SR5 Sequoia is a bargain today. Finally, when discussing this 3 ton 'dinosaur', I would argue that the 'elephant in the room' is RELIABILITY across a Sequoia's typical 20+ year lifespan not Fuel Efficiency across a competitor's lifespan that is likely to be far shorter.

[@normt430]

Did you know that GMC Hummer EV is coming with 700-1,000 horsepower before Toyota redesigns every truck/SUV with gas engines again?

[@Anomize23]

5 years with my 4runner and trouble free. They are made to beat the hell out it. I never slow down on speed bumps, the truck is unstoppable and will run you over. Its old but it drives and made like gold. Its hard to find anything mechanical that people complain about this vehicle.

[@stewartstarling2309]

Alex you're my HERO! You're so refreshing and logical. ❤️

[@timothycoates4723]

Really like your factual comparisons comparing all models in the segment, you do a great clean informative report

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

I know that this is an old vehicle but I still want one of these. There is something about it that I aspire to have.

[@luism8612]

Maybe it’s a fetish?

[@James-il3tq]

Perfect doomsday vehicle. Not far away with Blue wave in power 🤯

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@luism8612 No maybe it just want it run over everything

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@James-il3tq I think you are right

[@rustlesee]

Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, 4Runner.. just update the lights and call it updated. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@James-il3tq]

Please add 8 speed transmission and some basic safety features (especially dynamic cruise control) then we're good 😀

[@daweed980]

Sad but true

[@jamesinsteamboat]

And people pay more for it because they think reliability is everything, without realizing that they pay thousands extra in horrendous fuel economy for years before a different manufacturers's warranty even ends.

[@robertoavalosjr.2529]

@@jamesinsteamboat but they won’t pay horrendous thousands of dollars for years in repairs

[@dygardion9130]

And they still sell!!!

[@ShinobiTekken]

This v8 will outlast all the crappy v6 turbo engines

[@naveenthemachine]

Agreed. But they are more efficient though. I wonder how the math will work out

[@bsowhat]

The Sequoia has a center differential so you can run 4 high all the times if desired. It is really a 4 auto mode.

[@dimdim3490]

yeah i think he made a mistake. Sequoia is all the time AWD, not part time, otherwise center lock differential button he showed would be unnecessary. The ground clearance seemed to be increased for 2021 to 12.6 at least according to the canadian website www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/sequoia/models-specifications

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

It's better than 4A. 4A uses a clutch that always opens and closes, this has a torsen diff which is much better.

[@CarVsCargroup]

Very good review. Tons of information in 30 minutes video.

[@alekane47]

Seqouia always been a workhorse I love mine since 05

[@stevee8318]

It's interesting that both Toyota and Fiat Chrysler share a "if people are still buying it, why spend money to change it?" philosophy with vehicles like the Tacoma, Tundra, Sequioa, Durango, Challenger, and Charger.

[@MyAlexWest]

Fiat Chrysler??? only brain dead morons would buy or compare those too

[@Traysandor]

I mean if you only ever want to buy one SUV, then Toyota has you covered. Yeah, we know the MPG sucks but at least it is virtually indestructible. 20 years from now you can give this to your kid with 250,000 miles on it and it'll still be good to go.

[@naveenthemachine]

Can’t say the same for gm w their complex dynamic cylinder skipping or ford products w their ecoboost and their over complicated 10 speed

[@Traysandor]

Sure, GM may outsell everyone, but there's a good reason for that. You're expected to buy another one as soon as the loan or lease is up. Toyota may not be a best seller, but it doesn't have to be. If you take care of it you can easily hand this vehicle down to your 16-year old kid... That you're a good 5 years away from even having that child.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Imagine if Toyota put a 5L V8 engine in the Sequoia and sport tune the suspension. OMG.

[@thirstypilgrim97]

A 2018 Sequoia Platinum has more features than a base 2018 Lexus GX... the Sumo in Platinum trim is very nice.

[@John-209]

Wow!!! fook the refresh, this thing is beautiful and could last forever

[@John-209]

@Andrew Roman nice bro thank you. I hope the refresh isn’t super hot🥰

[@prophetjoshuaappiahministr5778]

Sequoia is the best SUV I have ever seen and I encourage anyone looking for an SUV which can go anywhere, should go in for Sequoia because it is the best among all

[@candebotello1969]

Love this vid!

[@jeffevey5763]

just a quick note, at 4:51, you said 410 lb-f (not 401). Great video, thorough like always!

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

I know why you said that

[@jorgemanuel6705]

If you go for a Toyota is for reliability... The Sequoia will last years more than all his competitors combine with no issues. Every other brands are to fill your mouth with yap yap yap... Does anyone have heard about those two Tundras that have reached 1 million miles with just regular maintenance? That is Toyota for you. And don't forget the best resale value.

[@MyAlexWest]

99% morons are here dont even have a car or family to fit in car.

[@chewie94116]

Wow, The NIGHTSHADE Edition of Toyota Sequoia. I wish the NIGHTSHADE edition has the features of the Platinum with heated 2nd row seats. Great review and great comparison to other SUVS. That is what we are looking for - comparing it to other competitor's SUVs

[@vroonster]

You can keep it in 4wd in any conditions as it has a viscous coupling in the center diff.

[@dimdim3490]

i think he made a mistake. The only thing, Sequoia does not have a viscous coupling but a Torsen center differential and is all the time AWD, not part time, otherwise center differential lock button he showed would be unnecessary. The ground clearance seemed to be increased for 2021 to 12.6 at least according to the canadian toyota website.

[@lookasism]

You are right about the torsen center diff with locking feature, but i think the Sequoia is part time 4wd (the Toyota multimode system). You have option of RWD, AWD( center unlocked), 4hi/4lo (center locked)

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Not viscous coupling but a mechanical torsen differential. Subaru does the viscous couplings.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@lookasism That would make it the best 4WD system out there!

[@coltonmarshburn1828]

On the size chart, you’re displaying the 2020 Yukon, not the 2021

[@mojorisin7317]

The best feature and one that every suv should have is a slide down rear hatch glass. Hope this suv keeps this feature unlike the hilander..

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Toyota Sequoia, Land Cruiser, 4Runner, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, Hilux, Tundra. Quite the powerful line up indeed.

[@rostamr4096]

You have the best car review...you do your homework...

[@jamesf791]

Thanks Alex, I thought I was the only one who did not like the black out rims. Although I'm not buying a car on rims.

[@islandmerchandise3017]

Recline is important. Third row recline also also important for 3 row suv

[@lookasism]

No way would i pull a 4900 lb trailer with a Highlander with any regularity.

[@truth959]

These tried and true designs work so well, I wouldn't want them to change that much. It does sorely need a rear locker tho. It would be a good Samaritan's worst nightmare to rescue something this big.

[@radudeATL]

4:48 Looking rather stylish there, Alex, with your plant-as-a-hat motif going ;-)

[@cantsay5141]

If you have to worry about fuel you don’t need this truck. But for the rest of us we will be getting one.

[@marcusj4467]

This vehicle has a center differential so that the vehicle can be driven anywhere with 4WD engaged. The centre locking differential button would force 50/50 power split and would cause binding if used on paved roads. Check Driving Sports TV review as he goes into this aspect in detail. If you have a different perspective please share but I thought it worth noting this as even though the Sequoia is a part-time Awd system it can be left in 4H basically making it a full-time AWD with the option to lock the differential for extreme scenarios.

[@kevin84lee]

9:34 "the naughty children and mothers in law..." ROFL!!!! Hahaha

[@kilmerartmamaril3002]

Stunning

[@preranabhatta4725]

In terms of towing capacity, how does highlander and 4runner compare. I understand both have 5000lbs towing capacity and you mentioned highlander quite a few times.

[@goonies_never_say_die]

I have owned a first and second generation Sequoia, Land Cruiser, LX570 and a Yukon Denali and there is something to the Sequoia that just works. It's reliability and utility are top notch and the usable third row and roll down rear window provide more usability than some of the competition. I also know several people who have had issues with their 2015 GM truck transmissions. The Sequoia just packs a lot into a slightly more compact package than the full size GMs although it could stand to be an inch or two narrower and obviously needs better fuel economy.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

The roll down glass is gone now.

[@fightsandfinance7570]

​@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 I'm in the market for a 2021 or 2022 Sequoia ... also the new ones don't have all their seats folded down flat, another bad thing with the new ones. Looking for a Platinum variant Black on Black 2021 or 2022 with less than 5K miles. There is one on the market right now but the interior is the beige color which I don't want. Lol

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

@@fightsandfinance7570 yes the new ones have really bad cargo practicality, wow black on black with beige interior is weird

[@fightsandfinance7570]

@@imnotusingmyrealname4566 Well the one on the market.. it's black outside and the interior is beige... I picked up a 2022 Camry used SE 3 weeks ago because my 2014 Corolla's engine got fried since I crashed it and never fixed the front and turned out thr radiator wasn't working the whole time and fried the head gasket over time and I'm a DoorDash driver so ... I had to get another car but intend to fix the 2014 Corolla fully.. Ill swap this camry for a Sequoia while it's still available to get a 2021 or 2022 fresh which is what I intend to do at least. Payments are high tho. The sequoia will put my payments at over 1K .. I want a fresh one if I'm getting one. I can get one with some miles on it a bit of earlier years for like 40K but I want a fresh one. That black one with the beige interior is 70K .. 2K miles on it though,.which I think is worth it btw. What u think?

[@smattt]

@@fightsandfinance7570 Did you end up getting it? I'm in the market for a 2021/2022 Sequioa now..

[@bowmanjeff8]

Our biggest requirement is true rear air with overheard vents. Our youngest child get car sick.. amazes me how many SUVs don't have overhead rear vents. We currently have a 2015 Nissan Armada which has been fairly reliable.about 88K miles No more GM products for us until I'm certain the AFM/DOD issue have been resolved.. Our last Suburban was a unreliable mess, new replacement engine had same disappearing oil problem at only 8K miles on the engine. It was a 2008 model. Still miss the size some though. Sounds like the 2020 Armada may be worth a peak. Also I like the 2H,4A,4H, 4L option in our 2015 Nissan. My wife also want to look at a newer durango, 2018 and later. Your review of that got her more interested.

[@bbbt8090]

A beast to last 10 years

[@wileecoyote5749]

Multiple by another 5

[@dennisscipio]

I think there will be a Next Generation Toyota Sequoia in 2022 for the 2023 Model Year right after the platform-mate Toyota Tundra gets redesigned for the 2022 Model Year. Hard to believe I was in Elementary School when this generation Sequoia came out.

[@michaelgehrke8272]

Better fuel economy to go with the legendary reliability shouldn't be too much to ask for.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Attemps to increase fuel economy usually destroy reliability. Toyota has critical turbo issues on the new Tundra and it will take a while until it's solved.

[@saadtheman1]

toyotas for life!

[@matte8441]

Am i the only one who thinks they shouldn’t do a major update on this vehicle? It’s a proven, solid powertrain and no frills. Only things that do have to be changed is the infotainment system and the transmission. Its a strong transmission but takes a while to do something. I drove a Tundra with the same powertrain and I have more confidence passing on my 140hp VW Golf because it manages its gears better.

[@donniee.2238]

Not the naughty children and mother-in-laws in the back row! 😂

[@balikbayan21]

12mpg? This is long overdue for a refresh.

[@yt0500323022]

Refresh? More like a complete redo!!

[@MyAlexWest]

it is free country not USSR. people free to buy anything they want i hope you are not other sjw from california who believes in climate change! btw buddy, where is electricity come from for your tesla?i know. gas and coal burning stations!

[@omgitsme435]

Refresh? Toyota doesn't understand.

[@julius6238]

@@MyAlexWest lol you comment was not needed. Even for the large suv class 12mpg is bad. Plus not once did he tell anyone how, what, and when to buy anything. He mention the Mileage per gallon. How in the world did you end up insulting California, Tesla, and anyone who believes science is mind hurting. Just be honest you have been waiting to mention your comment?!?! Lol

[@MyAlexWest]

@@julius6238 #anyone who believes science science? how old are you, sunny boy? I remember vividly article in NY times in 70s saying / NEW ICE AGE IS COMING. / and believe me, those cars in 70x were real gas hogging monsters!

[@ananyavartak2009]

Did you say Totoya Sequoia @ 0.27 s?

[@NA-du5vm]

Only thing 2021 about this SUV is the year.

[@terryl6706]

It amazes me that a vehicle like that still exists in 2020.With gas prices steadily increasing,that’s an expensive way to travel.

[@rcm1301]

makes me think of a 60y old actress doing Botox to look like 40y old.

[@limpunsing224]

Like the tree the older it gers the stronger it becomes

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

If I could afford it, Toyota Land Cruiser, although I am quite happy with my 4Runner. I just wish the payments were cheaper.

[@patrickk5370]

What are your payments?

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@patrickk5370 ~$604/mo

[@patrickk5370]

@@MichaelMiller-rg6or that hurts. Looking hard at the 4runner and sequoia. I'm on the fence.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@@patrickk5370 what are you going to use it for?

[@yes8032]

I can’t wait for the refresh of this car

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

I know why you said that

[@yes8032]

@@whitemailprivilege2830 ?

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

@@yes8032 ??

[@serkanister3620]

Good to know that

[@yes8032]

@@whitemailprivilege2830 ???

[@victorrice4589]

I’m confused the Yukon and Tahoe are exactly the same size are they not? How do you list the Yukon as smaller but the Tahoe longer?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That was a typo. It should havs said 2019 Yukon, the old one was 204"

[@gecryan2996]

is it 401 or 410 torque? slide says 401 but you said 410

[@michaelhorner4011]

The dash on the Sequoia look 10 years more outdated than even the current Tundra .... WOW !

[@ritardstrength5169]

I like the old interior design myself. But damn Toyota, only a 7-inch touchscreen? Even my new Corolla LE has an 8-inch touchscreen. The base Corolla with 7-inch screens is the one driven by grandmothers and Mormon missionaries.

[@jorad4887]

Forerunner and landcruiser are built in japan and dyno tested with specialized engineers building it and testing it. The forerunner and landcruiser are engineering marvel. The rest of the toyota line is above average in regards to durability and low problematic issues.

[@ctneilson]

The measurements you provide comparing the other models interior room and how you compare the car to other makes an models puts your reviews above the rest.

[@FantomLightning]

I find it annoying that they got rid of the headlamp washers.

[@yorktmd]

Wonder if next gen will have hybridization standard? 😃

[@normanli7085]

Indeed the new gen does standard on all models

[@FMF5517]

I think the limited and up should get the LC full-time 4WD system.

[@james2042]

Jeep and nissan both proved that old does not mean bad, bad design is just bad design. The grand cherokee and the patrol (now armada) are two very well designed vehicles. The GC actually is a segment leader despite its age, and has a better layed out interior than many vehicles with redesigns in the past couple of years. This is why, despite a ground up redesign, its not actually that different than the current model. As for the armada, it really went rounds with last gen tahoes, despite the extreme refresh in 2015. The sequoia really just had a poorly designed interior from the get go, and this is a common issue with many toyota's from the 2000's. They have fixed most of their interiors on vehicles when they were redesigned, but this hasn't had a redesign. Same goes for the land cruiser, tundra, 4runner, lx 570 and gx 460.

[@gregallen9643]

Can you confirm your height? Trying to gather perspective. Thx

[@papayamango7507]

I am wearing headphones and the sound is moving rapidly from side to side. Is that just me?

[@thebetterway73]

Thought my headphones were failing.

[@bigbaushadoken]

not just you

[@godofwar4276]

That was quite annoying

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Yikes. I didn't catch that in the edit.

[@CarGuy11]

It’s full time 4wd because there is a lock for center diff which will make it part time 4wd.

[@dimdim3490]

i think he made a mistake. Sequoia has a Torsen center differential and is all the time AWD, not part time, otherwise center differential lock button he showed would be unnecessary. The ground clearance seemed to be increased for 2021 to 12.6 at least according to the canadian toyota website.

[@InvestBetter.]

HOPEFULLY, Toyota doesn't kill off this engine in the next Tundra/Sequioa The engine is great, they just haven't invested in the right transmission for it. With an 8-10 speed, this would do a great job for many more years to come The problem with this powertrain are Toyota's fault, not the engine's.

[@cyrilthomas9730]

Alex, u forgot to mention the Land Rover Discovery along with the 3-row crossover SUVs- The Explorer, the Durango and the Grand Cherokee L. It can more than the Jeep and Ford - 8,200 lbs, but less than the Durango.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The Disco is a mid-size according to most segment metrics. It's narrower and shorter by a reasonable amount. It's also a luxury segment vehicle so not really cross shopped.

[@georgiafan6618]

The bean counters at Toyota are responsible for the Tundra’s declining sales, down a paltry 100k units annually. Same with Sequoia, which also stays the same, year after year, except for its rising MSRP. It is reliable, rides good and is cheaper than the rip-offs from GM and Ford. Like my Tundra, the sequoias fully retractable rear window beats any other hinged version. I’d get the SR5 w/o 4wd and add my own wheels and tires and audio. It’s a good deal.

[@ozarkliving7263]

2021 Sequoia Platinum 4WD owner here….. pulls my 2022 Airstream…. Would never own a Jeep/Dodge/Chevy/GMC/Cadillac/Nissan equivalents due to very poor reliability. Wish it had 360 cameras.

[@alekane47]

"Dated" but i am so far loving what im seeing

[@naveenthemachine]

Fuel efficiency vs reliability? I want to see the real math on paper. I don’t know if I can trust GM reliability especially with the cylinder deactivation that could eventually break, the complex transmissions, suspensions, power sliding console oled screens night vision augmented reality etc. those could all break and cost thousands in repairs.

[@HB45175]

Great review, but you can get aircraft with better fuel economy than that thing.

[@blueryxfalls7949]

If this was a diesel, Toyota would have had more care in other markets

[@TsLeng]

They just sell the land cruiser in those markets.

[@Fyxxterzc]

What about that Kia Telluride or hyundai thing. That not in this same class?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Not quite. Although bigger than the Highlander they are still considered a mid-size crossover by Kia and Hyundai.

[@Elricky124]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide what happened to using the gallons of milk as a measurement for the center console volume?! Always loved that description.

[@blueryxfalls7949]

Tahoe duramax is the best of the bunch. The problem with the sequoia is the fuel economy, but the rest is pretty solid

[@reho7387]

The front end looks like an older Dodge Ram.

[@kevinbarry71]

"Lock the center coupling"? What does that mean? It doesn't have a center differential. And there already is a controlled for four-wheel-drive

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

This is a part-time 4WD system, so you have to engage the center coupling to send power to the front. It is a pretty typical 4WD T case and it is common to refer to all transfer cases and AWD PTUs as "center couplings"

[@kevinbarry71]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide but you already describe the control for two wheel high and four wheel high. That would be the transfer case control. Why would there be a separate control? As for the use of the term center coupling; it's self-explanatory but I've never heard anybody say it

[@dimdim3490]

i think Alex made a mistake. Sequoia has a Torsen center differential and is AWD, not part time, otherwise center differential lock button he showed would be unnecessary. The 4H setting can be used on highway, unlike 4runner's 4H. The ground clearance seemed to be increased for 2021 to 12.6 inch at least according to the canadian toyota website.

[@kevinbarry71]

@@dimdim3490 yes. He seems to enjoy making mistakes. On a previous mention of this truck he stated it had a solid rear axle. Which of course it does not

[@hedydd2]

Door shut lines look wider than found on more modern and monocoque designs that have stiffer bodies.

[@fievelk5719]

In this day and age I think auto reliability matters less than style, gimmicks, infotainment and refresh cycles

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

I know why you said that

[@naveenthemachine]

What if those gimmicks break? Is anyone really going to look at the Fuel savings and say “with the improved fuel savings I can afford to pay to have this gimmick fixed”

[@Anonymous-ld8ox]

I own a newer Lexus and yes, car reliability doesn't matter much anymore. In 10 years, cars will be much more advanced and with the Dems in power, ICEs will be legislated away. Cars like mine will be obsolete dinosaurs. Why would you care about 15 year reliability when they'll inconvenience ICEs as much as possible. High carbon taxes on gas, banned from cities, etc.

[@jwmilli]

@@Anonymous-ld8ox I completely agree, but at the end of the day everything has to trickle down through bureaucracy. In the US, Biden wants to put in 550,000 EV chargers across the country (the equivalent to 5 EV plugs per currently existing gas station, number wise) That takes time to build, and it takes even longer to get through state, local...etc. Same with crackdown regulations, which I imagine will increasingly vary by state...All to say don't count out reliability just yet (and congrats on the Lexus, I had a '16 IS and loved it)

[@James-il3tq]

@@Anonymous-ld8ox Republicans will take back senate in 2 years and house in 4. Then likely undo half of bidens 1000 Presidential orders.

[@Drewtownvids98]

The Sequoia is getting a full redesign for 2022 alongside the tundra & land cruiser & all of them will have the all-new 3.5L twin-turbo v6 powertrain.

[@alliejr]

Once every 25 years is not so bad 🙄

[@Traysandor]

Oh boy, a twin turbo... that is a reliability nightmare just waiting to happen. Better get your indestructible V8s while they're still around I guess.

[@KingCarlofcarlWorld]

"Too Old to Cut the Mustard" I see what you did there.

[@dfhhtyu3434]

Dude how Highlander has more headroom then sequoia when I am at 6 ft towering the highlander.

[@hellkitty1014]

Toyota simply does not care much for their North American truck market, which is insane because if they seriously updated the Tundra(coming) and this, they could easily double their selling rates. Alex said its 11 years old. Umm no, it is 14. Factoring in the 12 MPG(because Toyota puts 4.30 gears on this and the Tundra) and the woefully outdated interior(Holy Mother of panel gaps!), it is not a good buy, other than reliability and resale. But you have to live with it everyday...