TOW in LUXURY! 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone Review

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone review by The Straight Pipes. The 23 Sequia is putting down 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque from a 3.5L Twin Turbo V6 Hybrid. At $79,795 USD, would you take it over the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Tahoe, Ford Expedition?
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@brianiswrong]

Judging by the mirrors hanging out over the yellow lines in the B roll Toyota are going to do a roaring trade in replacemnts

[@jakenichols2626]

But did you use egg mode my guy?

[@snakeeyes9246]

Glad to see your back is better Yuri.

[@shanego685]

GUYS WHERE IS THE TRD PRO??????????

[@simp2234]

Big ass grill

[@Beanercounter]

The Sequoia in this video has the optional tow side mirrors. The standard mirrors are fantastic so unless you will be regularly towing something long, do not option them. Totally agree that they create a blind spot and are supremely inconvenient when going through a drive thru, atm, or some parking garages.

[@franktank9573]

I figured they would be better, remind me of the ford towing mirrors which I loved. They completely eliminated the blind spot.

[@scout2m448]

it makes the car look like it has antlers

[@iano4671]

I'm sure it won't be pleasant on a narrow road.

[@chriswilliams1024]

Nice looking SUV

[@Bmontepeque11]

Even though this is WAAAY to big for my tastes I really like the interior of this and I hope smaller Toyotas get some of that :)

[@timscott3027]

I agree nice interior but these massive trucks must be for guys with very tiny dicks. Or someone that needs to tow a shit load of stuff. Very American.

[@kieransteele7223]

The towing mirrors look so funky on that lol 😂

[@paceyely4746]

those arent on the final product btw. I think its a pre production thing cause on toyotas website they have normal mirrors.

[@rallysauruswrex]

@@paceyely4746 U can get tow mirrors on the sequoia

[@FaAdventuresAndAnimations]

True

[@unknownspecies4244]

looks like moose's ears

[@danielfish101]

I dig it

[@markc9949]

Here's to hoping the new 4Runner is just a smaller version of this.

[@bosteador]

that would be so sexy

[@rtcturnemup7028]

If the Tacoma is gonna be a small tundra then I would hope the same tbh

[@chrispnw2547]

We will probably lose the much appreciated power tailgate window

[@markc9949]

@@chrispnw2547 its a trade I'm willing to make to have a better power plant and transmission.

[@chrispnw2547]

@@markc9949 Do we have some longer-term durability numbers on this new drivetrain? I hope it works out but seeing the power plant in an existing vehicle goes a long way to instilling confidence. From experience, I would not buy the 1st year of production until people try to break it and find the areas of weakness.

[@YeahYall]

If you've ever driven a Toyota, you know the price is worth the cost of admission. Not sure with the new power plant but I know Toyota does quality and dependability very well.

[@ph00ny1]

if you like appliance as a car sure. Hopefully the wastegate issue is fixed on the new setup.

[@YeahYall]

@@ph00ny1 I won’t be purchasing this one anytime soon. My Sequoia is almost 20 with 265k miles and whisper quiet.

[@ph00ny1]

@@YeahYall Have you driven other fullsize SUVs? I wouldn't call the last gen sequoia as whisper quiet by any means plus the ride quality was very meh.

[@YeahYall]

@@ph00ny1 yes. The engine is very quiet. The overall NVH is not so great but it’s old tech. Old tech that I’ll stick with for at least another 100k miles. And I’ve done plenty of apprehensions at the limit in full and midsize SUVs.

[@sly9263]

@@ph00ny1 the old Sequoia was absolutely not quiet and the ride was relatively harsh. That said, it's an awesome, oldschool SUV. If we're talking quiet and comfortable body on frame then you should be looking at a GX or LX instead. I wouldn't buy any of the new model Sequoias, LX, or Tundras for a couple years though. People have this common misconception that Toyota is immune to QC and growing pain issues because Toyota updates their vehicles so infrequently... their new vehicles are having problems, just like any other manufacturer.

[@botch3936]

Love your new trailer, Uri! Need to show some pics with it hooked up to your roadster.

[@romairoblackstock5100]

Finally, I have been waiting for you guys to review the Sequoia!!!🥳🥳🥳

[@mrjhnny6646]

As an sort of older driver, 59, easy on the old stuff guys. 😉

[@bloohibou]

You guys have the *most* watchable vehicle reviews-between you and Savage Geese, I’m thoroughly edutained. However, cannot believe you missed the throwback feature of the rear glass open/close on the trunk in this model (unless it is mysteriously not on the Capstone trim). We’re you *that* disappointed with the trunk space?

[@parms5410]

Well said, and I also thought they rushed through the last bit.

[@artistnyc123]

I would love to see somebody do a review of this Sequoia versus the last land cruiser sold here in the states.

[@tlewis4522]

I didn’t see the side mirrors until you guys pointed it out, now I can’t unsee them lol

[@johncaterify]

Jacob: Okay we have options today and can review either the Ariel Atom, a WWII Jeep, or a Sequoia. Yuris Back: The Sequoia!!!

[@avdp9095]

Great looking car and nice interior, way better than the competition.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

It's nice to see the current generation Toyota Sequoia with the Capstone package

[@aaronchandler2380]

I like that they build the same model for a long time. Adds to durability in my opinion.

[@ChadWilson]

I need one of these to carry my workout bag. Mind you, it only holds a lifting belt and my deadlift slippers, but...talk about arriving at the gym in style!

[@TheStraightPipes]

You should lift coconuts. So that you can have coconuts in your workout bag. If anyone asks why you have coconuts in your workout bag, you tell them that you lift coconuts.

[@The_journeyy]

*This is definitely an interesting looking car* 😍

[@rayterry7]

I've waited for this since it was announced!! Yesss!!!!

[@RyanPerlmanCooks]

I know it’s unlikely bc it would steal sales from the Lexus GX, but I really hope the new 4Runner gets a capstone trim

[@kaibinrubber]

Nice video! Subscribed.

[@Tech-Sam]

Been waiting for this one! I wish the seats folded flat tho

[@landongendur]

I briefly worked at a Toyota dealership in Edmonton during summer 2021 & remember the outgoing 2022 Sequoia being a tough sell. Gas guzzler tax. Older technology. Almost sold one at $64K, but we only had it in black (& the customer was holding out for white). The poor souls that did buy them are probably seeing big resale value drops now with this new model. Too bad, because I found the older version's exterior more understated & pleasing visually. I distinctly remember angrily flooring one (no doubt because of frustrating dealership shenanigans that day) & that V8 roared; I was like "you understand me!"

[@griffins5655]

100% agree, currently working at a Toyota Dealership, and have gotten to drive a number of the previous gen Sequoias, frankly I like them way more than the newer gens (not that the new Sequoia is bad or anything it isn't), I drove a Moon Rock Grey 2022 TRD PRO a couple days ago and that thing was really cool, and really good looking.

[@maxlu2456]

Yo can you hook me up with a damn sequoia like for real Alberta’s like 5 years backlogged on orders.

[@landongendur]

Haven't worked at the dealership since 2021. I'm driving my 2008 RAV4 until the end if time with these current prices.

[@clintceholski2515]

Nov 2023 just traded my 2021 Sequoia Platinum for a 2024 Sequoia Capstone. Did well on the trade $65K. Had a 2013 Sequoia before that. Both gen are so good in their own way. Hard to compare, but it’s tough to let go of that 2nd gen. such a beautiful beast of a vehicle, pretty much indestructible. Hope this new one lives up to it.

[@franzthompson6661]

Glad to see your back yuri but I’m sorry you missed driving the Porsche that jakub had I do have a question with all the infotainment systems you guys have seen do you find some of them are kinda of a distraction or difficult to use while driving do you think car makers should make them user friendly to use while driving?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Lots are distracting. I think they’re trying to make it less distracting by using voice control

[@coolindre6995]

I hope you feel better soon Yuri 🙏🏾

[@sunithavinod1719]

Huge fan of you guys. Amazing video quality

[@tahacherkaoui1141]

Great vid ^^

[@michalklucz6907]

I am just amazed by the armrest size in American trucks. We call it "the middle seat" size in Europe.

[@Soul_Flow_]

Americans are the most obese in the world, thanks to fast foods

[@matthias7569]

You are the only people that I would watch a review of this car for

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thank you

[@imran7799]

Hey Guys. Love your videos. Between this and Diesel Yukon. Which one you recommend?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Whichever one is actually available these days lol. Check tsp.truecar.com

[@invalidusername_5101]

They finally made their car look up to date in the inside

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

Am in love 🥰 with that Toyota.

[@paladin3116]

The interior design of this sequoia is better than the new Lexus LX600

[@naveenthemachine]

That’s the only thing about it. It falls apart in literally everything else

[@paladin3116]

@@naveenthemachine The LX doesnt do anything much better than the sequoia. The LX doesnt even have a pano roof but the sequoia does, every other LX competitor at its price point offers one. The interior of the LX still has some cheap bits in it

[@DailyDriver.]

I love it so much. I have no need for it but it’s so epic. The seating situation is a let down tho. Should be able to configure it for what you need.

[@tommy516]

What about the joke of a cargo area?!

[@alanmay7929]

@@tommy516 what joke!? Lol….

[@stephantranquille6681]

You would put up with fugly front? I ain't that messed up!

[@tommy516]

@@alanmay7929 the fact that you can't fit even a small carry on in the back with the third row seats up? The Sequioa use to have class leading cargo, what is this thing built for? a rear axel? The Hybrid powertrain that doesn't improve gas mileage? Its a joke!

[@alanmay7929]

@@tommy516 no you are the joke!

[@izzo2271]

The mirrors make the car look like a really buff dude doing this💪

[@boondoc001]

Or a T-Rex

[@OperationValhalla]

God no, I hope they don't ever touch or change the format for the info screen at all. Its awesome having a huge carplay screen; and in almost six months of ownership (and a lot of road trips) with my 22 Tundra I've never once needed to use those arrows because I can just touch the screen and look around. I'll probably end up picking up a 22 or 23 Platinum Sequoia or TRD Pro to go along with my 22 Platinum Tundra. In my opinion Toyota knocked it out of the park, so far I'm super happy with mine.

[@yanzodadon]

What's the wait times on these? The landcruiser has an up to 12 months wait in Australia

[@blessedlife93]

Oh my hell! I’m a truck guy but hell yeah this is clean

[@abrahamwaleed]

Love you guys but the smaller screen thing, noooooooo we want TV’s 😂👌

[@StrongestNerd]

I 100% want this, but I know 100% I don’t want to pay all that 😂

[@peepinR]

What you said plus fuel costs... This thing gets what? 15mpg?

[@jz9266]

@@peepinR probably gets closer to 20 now

[@sothickitssickk]

If you broke say it. No shame

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!

[@jaiden285gamerr]

🔥🔥

[@romairoblackstock5100]

I'm watching from St.Catherine , Jamaica

[@malwallace3041]

Another one!!! At. Andrew !!!!

[@malwallace3041]

Love to see other enthusiasts

[@mr.t7274]

love this new design

[@adamzimmerman2464]

I love how they called them "peasant blockers" I haven't heard that one before lol

[@alwaysiyi272]

I really like this but I really don’t see the problem, with the huge font on the touchscreen

[@Not.Ferrnnzz]

Should’ve stamped “Sequoia” into the silver garnish on the rear hatch

[@fam0]

Welkom back Yuri 🎉

[@srtcsb]

Really like the interior styling on this and the Tundra, but having scrubbed clean my brother's '72 Grand Prix (white vinyl top and white vinyl interior), I'll pass on the white leather. Other than that and the wheels, this is a sharp truck IMHO.

[@jonlosito2004]

perhaps a Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro vs Ford Expedition Timberline comparison review

[@henryskiez]

Really wish this was available in Australia

[@bRiAn55549]

Wonder if the sequoia front end would fit on the tundra, I like the new tundra but don’t like the grille at all

[@stig120212]

Wow those mirrors

[@daverigby7867]

Jacob quite the old school Rolex collector now! Life's good with 1.5M subs! Bling, bling...

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

like it .. Toyota went back to a solid rear axel , only one ins its class ,rest have indepndent rear axel for a smooth ride and leg room for the 3rd row ,but the folded down 3rd row takes up cargo space

[@user-je6ld8do9u]

We're currently living in peak Toyota era. Enjoy it while it lasts.

[@harshaponnam9040]

Yuri is back!

[@stickshift13]

Its pretty good ngl but i want the trd pro one that is properrrr! i love it!

[@rookietoprobuildz]

Agreed 🔥TRD PRO looks so good & checks every box for me

[@leivaandre]

@@rookietoprobuildz I wish they added the sound proofing and black interior on the top of the TRD and it would be perfect

[@jjeter7828]

Y-Man back! 👊🏿

[@mmcle11]

Can you guys do 2022 e450 all terrain?

[@bigd02118]

Infotainment is the least of your problems there's always a button on every steering wheel or you can access the 🎙️. You just have to hold it longer for Android auto or Apple carplay

[@CaptCanuck4444]

The TRD PRO version looks amaaaaaazing.

[@sdwaltz]

Best looking full size SUV on the market bar none.

[@danielmeador1991]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mitchellkato9954]

Trd pro looks great!

[@user-tb2qv8rt7r]

12:46 to 12:54 I don’t know I like how yuri said money in America at the beginning of 12:47 and Jacob laugh.

[@et1978p2]

What trailer is this? So cool!

[@GeronimoLogistics]

I like yours guys reviews but the dude thats a mechanic goes into depth on all these cars and is great for a methodical nut like me 😂

[@FinancialStorm7]

When You finance an $80,000 Toyota and have to subscribe to use it's features 😍😍😍

[@TheStraightPipes]

Finance the subscription. Pay only 5% interest on $30 a month! 😂

[@Spyder3534]

Is it weird that I see a you tube video preview and think wow Yuri’s back must be feeling better.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Dr said I’m healing well

[@seanshi2036]

Nice watch!!

[@Tinrs80]

Im a nurse and can tell by his breathing his back REALLY REALLY IS hurting.. Hope u feel better man.

[@djsmithe]

Nice SUV. I think the grill should be bigger. Size does matter. Good luck with the back Yuri. Stretch, stretch, stretch.

[@camer140]

That intro is bumpin

[@Owen-wg8lw]

If money is not a thing, I definitely buy this😍😍

[@naveenthemachine]

No you wouldn’t. You’d buy a Jeep grand wagoneer or bmw x7 or GLS instead.

[@culilom007]

so I'm buy a car with built-in function but I have to pay a monthly fee to unlock it? what's next

[@binkybop9252]

Such a good looking suv

[@boy638]

My ideal spec for this is TRD Pro exterior and Capstone interior.

[@leivaandre]

Same

[@anthonyschauble6525]

4:16 The Sequoia with tow mirrors looks like a moose. I LOVE IT!!

[@kkp4297]

those power ear extensions

[@jamestl124]

TOW MIRRORS ON A SUV FROM THE FACTORY??? HELL FRICKIN YEAAA.

[@taurussho86]

But that's nothing new

[@somepos69420]

This is a really crossover looking suv truck

[@jamestl124]

@@taurussho86 really? What SUVs have tow mirrors from the factory?

[@taurussho86]

@@jamestl124 ford/dodge/gm... They have always been optional with tow packages

[@jamestl124]

@@taurussho86 nooo. I’m talking about the mirrors. The HD Towing mirrors look so good.

[@The_Hi_Life]

Gorgeous 👌

[@lifeisashow1813]

how much milage are you getting with a full tank ? 700 miles?

[@AlexMcNett]

The Capstone isn’t the trim level for my family, but I’m super excited to get into an SR5/Limited

[@TheStraightPipes]

Tsp.truecar.com 👍

[@marcusj4467]

@@TheStraightPipes where is the Canadian postcode option ?

[@rangerover06sc]

This is honestly a huge step backwards in a lot of ways. First the got rid of the torsen center diff, so now it's only part-time 4WD. That means you can't use 4WD on hard surfaces, unlike every single one of the competitors. They also ditched the independent rear suspension, which every competitor uses so it has the worst third row in the class that can't even fold flat. And they got rid on its most distinctive feature, the tailgate glass doesn't roll down anymore. Not a fan. I'd get the Expedition instead

[@rangerover06sc]

@@josephchan7040 The explorer is unibody, the Expedition is body on frame. Also the Sequoia is way to low to the ground to really benefit from the off road advantage you get from having a solid rear axle, it's a small benefit at best compared to huge lose you get in third row space

[@josephchan7040]

@@rangerover06sc oh. I was thinking explorer. You're right. Silly me... Need my coffee.

[@jeremycook9852]

Toyota is in the business to sell units and I think it's a good compromise. Nobody that is planning on doing even moderate off roading would want an independent rear suspension. Yeah its great for on road and provides more room in the rear of the vehicle but offroad they are pretty useless. There is not another SUV in the class that has a solid axle and rear locker so in that sense it is more capable off road than any of its competitors. I also understand the desire for full time 4WD for some people but if you look at the number of land cruisers/sequoia's they have sold the past few years it makes sense to go to something more mainstream with selectable 4WD. Especially as this is built on the Tundra frame and is more capable offroad. Being as this replaces the land cruiser in the united states I think overall it was a good compromise.

[@tommy516]

You bring up a lot of great points and I agree with every one of them. That new rear window...what are thinking?! What is this, a Pathfinder? Also, the rear cargo is such a joke!

[@tommy516]

@@jeremycook9852 You aren't gonna "off-road" with a 80k vehicle with a footprint this big!

[@ayden1024]

For everyone wondering about the side mirrors, those are not the stock mirrors on the Capstone Sequoia. The ones reviewed are the "Towing Package" extended Mirrors you can add on. The stock mirrors are much better looking and smaller. :)

[@danielfish101]

I like the big mirrors

[@nithinr818]

I want a Jakub watch review!!

[@colechapman6976]

Dealerships will have a field day with this trucks MSRP

[@jswaby]

I’m on the list for one of these. I probably won’t see it until early 2023, which is fine. I liked everything I’ve seen so far, but I’ll miss the V8 sound.

[@nickcooper4265]

Is Toyota taking pre orders

[@jswaby]

@@nickcooper4265 I put down a deposit. They asked for generic info (colour, trade-in appraisal).

[@Oaky]

12:30 you mean like SirusXM radio?? hahah

[@elihernandez330]

No long wheelbase equals useless for me. So I upgraded my 16 year old yukon xl denali to the all new Escalade esv. Really wish it would've come in a long wheel base. I need it for road trips and luggage capacity with kids in the 3rd row. But short wheelbase suvs are insufficient.

[@mozzie2729]

What’s the MPG on something like this?

[@jsl02008]

Love it

[@kingphilt]

We need a trailer review Yuri

[@CPUspeed]

OMG I can’t stop seeing it now. Thanks for pointing it out. Those side mirrors are ridiculous! They are too big, what were they thinking? Ok prototype, maybe tow package which is fine. But if those mirrors are the standard mirrors across the line then forget it.

[@bwhitney88]

They are not the standard mirrors, I think they are both a stand alone option and/or part of a tow package

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

Those are optional towing mirrors.

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

@EveryIsnaad IsFabricated optional mirrors for towing

[@nikilkgeorge2075]

Any idea on the availability in Canada ?

[@DELOS13]

That front, I'm hoping the new gen 4runner has the same look

[@gurnoopdhanju5663]

You guys should review the new 2023 BMW X7 when it comes out

[@emmanuelm8005]

I want you guys do the Tesla Model S Plaid because I want to see your guys reactions

[@donsummers5678]

Once you seed those RV mirrors you can't unseen them

[@vitaminq4348]

Jacob looking up Capstone while we ALL really want to know what a 'Sequoia' is. 😆🤭 Interesting fact: Sequoia is the only tree with all the vowels in it. 😁

[@harkiratskaler5855]

Hi - Where can I see it in Person in Ontario ?

[@eurotheguy9266]

I want the TRD version