Toyota Sequoia Platinum - Find Something To Conquer - Test Drive | Everyday Driver

Although Todd isn't with him this trip, Paul attends the Sequoia press launch in Texas, and discovers all the things it's good at doing. Off-roading opportunities are minimal during the event, but the big Sequoia gets driven hard anyway. Thanks for watching!
#toyota #toyotasequoia2023 #toyotasequoia #sequoia #suv #7passenger #8passenger #sequoiasuv
Our Podcast, "The Car Debate," can be found every Tuesday and Friday wherever you get Podcasts.
If you want to see our TV show, our gear, or anything else we do, go here:
www.everydaydr...
New videos on KZbin on Thursdays. Also on our original channel:
/ everydaydriver
Please help us by subscribing,

[@bluethundar]

I've watched many car review channels. This is the first time I run into you, you are breath of fresh air. I like your style. Subscribed.

[@abeniperkins3231]

You have done THE BEST explanation of the features of this new model!!! I already knew that I wanted one but I needed what you shared. Thanks!

[@mattschristina]

So if we want/need a large amount of cargo space our Toyota options are now limited to the Sienna. This Sequoia takes a huge step back not having a flat and lower load floor. I already have a hard time loading large suitcases and full ice chests. This configuration would make that impossible. This is such a cool truck, but moms are going to hate it when it come to space.

[@georgesnyder5337]

That combined with old-school part-time 4wd make this a non-starter for many. Total shame.

[@joespittle1]

In the reviews this didn't look sooo massive but in the inside shots Paul looked like he was sitting in the next zip code

[@cayman9873]

Its a large large hauler. Not for 2 people going to the store. It can get thru mud and serious snow as well. Had mine off road a bit as well.

[@JohnSmith-00700]

He looked like he was sitting in a booster seat! lol

[@thabanka]

Not even in the market for a car but his delivery is very persuasive

[@damandamanovsky2016]

Short and informative! Good job!👍

[@davidkaminski615]

Everything forward of the middle row is great in the Sequoia. Unfortunately, everything behind the middle row is bad in the Sequoia.

[@americandude3825]

Everything under the hood sucks too.

[@psykonixXx]

As an owner, you don't sit there. Toyota built that area for non-family memebers, your dogs, adopted kids, step-mother, or mother-in-law.

[@aaronchandler2380]

@@psykonixXx not a good area for my dogs.

[@notsecure]

I wish they have raise the floor where the feet goes instead of raising the 3rd row seat to make it uneven.

[@FermentedFish7]

Its basically an expensive 4 seater SUV.

[@KickinItTogether]

😂 I love this review.

[@colechapman6976]

Perfect for conquering the potholes when I go to Upstate NY

[@americandude3825]

Your editing and videoing is great. My 2008 5.7L RWD sequoia SR5 with the premium package (leather, JBL audio) and towing package (tows 10k Pounds which is very few sequoias) cost $40k new. It has 206k miles and no issues except the water pump back around 80k. This new thing looks good..but squats to pee. Not to mention interior room is WAY WAY decreases from gen 2. It actually is on par with the current 4R sadly. Just like the second gen, to travel with 5+ people, you’ll need a cargo hitch and roof cargo

[@jacure123]

But your gas mileage sucks at 13mpg compare the new one.

[@babasan5411]

you nailed it. The hybrid drive batteries kill the cargo area and third-row seating space on this vehicle. I was so looking forward to this but I got very disappointed when I saw the interior.

[@americandude3825]

@@babasan5411 yup. 35 cubic feet smaller. 2 cubic feet smaller than a 4Runner behind the second row. Sad. Hope the new grand highlander is worth it next month.

[@seymorefact4333]

🇺🇸 Wish it was a foot longer!

[@tommieboi707]

That would definitely solve a lot of its "short" comings.

[@paulm6481]

He sounds like that character in the movie Matrix, I know that steak is not real but I love it. This dude: I know exhaust noise is not real but I like it.

[@joekazhama5789]

If it's a huge truck, it's gotta have that seat capacity. Exactly 💯 my type

[@plutonium9]

5:59 The 3 tears over the cargo space is pretty accurate..... I also cried when I saw how bad it is.

[@paulparsons1996]

I don't understand when people complain about how big it is. If you want a smaller suv then buy the 4Runner, Highlander or Rav4. I have 6 kids and need all 8 seats and I wanted the cargo area bigger.

[@4x4adventure_pl]

Big, powerful, impressive. Such shame that V8 is no more!

[@jojov4848]

I loveeeee my platinum!

[@DVDVAMPIRE01]

Maybe they'll get the third row/cargo-area right with the next redesign. Until then, I'll wait to upgrade.

[@georgesnyder5337]

you will wait a decade or more

[@DVDVAMPIRE01]

@@georgesnyder5337 ... nah... I think I'm going with the new Pilot

[@hectordjibaou4198]

I like almost everything else about this and will be in the market in the near future but --- that cargo area is a huge deal breaker!

[@babasan5411]

Yup, same here. That's why we picked up a wagoneer!

[@paulm6481]

Lol at that uneven cargo space that does not fold seats flat. Who was the engineer on this thing? It fails at cargo space and third row space. Too bad.

[@davapikyan403]

that happens when you have a solid rear axle.

[@DrJoeJoeHands]

Batteries

[@seikocitizenwatches]

The total package is what makes Toyota a Toyota and there is no equal when it comes to a balanced across the board. Nit picking is all anyone can whine about but Toyota is a level above the rest in terms of reliability, longevity, durability, quality, cost of maintenance, dealer network, spare parts logistics and availability. All of my and my family Toyota vehicles have easily driven past 300K miles like a walk in the park. The 1976 Corolla, the 1984 Camry LE, the 1985 Supra, the 2001 Highlander and the 2005 Sienna.

[@mikewright2858]

The "size" is only an issue if you don't need a vehicle this size.

[@JimmyJenkinJohnson]

Need to have the rear independent suspension like gm did with their suvs for better cargo space and third row space

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Very sweet review

[@clubracer6]

Great job on your own Pirate Paul! Nice rig!

[@AustinShockSS]

My old 2002 trailblazer ext had the shelf also, but the 3rd row was “sunk” and made for a flat loading cargo area. 20 years later and Toyota can’t at least do this?

[@edralinhernandez3889]

I have the 2003 Chevy Trailblazer EXT. I think the reason for Toyota not being able to have it flat all the way is the battery and yes, the Chevys have a better shelf. Anyway, I'm still buying it when it comes out here in Fl.

[@petayV8]

There must be a way to remove the 3rd row!? (and throw them in the trash lol)

[@Offshore1977]

The back quarter panel of sequoia reminds me of sienna.

[@DLPTonyATL]

I absolutely love ToyoLex's SUVs. Great review!

[@656harnish]

I've been patiently waiting for the new Sequoia and I'll be honest I am not impressed with the cargo space. I have 3 kids....this won't due. This is a deal breaker for me.

[@cayman9873]

Rear seats are tiny compared to the last two sequoia gens.

[@georgesnyder5337]

that is because they went back to a solid axle. Cost cutting.

[@FOXHOUNDKAGE]

The side profile definitely looking like a highlander lol

[@cayman9873]

Miss my big v8

[@bootnyps19]

Subbed! You sound just like Paul Bermeister

[@babasan5411]

I looked at this vehicle and saw the third-row seat and cargo area and it didn't fit my needs! :( I compared it with the Jeep Wagoneer and it paled in comparison! The Jeep was much cheaper and it gave me more features than I could ever want as Standard! Plus, I could actually find a Jeep Wagoneer to test drive while my Toyota dealer never had any in stock, much less be able to drive any. I was very disappointed in Toyota but the Wagoneer is amazing! For $60K, we got a three-pane pano sunroof, 5.7L V8, real Leather seats (heated and ventilated), a Heated steering wheel, a 10.1" infotainment screen, a fully digital instrument cluster, 20" rims. 8 seats are available on all trims and not like the Toyota I either have to settle for cloth seats to get 8 of them or have to deal with fake leather and only get 7! I predict a refresh soon on these!

[@AviationDirection]

That shelf and rear trunk are a disaster. No flat load floor without compromising height. The shelf levels affect width of cargo as well. Big fail. Tundra it is....

[@andrewp1981]

Rear seats don't fold flat into the ground... but the second level for the shelf does it make it level to the seats? Havnt seen the new one yet from the video it looks to be the same height....

[@sutikno917]

toyota sequoia platinum the dream car of big families

[@ARTSKYLINE]

It's a very nice car and deserves respect. i like this car.

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Something that tends to shock people is that I consistently get 17 mpg with my 6k pound LX570 with mixed driving.

[@georgesnyder5337]

I would be shocked as well. That is not what any one else seems to report.

[@djtrepound2407]

Love this truck but wish I could delete the third row in favor of a bigger loading floor for my needs.

[@luiscarlos-lj7bb]

Very good report But can tell us fuel efficiency in km please

[@daniellanzotti2391]

now imagine this type of design for the new 4runner!

[@mariyturri873]

How much the price of sequoia platinum

[@tonyl3461]

How does it work in stop-and-go traffic or slow speed follow?

[@cayman9873]

They took the moving rear window that is my favorite sequoia feature on my sequoia limited now. Boo...

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

They also screwed up the LX600 and Land Cruiser by ditching the split tailgate. A lot of functionality is lost.

[@edmundhayes1840]

That boot shelf is a great idea. Put your beanie on top. Keep it away from other lifestyle items

[@dannyferguson9415]

Paul has gone rogue!

[@wicked_smaaht]

The video says otherwise. I believe he has gone sequoia.

[@atg1338]

Looks good but why didn't the use that grill on the tundra

[@Killer65malibuGaming]

@Toyota better do something about dealership markups , 73k should be 73k. We dont need a 10k or a 20k mark up on dealer installed addons or " market adjustment"

[@georgesnyder5337]

The limited is a 8 seater

[@wayneh1562]

nice looking

[@K-Kratos]

Cool

[@paulm6481]

Too bad it does not have auto sensing four wheel drive. The target audience don’t know what binding means till first time they try to put it in reverse in 4-high. Then would never put it in 4x4 after that.

[@rangerover06sc]

That's not even the worst part. The old sequioa had 2wd and a torsen center diff. So you could drive in 4 high full time. And then lock the center diff to make true 4WD. Huge step backwards

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

old sequoia had a center differential for full-time 4WD... also IRS... this new one is truly a Tundra with more seats now

[@mattrenick8797]

Great job Paul! This thing is on my short list.

[@dogsandcars202]

His head shape is quite interesting

[@naderkavandi]

After considering the new sequoia for a good while, ended up buying the new Expedition stealth. Same money, but far more utility and IMHO, better built quality. I'm not sure why they did the hybrid thing in this truck, the fuel economy isn't that great and they wasted a whole bunch of cargo space to accommodate the batteries. It will sell because it's the "new land cruiser" but it doesn't have any knockout features to win me over.

[@laomoua1727]

What a Amazing SUV right there, man.....oh man.

[@clintwestwood2731]

1st thing to conquer…….making the payment

[@phatphuk2761]

🤣🤣🤣 TRUTH!!!

[@sundogfun7536]

If you’ve owned a Land Cruiser you know…this isn’t that. It’s not even close. Pick any component from under the hood and compare it to a LC. The quality just isn’t quite the same.

[@cayman9873]

Paul. I dont know if the fancy powertrain will hold up at all compared to the plain old durable v8. I own a sequoia limited and its fantastic as a all weather family hauler. In fact i love it. I drive very few miles a year and the mileage is poor. But i cant afford ten or 15 times the money to buy a 60 grand vehicle to get better mileage. I feel beyond safe in my sequoia and have walking problems at times. My sequoia gets me thru any snow or mess i drive thru.

[@02hreblue30]

gas hog. Toyota can't build an efficient V8. Never have. 4.7 and 5.7 were absolute hogs

[@fiznuckin]

Our 5.7 gets the same mileage as the new hybrid. This thing is a total failure.

[@erich964]

Price creep, Price Creep, Price Creep. Does everyone know what this is? This is a fantastic amazing spectacular truck. But and wait for it wait for it. This is 75 grand. One more time. The Trd pro version is 80+. That’s the reality. I hope people don’t think they can get this for 65 grand and call it a day. After dealer markups delivery tax this is an $80,000 truck. Does everyone know you can get a Land Cruiser. 200 series he used for that? Again amazing spectacular truck but crazy expensive

[@georgesnyder5337]

for the most part it comes in on par or better than its competitors. The limited trim feature set in particular is pretty darned good. No auto 4wd is surprising.

[@joeblow1688]

"Triple it's sales"... at their price point ? I doubt it.

[@visiondemedici6347]

How sad. Still a solid axle, rear seats folded do not make a flat floor, and sport plus won’t compensate for that. Yes they’ll sell, great looking (finally), quality unsurpassed. But those are 2 huge misses. Ford has solved both of those issues since 2003. GM is late to the party, but Nissan got there years ago. Those are 2 inexcusable misses this day and age. I love Toyotas, but this for an all new design is very sad.

[@georgesnyder5337]

@@ConsoleCombat It is not a feature when every competitor moved to IRS. Saying it is "like a land cruiser" (which they decided they could not sell here) and calling it a feature for a niche set or buyer is a recipe for slow sales. Is your contention that Toyota wanted to build an overweight 4runner and isn't interested in any mainstream sales? That they want to be at the rear of the pack (again) in sales?

[@georgesnyder5337]

@@ConsoleCombat The prior generation was IRS - and all the competitors have moved that direction. So now Toyota stands alone. If they wanted to sell a Land Cruiser they could have brought the new Land Cruiser here; but remember - no one was buying that because it was a niche vehicle and few could see/use the benefits it provided (not to mention the fact that Toyota sold them loaded to the gills). So here we are - to have a "land cruiser" proxy, you need to now be in the TRD Pro to get close - and you are now in an $80k vehicle. The Grand Highlander, as far as I know, i an elongated version of the current model - not something new. Maybe I am mistaken - but if so, that is like comparing a Chevy Traverse to the Tahoe, Expedition, etc. Not the same.

[@jrzez]

So, like, did Toyota get the engine issues addressed yet? Too big and too expensive though.

[@TypicalGuy84]

Everyone talks about fuel economy and says who cares, but yet they still got rid of the V8? Doesn't make sense does it

[@sly9263]

That drivemode knob should control the damn infotainment... sheesh

[@mr.revsup]

LOL! Great pirate voice! LOL!

[@bigbamboo3445]

only 16 mpg?

[@Otterom]

For 80 grand there are better choices of suv's out there with a better ride and a more refined look without that cheap looking plastic around the wheel base and better reliable V8 power

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Not better overall reliability or resale value. That means a lot.

[@georgesnyder5337]

looks are subjective. I think it looks great. The ride part of the comment is likely true given the move back to a solid rear.

[@mbondodaniel4247]

Damn wish it would come with RHD for my country would take it better than the lc200 and tx in looks

[@teekay1135]

looks like a beefier 4-runner

[@phatphuk2761]

To me, it looks like a RAV 4 that needs to see Dr. Nowazardan (Dr. Now), of My 600lb Life!!! I love the looks and price of it. Only thing cheaper is the ancient Armada, which Nissan needs to redesign badly. Extremely off road worthy though, since it is a Nissan Patrol, with a different name. They had a beautiful concept redesign, and did nothing good with it....

[@evelyn-ig8od]

Get rid of the third row seat..I’m in.

[@MSimmonsAZ]

Looks like a big winner for Toyota. Personally I think its sort of ugly in and out, but at least its fairly unique looking for a big SUV. I have a 2004 land cruiser. I would love 16.5 mpg

[@trawo6183]

$. 80,000.00

[@Junior-fs1lb]

Hi handsome. My complaints are the following sound noise in cabin insulation, not having double panels glass in ALL glass, not having an extra large fuel tank for a coast to coast cannonball runs. Not offering satellite service for the life of the vehicle, the sequia lacks technology equivalent to audi A8L long wheelbase. This vehicle has a poor suspension and a poor monitor, I would like to have a Samsung note 23 plus ultra 12inch screen Toyota give us what we want.

[@wayneh1562]

why mention the size, look at some of GMs product , even Ford

[@rizomizo6827]

وحش وحش

[@Shadownian]

Sorry...this is a fail. And saying "They put alot of thought in this" doesnt make it true. They didnt. The Sequoia was supposed to be canceled. The only reason its still here was an engineer made a deal with corporate that if he made a new Sequoia cheap with as many preexisting parts, they would keep it. So they took as much as they could from the tundra and just threw the batteries in the first place they could find the room and called it a day. Theres a reason the Sequoia doesnt have full air ride...sliding second row...auto awd...batter cargo space...etc. Cause that all takes time...and money to make. Instead they cut corners and tried to convince fanboys like yourself that somehow having half the space and out of date tech before its even released is somehow a good thing. This will not sell. Yes you will have fanboys buying it up just because its a toyota...but it wont sell like they want it to. Enough to save the Sequoia from cancelation in the future. Even if they eventually fix all its shortcomings...by then people will have already bought its competition and moved on. Now im a huge toyota fan...but im not a fanboy and im sick of all these reviews acting like all these shortcomings dont exist or they are somehow positives just so they can stay in Toyotas good graces. I was ready willing and able to buy the new sequoia when i heard it was being reworked...but this is a joke. The only good thing is the outward design and the engine. And even when it comes to the engine people are saying they still wanted a non hybrid option. When you have options like the Grand Cherokeee/Wagoneer that offer more of everything...hell even the tahoe looks like a luxury vehicle compared to this. It just being a Toyota and trying to get by on that fact wont save it. Toyota has been really letting me down as of late. And even the upcoming 4Runner redesign is already getting people worried because of Toyotas recent direction. Toyota needs new leadership.

[@Odat]

Exactly!!. They cut too many corners. It was made as cheaply as possible.

[@kidmick809]

That’s the song a dance these reviewers do because god forbid you say something bad then you’re out of their early production models program and they won’t let you touch one before the general public which means less views because everyone’s already gotten to it before you did

[@atg1338]

That's what it's always been guy

[@Odat]

@@atg1338 the previous sequoia has full time 4wd. This one doesn’t. The second row doesn’t slide on the new one. It did on the previous generation. They cut corners for sure on the new one.

[@Shadownian]

@@Odat When the last gen was first released and for years after Toyota claimed they couldnt fix the shortcomings of the old Sequoia. It took forever for them to finally admit they actually could add full time awd and even then they only added it to certain trims. They will do the same with this gen. They will claim that they cant fix the storage issue because of the batteries. Then like 5 plus years down the road they will finally fix it and act like they are doing us a favor. Maybe 7 or so they will get around to the awd. Its just not worth waiting for Toyota to get thier heads out of their backsides. Not to mention they will then claim all the bad sales of the Sequoia is proof they should have canceled it anyway. For now something like the new Lexus RX looks good. Plus there is talk of a new Lexus that might fill this niche.

[@Anomize23]

Love the looks except the rear. Those taillights just screams MINIVAN!!!!! Older vans have always had that design and idk why they did this.🙄

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Sadly, even worse on the LX600.

[@mybudinesd4545]

Why would I buy this opposed to buying the Lexus? What are you all trying to tell us that the Lexus is going to be hundreds of thousands of dollars? This is a joke is getting to a point where the greed is out of control with these companies. They seem to think they can charge anything for these vehicles.

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Wait. Hybrid? And 16mph?

[@notsecure]

It averages at around 22, this reviewer was doing 0-60

[@1976axerhand]

It's a rolling brick? What did you expect 30 mpg xd

[@wrzl1675]

Without even watching the video, they’ll bash the Sequoia 1. It’s a Toyota 2. It’s a real towing hauling SUV so it won’t ride like a cushy baby buggy car based crossover

[@TestDriveVideos]

Yep, seems clear you didn’t watch.

[@abrahamolorunda6270]

Design Imitation imitation imitation.... Of the 2022 Nissan pathfinder. As subtle as they tried to. They over the years been picking designs from Nissan esp . In this case ...the dash and the rear .

[@NareshPatel-rt3no]

Praise kya hee

[@10K2HVN]

Sequoia. America's Land Cruiser. RIP Land Cruiser. Great stuff, keeping that solid rear axle. If you want independent suspension, go get a Highlander and do soccer mom things. If you want a bigger Land Cruiser, get a Sequoia.

[@georgesnyder5337]

Totally ignorant statement. Having IRS isn't the same as getting a Highlander to "do soccer mom stuff". Good grief.

[@tinhinnh]

Its the affordable Landcruiser

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

Except not as cool or capable off road.

[@tinhinnh]

@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 I think the Pro is pretty cool, ur right about the offroad part, but thats why it cost LE$$

[@bohan9957]

Wish it had full time 4WD.

[@georgesnyder5337]

or auto engagement

[@عبدالرحمناركان-ش7غ]

16mpg for hybrid car thats pretty bad

[@jadoo868]

It’s not is a selling point that it’s designed in California.

[@44altecz]

Great all that mess electric motor smack next to transmission with two turbos all you had to worry about was the engine and the transmission now you have this should be pretty cheap to repair or replace lol

[@imed5296]

Toyota ❤️🦾

[@mr.cookie7308]

If you need a vehicle this big, get a Sienna and call it a day. It does everything the Sequoia does but better. If your masculinity is hurt by that, getting this vehicle will not do a thing for it aside from more self denial.

[@avoidinglunatics1314]

It does hurt my masculinity :(

[@georgesnyder5337]

Was looking for the RWD Sienna that can tow a boat and has a bunch of ground clearance. Can you link me please?

[@rizomizo6827]

اعطوني سياره هديه

[@ctk4949]

TRUE crapple doesnt listen to its customers!! LOL!!!!

[@fiznuckin]

Put a deposit down for a 2023 on June 2022. Saw the first real world review videos of this vehicle in October. Cancelled our deposit and bought a certified 2021 TRD Sport instead. What a letdown this new design is. Very small interior cargo room, terrible gas mileage for a hybrid, multiple blind spots. The engineer should be fired.

[@ОлегКунижев-л6г]

Класс!

[@mcarlkv53]

toyota 4 runner is a better deal and 25,000 cheaper

[@mybudinesd4545]

This vehicle is way too expensive I don’t care. How do you try to glorify it? It is a tundra SUV. If a Lexus issued luxury line, how is it that you’re making a little bro more expensive or does this means you’re going to have the Lexus Wayover priced. I truly considered this vehicle but looking at it for the money it’s not worth it.

[@Nixonskitchen]

This is for people with small families. Feels pointless.