Plano, Texas — On Jan. 25, Toyota unveiled the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, the third generation in the series of three-row SUVs.
Intended for off-road capability and comfort, it uses a body-on-frame chassis with similar architecture to the Tundra pickup truck and Land Cruiser SUV. The 2023 variant also comes with updated technologies like an electronic power steering system and Adaptive Variable Suspension: systems that improve driving, steering and towing capability.
All 2023 Sequoias feature the twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain, also featured on the Tundra. According to Toyota, this engine produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. Going off-road or towing a boat? It handles that with a 9000-pound towing capacity, 20% more towing power than its 2007 predecessor.
Additionally, Sequoias now include Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 the latest version of their safety suite designed to mitigate frontal collisions, unintended lane departure and nighttime accidents – the three most common accident types.
It can warn the driver of impending collisions with pedestrians or cyclists, has assisted lane tracing, automated headlights that adjust for oncoming and preceding vehicles and blind-spot monitoring along with other features.
Currently, the Sequoia comes in five grades: SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone. For the most part, they have near-identical functionality but vary in comfort and convenience.
More information on the 2023 Sequoia can be found here.
