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The last generation of this family SUV outlasted almost all of its competitors, offering practicality, reliability and comfort to its buyers. Sequoia deservedly takes its place inrating of large jeeps, although significantly inferior to competitors in a number of technological characteristics in 2022. And Toyota decided not to lose the acquired share of the SUV market and released the next generation.
Sequoia 2023 is also built on the platform of the Tundra pickup truck, but at the same time received a common architecture with the Lexus LX600 and Land CruiserTNGA-F, specially designed for luxury frame SUVs. These changes had a positive effect on both the comfort and handling of the car, which will please future owners.
The suspension now consists of an independent front and active rear axle with a pneumatic system that levels the body when the trunk is loaded or when towing trailers.
As for aggregates, Sequoia 2023 received3.4-liter hybrid V6twin-turbocharged Toyota i-Force Max. This engine delivers437 hpand 790 Nm of torque, which is more than enough even for a three-row SUV. Gasoline and electric engines allow you to virtually eliminate turbos, and paired with10-speed automatic transmissionwill please the owners with the smoothness and speed of work.
As for the off-road component, this car is offered in a special version -TRD Pro. Sheequippeda good off-road package that includes four-wheel drive with a reduction gear, rear differential lock, surface type selection system, traction control, Fox shocks with internal bypass valves, TRD springs, a skid plate in the front, modified body elements and a few interior details that emphasize the off-road version of the 2023 Sequoia. In addition, this package comes with special 18-inch black rims with 33-inch off-road rubber and large "TOYOTA" lettering.
As in the Tundra model, the Sequoia of the latest generation has excellent interior equipment and5 configurationsto choose from:
- SR5
- Limited
- Platinum
- TRD Pro
- Capstone
Even in the basic configurationSR5there is front heated seats, climate control for 3 zones, multimedia with an 8-inch display and support for Apple CarPlay / Android Auto systems. While the top-of-the-line Capstone features a large 14-inch touchscreen, higher-quality and exclusive trim materials and Toyota's latest safety innovations are available.
As for the second row, both a standard row of 3 seats and captain's chairs are available to buyers, albeit fixed. But the 3rd row can slide, which allows you to adjust the space for passengers or the volume of the trunk for a comfortable trip. All three rows can be folded, but due to the hybrid installation and the rear axle, the floor level will be higher than the previous generation and some competitors. Toyota also provided for the possibility of creating a flat floor due to an adjustable system of cargo shelves for transporting long loads.
You will have to pay for the new generation of the Japanese family SUVfrom $60,000on the base SR5, 66,200 and 72,400 on the Limited and Platinum trims, and ending at $80,000 on the Capstone trim. In addition, the TRD Pro version in this case stands out significantly due to the changed suspension, exterior and four-wheel drive system. Its price starts at $79,000 in the US market.
To summarize, the next-generation Toyota Sequoia 2023 has received a package of significant improvements, both in terms of visual elements and power component, but can this new product actively compete with the latest Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition and Infinity QX80? - time will tell. At this point, it's safe to say that the 2023 Sequoia is back in business and ready to show what it's capable of in the full-size SUV segment.
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