2023 Toyota Sequoia: Choosing the Right Trim

The all-new-from-the-ground-up 2023 Toyota Sequoia leans heavily on engineering from the 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck.

Perhaps the most newsworthy nugget of information springing from the redesign is every 2023 Sequoia will employ a hybrid powertrain.

Using Toyota’s pervasive TNGA-F platform, Sequoia is a body-on-frame design with a laddered frame.

Although the Sequoia’s grille takes up less real estate than Tundra’s, its blunt face follows Tundra’s lead.

Underpinning the body and frame is an independent suspension up front with a multi-link setup in the rear. This allows incorporating the available load-leveling air suspension and the towing-inspired adaptive variable suspension.

Toyota took this opportunity to revamp its trim lineup. For 2023, the Sequoia will dress out as the SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro, and the new Capstone grades.

We fully expect the newest Sequoia to feature the latest in connection and safety technologies. That includes a huge horizontal touchscreen anchoring the center of the instrument panel.

The prices below are for the Tundra 4×2 models. Tundra 4x4s are an extra $3,000.

Power & Fuel Economy

One of the mechanicals borrowed from the 2022 Tundra is the i-Force Max hybrid powertrain. However, where you can get a non-hybrid turbocharged V6 in Tundra, the hybrid powertrain is Sequoia’s sole source of thrust.

Starring as the gas-engine partner in the i-Force Max is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. Located between the V6 and the 10-speed automatic transmission is an electric motor-generator.

Together, the V6 and electric motor deliver 437 horsepower and an impressive 583 lb-ft of torque.

Something else new, the 2023 Sequoia will provide driving modes. This feature will offer Eco, Normal, and Sport in its standard form.  However, as you add suspension upgrades, the modes expand to include Comfort, Sport, and Sport S+.

You can add 4-wheel drive (4WD) to the SR5, Limited, Platinum, and Capstone grades. It is standard on the TRD Pro.

Toyota says the latest generation of Sequoia will tow up to 9,000 pounds when appropriately equipped.

According to the EPA, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia is rated at 21 mpg city/24 mpg highway/22 mpg combined with rear-wheel drive and 19 mpg city/22 mpg highway/20 combined with 4-wheel drive.

Those are big increases compared to the previous Sequoia, which was rated at 17 mpg combined.

Sequoia SR5
Starts at $58,365 | See listings

• i-Force Max powertrain with 437 horsepower
• Black 18-inch alloy wheels
• Power-folding side mirrors with heat
• LED headlight/taillights/daytime running lights
• Power front seats with heat
• 60/40 split-folding second- and third-row seats
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• 8-inch multimedia touchscreen
• 8-speaker audio system
• Blind-spot monitor/rear cross-traffic alert
• Front and rear parking assist
• RWD with limited-slip rear differential
• Class IV towing hitch
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
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Sequoia Limited
Starts at $64,765 | See listings

• SofTex upholstery
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated front and rear seats
• 14-inch touchscreen
• 8-speaker JBL audio system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
• Panoramic View Monitor
• Dark gray 20-inch alloy wheels
• Driver’s seat memory
• AC power outlet in cargo area
• Hand’s-free power liftgate
• Available panoramic roof with moonroof
• Available 14-speaker JBL audio system
• Available wireless smartphone charger
• Available digital rearview mirror
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Sequoia Platinum
Starts at $70,965 | See listings

• Moonroof
• Center-row captain’s chairs
• Leather upholstery with contrast stitching
• Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
• Panoramic roof with moonroof
• 14-speaker JBL audio system with 14-inch touchscreen
• Black 20-inch alloy wheels
• Rain-sensing intermittent wipers
• Sequential LED turn signals
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Available head-up display
• Available rear air suspension
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Sequoia TRD Pro
Starts at $76,065 | See listings

• 4WD
• TRD off-road suspension
• Electronic locking rear differential
• All-terrain tires
• SofTex upholstery with camo inserts
• 18-inch forged TRD Pro alloy wheels
• TRD front skid plate
• TRD Pro LED light bar
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Driver’s seat memory
• Moonroof
• Center-row captain’s chairs
• See more

Sequoia Capstone
Starts at $76,365 | See listings

• Semi-aniline leather upholstery
• Walnut interior trim
• Ambient instrument panel lighting
• Head-up display
• Panoramic roof with moonroof
• Power-folding 60/40 third-row seat
• Power-extending running boards
• 22-inch dark chrome wheels
• Heated and ventilated front and rear seats
• Center-row captain’s chairs
• Available load-leveling rear air suspension
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2023 Toyota Sequoia SR5: $58,365

The standard features are 18-inch alloy wheels, heated seats, a power moonroof, a surround-view camera, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. It’s safe to say the system will also include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and so forth.

The standard Safety Sense 2.5 provides several driver aids. Forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist are included, as are lane-tracing assist, lane-departure warning with steering assist, and road-sign assist.

Moreover, the optional Premium Package gains you a 14-inch touchscreen, a power third-row seat, and a hands-free power rear liftgate.

If you opt for 4WD, you can also add the TRD Off-Road Package. It gets you a locking rear differential, down-hill assist, Crawl Control, and much more.

Adding the $1,595 destination fee to the SR5 base price brings the total to $59,960. If you put $0 down and financed for 60 months at 5% interest, it works out to about $1,132 per month. See 2023 Toyota Sequoia SR5 models for sale near you

2023 Toyota Sequoia SR5 includes:

• i-Force Max hybrid system – This system mates a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and an electric motor. The combined output is 437 hp and 538 lb-ft of torque.
• Surround-view camera – It provides a 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vehicle. This is particularly valuable when parking.
• Safety Sense 2.5 – This driver-aids bundle includes forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. It also contains high-beam assist, lane-tracing assist, lane-departure warning with steering assist, and road-sign assist.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited: $64,765

To the SR5, Limited adds several convenience features.

Limited gets most of the items in the SR5 Premium Package, like the 14-inch touchscreen, a power-folding third-row seat, and the hands-free power rear liftgate.

It also adds heated-ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and power multi-adjustable front seats with memory.

Models with 4WD are also eligible for the TRD Off-Road Package.

Adding the $1,595 destination fee to the Limited base price totals $66,360. With $0 down for 60 months at 5% interest, financing works out to about $1,252 per month. See 2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited models for sale near you

2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited includes:

• 14-inch touchscreen – This horizontally configured full-color display provides controls for several of the vehicle’s systems.
• Hands-free power liftgate – With the key fob on your person, stick your foot under the rear bumper. The liftgate automatically opens.
• Ventilated front seats – Blowing cool air, they help keep you comfortable in hot weather.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum: $70,965

Platinum builds on Limited with heated-ventilated second-row captain’s chairs, a panoramic moonroof, and a head-up display.

Also included are a 14-speaker JBL audio system, LED headlights, LED taillights, rain-sensing wipers, and wireless phone charging.

Adding the $1,595 destination fee to the Platinum base price equals $72,560. With $0 down, financing for 60 months at 5% interest works out to about $1,369 per month. See 2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum models for sale near you

2023 Toyota Sequoia Platinum includes:

• Head-up display – A projector on the dashboard at the windshield base displays key driver information on the windshield just below the driver’s line of sight.
• LED exterior lighting – This includes headlights with auto on-off and taillights. LEDs illuminate a wider and longer area than regular incandescent lights. That means they are also easier for other drivers to see.
• Rain-sensing wipers – It automatically engages the wipers when the system senses moisture on the windshield. The wiper speed adjusts according to the volume of the rain.

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro: $76,065

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro starts at $76,065.

The TRD Pro is by far the most off-road capable of Sequoia grades. It is also the only Sequoia trim with standard 4WD.

TRD Pro adds a TRD roof rack, TRD-tuned FOX shocks, a front skid plate, and the rest of the features in the TRD Off-Road Package listed above.

It also gets a grille-mounted light bar and a few interior and exterior appearance elements.

Adding the $1,595 destination fee to the TRD Pro base price brings the total to $77,660. Financing with $0 down for 60 months at 5% interest works out to approximately $1,466 per month. See 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro models for sale near you

2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro includes:

• FOX shocks – These TRD-tuned internal bypass shocks are a solid compromise for on-road comfort and off-road performance.
• Downhill Assist Control – This feature controls the rate of descent when going downhill.
• Crawl Control – This is low-speed cruise control for navigating trails.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone: $76,365

The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone starts at $76,365.

Building on the Platinum grade, Capstone is the ultimate in Sequoia luxury and convenience.

It adds 22-inch chrome wheels, chrome exterior accents, power running boards, perforated semi-aniline leather seats, and American walnut cabin accents.

Adding the $1,595 destination fee to the Capstone base price equals $77,960. Financing with 0 down for 60 months at 5% interest costs about $1,471 month. See 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone models for sale near you

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone includes:

• Power running boards – These running boards automatically deploy when you unlock the doors.
• Chrome exterior accents – These bright accents add a sense of elegance.
• Semi-aniline leather seats – Perforated, these seats provide leather’s rich feel and scent.