We had goosebumps when Toyota debuted the all-new, third-generation Sequoia SUV, and it had nothing to do with the truck’s newfound styling or performance attributes. Instead, we were overwhelmed with joy that the outgoing Sequoia, on the market since 2008, had finally spawned a successor to go toe-to-toe with the Ford Expedition, Nissan Armada, Chevy Suburban, and Jeep Wagoneer.

2023 Toyota Sequoia: What’s New"

Toyota has unveiled the base prices for its 2023 Sequoia lineup, and it got us thinking. It has to offer a lot with its $58,300 starting MSRP. For that money, the new Sequoia is among the most expensive in its class, so it better be good. “We are excited to write the next chapter in our truck family story with the all-new 2023 Sequoia,” said Joe Moses, General Manager of Toyota’s Vehicle Marketing Team. “A three-row SUV must be excellent at many things to succeed in this highly competitive market, and we’ve got that with Sequoia.”
Engine & Powertrain

Toyota ditched the old yet dependable 5.7-liter V8 of the longstanding second-gen Sequoia and Tundra and threw in a mild-hybrid powertrain for good measure, and the numbers are enticing. Under the hood of all 2023 Sequoias is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 gas engine with a single electric motor and a small battery pack. Before you complain, know that it makes 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft. of torque, which is more than what you get from the compet...