Happy Friday guys! Sorry for the late post, we are in Nashville right now and spent the day driving the new CR-V! Excited to share our thoughts on redesigned Sequoia, they should be going into production next month and in dealer lots shortly after that. We love how Toyota made it a hybrid, but do you think they should consider making a non-hybrid and a longer version?

I am very pleased that you now include a complete review and demonstration of seats before you get into the driver seat. Fantastic addition. Seats are the most important consideration for a new car. 👏👏👏👏

This is my favorite car reviews channel. Always so detailed ... right down to 'does the horn sound appropriate ' 😄

GREATEST REVIEW so far! I went to see one today and I somewhat loved it. It stands bigger than it looks on the computer with a lot more tech than my older model. The deal breaker for me was the ridiculously smaller trunk space. The trunk is a lot narrower than the older model both vertically and horizontally due to the slightly oval shape of the upper entry part of the trunk sides as well as the height of the rear seats . I was so disappointed and walked away feeling like it would be a waste to buy it but cant carry regular stuff in my trunk like I've done with the older model.

Has less usable space in the rear than our current 2021 Highlander which isn’t a huge space for it’s class. Was looking forward to the Sequoia but not seeing the point now.

The Sequoia engineers/designers should have been fired long ago. All Toyota had to do was copy the competition and make it more reliable. I buy Camrys because of reliability, there has never been a wow factor.

Thanks for the "issue with the 3rd row interior." I have thought that since the 1st time I saw it. I really wanted one, but not any more, Need a flat rear. Great video as usual!

This All-new Toyota Sequoia looks amazing. Nice job with your content as always Sofyan.

What a great review. You nailed this one. All other reviewers have been focused on all of the upgrades which are pretty standard for vehicles now, and you nailed it with main issues here. This vehicle missed the mark on cargo and 3rd row design. The purpose of a vehicle like this is to have that option of 3rd row seating or massive cargo space, what a disappointment from Toyota. I want to love this new sequoia, I was really close to getting a last generation TRD Pro but the age of the design and lack of techology was too hard to accept. This vehicle improved on all the issues with the old one, but now missed the mark which for me are deal breakers, which is the space, the lack of auto 4x4, and some wonky trim level options (slightly less annoying). Long story short thanks for a great review, very unbiased and thorough. Appreciated.

Toyota nailed the design 👌🏻. This machine is beautiful 😍.

I love that it has a solid rear axle. Not a regression in my eyes. Thanks for the vid and info!

Woohoo! Made my Friday night! Glad you’re back to review the sequoia and congrats again on the engagement! Only bummer is that rear cargo space may just get a highlander or tundra at that point

Really nice vehicle, but like most new SUV’s of similar type are just so expensive, the upper trims get close to that six figure sum, I couldn’t imagine spending that much money on a vehicle. People be taking 8-10 year loans on these types of vehicles just to be able to get one. I’d rather just wait couple years an get a decent priced used one

Before the debut, I was almost certain I was going to purchase a year 3 version of the new Sequoia. However, they compromised the cargo so badly that it's a deal breaker for me.

Another solid review brotha man! In fact, thanks for not selling out.

Good overall review. Since this vehicle is replacing the Land Cruiser in the US it makes sense to have the solid rear axle and locking rear diff. Some will argue auto 4 is more desirable and that makes sense in rainy/snowy areas but from a true off road perspective a live axle with locker would be preferred. For myself who lives in the south of the US I would not want a full time 4WD vehicle. Conversely that live axle plus the battery pack does eat into the cargo space which is a negative for many as well. I think this is a good effort overall but as the reviewer stated perhaps a non hybrid version or extended wheelbase version would be welcome additions in the future.

Standard hybrid is great. If your shopping for a new SUZ there basically 60+. The cargo space and configuration is a major problem the seats in my Tahoe fold down flat and there is a ton of cargo capacity. I love ever thing about the 2023 sequoia but the cargo space is a deal braker.

Love the new Sequoia just wish it had more cargo space behind the 3rd row

Thank you for your review. I really appreciate you taking the time and reviewing the interior of the vehicle. Most people focus on the powertrain, and gloss over the interior. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a powertrain guy, but I like to know what the interior is like. I have ordered the TRD Pro. Hope it works out. Cheers

This is going to be my next truck, I actually like the cargo area how it's raised then you have some space underneath.

The cargo space is a joke the old one had 120 cubic ft they should keep the hybrid optional and put am independent rear suspension

Toyota lineup is looking incredible. I never doubted Toyota. Fun fact this is the most Powerful Japanese SUV ever.

Great video as always, Sir! I love this Sequoia! My wife and I might be trading in the 4Runner on this one.

I love that you have a huge smile on your face as you rip those rear tires down the road! 🔥👍😊

Great review! I have the same feelings. That back cargo area if a deal breaker for me. I’ve loved the past Sequioa’s due to the space and the seats laying flat + the roll down window. For folks who carry a bunch of gear and have pets this change is going to be a no go for a lot buyers. Bummed for sure as I like a lot of the styling for this upgrade and the hybrid version.

Wow! I'm shocked that the lack of cohesive design in the interior.

Thank you for showing us CarPlay, some reviewers completely ignore it. I love that it uses the ENTIRE SCREEN!! How is the resolution on the screen though? Toyotas are known for super low res displays like in the Toyota Venza. This seems a step up from the usual but can you confirm?

You’ve gotten so good at this that I don’t even watch anyone else’s videos bro! 🤩

that cargo space is brutal, makes my gen 1 sequoia look real good. This one doesn't seem to be a utility vehicle really at all.

Excellent, all encompassing review. Regarding the car, great design, beautiful interior and very impressive performance. However, two major drawback is the unpractical cargo area. This car is a giant so one would expect ample (and usable) room.

Very nice ! Your definitely right about the cargo area

It’s perfect I like it and Don’t need cargo space i just need a roof rack or hitch cargo carrier, when you go on a family trip for more than a week I always need more space.

Toyota really phoned in the Sequoia after redesigning the Tundra and simply put a third row and a fully enclosed cab on the Tundra. GM, Ford and FCA all learned that SUV buyers demand more than that. This new Sequoia lacks a unique interior, automatic AWD, independent rear suspension and the compromised third row and cargo compartment is very poor. The powertrain is very good though. Overall 7/10.

The grand highlander is looking like a better option for me. The cargo area in the grand is enormous. And its a hybrid. The Toyota hybrid tech is the pinnacle. And the safety sense tech is great too. In a nutshell, ill keep my gen1 for a little while longer

Been waiting for Redline review of this truck

Some of your peers are full of praise so I quit listening to them you have balance, positives and negatives. Very constructive and honest.

So glad they gave you early access! We desperately needed your take on this new sequoia!

Looks pretty nice but the rear seat packaging is really lame, same with the nickle battery. If they used lithium-ion I bet they would be able to fit the seats in the floor since lithium ion can store more capacity with less space than nickle.

Thanks for the review. They almost had me until you reminded me of what the old sequoia looked like. Great review, though. 👍🏽

Great video! Subscribed.

I really like the exterior styling of this rig. Nice upgrade. Where they lost it is the interior layout and the cargo configuration. What in the world were they thinking? That layout almost makes it seem like they don't want to really compete in that segment. Unbelievable misstep by Toyota.

I was surprised to see Toyota go back to the old drivetrain on the rear axle. I always thought of Toyota being the company that looks ahead and not back. Another thing I don’t like is the loss of the V-8 engine. I know everybody’s concerned about mpg but I’m “old school” and a V-8 was the choice in large vehicles like the SUV category. I do love the new styling, they did a great job on that but as you mentioned if you’re taking 6 or 7 people on a trip and their luggage you don’t want this vehicle. I’d prefer the Expedition but I’m an old ford guy anyway. Great review, you do the best job in giving us relative information.

Nice review. Thanks for your time. Question, if you know it... is this engine/transmission new? IOW not a lot of heritage?

I was taking a shot every time he said "kind of" and now I'm dead. Seriously though, looking forward to buying one. Had an '08 for about 8 years and it was great but definitely aged and pretty bad gas mileage. BTW, it would've made more sense to have it beside the actual last generation, not the first generation. Overall though, nice thorough review!

Nice vehicle, but that load floor is a deal breaker for me. Large flat load floor is high on my list.

As always, another great review. So glad you pointed out the cargo area. It is really hard to believe that Toyota royally messed this up. Makes you wonder what the designers were thinking? I was sold until you showed that. Deal breaker for sure.

@Redline Reviews i did watch the video of this thing in texas and thanks to the person that filled in for you i got to see what this thing actually looks like. though the one he was able to test drive did not have heated or ventilated rear seats. that one seemed more of a work suv with less tech and luxury

very in depth professional review.

I wanted to love this Sequoia but the lack of cargo space is a dealbreaker. They need to add a third-row delete option or at least the ability to easily take the third row seats out without fear of compromising the battery.

Toyota saw how GM knocked it out of the park with the new Tahoe/Yukon but still came out with this as their best offering? It would’ve been plenty competitive with the last gen competitors, but this is already behind the new offerings in the segment.

Are the captain's chairs center console with the cup holders removable to create a true pass through? I would like that option so my larger dog can stand/sit between them.

Got my fully loaded ordered! ETA late 2024. Can't wait!

You nailed the issues with the third row and cargo area. This specific class is one where both of those are critically important. Toyota completely messed up here.

Brothers that 0-60 is impressive imho. I know other SUVS are faster but Toyota is usually fairly conservative

Thanks for the thorough review. One KZfaqr mentioned hesitation or chatter “Chadder” when the car switched from electric motor to gasoline engine? What are your thoughts? Was that hybrid to gasoline transition felt when you drove it or was it smooth?

Thanks for the comparison (Old vs new) i appreciate it

There are too many compromises with this vehicle rather than the competition. The Wagoneer offers so much more + a 5.7L V8 👀

How are you going to engineer a full sized SUV with such a mediocre cargo room? And then replace the suspension in favor of a worse one. Toyota is making so many questionable decisions these days.

Awesome review! Great SUV but I agree with you at 7:05. I wish they R&D’d some independent suspension.

I like the little rumble from the exhaust tht I can hear from the interior.

Love your honest non biased reviews sounds like toyota made alot of compromises just to give us the hybrid. Im very upset that they only offer the hybrid power train as only choice i agree with you they should have given us just the turbo 6 as an option i definitely like the sequoia but wouldn't buy 1 because of hybrid only power train and im in the market for a big suv also thanks for the heads up on cargo space keep up good work

With that third row what are you putting in the cargo area??

I love all the commercials they squeezed into this video. Probably can add a few more so every other minute could have them.

Excellent review! Spot on! Never owned a Toyota but you convinced me one does not suit me well Loosing that much cargo space for hybrid that in the end gives me 19mpg!? No thank you! CHEVY/GMC Yukon/Tahoe diesel 3.0L wins! Even though diesel is pricer you get the offset from MPG! Thank you!

I'm amazed at how absurd is the cargo area / 3rd row design. Have they forgotten about the batteries? This whole shelf with flaps idea is making it even more bizarre.

That cargo space is a real deal breaker.

Alrite! Rockin' the short shorts!

I agree about dual exhaust. They should put those on the Highlander too.

My 2015 4Runner Limited has a 3rd row that looks like it's about the same size. As my family is getting bigger, I was really counting on a Sequoia to be the next family vehicle for us. However it seems like the Expedition is now at the top of the list. 🤦

I can look past the cargo “issue”. This is a beautiful SUV and I really want it! 😍😍

Excellent review.

Nice video, question: what do you use for voice audio recording?

I was so hyped for this. Love the exterior of it, the dash and infotainment is awesome looking. But having a family, this cargo area being so messed up really pushed me to go to a different brand. I really wanted this. But the hybrid only was a huge mistake

My diesel 4x4 escalade esv gets 26-28mpg on the highway.

Maybe a slightly used Lexus LX 570 vs a fully loaded new "Capstone" version? Thanks for the great review.

Love the look of this compared to the Tundra. I'll take one when I can have the option of deleting the 3rd row of seats.

If it wasn't for the 7 seater, and compromised space this would be such a nice vehicle that I'd be itching for. To me though I'd prefer the competition.

Missing a non hybrid version, especially since Toyota is supposed to be using the electric motors for performance and not for increasing mpg. Even more with the tight space in the 3rd row. I do not care much about the flat cargo, but not veing ablento fit an adult in the back is a big loss compared to some of the american offerings. Plus, if there is one thing domestic companies do well is big suvs, hard market to offer a product that it is missing in these departments.

I finally saw this beast on the road. It looks really nice.

Sofyan, the thing I'm seriously bugged about with Toyota, especially on the high trim models, is the NO fully adjustable passenger front seat. An 80K top trim Sequoia has an 8-way driver and 4-way passenger. So basically, the guy/gal riding shotgun gets a flat seat with little or no adjustment. That stinks at that price point! Tell Toyota to knock that off! (Btw) Great review as always, your reviews are so informative! Thank You

With the decrease in cargo room, Toyota definitely should’ve at least considered adding a long version to the Sequoia lineup this year to compete with the Suburban, Expedition Max, etc. That way you could have plenty of comfortable 3rd row room since it is moveable and enough cargo space.

Even with the hybrid, there is no significant fuel advantage over all gas engine.

Very informative….shame the truck looses height for my big dogs vs the previous model.

The comparison to last year's is wild!

The 3rd row and cargo is such a deal breaker for me. I rather get the Tahoe tbh

A extended version could solve that inefficient trunk space. Come on Toyota! 😁

My 2019 Sequoia can fit tremendously large items in the cargo. Full slabs of sheet rock, large furniture, queen size mattress, etc. When I went cross country my dogs had the whole back of the truck to lay in. What are you doing Toyota????

Your analysis is top notch sir.

This truck needed a different placement for its batteries, the 3rd row and cargo are way too compromised for a full size. They should have made it larger to compensate like wagoneer sized

Meanwhile, all major companies have several EVs yet they still have no real EVs available despite them leading the hybrid market for years. Toyota's insane slowness will be their downfall. Anyways, Hyundai and Kia is killing it with EVs and ICE cars.

Love this new sequoia so much, old one too!

Great video

Technical masterpeace from the Toyota. I have only one question is it so reliable as all Toyota products? I like the exterior more than in Lexus and it is brilliant! As for the interior it is not so good as I wanted. Big, powerfull, stylish and expensive dinosaur. What else one need from the modern Japan SUV? I only add it badly needs more luxury: masage and ventilated seats in dark brown colour and of couse a fragrance like in Mercedes S class. The best SUV from Toyota right now. I totally understand people who invest in "bank of Toyota" products - they already tested american quality and made their choice.

Twin turbo and a hybrid ?! There goes the reliability. As a mechanic most turbos go bad around 60kmiles all the way right after warranty. I've seen Hybrids batteries go bad at all miles. People don't see the cost future cost of maintenance with these new vehicles.

that shelf really cracks me up...

Such a cute shirt! The white w/ blue, love it! Where’s it from?

A deal breaker for me cuz of the 3rd row seat. I am deciding between a tundra and the “Grand Highlander” that rumors to be released next year. Still wouldn’t go with Chevys or Ford cuz of the potential reliabilities issues.

You could buy this huge thing and use it to drive 4 people and some luggage. Not a fan of the huge blinding screen. The mpg at 21 is not good either given all the hybrid hype and concessions. However, at 75K I will never get to experience the shortfalls of it.

One of my friends was talking bout going to look at one of these in a few months. Imma send him this video. I bet he dont know bout that 3 row and how the space changed, how the seats fold non flat, all that. interesting they did that like that. hmm

Wow just wow...a huge truck with a completely compromised cargo space. I would like to look into the eyes of the designer who thought that was a good idea and then look into the eyes of the person that approved it...it's just unbelievable