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Rushmore, 05/23/2019
updated 06/02/2023
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Update 6/1/2023...4 years of ownership and over 50,000 miles put on the Sequoia. Nothing to report other than normal maintenance (fluid/filter changes as recommended in service manual and new tires). We have taken this rig on several long road trips and it has proven to be a great vehicle for doing so, even when fully loaded. The reduction in cargo capacity and 3rd row usability make the new 2023 Sequoia a tough sell for me to consider. I plan to keep this vehicle a while longer. Fuel mileage would be the only complaint, but I knew that prior to purchasing. Update 6/1/2021...2 years and 30,000 miles on the Sequoia and no issues experienced other than the wind noise, which was fixed under warranty. Took it on a 2,500 mile road trip through the Rocky Mountains last fall, including some off road trails, and it was awesome. If you are looking for a reliable, spacious, body on frame SUV with a usable third row, not sure there is a better option available. It will be interesting to see what they do with the next generation expected in 2022. Update 5/25/2020...Only issue experienced after 1-year was wind noise on driver's side door. Dealer adjusted the door seal under warranty and have had to other issues. Really enjoy this rig and plan to keep it a while. Original review...I just traded in a 2012 Sequoia (156,000 miles) for a 2018 Sequoia and am pleasantly surprised by the updates. LED headlights are wonderful. Toyota Safety Sense (adaptive cruise, lane departure, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring) are a great addition, especially due to the size of the rig. Ride is smooth and handling acceptable. Powertrain has proven reliable. The competition is utilizing cylinder deactivation and turbos to boost fuel mileage, but at what cost to maintenance & reliability? Dashboard and technology update is a significant improvement. The slight styling change to the grill looks great. I'm very happy they didn't change the interior like the Tundra as it is less functional and you lose the second glove box. Overall, this is a great vehicle and still outshines most of the competition despite not having a significant redesign since 2008. The only thing that I wish it had is the 8 speed transmission that they are putting in the Land Cruiser.
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Capable and comfortable - hilariously bad mileage
Scott Connery, 11/03/2020
updated 11/06/2023
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my 2018 SR5 for a year now. Absolutely flawless reliability. Tows a 7,000 lb trailer like a dream. Surprisingly capable off-road. I’ve driven through several creeks and done some super thick muddy roads and fields while out hunting. It’s planted and confidence inspiring on icy mountain roads. Incredible for long road trips loaded up with the family, pup, and camping gear. Big enough to sleep in comfortably with the middle seat folded down and a piece of plywood to bridge the gap between the second and third row of seats. It’s shockingly fast for an SUV this big. The engine and transmission combo really work well. The adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitors, and corner sonar indicators make it really comfortable to drive for such a big vehicle. The turn radius is really shockingly tight. The gas mileage is just terrible. Really comically bad. I usually don’t even get to 15 mpg on a tank. Usually 14mpg combined. Maybe 17 mpg on a road trip with all highway use. Update: I’ve now owned the Sequoia for 2 years and have put 50,000 miles on it, bringing it to 70,000 miles total. I love my Sequoia! No maintenance problems, it’s the road tripping king! With a roof cargo rack and trailer hitch carrier, I got 6 people, a 50lb dog, and gear for a week packed into it. We dropped off our luggage and headed up the mountains far past a “turn around you’ll get stuck” sign. Edit: 2023 - still loving it.
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Love my sequoia TRD SPORT!!!!
Angie, 03/18/2018
2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport FFV 4dr SUV 4WD w/Prod. End 6/18 (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I love this car!!! It handles great, I had it a week drove in several inches of snow, went like a tank!!! I get tons of compliments every time I drive it!!!!
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Greatest Truck I ever owned 2018 Sequoia Limited
William Joyce, 12/20/2017
2018 Toyota Sequoia Limited FFV 4dr SUV 4WD w/Prod. End 6/18 (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my second one and love it. Almost 5,000 miles and trouble free. Milage to be expected 16 average Suburban driving and 18 average on highway. I did get 20 + MPG on one tank couldn't believe it. My last one was a 2013 same model and only one problem in 80,000 miles door hinge got broken with a real strong wind. I recommend this truck very strongly and will buy another in 80,000 miles. I have nothing negative to say about this vehicle.
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300 Miles and the vehicle is in the shop already
Mark M., 10/16/2017
2018 Toyota Sequoia Platinum FFV 4dr SUV 4WD w/Prod. End 6/18 (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
19 of 31 people found this review helpful
I have leased the vehicle not too long ago. A week later I had to drive it to the shop due to multiple safety sensors repeated failures. Rear cross traffic, Blind spot, active cruise control, front collision radar, etc. At the moment dealer had to contact Toyota to figure out what is going on. I wish I could return it at this point in time...Toyota reliability is gone. First one, and definitely the last Toyota I will ever lease / own.
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Still loving it
Fabian, 06/12/2019
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 used about two years ago and I have no regrets. The SR5 model with leather, sunroof and other trims, it looks better than a base model. The ride is comfortable and it is our family and friend's favorite hauler.
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Meh. An average vehicle at best...
Daveman918, 06/27/2018
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
Rented a Sequoia for a week and found it to be an average vehicle with average quality, power, handling and overall quality. The interior was what you could find in any entry level sport utility along with the overall build quality. What really turned me off about this vehicle was the ride. It wasn’t as nearly balanced and compliant as a comparable Tahoe, Denali, Explorer, expedition, etc. It was like driving around in a 3/4 ton pickup at best. Certainly not a vehicle I’d consider for purchase.
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Best Truck Ever 2018 Sequioa Limited
W Joyce, 12/25/2017
2018 Toyota Sequoia Limited FFV 4dr SUV 4WD w/Prod. End 6/18 (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
Almost 5,000 miles not one problem. Gas is a little better than my 2013 Sequioa. Only one problem with my 2013 and 80,000 miles the door hinge got broken when a Hugh gust of wind hit the door. Toyota should make a heavy duty hinge. Back to the 2018 I like the design and the handling, preformance and quality. I had 6 Chevy Suburbans that fell apart after 50,000 miles. I get 17 MPG Suburban driving and approx 18 MPG HWY. I did get 20+ on one tank HWY driving must have been the wind pushing me. All in All love my truck.
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Don't wait!
Lyndon Creager, 12/31/2017
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The only thing that I did not like about my new Sequoia is waiting so long!
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Loooong overdue for an update.
Scott S., 08/27/2018
2018 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 35 people found this review helpful
When this version of the Sequoia was released, George W. Bush was President (2007). It's as if Toyota wants the Sequoia to go away. I loved my 2006 Sequoia and think this never-ending generation is ugly. The dashboard is outdated. Tech is outdated. Plastic interior. Come on Toyota, you can do better!!
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