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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 Sequoia, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sequoia since its last redesign.
Nicely updated!
Rushmore, 05/23/2019
updated 06/02/2023
2018 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 10 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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Count on It
Mac, 10/30/2019
2019 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Having looked at Yukon and Expedition options...very nice vehicles, when it came to a decision, I opted for tried and true. There's a peace-of-mind that accompanies the 2019 Sequoia Platinum precisely because it's old-school rock-solid dependable, has a smooth and powerful V-8, owns time-tested engineering in important places (a simple transmission and low axle ratio). Though it doesnt have advanced much of anything like cylinder deactivation, turbos or a variable transmission, what it does have just works. 150-200k miles plus is the norm not an exception. The safety updates, functional cargo space and overall comfort just work. It's simple, not flashy or particularly attractive and doest stand out in a crowd. But years and miles from now, i'm guessing it will still be doing what it does without much complaint. That said, it would be nice to get 4-5 mpg better fuel economy, another 1000lbs of towing capacity, less sensitive steering and a larger info screen.
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Why change a good thing?
JR, 01/04/2021
2019 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Almost all the negative reviews out there focus on outdated tech, outdated styling and less amenities. This is the exact reason I bought a Sequoia over a Suburban/Expedition. Toyota has spent 13 years mechanically perfecting this SUV. I like my vehicles to last a LONG time with as minimal repairs as possible. Sequoias have proven that it has an invincible drivetrain that will go 250k+ without bating an eye. In my opinion more tech typically equals more repairs down the road, repairs well beyond a backyard mechanics means. Did I mention I like to fix as much on my own vehicles as possible? That said the Sequoia also has the same drivetrain and 4x4 as a Landcruiser. Perhaps the greatest suv built worldwide and the Sequoia is 2/3 the price. Living in rural Montana we needed a capable suv off-road, that could haul a trailer, super reliable and fits all of our friends/family when they visit. Our certified 2019 Sequoia checked all the boxes. Gas mileage stinks... so be it, this motor will still be purring along when the mechanical systems in other suvs with turbos, cylinders that turn off and on, etc are needing major repairs. If you’re looking for a truly capable, reliable and utilitarian family suv with some comfort features this is it.
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A full sized 4Runner
Tom, 06/15/2019
2019 Toyota Sequoia SR5 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
It’s not a Landcruiser, but it does a fine job in light to medium off-road, much better than its competitors (Expedition, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban). It has the same 4wd and center locking diff that my 04 4Runner had, also has 10” of ground clearance....
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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)
10 of 11 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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