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In a recent picture posted by Toyota, we were able to see a part of the new Sequoia's back, and now the company announced all the features and specifications of the new 2023 Toyota Sequoia, and it’s time for this car to surpass its competitors with its new design inspired by the new 2022 Tundra.
2023 Toyota Sequoia Features
In the article below, we will be discussing the specifications announced by the Japanaese automaker.
The Pros
The primer goal behind this SUV is to provide everything that’s new and innovative while maintaining the power and the torque needed to overcome every obstacle.
The Engine
The new car is fitted with a new i-Force Max powertrain with the following performance numbers:
- Two electric motors
- 3.5 Liters V6
- Horsepower: 437 hp
- Torque: 790 Nm
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Fuel economy rates are not posted yet; however, the company promised the market a huge improvement.
Exterior Design
With a streamlined body, the SUV took on another design language that differs from its predecessor and replaced with sharp lines and more sculpted surfaces, for we can see the following:
- T-shaped headlights
- Thin tail lights
- Similar looking front grille to the Tundra
- Muscular fenders
And if you’re opting for more, you can choose one of these packages:
- TRD Sport Package
- Sportier look
- 20-inch matte black wheels
- Bilstein shocks
- Aluminum pedals
- TRD Off-Road Package
- Locking rear differential
- 18-inch wheels
- Downhill Assist Control
- Multi-Terrain Select system with a Multi-Terrain Monitor
- Crawl Control
- Sequoia TRD Pro
- Same specs in TRD Off-Road Package
- Aluminum front skid plate
- FOX internal bypass shocks
- Front grille with “TOYOTA” in a big font
- Roof racks
- 18-inch alloy wheels
The Interior
We can clearly see that the dated controls and technology were replaced by an interior inspired from the Tundra, but the main difference between the two vehicles is the third row of seats in the Sequoia with the ability to slide them by 152 mm to make more room in the trunk, for the company didn’t make the seats foldable, but it added a cargo shelf system that can be adjusted to 3 heights.
And this what we know so far about each trim:
- Entry-level SR5 is fitted with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster along with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system that responds to “Hey Toyota”. And if you want to add the Premium package, you’ll get the following:
- SofTex seats
- 14-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia system
- Powered liftgate
- 120-volt power outlets
- Limited trim for a more luxurious ride, as it has a heated steering wheel and seats, along with the Premium package features mentioned above.
- Platinum trim
- Captain chairs for the second row
- Heating and ventilation for the first two rows
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Panoramic sunroof
- Head-up display
- 14-speaker JBL audio system
- Capstone trim
- Two-tone leather seats
- American Walnut wood accents
- Illuminated “Capstone” logo on the dashboard
- Acoustic front seats windows
Safety Features
The new 2023 model offers greater comfort than the previous model, and this is the result of the efforts made by the company to add the following:
- Increased towing capacity by 22% so it’s 4,082 kg now
- Modern multi-link rear suspension
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
- Tow Tech Package with Straight Path Assist
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane departure warning system
- Lane Tracing Assist System
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Blind spot monitoring system
- Rear cross traffic alert
- Parking Assist
- Anti-lock braking system
The Price in Saudi Arabia
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia is expected to arrive at the American dealerships this summer, but we still don’t know anything about the Saudi market, so stay tuned as we will provide you with the latest updates.
