Toyota Sequoia (2026)

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

The Car Care Nut is impressed by the 2023 Toyota Sequoia’s modernization, but his recommendation remains qualified. He praises the powerful i-FORCE MAX hybrid drivetrain, solid truck-based engineering, comfortable and spacious second row, physical controls, and improved rear suspension. His mechanic’s perspective also surfaces concerns buyers may miss, including turbo and cooling-system complexity, mediocre real-world fuel economy, questionable paint quality, rattly fit and finish, an awkward cargo setup, and a cramped third row caused by the hybrid battery. Overall, it feels like a capable, genuinely improved Sequoia, though expensive and less practical than Toyota’s Grand Highlander.

Savagegeese is distinctly underwhelmed by the 2026 Toyota Sequoia. He praises the i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 for its effortless torque, smooth power delivery, and strong advantage over several rival engines, while appreciating the well-organized front cabin and quiet ride. However, the Sequoia’s tiered cargo area, cramped third row, outdated Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and notably harsh live-axle ride undermine its appeal. Compared with the Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Jeep Wagoneer, it feels poorly packaged and old-fashioned, leaving Savagegeese unconvinced despite the drivetrain’s genuine strengths.

Kelly Stumpe is sharply critical of the Toyota Sequoia for family-focused practicality. She calls its trunk surprisingly small and explains that gaining cargo space sacrifices third-row legroom, while the second row cannot slide to help balance the tradeoff. Her biggest concern is the third row’s single, middle-seat tether anchor, which restricts forward-facing car-seat placement, hurts visibility, and limits usable seating. Although she stops short of calling the Sequoia a bad vehicle, her tone is frustrated and her recommendation is clearly conditional, especially for families with multiple children in car seats.

Christina Branman is highly enthusiastic about the 2026 Toyota Sequoia’s family-friendly versatility. She focuses on the clever three-level cargo system, which creates a tailgating table, flat floor, or separated storage, along with easy-access features like the power step, abundant USB ports, sunshades, heated and ventilated seats, and extensive cabin storage. She acknowledges limited space behind the third row and non-sliding second-row seats, while noting the third row’s high knee position. Still, the nearly 9,000-pound towing capacity, 437-horsepower i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, and upscale Capstone equipment leave an overwhelmingly positive impression.

Kelly Stumpe is sharply critical of the Toyota Sequoia for family-focused practicality. She calls its trunk surprisingly small and explains that gaining cargo space sacrifices third-row legroom, while the second row cannot slide to help balance the tradeoff. Her biggest concern is the third row’s single, middle-seat tether anchor, which restricts forward-facing car-seat placement, hurts visibility, and limits usable seating. Although she stops short of calling the Sequoia a bad vehicle, her tone is frustrated and her recommendation is clearly conditional, especially for families with multiple children in car seats.

Christina Branman is highly enthusiastic about the 2026 Toyota Sequoia’s family-friendly versatility. She focuses on the clever three-level cargo system, which creates a tailgating table, flat floor, or separated storage, along with easy-access features like the power step, abundant USB ports, sunshades, heated and ventilated seats, and extensive cabin storage. She acknowledges limited space behind the third row and non-sliding second-row seats, while noting the third row’s high knee position. Still, the nearly 9,000-pound towing capacity, 437-horsepower i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, and upscale Capstone equipment leave an overwhelmingly positive impression.