
If you want an extra-large SUV, but don’t relish the thought of guzzling so much gas, the hybrid 2024 Toyota Sequoia is your best option. Best of all, even the base model enjoys impressive standard features, ranging from advanced safety technology to truly luxurious touches. In an extremely competitive market, the 2024 Sequoia made the top ten of Car and Driver’s Best Full-Sized SUVs list.
Design
The 2024 Sequoia’s lowest trim seats eight people and standard features include a power tilting and sliding moonroof with sliding sunshade, heated 8-way power-adjustable driver and front passenger seats with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink universal transceiver. A tri-zone climate control system with air filtration offers the driver and front passenger individual temperature settings, and system controls for rear-seat passengers.
This trim also comes with power-folding, heated side mirrors with reverse tilt-down, integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators, and auto-dimming on the driver’s mirror. A multi-level adjustable shelf system in the cargo area is also included.
Performance
A 3.445-liter twin-turbo V6 engine powers the 2024 Sequoia’s base model, providing 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. It has a parallel hybrid system, with the electric motor delivering 48 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The system is paired with a 10-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode, and uphill/downhill shift logic. A Smart Key System with Push Button Start and part-time 4-wheel drive are standard with three drive modes: Eco, Normal, and Sport.
An Integrated Trailer Brake Controller with Multi-Information Display and Trailer-Sway Control are standard for this trim, and its maximum towing capacity is 9,120 pounds. A trial subscription for Remote Connect is included, allowing you to interact with your Sequoia remotely using the Toyota app and a smartwatch. It has a variety of functions, such as starting and stopping your vehicle, depending on which grade you have. You also get trial subscriptions to Service Connect and Drive Connect, including Cloud Navigation.
Technology
An 8-speaker audio system with a 3-month trial subscription for SiriusXM is standard in the 2024 Sequoia’s lowest SR5 trim. The infotainment system features an 8-inch touchscreen, plus wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. A trial subscription to Wi-Fi Connect with a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot is also included.
Safety
Standard safety features on the 2024 Sequoia’s base model include:
- Panoramic View Monitor with Cameras
- Backup Camera with Projected Path
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Merge Warning
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
- Lane Tracing Assist
- Automatic High Beams
- Road Sign Assist
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
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