2018 Toyota Sequoia: Spacious, Full-Size SUV Is Capable And Luxurious

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is named after the world’s largest redwood trees. It is a value-packed, body-on-frame, spacious full-size SUV. The 2018 Sequoia is big on roominess, power, and capability. It’s also a Toyota, which means that quality and value are built right in.

The 2018 Sequoia seats up to eight in comfort, thanks to its large size and space-saving independent rear suspension. This advanced suspension also provides a smooth, supple ride that is unmatched by Sequoia’s solid-axle competitors.

Despite all these great qualities, the 2018 Sequoia is failing in the large SUV segment, For July 2017, Sequoia came in dead last with a mere 963 sales, way behind the sales leaders Chevrolet Tahoe (6,824), GMC Yukon (4,370), and Ford Expedition (3,617).

Based on the Tundra pickup truck, the Sequoia has not seen a redesign since the 2008 model year. That could have something to do with it! But if you want a vehicle of this type and it has to be a Toyota, the Sequoia is your only choice.

What’s New On 2018 Sequoia

Every 2018 Sequoia comes with Toyota’s Toyota Safety Sense-P (TSS-P) as standard equipment. This multi-feature advanced active safety suite bundles cutting edge active safety technologies including Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams.

All Sequoia models will also come standard with new LED headlights and LED fog lights.  Additional exterior updates include a new front grille and bumper grille insert. Inside, all 2018 Sequoias will come standard with a new instrument panel gauge cluster and 4.2” Multi-information Display. 

Also new for 2018 is the TRD Sport trim level, which is detailed below.

Four Sequoia Trim Levels, Including New TRD Sport

The 2018 Sequoia is available in SR5, Limited, Platinum, and TRD Sport trim levels. All come in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions.

Whichever trim you choose, you will get a comprehensive list of standard equipment that includes an engine immobilizer with alarm, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat controls, a powered tilt and slide moonroof, a towing package, an 8-way power driver’s seat, roof rack, running boards, and lots more.

The new TRD Sport trim features enhanced handling, thanks to its TRD Sport Tuned Bilstein Shocks and TRD front and rear anti-sway bars. Available in Super White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, and new Midnight Black Metallic exterior colors, it can be identified by its distinctive exterior design elements:

• New front grille & bumper grille insert

• Metallic black mirror caps

• 20” Alloy black sport wheels

• Darkened rear tail light housings

• Black satin finish TRD Sport badging on the front doors

Inside, the Sequoia TRD Sport offers:

• Standard black fabric seven-passenger seating

• TRD shift knob

• TRD Sport floor mats

• TRD Sport sill protectors

• Optional Black leather captain chair seats (with Premium Package)

Lots Of Power For All Your Needs

Sequoia comes standard with a brawny dual-overhead cam 5.7-liter V8 making 381 horsepower. The Sequoia’s V8 is matched with a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. The 2018 Sequoia is EPA-rated at 13 MPG City and 17 MPG Highway.

Designed For Towing

With great low-end torque and a towing capacity of up to 7,400 lbs., the Sequoia is a natural at towing a boat or a trailer. The standard tow hitch is integrated right into the frame as a single unit. The Sequoia’s transmission offers a Tow/Haul mode and standard Trailer Sway Control for excellent towing performance.

Solid And Safe For You And Your Family

In addition to Toyota’s TSS-P as standard, Sequoia also has a dual stage advanced front air bag system, seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger, roll-sensing side curtain airbags for all three seating rows, plus driver and front passenger knee airbags.

The 2018 Toyota Sequoia Lets You Command The Road

Wherever your family is headed and whatever your plans are, the 2018 Toyota Sequoia is up to the challenge. With its winning combination of space, capability, performance, safety, and luxury, the Sequoia can get you where you need to go, with maximum comfort and convenience. The 2018 Sequoia TRD Sport will begin arriving in dealer showrooms in September.