2019 Toyota Sequoia Platinum - A Giant Automotive Dinosaur
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- Опубліковано 23 гру 2018
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The automotive landscape we live in is an ever changing one... Occasionally, we will run into vehicles that rarely sees changes and the #Toyota #Sequoia is the very definition of that. In nearly 20 years since it was first brought to market, the vehicle is only in its second generation with the current one being out since 2008. As vehicles in the big truck style SUV segment have changed over the years, Toyota's Sequoia is starting to look ancient and until Toyota infuses some serious money into completely redesigning this vehicle, we'd happily recommend any of its newer, more modern competitors. - Авто та транспорт
Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas with family tomorrow! We actually filmed this video back in Sept and it got pushed back due to an audio issue with had. The faulty cable was replaced a while ago and we did our best to correct the audio in a few scenes. We really appreciate your patience with this, this really hasn’t been the year for audio but we’re hoping to not have any issues in 2019! We should be posting our end of the year video talking about our favorite and least favorite cars by the end of the week! Thanks for watching everyone :)
Merry Christmas to u as well and ur family.
I would like to see a review of the new Highlander or Land Cruiser. Other than that I love your videos and they give a very good insight into new cars and comparison. first place to go for car reviews!! Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas. Perhaps you should gift this sequoia to a lucky subscriber ??? Somebody would appreciate this rugged SUV over the current plastic 4 bangers.
Merry Christmas 🎅🎄
Thank you sofan!!! Your videos are the best!! I only watch your channel Welshmen it comes to cars. I really like how all your reviews are in depth and covers all the aspects of the interior and exterior, thank you and keep up the good work, Merry Christmas 🎄
2001 sequoia here. 388k miles still running strong with no major issues yet.
*Have a 2003 Sequoia. My father salvaged it from a junkyard almost 15 years ago. He fixed it up nicely, and still runs fine to this day. Easily one of the most rugged and durable Toyotas of today.*
@TheChamberofchillz TF. You do know you can install headunits right?
I had 2002 Tundra put 200k on it, but it ate 3 transmissions. When they went to 5 speed it fixed a lot of the problems. That early Tacoma trans did not like the v8, but I did tow a lot and always had good deal of payload.
xxk4rilsxx I have 400k on a Ford Explorer. Is that supposed to be impressive?
@@RFJersey yea, they usually die by 130k
“This is basically just a brick...”
-Redline Reviews
I drove one today and actually liked it. Much more room than a Tahoe! Very reliable. I don’t mind the lack of technology, less things to break.
bricks are extremely reliable.
Exactly,keeps a lot more money in our pockets...
@R L I also have a Honda Accord so I'm good...
@@hornett22 If its built like a brick, then it’s as strong as a brick 😎
It'll last the owner 20 years, that's when the updated model will come out.
Will the competition catch up to the QDR in 20 years? Based on the last few decades of evidence the answer is probably NO.
😂😂😂
Lmao 😂
lmaooo yeapp
And by then it will have sucked several oil fields dry.
I had a 2003 Sequoia and it was a well built car. People who buy these cars do NOT care about the push start and gimmicks. They want a reliable truck that won't give up.
xbsoft - True dat!
the land cruiser is push button and is considered a more reliable vehicle than the Sequoia. there are vehicles that are much older and cost much less from Toyota that have push button. it's a bizarre oversight. it has nothing to do with reliability.
xbsoft Exactly. And people comparing this to POS GM trucks. I drove one Yukon back in 2017 which had all ‘cool’ gizmos but pathetic ride quality. Could feel every fucking bump on the road.
@@Runciedany If you cannot feel any bump in a car, it means that the car has terrible handling.
VuHien2011 Lol. Where are you from, son? You have no idea what you are talking about.😂😂😂
Even though this platform is very outdated it is extremely simple & reliable and will easily last 10 years
Yes and no. If the starter ever breaks, Jesus help you, because you have to take half the engine apart to get to it.
But, in general, yes. It's reliable
Probably 20 years.
@@barrygoldwasser5449 i dont see a toyota starter going out anytime soon. We have a 99 corolla with 360k km on it and its still on the original starter going on 20 harsh canadian winters
@@toyotahachiroku8509 My girlfriend just replaced it on her 02 Sequoia.
Big job. Almost 5 hours to get to it and it back together.
@@toyotahachiroku8509 haha 320,000 mi that's cuteif it hasn't even made it to half-a-million it hasn't even started its life yet
my toyota sequoia soon will reach a million miles, try that with a chevy suburban
My rough math puts that at about $180K in gas. FUUUUGG!!!. Still i want one.
Old Tahoes & Suburbans still going strong
Francisco Colin plenty of em. I don’t own one, but there are way more tahoes, suburbans, yukons, yukon xls on the road. You see sequoias but not close to the gm suvs. People love to exaggerate
@@sunnydreux i doubt it. Its because people buy more american trucks and suvs.
Insoo Kim
Toyota produces more of theirs automobiles in America than any of the others.
I don't see why we can't live without push start button nowadays. Is it that hard to insert a key and turn it to start the car?
Owen Huang it’s not unlivable, it’s just outdated in comparison to what almost every new car has these days. Especially on a car this expensive.
Owen Huang no but for 60K and not getting basics things that are in cars that cost $19K is a let down
Not Royal Skyline lol I’d rather have a key to turn it on rather than having a push to start going out in the future
@@BMWROYAL especially on a "platinum" trim lol
People nowadays are starting to get more lazier .....
Making sure the person on the other end of an accident dies is the key to being a great family vehicle
I caught that too. Nice... Lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sounds like they shouldn't have been driving at smart car.
That cracked me up ! I had to rewind to make sure I heard that correctly!!
People still complaining about it's design? I don't think it looks old at all. It's funny people don't complain about Jeep Wrangler, G wagon and other old looking SUVs but cherry pick on Toyota Sequoia.
Both of those have updated interiors so as to keep up with the times. The real problem with this is the interior.
Jeep products are “cool retro” and therefore get a pass for being expensive junk.
maybe the G and the jeep are iconic designs..this is fairly soulless looking ?
deadkemper Iconic, yes but like an expensive date she’ll walk away leaving you with an expensive bill to pay. The Seqoia will always be right there by your side year after year.
deadkemper - Well if they don't change the design for 20+ years Toyota Sequoia will be an iconic design as well.
🤔He sounds pretty negative but I don’t care what anyone says...I love my Sequoia!!! I got my first one in 2005. I went in to buy a Land Cruiser but left with a Sequoia and I have no regrets!!! I love the design and size (and I’m a petite woman). It has served me well!!! Along with the Sequoias I’ve had Mercedes, Range Rovers, BMWs & a Maserati and I always grabbed the keys to the Sequoia!! Not to mention ALL of those vehicles had some kind of mechanical or electronic issues while my trusty Sequoia(s) NEVER had any problems & was only in the shop for regular maintenance.
We love ours too
LovingAtlanta thanks hahah this guy had me like 🤔 they let him borrow a car and he’s blasting the crap out of it. How rude 😂👏
VA Wolfhunter - 👍😍
Ashley Burt - Exactly
I have a 2018 Toyota sequins platinum and love it All of the seats are comfortable the very back recline I'm getting 16 to 20 miles per gallon depends on how I drive it
I'm out here with a 2002 Sequoia and it's still running strong
Same here.. 2001 with 388k miles no major issues.
Toyota 4 life.
We had a 02 4Runner and my sister destroyed it at 230k miles. I miss it. It got like 14 miles a gallon but it felt like one solid truck. It was starting to get outdated though.
And your headlights are probably sunbaked yellow.
@@tonys623 indeed they are
It's old, but it'll appeal to people who prefer simplicity in a new SUV.
I actually think it looks very convoluted with all those different knobs and switches. Reliability and simplicity aren't mutually exclusive. Overall, the design is pretty lazy for a vehicle with that price tag.
@@carlogarcia88 Knobs and switches are easier to use and are simpler to get to in my opinion. While it does seem lazy, some people just prefer to keep things the way they are.
Yeah, all two of them...
Not with the price this thing is, this shit is so overpriced it's ridiculous
One of my favorite review videos. I recently purchased a 2019' Sequoia. Just like anyone, I spent a lot of time watching UA-cam reviews and reading online.. I purchased a new Sequoia Limited in 2003, as well, and still own it. The 2003' Sequoia has 255k miles on it. I've never had a major repair issue and this SUV has always performed like new. I purchased the 2019 Toyota Sequoia for reasons of loyalty, reliability and trust.
My 2007 has 150,000 miles. I might not need another truck again... I'm 46 now so maybe when i am 60 and it has 350,000 on it. Had frame recalled so new frame and no rust. Epic truck.
Toyota knows what they’re doing, don’t fix what works.
*sales nosedive*
@@davis6123 because morons are too obsessed with large screens and pointless tech rather than long term reliability
@@ryadhasanahmed5443 those things aren't mutually exclusive. You can have both.
UnrealOG nah, i like how the Tacoma is. Toyota sells to the world and in many places, parts aren't readily available.
Also the new Camry radio is not easy to modify to add your own speaker system because aftermarket car audio systems are always better and cheaper with features.
@@ryadhasanahmed5443 It's expensive and there is no reason for it being so expensive. If they wanna make it the dinosaur of the lineup, it needs to be priced in the 25-30k bracket. Their more tech filled cars will also last a really long time without many issues. A lot of manufactures have figured out how to make long term reliability work while also adding more tech.
And you know he's never lived out in the real world when he says "they need to make it less truck like" while reviewing a truck based SUV.
Its a tool my boy. Its made to work. Its designed to haul 7 full grown adult men out to the work sight.
David Blalock he’s a skinny jean wearing hipster. Don’t know wtf he’s talking about. Also using my wife’s iPad hence the profile pic...
I agree with you, I live in a country road and have 4 kids that play many different sports and have to carry a lot of stuff. Those car like Highlanders SUV just don't make it for those who need a full size SUV.
I am a hiptser. i need small gay car like miata. i'm not even a full grown man. i am a 5'6 manlet and i work at starbucks as a barista. sometimes i wear my sisters jeans on the weekends when i go out to the hipster bars for drinks with my friends. i wish i had a girlfriend so i can wear her jeans instead but i think my fleek eyebrows push all teh hoes away.
@@mujjuman Did you just describe Sofyan??
@@AUA-camChannelwithNoName No haha I’m not that rude! I love Sofyan. I’m making fun of myself actually and some other ppl I know lmao
05 Sequoia here... absolutely adore her! Solid, dependable, comfy and wouldn't want to drive anything else
Smart lady you are...
Thank you 😊
@@terryszal9406 Your welcome 😉😉
That 5.7 i-force and 6 speed aisin transmission combo is pretty bulletproof. I'd choose this over any Ford or g.m
Oh you know it. And that bulletproof nature is not only good for piece of mind. But helps retain resale value as well!
@@bliglum Not seeing the excellent Toyota resale in this over a Tahoe.
Today a Tahoe LTZ/Premier is $10,000 less than a Sequoia Platinum on cars dot com. A 2008 LTZ with 120,000 miles is $15K, while 2008 Sequoia Platinum with similar mileage is $20K. The Tahoe depreciates $5,000 less and would easily cover a wheel bearing or three.
The new Tahoe is in a another decade in technology, drivability, and fuel economy....no comparison.
Nope.
@@normt5463 I agree the toyota might be more reliable but its a dinosaur. Gms and fords have greatly improved in interior quality and reliability.
Well, you’d be wrong, but that’s okay. Out of all 6 of these sold this year, I’m sure that your grandma was one of them!
I have a 2016 platinum sequoia (peal white also) and I LOVE it! Every time you say it’s “old” or looks like a “dinosaur” I roll my eyes! It’s the best looking vehicle on the road and I’ll be very disappointed if they change it. Everything about this vehicle is fabulous. I strongly disagree that this vehicle “reminds me that it’s old” 🙄
Wife has this exact white Platinum Sequoia, 2012. Mine is maroon 2012. They are awesome beasts! Full rear DVD, luxury everything, 6000 pounds of enveloping safety, rides like a dream, and gas mileage 15 mpg, drinking like the beast it is. 5.7 L V8, wanna race? True 4WD (hi/lo). We have never had a repair other than routine maintenance. #Toyota #Winner This reviewer is aesthetically biased, this is a freaking truck, boss. It’s for pulling boats and hauling cargo.
Literally could not have said it better!👍🏽
is it outdated? absolutely. But I think in a good way... you buy any full size 3 row body on frame suv today you're looking at 100k + insane maintenance fees... you can get a 2009 sequoia limited for around 15k and LITERALLY get the reliability of a corolla... I mean if I had 5 kids the choice would be easy. Not every family has 20k to spare for parts & maintenance when buying a family utility SUV. Life is extremely though for big families and car reviewers always depic that Utopia world where you can chose between any car when the truth is you NEED that reliability and the sequoia offers it.
Crixus I’m pretty sure we understand that. Like he said, corolla reliability. It will reach 300 000 miles with proper maintenance.
5 kids, a mini van is more practical. I traded my 12 sequoia 110k mi straight acoss for 16 sienna 24k miles and regret it everyday! Not practical but I sure felt safer
Yep. Reliability and durability.
I bought a 2018 Platinum (5 months ago) and the MSRP was $69k. I got it after incentives and b/f tax/tags for $56,300. Its one of the best trucks I have ever owned. I also have a family of 5 and need a generous third row seat.
How has the sequoia been so far for you? Any pros/cons? I’m looking into getting one with a family of soon to be 5
We plan to do long trips, short trips, so comfy and reliability is a must for us.
Thanks
Piece of mind is so very important in life,that's why I also own a Sequoia Limited..
@@bunlengim5295 All PROS my man,just go test drive one and look at the space of the 2nd and 3rd rows,you'll be pretty impressed...
I’m already excited for this one. The new sequoia is exactly what I like in an SUV - they don’t need to change, the allure is the classic SUV experience. And, in all honesty, unless you drive new or luxury cars constantly, 4-runners and Sequoias are packed with everything you’d need. You’re not spoiled but you’re cared for
Couldn’t agree with you more.Why do people bitch about vehicles they will never buy.
7:24 Is that an ashtray? In 2019???
I don’t care that it’s old. It’s just about perfect, and will run forever. That engine is awesome and you feel great driving it. Stop complaining about the age!
Agreed!
If you're buying a car only for reliability why are you spending this much
Tyler Alberico Because it looks great, you feel big and powerful driving it, that engine is a gen, it’s incredibly capable... why wouldn’t you?
Adam Douglas from your explanation you're clearly buying it for more than just reliability
Tyler Alberico And? Still no reason to complain about age? What’s your point?
I have yet to hear or see a legitimate problem. I would still buy that SUV/Cargo plane/ Aircraft Carrier if I needed a large SUV over most of the competition mostly because 300k miles down the road it's still running and probably has never left me sitting on the side of the road waiting for a flatbed.
Exactly. I just traded in my 2005 Sequoia with 389,000 miles for a new one. Why? because all the reliability reports show it has the best production and manufacturing values on the planet. If I had wanted fancy electronic design features I could have bought an Escalade and throw it away after a year.
@ Tom thank you for proving my point. The reviewer is a Honda guy and his bias shows especially when it comes to Toyota
@ Tom and I bet yours never stranded you either.
@@MarcG7424 not once in all the years I drove it. By far the best vehicle I ever owned.
@ Tom I have a 19 year old Lexus RX and I believe you totally
A lot of nitpicking in this “review”.
Bottom line: The Sequoia is an excellent SUV that will last a long time. I’ll take reliability over bells and whistles any day.
Basic features that have been around since mid 2000s (push button start) are not bells and whistles. There's no excuse for a $60k car to not have this.
It’s just a bad feature. How long can you submerge an electronic fob for? A traditional key costs $2, works well and is unaffected by things like water or impact. Fobs are fragile pieces of junk.
Well it must sell well because Toyota is still selling it in 2020 and 2021. I’d rather have a turn key anyhow. Maybe they could lower the price and not add the fancy crap.
Me too...
"Ugh this thing is so old and outdated and plain and boring eww"
Meanwhile GM puts out a new flashy updated model every three weeks that ends up falling apart within a year, but ohh look they have apple car hand massaging steering wheel with starbucks snapchat automatic manbun skinnyjeans b.s.
Toyota's philosophy is solid reliability with proven mechanics. It works and people buy them over and over. You want recalls and major depreciation go with the Chevy whatever
I just about lost it at “Starbucks Snapchat automatic man bun skinny jeans b.s”
Lol lol agree
My Tahoe is a 2012 no issues with nearly 100k miles on it other that, basic maintenance. I did change an alternator but I don't count that. I would not buy the new Tahoe though I do not like number 1 the price tag and they removed the ability to remove the seats. Being able to remove the third row is what separated the Tahoe from everyone else for me.
I have to agree. Everything that he complained about is what I love about the sequoia. I'm ridiculously excited about the new trd pro. However, I'm waiting to see if Toyota gives in too much to the demand of the new flashy bullshit.
They better not get rid of the shifter knob, but I do hope they up the size of the screen in the front.
Keep it classic Toyota.
@@robertbarber7343 but in the tahoes third row seat you sit with your knees in your chest because the third row has no footwell like the Sequoia, Armada and Expedition have. You have to remove the third row to get a flat load space because it is mounted on the floor that's the same height as the floor behind it. When you fold the third row seats in the competition the load floor is flat and low.
Just like an old folk once told me, why change what works and is already good. I'd still pick a toyota over anything american.
Gazz Robinson Toyota Sequoia is American
A A and Chevy Tahoe is made in mexico
yeah but it's not worth it's $60k+ price tag
i take a quality "dinosaur" everyday over some fancy throwaway product that will brake down as soon as it leaves the factory.
Oh no 🤦🏻♂️ you have to push an unlock button to unlock the doors.
trail ride love , tell me about it, god forbid you have to use a key to start your car.
I get your point but for the price point I think that’s bs
Luis M i agree but this dude sounds like a girl complaining in the video, it got annoying
TNA WWE yea he’s reviews are always like that but I like it because he doesn’t kiss ass so you get a unbiased review and not just a video of someone complementing a car witch is useless as a review.
Luis M yeah true. i do like alot of his videos but this one he was really annoying 😂 but it seems like he likes alot of luxury for a vehicle
Sequoia needs NO UPDATE ....Its perfect the way it is.
We have a 2008 and I'd agree with that. I don't understand why he dislikes it so much. He likes new flash and tech gadgetry. True consumers with families are looking for long-term reliability, capability, safety and something that will hold its value. You can't go wrong, it's a sensible buy.
You got that right. If it's not broke then don't fix it. You know it will last. That is well spent money.
Despite its age and poor gas mileage it’s very reliable
It is my mom has a 2012 with around 160k miles and still runs perfect
@@_thebusphotograher_cali it would get a little better mpg if it had like a 355 or 373 rear end ratio instead of that 430 it come with, there's no reason a suv has to come with that kind of ratio, most Soccer mom's aren't pulling around 10000 LBS loads
Rented a 2019 for a long weekend a couple of weeks ago. LOVED everything about it. Absolute pleasure to drive. Excellent road presence/visibility. The V8 makes the Sequoia move with authority when needed. I thought the gas mileage was very decent (given that it is a 6000lb V8, 8 passenger, body on frame SUV) doing a combination of highway and city driving, often with the air conditioner on. The 6" (or whatever size screen did not bother me) and neither did the 'one-dimensional' backup camera. All those fripperies are O.K. however, cup holders, infotainment screens, heated/cooled seats, and push button ignitions don't even begin to make my Top 10 list of concerns when selecting an SUV. Powerful/Reliable engine?---check. Durable/Reliable transmission?---check. Timing chain?---check. Strong reputation/Owner reviews? check. Comfortable driver's seat? check. A/C blows ice cold? check. Excellent visibility? check. Safety? check. Good ground clearance? check. Made by Toyota? check.
If I could afford one (and didn't live in such a densely populated area, with narrow streets and whatnot), I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Really? Cup holders don't? Is that only because you always have them? The moment you have cup holders that suck you realize how important they actually are. Obviously cups, sunglasses, phones, other odds and ends go in there. The Highlander's cup holders are great for everything, except cups.
A dinosaur indeed. Looks cool though. You've been cranking out reviews like crazy this month. Good stuff man!
MaxSpeed December is the best for ad revenue!
@2WIREG lol right?
This car is going to look like a 2002 model by next year. It looks so outdated. Look at the shifter!
2WIREG you get comments like that when the person is just commenting for the sake of being seen and doesn’t care about bad content
@@deaf2819 exactly! This dude makes sure to post on every one of Sofyan's videos to try to attract attention to his own review channel. Lol
Absolutely LOVE everything about Toyota vehicles and the “OLD” interiors!!! It is so simple to use and reliable, all this new tech creates many problems . Toyota has the most reliable, affordable and easy to use vehicles and everyone knows it.
I use to sell Toyota and I loved driving customers around in the sequoia it’s def an suv I would choose over the competition
It just makes good common sense..
I’ll take that dinosaur over a new Denali or Escalade any day. Used to work at a Toyota dealership. Now I’m at a GM dealership. The new junk I see that comes through the GM dealership.
I agree it's a dino. But you can bet it's engineered to out last the competition 😂 there's no argument about that🙂 idk what's the fuss about the old school key. It's guaranteed to be less likely stolen.
Why?
PLATINUM he loves to complain notice all of his reviews its a bombardment of negativism
I only live once. Why do I wanna stuck in one age forever? Doesn't make sense to me
HA HA !! I'D STEAL IT !! :)
If a burglar has the technology to scan all the possible codes in matters of seconds, don't you think he can hack the car to start it?
Still rather have the Toyota over the Ford Expedition or the Chevy Suburban it's a utility truck not a luxury truck.
Patriot plus it’ll last a lifetime if you take care of it.
"No cylinder deactivation, it's relatively an old motor " I thought that was funny af
LOL...
3rd row has a "crap ton of space".
So eloquent
It has the most space of any other suv and it reclines,SEQUOIA IS KING...
The people complaining wouldn’t buy one to begin with...Like Sofyan here,you see he’s into Tesla & Porsche.
The people buying these don’t care about anything Sofyan is preaching & that’s FACTS!!!
Next they will install a Japanese vending machine for a refresh.
paul1mdrn Nice joke
@Wildman same thing Donald TRUMP is doing. its called business
Made in America
@Benjamin Burkhardt and a gun with ammo boxes.
You messed up on the title, I think you meant 2009. 😂
*2008
🤣🤣
DJ KHAN *than
You need to get glasses 👓 on
(Laughs) lSho you right.”
You make 2008 seen like it is 5000 years ago. It needs to be updated though
Chris809//CarHunters lmaooo This thing was old even when it came out
I want a vehicle that is durable and serviceable. I don't care about a restyled grill, diamond patterned stitching, multi-colored ambient lighting, etc.
As we get older,we should get WISER,that's why I own a Sequoia and probably always will...
"Toyota, lets' go places in a TIME MACHINE!"
He sold me on the Sequoia. On the hunt for a used one
It may be old but the Sequoia was a generation ahead of everyone else when it came out.
"It feels like if I got in a wreck I would probably survive, and the person I hit would probably die". LOLOLOL S-O-L-D!!!!! And as a '13 Tunda platinum owner, I totally agree with your views of it. Old, super thirsty, but reliable, and would be great if they modernized it, specifically lane keep assist and advanced adaptive cruise control.
My mom has had 4 of these. This car to her is the reliable cute girlfriend, but cars like the infiniti qx80, vw atlas, lincoln mkx, grand cherokee, all caught her eye, but she’s always come back to this one.
She is making the right decision to avoid those unreliable lemons.
Mr. Commonsense 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
vw atlas is trash
Right Lane Hog QX80 is far from unreliable. The Sequoia is a simple vehicle for simple people
Why hasn’t she tried a good car?????
Your videos just keep getting better and better! Keep up with the amazing work!!! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you! 😊
Yet the most reliable full-size 3 row SUV made.
Yep...
They can't update this but can make the rest of the lineup of cars look like breeds of fish, with their gaping mouth grills. Maybe no update is a good thing.
Have you seen the Chevy Malibu?
Ooh, Christmas came early!!! Merry Christmas Sofyan!
I have a 2008 and am happy to see how little has changed! I love my Sequoia and if it got wrecked, I'd by another Sequoia. A truly GREAT design. No wonder its been built for 12 years!
i’ve been slipping on keeping up but i’m loving the new look of your channel 🔥🔥🔥🔥
It may be old, but it will last forever and very reliable. Simply, it does the job and works very well.
I'd rather drive this than any other new SUV with all that other tech. It will outlast them.
The designed might be "old" but the reliability of a Toyota car never gets "old". I would buy this vehicle over and over again. 2010 Toyota Sequoia owner! :-)
I've been watching for a long time, but i subscribed after this on. Great, HONEST review. Didn't feel like a salesman. Keep being brutally honest!!!!
Bad advice at the end, go with the Toyota over the Nissan. You won' t regret the extra couple grand for the Toyota. The Sequoia is a far superior vehicle.
@@the.rico.network Reducing the engine size for a large, heavy vehicle like this does not generally result in superiour fuel economy. Compare the 4.6 offered in the Tundra versus the 5.7. The larger engine doesn't have to work as hard and thus uses only slightly more fuel, but offers drastically more torque and power. Fuel economy is gained by adding mechanical and electrical complication like smaller displacement with a turbo charger, direct fuel injection, variable valve timing systems, cylinders that shut off, 8 speed transmissions, or by reducing weight (the dreaded F150 aluminum box). With added complication generally comes diminished reliability. The mechanical and electrical underpinnings of the Sequoia are relatively simple, proven, and reliable. This is why people will still buy this vehicle. The added fuel consumption sometimes is the lesser evil versus inconsistent reliability. That being said, I would love to see Toyota step up their fuel economy game for their truck line. They are something like a decade behind at this point.
@@the.rico.network I don’t disagree. Hybrid tech is well established at Toyota, a hybrid version could be attractive to Tundra and Sequoia customers, but not everyone. Toyota really has to do something about the fuel economy. They must be bleeding market share in the truck segment. In my opinion, they should start by getting a 8 or 9 speed transmission in the big trucks.
The dinosaur is STILL cool tho. 😎👌🏽
Agreed
Finally sub scribed. Watched a lot of reviewers and yours is the most practical. I like it vbeing around only 10 minutes long. U got good wide shots to start with gives us the overall. Then u dive into the interiors and give us just enuff specs. Then u test drive it like a normal person would. Your opinion is limited and non biased. But you provide context. Camera work is smooth and not too many cuts. Keep it up buddy.
It has aged well. At least the door sounds solid.
High quality tends to age very well.
Salmaan Muneer this aged well? Lol. This already looked outdated 7 years ago. It definitely hasn’t aged well. It’s survived because of it’s dependability but hasn’t aged well at all.
The door sound? I mean what would you expect it to sound like at about 6000 pounds, lol I disagree with aging well, those tail lights are outdated and looked almost similar to the original first generation
Scotty will not like this review
😂😂😂😂
Just installed a cold air intake, love that rumble from the doggone 5.7
What does the cold air intake actually do???
First model came out in like early 2000s. My dad bought a SR5 from the dealer. It got 13 miles to gallon. I learned to drive in a Sequoia. RIP dad .
Thank you so much for this review.
I own a 2010 limited and was thinking of upgrading to a newer model but after watching your review I dropped that taught instantly.
Thanks again and you get👍 from me.
The Sequoia is great. I shopped the market a lot and looked at all the competitors. Ended up settling on a 2008 limited trim. We love it! Don't live your hate for it, but, grass is greener on the other side I suppose? 😂🤣🤣
Problem with them being so “out of date” is there is no reason for me to trade in my 07 Tundra... I’ll stick with my paid off truck I guess...
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Thx
Damn Sofyan Toyota really likes your reviews! Been reviewing a lot of Toyota cars lately! Keep up the good reviews!
Wow thx. You’re making me feel old. I graduated high school in 1988!!!😂
Thanks for your hard work brotha! Car enthusiasts like myself love, love, love the hard work you put in!
Cornbread 70's sarcasm
Wait, did you mention how old and outdated this vehicle is? I think I missed it 😒😂
Nice review. I owned a 2010 Toyota Sequoia Limited for 10 years. It had 127,000 miles and I bought it for the towing capacity. It was a great vehicle, was in a rear end vehicle and I totaled the Subaru and the other driver was walking at the scene that I rear-ended. A great body shop fixed the front end damage for $14,000 because it holds its value. Your test drive brought me back to when I had mine. I bought a 2018 Honda CR-V Touring, trade in value for $15,500. Desperate need of an upgrade! Merry Christmas!
The reason why you might want an ancient vehicle like this is for the unbeatable reliability. This thing is well tested and will last forever. I purchased a Nissan Frontier Pro4x last year for the same reason. I wanted a simple, reliable, capable small truck that didn't cost a ton of money. I understand why most buyers wouldn't want something this old, but for those who appreciate old school simplicity and reliability, this would be an excellent choice.
Yes it’s a dinosaur but provides basically all the amenities a driver needs. Plus it is super reliable. I’m cool with not having the push button start. Is that feature really that important? What happens if your fob battery dies with push to start? My 2012 4Runner is outdated too but it’s running strong! Great review!
Everybody clam down on the keyless entry shit ... It's just feature it's not necessary lol
Yes, but side steering ignition is as old as it gets. At least they could have placed the ignition on the front, not mounted on the steering like a 68 mustang... Lol
Barry Goldwasser It’s not that serious
Jermaine Crump that’s right
I thought the same thing until I purchased a great keyless vehicle - there is HUGE difference and probably better than electric windows, lol...
Jermaine Crump when I’m paying $60k for a truck I’m expecting some features and not just necessary. If that was the case I would just get highlander and save $20K
Not sure why you felt it is old. A car is a car, fancy things are not necessary. Keeping things the same reduce manufacture's cost , as long as people still buy it, don't change it .
You dont buy a toyota for bells and whistles or for style. You buy them for robustness and longevity.
Had me laughing at all the "old" references. You are going to shame Toyota into an emergency redesign of this vehicle -- TONIGHT! 😂
This is the one I would buy newest one
Meaning the design is ‘old’ doesn’t mean the car is ‘old’ by any means. I think Toyota makes their vehicles with the old saying in mind: “ If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” The Sequoia gives you everything you will need to drive in comfort in long trips, great cargo, safety, and most importantly, durability. It may not massage your butt and unlock the doors by itself for you and tell you ‘welcome driver’ with today’s unreliable high tech, but it still the best most durable SUV in its class. Beautiful dinosaur !🦖
Its old because the mechicals are 10 years old dude not just the styling
2002 Toyota Sequoia Limited with 275k. Replaced the 6-disk stereo with a nav unit and back-up camera. Best part of this truck is it's very comfortable and doesn't care about road imperfetions. Pot-holes? Don't care. Speed bumps? Don't care. Priuses. Don't care. $3,500. Love it.
You do know your personal bias shines through really well.
This will outlast the rivals by decades
You heard me *decades*
I love this Sequoia! My wife's 2016 4Runner Limited is amazing. If we didn't have her vehicle I would seriously look at buying this. Wonderful long term reliability. Toyota is great.
Great Review, I agree, its old. Great work on the wizardry of audio overlay, lol.
The rear suspension is not for off road or handling it’s for load leveling when towing. The competition will have that Uber annoying rear end squat when towing which makes it drive like a 1960’s van where the Sequoia will drive like nothing is behind it when towing.
I love the fact that it doesn’t have soft touch pleather because that crap doesn’t last. I hope they never put direct injection on that motor. People buy this because they want a real truck SUV and not a minivan masquerading as an SUV
Amen.
Good point about the load leveling suspension. But I disagree on the the soft touch vs hard plastic for interior. I would say that neither will last. Soft touch will start to deform and start to split. Plastic will discolor, get ashy then start cracking and crumbling. They both suck for longevity, but both are better than a long lasting, old school metal dash that would kill us in a crash lol!
The REAL automotive dinosaur is the Chevy Express/ GMC Savanna. These have the same bodies since 1997, the same front sheet metal since 2003 and same dash since 2010.
I have. Yukon Denali and a 2020 Sequoia.
Ask which one is a money pit ?
The GMC of course, a POS.
Now the Sequoia NEVER failed never an issue.
Always safe and reliable.
A beast to say the least.
We love it !
Here's a drinking game: Take a shot every time he says "old"
This old car will outlast anything new coming out even 10 years from now.
Anybody else catch Sofyans voice keeps going in and out? His mic or something is glitchy...
Disembodied Sofyan=spooky.
@Ernest Cazenave Its there. Pay attention.
@Ernest Cazenave he needs a proper check up
He did a voice over in a couple places. Maybe he had some mic issues while taping or just gave out bad info and corrected it in post-production.
@@Tully3674 Thanks! That's what I was figuring!
Sofyan, I really like watching you content, truly; this wasn't your "best foot forward" review, quality wise. No worries though, I still look forward to your future content.
Imagine being in a smart car or a Chevy spark. I guess it's safe to say the driver of this car will come out perfectly fine and in tact
Super dated. Interior and exterior are both extremely old. Needs a major revamp.
If you want the latest gadgets, gizmos and looks, then go with another brand and enjoy their unproven, unreliable products. Toyota is reliable because they don't change everything every five minutes like the other brands do. In other words, the last thing it needs is a revamp...
get oofed Some people like old school design. Why change it if it works and is much simpler.
Nodak81 I don’t know what the interior does with reliability
Not Royal Skyline when its simpler and there are less electronics the chance that something will break is much lower
Ivanov Preslav that does nothing with the ugly steering wheel and trim dude
I swear to god Toyota could sell horse drawn carriages for 45 grand and people would still argue how simple and reliable the design is and how its totally worth it
Juan Cruz Truth!! 😂😂😂
Juan dead on right
@Anon Anon just like the Yaris hatch
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Love the channel!