Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone a BETTER luxury SUV than a GMC Yukon Denali?
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2023
- The Sequoia get a full redesign from Toyota for 2023. This Capstone grade is all new and bring a higher level of luxury. Under the hood a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 Hybrid mated to a 10 speed automatic transmission. Is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone a BETTER luxury SUV than a GMC Yukon Denali?
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I've never laughed my ass off on a car review until today. What a breath of fresh air. Give this guy a raise!!!!
Oh wow! That so awesome of you to say! I am glad that I can share the laughs and the cars with you!
My family have owned several of these incredible trucks, generation after generation since the early 2000’s. Some of the most reliable, durable vehicles ever built. Rock solid.
Formerly were, for sure!
The toyota will last more than 80,000 miles and hold its value better than the competition
You hit the nail on the head!
Don’t know that yet on this one. The V8s certainly.
@@ve2166 The V8 was an outdated gas sucking engine. This turbocharged hybrid complex gives you more power for less gas so it is a win win ... X2.
@@cyberImperfection Problem is reviews have been showing not so great gas mileage. IF it had significantly better gas mileage, then yes you're right.
@@ve2166 *Your next option is fully electric.*
After listening the designer/engineer for this vehicle, the intent was to have a large, yet, "garageble" SUV. The Yukon Denali is larger, no question, but it doesn't fit on everyone's garage. This Sequoia fills that gap of a very large, capable SUV, yet, fits in most garages. That was the goal, and I feel this vehicle accomplished that in style, along with being 20k less than the top of the line Denali.
But then you got the Yukon witch it is the same size as the Sequoia and that can fit in most people garages
Joe we know why the cargo area was skipped, as the Yukon has a ton more than the Sequoia in all 3 rows. Keep up the great work man 👍
This is so very true!
That 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone just looks absolutely amazing!!! 😎🤳🏾✨💖🎸
This MIGHT be it! Had new Yukon Denalis, every 3 years since 2000. Recently burned by GM warranty - even the dealer showed me internal emails. I can't buy GM anymore. Been toying with smaller stuff like QX60 but I think I gotta drive this one. This might be it for me. Thanks - great review as always.
Hey what makes you choose this vehicle over all others, i mean at this point even innumerable dreary crossovers are just as well performing
@@haberdasherrykr8886 Not choosing it - heck never been in any import car in my life. I said this 'might' be it - in that it will be the size I'm used to
QX80 / Armada would also be a replacement for the Yukon albeit an older platform but with a legit V8.
If your looking full size suv, your choices are the sequoia, Yukon, Tahoe, expedition, and Armada. Out of those, the sequoia and armada would be the most reliable if that’s what your looking for in a car. And between those two, the sequoia has much more modern tech and feel than the Armada
@@RRLV434hmm id say Nissan is the Ford of imports and that 5.6 is much more of
S gas guzzler than the GMC/Chev versions. Wouldn’t pick up a Ford
W a forklift. Toyota and Yukon w be my choice. Not a fan of That twin turbo V6. Heard its harder on fuel than GM’s 5.3 and had waste gate issues. Any white leather interior is a no go so hope they have a different colour.
It's ginormous but for a small family that's active and travel it's really great. We're talking reliability for years to come. Thanks for the great shots guys
These are unproven in terms of reliabikity
You must be thinking of the yukon. All Toyotas are reliable.
Yea but everyone is going small displacement forced induction so it’s reliable relative to most competition
@@Im3-16 My dad new 2023 tundra have problems with failing Wastegate on the turbos.
@@josevega23 yeah I heard about this issue for the TTv6 in new tundra/ sequoia
What happened to the cargo area? 😅
What cargo area ? LOL 😂
There is no cargo area!! Better not showing!!😂😂😂 It is ridiculously small and not level.
I was thinking the same thing. Zonk for editing!
Id pick the Toyota any day. I know it gets mentioned in every videos where there is a Toyota. Seriously though, having Toyota reliability can be life changing. So many people that are used to constantly taking cars to the shop have no clue that is not normal. I feel bad when people are getting repairs and they havent even hit 60k miles.
My
2022 sienna has really bad QC
My family just bought this car and it's AMAZING! I know people say the 3rd row is bad but Im 6 foot and I fit very well. The truck is not great but the shelf and cargo net help a lot. It's a smooth ride with a LOT of power!!
The deal with the chrome on the mirrors. If someone is coming at you with their high beams you can adjust the mirror to shine the light right back at them.
Almost a million subscribers Joe!!. Make sure you celebrate good once you hit the 1M!!. Keep going!
I like the sequoia but the only downfall is the cargo area behind the 3rd row that’s where the sequoia is losing they should’ve made it longer if they want the sequoia to be competitive in the full-size suv segment
yep nothing utility about this SUV. Toyota Sienna has more utility than this if you're not going off road.
Toyota should stretch the Sequoia just like they did with the New Grand Highlander. I think it would be a big hit. Overall it’s a nice SUV that will definitely outlast the Yukon in the long run.
Is the sequoia a little longer than the grand Highlander?
80k for top level trim and toyota reliability. Solid bargain all around.
Now that is funny.
In the 3rd row, is the 2nd row big enough to slide your feet under? My legs stick up in my dads Truck and I just slide my feet under passenger seat and they become much lower
Toyota needs to make a longer wheelbase version of this. Lack of any trunk space with the 3rd row up is a disappointment.
True, still not roomier enough like Yukon and suburban.
Really like the white and black contrast interior , having trouble deciding between this and the Tahoe . Not a big fan of the cargo area in the sequoia. Really liking the luxurious feel and look of the sequoia. I could do without the fake acceleration noise. Thanks for the review it really helps
My family owns this car. I was worried about the fake noise to but to be honest it’s not bad at all! It’s quite most the time unless you floor it.
Those 22 inch rims are not good for the bumps and potholes also very low profile tires are harsh on the road
Get the TRD Pro
Get a Hummer and end the argument.
Joe the type of guy to rub his wood only in a Capstone 🤣🤣🤣
Forgot to show us the cargo space!
I think that the point of not showing the cargo space is that it is not gonna soften any blows as the Yukon straight-up has more in each row and overall compared to Sequoia. so he saved the embarrassment and went straight to driving dynamics
those things look real nice, build quality is great too. Two BIG negatives are 1) Interior space is class low! 2) most dealers are asking 7K - 20K over MSRP so it's insane trying to get one at MSRP currently, both BIG negatives.
Love this gen sequoia but yea I agree on both those points
Here in mass this exact trim was for 82k
Keep going man 💯💯
Awesome review! Great car but I would rather take the Yukon Denali or Tahoe High Country just because there isn't enough cargo room in the back. I need the third-row seats for the family as well as the cargo space for luggage since our family travels so much
Joe! I need your opinion, my man. I'm about to purchase an Integra but I can't decide between the CVT & Manual. Unfortunately, my daily commute is highway driving to work with traffic almost every morning and evening on the way home. My gut says to get the CVT it's actually pretty good and I won't suffer in traffic. But, what's your opinion from an experienced manual driver. Is it that bad in traffic almost twice a day for 30-40 mins? Let me know!
Not enough room, and too pricey. I paid 70k for a loaded Tahoe with comparable features. I have leather, ventilated and heated seats, upgraded wheels, sound system, HUD, exhaust, etc. Maybe if it was 65k, but not 80k. That's before it even gets to dealerships where they will mark it up. Crazy.
Simpleton!
Sequoia lookin good very nice trim level nice review joe!
Joe thank you for bringing this to us. I wouldn’t mind this suv in dark blue. 😊
Lovely vehicle and trim. Thanks for another great video. Best wishes.
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
Awesome review!
I am so glad that I could bring it to you!
I’m 31 years old, and you had me at, “It can hold 6 gameboys.”
I'm digging it with you Joe; that wind shield pearl color
Joe and Lori and keep up the good work and I love the video 👍
Hey Joe, it's hard to move the rear wiper up top as that's where the rearview camera lives so the wiper would interfere with it. Safety 1st, rain 2nd. LoL. Nice video as usual brother.
I thought it might be 22 wheel lm loving it completely I'm loving the chrome bits tho I like chrome on it around the windows as well yes the rear wiper you right
Joe! I was looking at Sequoias this morning and then I see you upload a review on it. Should I take this as a sign lol?!?!?!
Looks perfect!❤
Hey Joe, as always I love your stuff. You guys are the best in the business. Shot out to Steven. 100% agree with you about the chrome. "1986 called. They want their chrome back." I have to say I like the Tundra but this Sequoia is Fugly. Plus that interior is odd to me. It looks like they just just threw everything at it. "Do you want white leather, black leather, chrome, aluminum, black gloss, matte black, or wood tone?" ... "Yes"....
😂😂😂
Joe and Lori , wife and I love your videos ! We thought this was the one for us but seeing it in person the trunk space with the third row inability to lay flat made it a knocker. Got a platinum sienna on the way thanks to your recent sienna video !
You chose a minivan over this? Interesting
Love the interior
This is our 3rd consecutive sequoia. Best one yet by far. Rides so great. A huge comfort upgrade from the 2017. Bear vehicle o have ever owned !!!
Owner of a 22 Tundra Capstone, one of my trips to the dealership I actually had them turn off the pumped in engine sounds. Being a high end luxury model I prefer it quiet.
I love the Sequoia! I just wish they would extend more room for the 3 row and the trunk space. If I wanted more trunk space, I’d be getting a Chevy Tahoe.
Who else caught the “easy access” joke? 😂😂😂 Just another reason why we love Raiti’s Rides! Good review, BTW.
Sequoia looks good ! 👍 It’s almost as big as the tree. I like the interior, and always get a good laugh when you mention the price 🤣
It’s a tough pill to swallow.
Patiently waiting for you to hit 1 Million subscribers!
Hey, Joe this is a beautiful SUV , and Toyota is known as a reliable product, however I need a V8 engine for a SUV this size.
I know how you feel!
For bragging rights ? Lol
We don’t know how that Turbo V6 will perform long term
@@MonicaHolly143 a V8 in Bidens economy? Yikes that would be dangerous
Get Nissan Armada before they redesign it and put a TT V6 in there too
I cant wait for my Capstone to arrive by the end of Jan ❤❤❤
I saw the Toyota Tacoma Platinum edition I think it's just as beautiful..
Joe did you forget to edit in the cargo area review? Skips right from third row to you driving
You purposely didn’t go over the awkward trunk with the rear seats stuck in there 😂😂😂😂
Just like a 2007-14 tahoe/yukon back there. Rediculous...
This is 🥶… nice ride joe
So smooth and quiet I love it
Love your homage to arcades and twinkies and crackerjacks. Add in a slurpee and that was my childhood too.
You drove this and the trd pro. I’m guessing even though capstone is more luxurious I’m thinking the better suspension and bigger tires make the trd pro ride quality better?
*Great review!! I also like the ONE ENGINE OPTION which is very powerful, almost 600 lb-ft... or else you know, Toyota would cheap out and give us some hideous turbocharged 4 cylinder.*
Joe, how do you feel this compares to BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS?
It’s about the same as a 2008 Yukon Denali. Doesn’t really compare to the new one
The stationary 2nd row seat and cargo area not laying flat are deal breakers for me.
I feel your pain!
Joe I must be color blind the Wind Chill Pearl color looks like white to me. Thank you, Stephen, for the fancy camera work. I'm sure you would be nominated best of the best by your peers.
They made too many sacrifices from the last generation. The 3rd row space was never good, they ditched the rock solid v8 and the greatest offense of all...no rolling rear glass. With all of those omissions it's my 3rd choice after the GM twins and expedition.
Yeah. They should have largely kept the last generation and put in a seriously luxurious interior.
I agree but I think the exterior of this looks the best. It’s too bad they butchered the functionality
Thanks fir sharing your thoughts on this SUV..
@@weirdshibainu good call
Toyota did an AMAZING Job on this. Exterior/interior is great !
Joe, I think Toyota overall did a great job with the Capstone trim. Some little things here or there that I would change. But hey, since we're on the Toyota subject , any word on the redesigned Rav4 or Camry?
I know the camry is due one for next year not sure about the rav 4. The rav 4 just had a refresh so it's not due for a redesign just yet. Maybe a couple years
@@mattmekhaeil gotcha 👌
Yeah!! I’m not understanding what’s up with the white interior trim also. All I can say is long shelve shirts and a box of latex gloves 🧤
Needs more third row and cargo area. Does it have a locking rear differential? The prices of these full size three row SUVs are insane. So glad I purchased a new 2021 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro with that n/a 5.7 liter V-8 engine and that reliable 6 speed automatic transmission. Plus, the copious amount of room.
What up Joe? SEQUOIA TIME!!!
Hey Tom! Let’s this this!
@@RaitisRides ;D
How does it get the view from above?
Started to see the vid!!
Beautiful
Best looking suv out there
Hey Joe you missed the Pain protection at the bottom of the door panels a.k.a “bubble doors” 😅 lots of people questioning if its a Paint protection or a factory defect of newer car they have at the bottom of door panels.
Actually, other than the third row seat and cargo spacing “not mention” I am feeling this vehicle over the GMC Denali , especially the pricing w/V6 engine too!! Thanks for the video Joe ~IJS On Throttle! 😂😅😂
The Sequoia has a very unique style that looks amazing but the Yukon has a better third row and cargo area which I think is very useful when you are buying an SUV.
This is so very true!
I agree
*This is a family SUV.*
*The 3rd row is primarily meant for kids.*
*Mom and dad at the front... maybe older children in the mid row.*
*The manufacturer does not expect you to put 7 fully grown adults in that thing.*
*Considering the children would get their own car by the time they hit the adulthood age.*
@@cyberImperfection Except for the fact that you CAN put grown adults in other larger SUVs 3rd row. If this was a mid-sized SUV like my MDX, then your point is correct...but if you're competing with the big boys, then the 3rd row needs to accommodate a grown adult. Maybe not comfortably, but sufficiently
@@ve2166 *Mid or full.. typically the ones that seat 7 full adults don't get used for that purpose at all and the size of the SUV gets too big to look like a.... basically a bus, as in Cadillac Escalade. The Sequoia length is good, it just needed a little bit lower leg room and the rest is easy. But I have never seen in my life a full size SUV with 8 full size adults inside. I doubt this redesign will leave negative impact on the buyers.*
Man that thing looks like it accelerates fast 😮
Can’t wait to get one!
Hey Joe have you had any contact with the law in any of your test runs? That beast is pretty quick for its size. It would take many of the 70's muscle cars 0-60. In a close call otherwise would have to go with Toyota reliability over GM. It seems most owners of these XXL SUVs keep them a number of years.
Love the Sequoia I feel like the Sequoia is a dandy. I feel like the Sequoia Capstone needs a built in refrigerator and I feel like the crome looks good.
Not ready to go hybrid yet. Would rather stay with the V-8 and the indy rear suspension. Overall still not seeing it for the $$$. And I'm a Toyota guy. One other thing I just noticed. Not sure if I would like sitting in the back seat and having 2 Stars Wars Storm Troopers staring at me
Traded my 2016 Denali in for a Sequoia Capstone. I'm so happy I did. Fit, finish and quality have already exceeded my expectations. I'm much happier with my Sequoia!
14 inches. Feels like your at a drive-in movie.🍿👌
Beautiful SUV
lol Aladdins Castle! Those were the days
It's better in the fact that you can keep it outside of the warranty period without the transmission spilling its guts out on your driveway.
😂😂
Is it me or did they cut and forget to include the cargo space
It goes straight to just driving after the 3rd row seat
Sorry about that!
Wheels look perfect with white color
Thanks you
What town in Florida was this filmed?
I saw one dealer was asking a $40,000 markup on a $80,000 TRD Pro. And it was gone in half a day. Toyota prices are getting crazy $$$$$💀
That's a lie
Rav4 hybrid 5k markup
Highlander hybrid 5k markup
Wait time 8 months to one year
All lies
Look within 1 to 1half hour radius u will get 100% no mark up
And 2k off on msrp too
Yes trust me not one 6 of my friends 4 got rav 4 hybrid and 2 got highlander hybrid platinum
2k off on msrp no mark up
Plus life time power train with glexibilty to service even outside toyota dealer
Looks amazing inside and out. I just can't have a hybrid.
No rear storage footage
Love the quality of the interior
12:24. Better that's done in the morning!🤣🤣🤣
The biggest advantage this has is the Toyota reliability
That is a very good point Matt
Except that mantra is for their non turbo options - this is heavy, turbo, and hybrid. Look in the Tundra forums about this set up. It aint Toyota reliable...
And great job Lori and Steven
@Joe Raiti. I love the Sequoia. But I still think the interior packaging was not property planned and executed. A vehicle this big should have a proper 3rd row seat and proper cargo area. I think Toyota missed a good opportunity in that sense. I also think going to a solid rear axle and suspension set up is counter productive. A multilink rear suspension would not only have been better but would also have helped with a lower floor at the rear.
very good points for sure!
yeah that's the exact change they did for the new gen GM SUVs for rear suspension to make those seats even better and higher off the ground.
I love this ride, only issue is the white I think there should be a burgundy on black or black on gray option
Now that is a nice suggestion.
Lol I love these reviews. Annoying neighbor kid. Great vehicle.
Did Toyota not allow you to film and talk about the weird rear cargo area?
Almost a million subs. We’ll deserved
Thank you Mike! It is great to have you on the journey with us!
Great looking SUV. Bigger than this old bachelor needs but would be nice to drive I bet. I wouldn't want the white interior tho.