One single look at the all-new 2023 Sequoia TRD Pro from Toyota is enough for the massive SUV to be imprinted on your mind. With the exit of the Toyota Land Cruiser from North America, the large-sized Sequoia could have filled in the vacuum, if only it had been a half-decent off-roader. Based on the popular and proven Tundra truck, the Toyota Sequoia definitely needed a top-to-bottom overhaul, and now, it has received just that.
Toyota has launched an all-new, completely-redesigned Sequoia SUV, along with the TRD Pro, which is the most powerful and rugged this SUV has ever been. Packed with luxury and practicality, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro also focuses on some great performance, and most importantly, it is now an industry-leading off-roading SUV.
For all intents and purposes, the new Sequoia TRD Pro is now fully capable of going head-to-head with the likes of off-roaders such as the Ford Expedition, Jeep Wagoneer, and the Chevy Tahoe. Thus, here are 10 reasons why every off-roading enthusiast most certainly needs to have the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro at the top of their list.
10 The New Hybrid V6 On The Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Gives It Ample Power For Any Scenario
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro isn't merely a big-box SUV with nothing else going for it. A quick peek under the hood would prove any doubters wrong, as the SUV houses a hybridized twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 engine under its big bonnet.
Churning out a massive 437 horsepower and an even more impressive 583 lb-ft of torque, the Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro's i-FORCE MAX engine comes mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The power made by this mill is more than enough for the best and most challenging of trails when you decide to take the SUV off the tarmac.
9 The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Is Built On The Tundra's Proven Frame
There is a certain confidence that a body-on-frame SUV inspires, especially in off-roading scenarios. The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro, being based on the tough and rugged frame of the Toyota Tundra pickup truck, inspires just that.
Sure, it might lose a little composure in terms of ride quality owing to its more traditional frame, but the Sequoia TRD Pro will more than make up for those points lost by its off-roading prowess.
8 The New Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Doesn't Skimp Out On Luxury
The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro being an off-roading SUV doesn't mean that the vehicle will be a bare-bones experience from the inside. Toyota has packed the TRD Pro with enough luxury to make it a great family SUV that has many features to keep all occupants comfortable and busy.
With heated and ventilated first and second-row seats, all occupants of the SUV can enjoy the views that the panoramic moonroof provides. The cabin is airy and plush, with the quality of the seats and upholstery justifying the price tag. A big, crisp, and responsive infotainment display is the highlight of the center console, and leaves users impressed.
7 Toyota's Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Is Essentially America's New Land Cruiser
Anyone who doubts the prowess of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro would be happy to know that the SUV shares the same platform as the new J300 Land Cruiser. While the Land Cruiser might have departed from American shores, the Sequoia is more than happy to fill its shoes.
Effectively, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is this generation's Land Cruiser for America, and its off-road prowess along with luxury fitments make it ready to rise to the challenge and cements its place among the competition.
6 The New Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Is Rebuilt For Off-Roading
No, the Sequoia's TRD Pro trim isn't just the usual run-of-the-mill off-road 'package' that comes with some cosmetic off-roading looks and a higher price tag. Toyota has carefully engineered the SUV to be one of the best off-roading options on the market, and it clearly shows.
With a lockable differential, a solid axle rear suspension, 2.5-inch FOX internal bypass coil-overs and rear remote-reservoir shocks, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro is absolutely ready to take on any challenge or obstacle in front of it.
5 The TRD Pro Rides The Highest Among The Entire Sequoia Lineup
The TRD Pro is the most off-road focused offering in the entire 2023 Sequoia lineup, and has the highest ground clearance at 9.1 inches. Thanks to its massive 33-inch all-terrain Falken Wildpeak tires, the TRD Pro has enough ground clearance to make short work of any trail off the road.
Plus, the Sequoia TRD Pro also gets the best ramp angles of the lot. The approach and departure angles on the SUV have been improved to 23 and 20 degrees respectively, and even the most serious off-roading enthusiasts will love the commanding road presence and height of the TRD Pro.
4 Selectable Terrain Modes Make The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Ready For Any Environment
Off-roaders in today's world come loaded with technology, as the market demands. Thus, even while the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro's lockable differential is impressive to traditionalists, the inclusion of several dedicated terrain modes is definitely a welcome feature.
The Sequoia TRD Pro gets the usual eco, sport, and normal modes. Along with those, the SUV comes with a tow/haul mode for hauling and trailering, along with a multi-terrain select mode which houses several traction modes for dirt, sand, mud, and deep snow.
3 Crawl Control On The 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro Is Perfect For Obstacle-Running
Along with its many drive, terrain, and traction modes, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro also comes with an updated Crawl Control and Downhill Assist Control system. Designed as an off-roading cruise control, the Crawl Control system on the Sequoia TRD Pro works in tandem with the electronic stability control system to determine the terrain's driving conditions.
The system then adjusts the SUV's operations to meet the requirements of the terrain in front of it. The Crawl Control feature is pretty nifty when you're driving through muddy or rocky terrain, as the constant power supplied to the tires automatically leaves you to focus all your attention on the steering wheel.
2 A Built-in Sleeping Platform On The New Sequoia TRD Pro Is Perfect For Over-Landing
Not only is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro great for off-roading, but it's also quite suited for over-landing. If you're living in your car while taking the far longer and perilous route between A and B, the adjustable cargo shelf system on your Sequoia TRD pro folds out to allow you to completely lay horizontal and catch some sleep.
Behind the third row, the Sequoia TRD Pro houses its flat sleeping platform, and with the third row down, cargo area measures about 49 cubic-feet. In fact, the entire shelf area is quite versatile, constantly meeting your travel and cargo needs.
1 Off-Roaders Can Bank Upon Toyota's Rugged Reliability In The 2023 Sequoia TRD Pro
Sure, the 2023 Sequoia is definitely a new design and essentially a new vehicle for the brand, but the Sequoia has always had a largely reliable and trouble-free user experience. Recent models of Toyota's SUV last quite long without bothering owners with constant runs to the mechanic.
Thus, one can be confident enough to bank upon the Japanese automaker's worldwide reputation for reliable cars, and the Sequoia lineup's recent reliability ratings. After all, what good is an off-roader if you can't be confident it will get you through the most remote situations?