Coming This Summer: 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro
The all-new Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro sounds like an awesome piece of kit that’ll impress off-road.
All the info on the all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia dropped this week, and the specs make the new rig sound like one promising beast. First off, it utilizes the same body-on-frame platform as the new Tundra, which is shared with both the Lexus LX and the forbidden fruit that’s the Land Cruiser. Power will also come from the truck’s 3.5-liter V6 i-Force Max hybrid mill, which means drivers will have 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque on tap. A ten-speed automatic will handle shifting duties.
Of course, there have been plenty of improvements — big screens, captain’s chairs, connectivity, etc. — to make the latest Sequoia more luxurious and comfortable. And as with the latest Tundra, the range-topping version will be the Capstone, which will feature all the bells and whistles. The other trim levels, including SR5, Limited, and Platinum, will be familiar to Toyota owners. But as you can imagine, it’s the TRD Pro model that will prove most interesting to the folks here at YotaTech.
As with the Tundra, there will be a multi-link rear coil spring suspension out back, and in TRD Pro trim, the Sequoia will sport trick Fox internal bypass shocks. A locking differential will also be standard equipment, as will an aluminum skid plate, a beefy red stabilizer bar, and black 18-inch TRD alloy wheels. The increased offset of the wheels will make for a wider footprint, which should give the rig a great stance — whether it’s on pavement on tackling a tough trail.
Fortunately, there will be plenty of brains to go along with the brawn, as the TRD Pro will feature Multi-Terrain Select. This system allows drivers to choose between Rock, Rock and Dirt, Mogul, Loose Rock, and Mud and Sand drive modes, so whatever you’re facing, there’s likely a setting for it. Along with the terrain settings, Crawl Control — which is basically an off-road cruise control — and Downhill Assist Control will also be on the menu.
There will be no automatic sway-bar disconnect system on the Sequoia TRD Pro, but overall, it sounds like an awesome piece of kit that’s certain to impress when the going gets tough. It also sounds like a way to get a lot of the capabilities of the Lexus and the Land Cruiser for a little less cash. But what do you think? Will the Sequoia TRD Pro become a favorite of the well-heeled overlanders? We’re sure to get some answers after it arrives in showrooms this summer, and look for details like towing capacity and pricing to arrive soon!
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