The Toyota Sequoia is an aging model that hasn’t had a major redesign in a decade. For the 2018 model year the Sequoia gets some incremental improvements.

There is a new front grille and lower bumper, LED headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights and upgraded exterior trim. A cabin upgrade gives Sequoia new gauges, 4.2-inch dash screen and leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Toyota has added standard advanced safety technology to bring the Sequoia in step with the rest of its product line. Although the Sequoia shares a platform and an engine with the Tundra pickup truck, it trades the truck’s 10,000 pound-plus towing capacity for eight-person seating and more comfort and convenience features.

Pricing

• The 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 starts at $49,895 after a $1,295 destination charge.
• Sequoia Platinum models start at $68,830 after destination.
• The 2017 Sequoia SR5 started at $46,855 after destination.

Trims

• The 2018 Toyota Sequoia is available in four trim levels: SR5, TRD Sport, Limited and Platinum.
• All trims are available in both 2WD and 4WD.
• TRD Sport trims are off-road oriented, with Bilstein shocks and TRD anti-sway bars front and rear.
• No hybrid, plug-in hybrid or electric models are available.

Dimensions

• The 2018 Sequoia rides on a 122.0-inch wheelbase, with an overall length of 205.1 inches and a width of 79.9 inches.

Powertrain

• All Sequoia models are powered by a 5.7-liter V8 with 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque.
• A six-speed automatic transmission is standard for all 2018 Sequoias.
• Two-wheel drive is standard across the board, with four-wheel drive optional.

Towing

• Towing capacity for the Sequoia SR5 and TRD Sport is 7,400 pounds with 2WD and 7,100 pounds with 4WD.
• In Limited and Platinum trims, towing capacity is 7,200 pounds with 2WD and 7,100 pounds with 4WD.

Mileage

• The 2018 Sequoia is EPA estimated at 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway/15 mpg combined with 2WD and 13 mpg city/17 mpg highway/14 mpg combined with 4WD.

Safety

• Toyota Safety Sense P is standard on every Sequoia, and includes blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alerts, pre-collision alerts with pedestrian detection, lane-departure alerts, radar cruise control and auto high beams.
• Limited and Platinum trims get front and rear parking assist sonar.

Infotainment

• SR5 and TRD Sport models come with a 6.1-inch touchscreen and Toyota Entune Plus. The system offers smartphone-connected navigation, USB connectivity, voice recognition, Siri Eyes-Free and SiriusXM radio.
• Limited models add integrated navigation and Entune Apps, which include Pandora, Yelp, iHeartRadio and MovieTickets.com.
• Platinum models also get premium JBL audio.
• Toyota’s Entune system does not include Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in any configuration.

Comfort & Convenience

• Every Sequoia comes with three-zone climate controls, seating for up to eight people, stain-resistant fabric seats and power features.
• TRD Sport models add black fabric seating with the ability to upgrade to leather and a TRD shift knob, floor mats and sill protectors.
• Limited models have standard leather and heated front seats, an upgraded center console with three 12-volt power outlets, one 120-volt AC outlet, RCA jacks and a sliding armrest.
• Platinum trim includes a standard rear-seat entertainment system with Blu-ray, heated and ventilated leather front seats, laser cruise control and wood-grain accents throughout.

Editor’s note: Photos courtesy of Toyota.