The One Missing Feature on 2023 Toyota Sequoia Fans Are Not Thrilled About

I don’t care about the sliding window. But the second row not sliding forward to allow the third row to slide forward to allow for actual cargo room, is a deal breaker. People want cargo room. They should make a sequoia XL. I may have to buy a suburban or Yukon xl now. Very upsetting since they said they listened to customers.

It's pretty impossible to build the perfect vehicle. And it's normal, that for every brand which updates a product, there will be a few owners of the previous model who will be upset. Or some who won't like one feature or another.

example: you can't have 3 rows of seats and room for dogs. but you can fold those rear seats (3rd row) and it'll be ok. Or buy the long wheelbase of the Ford/Lincoln or GM/GMC product of your choice.

Toyota could have built a long-wheelbase version but how many people would be buying it? The answer is: NOT many and they know that. GM/GMC and Ford/Lincoln are there to make you happy.

Overall, this is such a huge improvement over the decade-old (+) Sequoia that for whatever minor things that annoy a few...it is inconsequential.

I have a 08 Sequoia Limited 4x4 with 200K miles. Love its ride, power, comfort, interior layout flexibility and reliability. I really like the 23 model but have 4 reservations: 1) will its solid rear end will it ride and handle as well as the older version with independent suspension or worse? 2) with the newer solid rear end and hybrid battery placement is the third row seat a worse “knee in your chest” position or at least on par with the previous version? 3) not a fan of a fixed position second row captains seat - gives even less flexibility and looks like makes third row seat more limited in comfort and usability. 4) concerned that with the third row seat in the full up and back position it reduces the already small cargo space behind the 3rd row seat - is it less space than the outgoing version when seats are up and back:

I own a Sequoia currently and usually put my 3rd row seats down so that my dogs can ride in the back...is this still an option?

I agree with what "Toyota Failed" wrote.. Toyota Blew It !! I Love Toyotas !!
I have a 2003 V6-4WD Highlander, I bought New, drive it everyday 70 miles plus it now has 380,000 Miles!! Greatest vehicle I ever owned, and I had alot !
So I bought a 2016 Limited Sequoia, New, Second greatest vehicle I ever owned,, But this new model first of all... it's UGLUY !!! That Horrendous, Gaudy Oversized Grille,and they made the Body style a "Square Box" like the competition. My Sequoia is Beautiful, with rounded fenders, quarter panels, wheel wells, windows, etc. Nice a "Curvy" like a Beautiful women. Also Toyota is now going backwards in Technology, by removing an independent rear suspension, and using a solid axle instead, just so they can advertise a higher towing capacity. but on the other hand, the competition, is upgrading to independent rear suspension, Chevy, GMC, Suburbans, Tohoes, etc. So they are sacrificing ride quality, and the fact they can't fold the 3rd row seats flat, into the floor ,because of the rear axle, the Cargo area just got ruined, with that ridiculous step shelve in the back. No more fully flat floor space. I can fold all my seats down, completely flat, and since I don't have the second row caption chair, I have 120 cubic inches of useable space.I can sleep back there, with plenty of room, nice and comfy, at 6'-1" Then they discontinue a proven, naturally aspired V8 drivetrain, for an overstressed V6 twin-turbo, trying to move a 6,000 lb. vehicle, doesn't make any sense, and don't let the gas mileage numbers fool you. Your not gonna do that much better, how you drive , matters more. I can get 20-21 m.p.g on the highway, in my Sequoia, IF I take it EASY. but when I start turning up 5,000 r.p.m's, I can get 10 m.p.g or less. Since Toyota built their reputation on Reliability, Durability, Longevity, etc. I can't see an overstressed V6 twin-turbo, pushing a 6,000 lb. vehicle, lasting 380,000 miles ,without expensive, maintenance, and repairs. I think I'll keep mine, forever, or until Toyota wakes-up !

I understand you can't meet everyone's needs, but the only reason you wouldn't err on the side of caution when designing the sequoia with a lack of rear roll down window, and cramped interior, would be if there either a larger version planned, or the upcoming 4runner will be more offhand focused and therefore they expect some customers will be forced into the sequoia. Where things sit today, the new sequoia is in some awkward place between the current 4runner and previous sequoia generation where it is neither roomy enough for those who need it, nor as maneuverable as a smaller vehicle such as the 4runner which offers similar benefits. Could have been a great vehicle.

After considering a 2016 LX 570, this seems to have the options I like in the Lexus but more off road potential and less ‘looks’ aka not quite as flashy/pretentious maybe? I know opinions a dime a dozen but the rear heated and cooled seats seemed similar ‘luxury’ like the lx, but my kids don’t need that. Ha. I like the captain chairs ease for 3rd row access and I bet this has better packaged new safety tech. Also wondering how the legs in 3rd row go for kids..the gx and that lx were not impressive vs say our Yukon . I wasn’t impressed with the LX lane keeping beep either. I’d rather a slight rattle/nudge from the steering. Not sure if this will do that but I’d think that tech is better now vs 6/7 years ago.

No rear retracting glass and the third row seat seems like a debacle, should fold flat. My two lab retrievers will have to keep my 2010

Kept it on the Tundra, but not on Seqoia...without the sliding rear window, why wouldn't I just get a Tahoe or Suburban? the long term ownership on those are cheaper too. Sequoia is very nice for now, but the other brands update faster and parts are way cheaper as they age. It was stupid for Toyota to skip this. talk about not knowing your customer... if they make the same mistake on the new 4runner, I will be very disappointed.

I LOVE the 1071 Edition trim and wish they would have it on the Sequoia's. That is the only reason I stuck with Fords King Ranch otherwise I would have switched to Toyota. Alot of my friends say the same. Hopefully that will be coming soon.