Saw a 2025 Sequoia TRD Pro on the road, and it looked amazing! But I’ve barely seen any out there, so I’m curious if anyone here has actual driving experience with it? I’ve read the reviews on Car and Driver and Edmunds, and they aren’t too great. Wondering if anyone can share real-world pros and cons?
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Would love any advice!
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
Drue said:
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
It’s like they took all the complaints from the 4Runner and ignored them completely!
Drue said:
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
That’s my take too… it’s a bigger car, but there isn’t much more space inside. I went with the 4Runner last time because of this. The 6th gen 4Runner has a third row now, so that might be something to consider as well.
Drue said:
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
Yeah, they’re offering a third row on a few trims in the new 4Runner.
Drue said:
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
Good to know! I’ll check the website soon to see what’s available.
Drue said:
The interior is poorly designed… a lot of wasted space.
You don’t need to wait… it’s already a confirmed option!
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
Would love it if the GX550 had an option for a third row 
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
Honestly, the third row in the Sequoia kills the cargo space. If you need that extra seating, a minivan might be the better choice overall for functionality.
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
We’ve got a minivan already, but we have four kids and do a lot of overlanding. Currently driving a GX470 and want to upgrade to something with more towing power.
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
How about a Highlander?
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
Highlander (even the Grand Highlander) is smaller than the Sequoia. Once you add the third row, the cargo space is basically gone.
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
Yeah, especially with the Grand Highlander!
Pat said:
GX550 Overtrail+ feels like a better deal to me. Sequoias are rare because of the price and Toyota doesn’t make a ton of them.
The Highlander’s nice, but it’s way smaller than the 4Runner. I parked my 2015 Highlander next to a 5th-gen 4Runner, and the 4Runner made the Highlander look tiny.
The Sequoia TRD Pro is definitely eye-catching, but if you’re mostly doing road trips or city driving and not heavy off-roading, maybe look at the Platinum or Hybrid MAX trims of the Grand Highlander. You’d get the third row and similar cargo space for a lot less.
Differences:
Thanks for breaking it down! Super helpful info.
I’ve taken our 2015 AWD Highlander on some decent off-road trails with no problem! The right driving skills can make a big difference.
Definitely overpriced lol
Gentry said:
Definitely overpriced lol
Starting to feel the same way.
