5 Things to know about the 2024 Toyota Sequoia

1. It’s a beast You won’t be missing the old V8. Standard is a twin-turbo, 3.4-liter V6 plus an electric motor that pumps out an impressive 437 horsepower and jaw-dropping 583 lb.-ft of torque. That helps you tow up to 9,250 lbs. – another big number! 2. It’s efficient, too The hybrid system pays off in efficiency, with a thrifty combined EPA rating of 20 mpg. Even with lead-footing it, and mostly around town driving we still averaged 18.5. 3. It’s seriously capable Serious about off-road? A TRD Off-Road package is offered, with unique wheels, off-road suspension with Bilstein shocks, …

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2024 Toyota Sequoia Limited review by Ben Lewis

Don’t go thinking that EV’s are it. In the marketplace 3-row full-size SUV’’s are hot. From the Kia Telluride to the Mazda CX-90, there’s something for everyone looking for a big, tough, spacious vehicle. And one name that’s been around is the Toyota Sequoia, sharing a platform with the Tundra pickup, the big Toy has a well-earned reputation for capability and ruggedness. Now the manufacturer’s adding a heavy ladle full of luxury as well. Is the Sequoia the right SUV for you? Let’s take a look. Big and Bold The first thing you notice – the Sequoia has presence. This …

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2024 Toyota RAV4 Off-Road review by Ben Lewis

When you’re on a roll, you’re on a roll. Well, the Toyota RAV4 has been the best-selling compact SUV for the last six years. That’s impressive because it’s one of the most competitive segments in the marketplace. Does the ’24 model have what it takes to stay as the king of the hill? Let’s take a look! In The Army Now At first glance, it’s hard not to notice our tester’s newly available Army Green paint. We love it on our TRD Off-Road model – it just makes sense for an outdoorsy-focused vehicle. It’s also a rugged looking ride, Up …

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 1958 review by Ben Lewis

As we noted recently with the test  of the all-new Hyundai Santa Fe and Lexus GX550, big blocky SUV’s are back. The rugged, squared-off looks really are resonating with buyers, and the truckish, ultra-capable vibe is catching fire. So, it makes sense that one of the original boxy SUVs would return to its roots, and we were thrilled when we found out we’d be testing the all-new Toyota Land Cruiser. While the Land Cruiser has evolved over the years to a large luxury SUV, with excellent off-road capability, it also became quite expensive. With the all-new model Toyota promises the …

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2024 Toyota Prius XLE review by Ben Lewis

We love it when automakers shake things up. Well, not always. We’re not too sure about the Tesla Cybertruck, to be honest. But when you take a mainstream model and turn the tables, for sure. And that’s just what happened with the Toyota Prius. Yes, the Prius. The poster child for a cleaner, greener future has now become a Sports Illustrated Swimwear model. So, is Toyota brilliant, or did they lose the plot completely? Let’s find out. Head-turning Looks One look is all it took (hey, that would make a great song!) to show this is something special. We got …

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