2013 Toyota Sequoia Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Massive interior with flexible seating
- serene ride
- graceful handling for its size
- brisk acceleration and high towing capacity.
Cons
- Audio controls are hard to reach while driving
- well-equipped versions are pricey.
What’s new
For 2013, Toyota has dropped the previous Sequoia's smaller base V8 engine. An optional Blu-ray rear-seat entertainment system is now available.
Edmunds says
With class-leading refinement, versatility and user-friendly features, the 2013 Toyota Sequoia is one of the top picks among full-size SUVs.
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- $13,899good price$2,034 below market
- 189,120 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 13 City / 18 Hwy MPG
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- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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2013 TOYOTA TOYOTA SEQUOIA LIMITED WITH BLUETOOTH HAND FREE, BACKUP CAMERA, NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, , DVD PLAYER FOR KIDS ,SUNROOF RUNS AND DRIVES SMOOTHL...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TDKY5G1XDS050243
Stock: 050243
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-04-2025 - 89,560 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 8 Seats, 13 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- Lexdan Automotive Maplewood (227 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5TDJW5G11DS089594
Stock: L9111
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-09-2025
Vehicle overview
Full-size, truck-based SUVs like the 2013 Toyota Sequoia are becoming rarer with each new model year, as buyers who don't need big-time towing or off-road capabilities are switching to more carlike crossovers. But if those qualities are still a big part of your vehicle needs, the Sequoia should work out well.
The Sequoia may have the bones of Toyota's big Tundra pickup, but its ride quality is quite agreeable. The Platinum trim's adaptive air suspension ups the ante even further, delivering luxury-car isolation and comfort. You get performance that befits a luxury vehicle, too, as Toyota's smooth but muscular 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8 becomes the Sequoia's only available engine for 2013. The V8's thirst means it isn't going to win any save-the-earth awards, but it seems only barely troubled to move the 2013 Sequoia's ample mass.
If you're shopping for a vehicle primarily to haul around a lot of people and have the all-weather security of four-wheel drive, we'll be the first to recommend one of the numerous large crossovers available. They serve the same purpose, but they're easier to drive and park and don't hit you with the fuel economy penalty for truck-type capabilities you may rarely, if ever, put to use. Toyota's own Highlander is one crossover alternative that seats three rows of occupants, as does the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse.
If you do have towing needs or other heavy-duty uses, however, nothing but a truck-type SUV will get the job done, and the 2013 Toyota Sequoia surely is one of the most comfortable ways to do it. The Sequoia rides better and has a more sophisticated interior than the stalwart class choice, the 2013 Chevy Tahoe, while its beefy V8 outshines the power available from the Ford Expedition.
Performance & mpg
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia comes standard with a 5.7-liter V8 that generates 381 hp and 401 pound-feet of torque. The Sequoia's V8 is backed by a six-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive is standard for all trim levels. Four-wheel drive with low-range gearing is optional.
In Edmunds performance testing, a Sequoia powered by the 5.7-liter V8 hustled from zero to 60 mph in a quick 6.7 seconds. EPA fuel economy is 13 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 15 mpg combined with rear-drive and 13/17/14 with four-wheel drive. The two-wheel-drive Sequoia can tow up to 7,400 pounds; the tow rating drops to 7,100 pounds for four-wheel-drive SR5 and Limited models and 7,000 pounds for the four-wheel-drive Sequoia Platinum.
Safety
Standard safety equipment for all 2013 Toyota Sequoias includes antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, trailer sway control, front-seat side-impact airbags, front knee airbags and three-row side curtain airbags. Front and rear parking sensors and a back-up camera are standard on Limited and Platinum trim levels. A blind spot warning system is standard on the Platinum version.
In Edmunds brake testing, the Toyota Sequoia required 127 feet to come to a stop from 60 mph, which is a short distance for SUVs in this class.
Driving
You'll never forget the 2013 Toyota Sequoia is a large vehicle, but thanks to its independent rear suspension and quick (but numb) hydraulic power steering, there's a surprising nimbleness to be found. At least until it's time to park. There, the upper trim's standard parking sensors prove invaluable.
On the go, the Sequoia soaks up the worst the road surface has to offer, particularly the Platinum model thanks to its adjustable suspension. Equally satisfying is the 2013 Sequoia's powertrain: The 5.7-liter V8 is powerful, silken and near silent until you pin the throttle. We also like the six-speed automatic, which is responsive even when towing.
Interior
The Sequoia's passenger cabin offers abundant room for passengers, cargo or a combination of the two. Whether you opt for the eight- or seven-passenger variation, you'll find a more comfortable and versatile cabin than its rivals. The second-row seats in particular not only recline, but slide fore and aft for extra legroom: a rare feature among full-size SUVs. The center section of the 40/20/40-split second-row bench also slides forward to put little ones within easy reach of mom and dad. Controls are generally easy to use, but those for the audio system require a long reach for the driver.
The Sequoia's interior is well set up for carrying stuff, too, with 66.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second-row seats. While the popular Chevy Tahoe requires you to remove and stow its heavy third-row seats in order to maximize cargo space, the Sequoia's independent rear suspension allows its 60/40-split third-row seats to quickly fold down into the floor to create a vast 121 cubic feet of cargo space with all the rear seats folded. In the Limited and Platinum models, they fold with the touch of a button.
2013 Toyota Sequoia models
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV with seating for seven or eight passengers, depending on the model or options selected. There are three trim levels -- SR5, Limited and Platinum -- all of which are offered with a choice of rear- or four-wheel drive.
The SR5 base model comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, foglights, heated mirrors, a roof rack, running boards, privacy glass, a towing package, a sunroof, keyless entry, a power vertically sliding rear window, cruise control, tri-zone automatic climate control, power front seats (eight-way driver, four-way passenger), a 40/20/40 sliding and reclining second-row bench seat, 60/40-split reclining and fold-flat third-row bench, cloth upholstery, cruise control, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The Limited adds 20-inch alloy wheels, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, 10-way power driver seat (adds adjustable lumbar), heated front seats, a power reclining and folding third-row seat, upgraded gauges, a rearview camera, rear side window sunshades (second and third rows) and a premium 14-speaker JBL sound system with a six-CD changer. Available options on Limited models include second-row captain's chairs, a Blu-ray rear-seat entertainment system and a navigation system with a touchscreen interface and Toyota's Entune app-based smartphone capability.
Those options are included on the top-of-the-line Sequoia Platinum, which also adds 20-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels, load-leveling rear air springs, adaptive shock absorbers, adaptive cruise control, perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 12-way power driver seat (adds thigh adjustment), driver memory functions, a power-adjustable steering wheel and heated second-row captain's chairs.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$256/mo for Sequoia SR5
Sequoia SR5
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$226/mo
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#7 out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs
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$605/yr
vs. $614/yr
for Average Fullsize SUV
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Frequency
1.46x/yr
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Severity
15.5%
vs. 16.7%
for Average Fullsize SUV
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Toyota Sequoia Owner Reviews
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Best SUV I've ever owned
5 out of 5 starsSteve Cuff, 09/18/2010
2010 Toyota Sequoia Platinum FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
I had the same 2008 SUV and this one is even better. The electronics are more user friendly. Drove Yukon XLs before this and other SUVs towing a travel trailer. This does that job better than them all and I've towed trailers for 40 years. Mileage towing 7,500 # trailer about 9 mpg and combined Hwy & City w/o trailer is about 16 MPG, not bad considering the size, weight and … capabilities of the Sequoia. Comfort and handling close to my Lexus LS 460. This is a great vehicle I highly recommend. You won't be disappointed.
275,000 miles and runs like new
5 out of 5 starsmichael schrag, 02/11/2019
2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
i have 2 previous toyota's with over 350k miles with zero problems. my current sequoia has 275,000 miles and runs like new. comfortable, quiet and dependable.
Excellent SUV
4.75 out of 5 starsryanswisher, 06/30/2013
2013 Toyota Sequoia Limited FFV 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
Replaced my 2006 Honda Odyssey with 2013 Sequoia Limited. Was looking for vehicle that would be roomy (have 3 small kids), safe, and solid performance (mainly acceleration, braking, and ride) - and the Sequoia does not disappoint.
Performance - the ride, acceleration and braking are all solid. While this is a large vehicle, it's very easy to drive for both myself and my wife.
Interior … - the fit & finish on the Limited is very nice.
This vehicle is extremely quiet - didn't expect that coming from such a large SUV.
All around excellent choice if you are looking to move up or out of a minivan.
Great SUV!!
5 out of 5 starslayne4, 07/05/2012
2011 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
Owned 2 Suburbans before this, won't buy anything else now. We weren't 4 blocks away from the dealership on the test drive and my wife said "this is what i want to drive". Much better vehicle to drive than a Suburban, rides better, quieter, handles better and the turning radius is 10x better than even a Tahoe. We pull a 5,000 lb boat with it and it doesn't even break a sweat. The engine … and brakes are unbelievable!
Inside everything is very functional and well thought out. Seating is very flexible, I have to say that the 2nd row has at least 6-8" more knee room than a Suburban. Plus the 2nd row slides forward to allow for more knee room in the 3rd row which is really nice.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 Toyota Sequoia, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sequoia since its last redesign.
2013 Sequoia Highlights
SR5
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $42,455 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $256/month |
Seating | 8 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.9 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sequoia include:
- Back-up camera
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover18.5%
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