- Toyota refreshed the Sequoia with updated styling and newer tech.
- New Trailhunter package adds factory-backed overlanding equipment.
- Full specifications and pricing will be released later this fall.
The refresh of Toyota’s three-row Sequoia SUV is finally here, and it brings a lot with it. Buyers get more technology and safety equipment, plus there’s a new Trailhunter trim. Forget having to go straight to the aftermarket for parts after buying a new SUV. Toyota will sell you everything you need to go out into the wilderness directly from the dealership lot.
First, let’s focus on what most buyers will notice straight away. The revised Sequoia gets a sharper front fascia that Toyota says emphasizes horizontal lines for a stronger stance. Select trims add revised chrome accents, a new grille treatment, rectangular fog lights, and a cleaner lower bumper design
Tech Improvements
Inside, every 2027 Sequoia now comes standard with Toyota’s latest 14-inch infotainment display. The updated multimedia system features a redesigned home screen with customizable widgets, faster “Hey Toyota” voice recognition, and 5G connectivity through AT&T. Toyota is also introducing a built-in dashcam as standard equipment.
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Using the vehicle’s exterior cameras, the system can record 20-second clips either manually or automatically when triggered by certain events. That’s a seriously nice feature that will likely spread to more brands and models over time. The catch is that automakers will likely keep this data for themselves as well.
Digital Key functionality has also been expanded. Compatible Apple, Google, and Samsung wallet apps can now store the key directly, allowing owners to lock, unlock, and start the SUV without opening Toyota’s app. Access can also be shared with up to five additional drivers. Safety Sense 4.0 is also now standard.
Powertrains And Trims
Toyota also highlighted the Sequoia’s available 2.4-kW onboard inverter for powering camping equipment or tailgating gear, along with brighter grille-mounted LED lighting and available RIGID fog lights on select trims. Notably absent from Toyota’s announcement is any mention of powertrain updates.
That strongly suggests the SUV will continue using the existing i-Force MAX hybrid system, pairing a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 with an electric motor to produce 437 hp (326 kW) and 583 lb-ft (790 Nm), although Toyota hasn’t officially confirmed specifications for the 2027 model yet.
The refreshed Sequoia lineup will continue to include SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and Capstone trims, with the Trailhunter package slotting into the range as a new off-road option.
Overlanding For All
Adding the Trailhunter trim to the Sequoia is going to be as successful as it was predictable. After seeing it on the Tacoma and 4Runner, this was the obvious next step. What we didn’t see coming is that the Sequoia version might be the most attainable of the bunch, since it’s a package built on the SR5 trim.
It comes equipped with Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires, an upgraded Old Man Emu suspension, front recovery hooks, additional skid protection, bronze-colored wheels, and exclusive badging. Toyota also includes a locking rear differential, Crawl Control, and Multi-Terrain Select to improve traction when the pavement ends.
Importantly, Toyota stops short of mentioning some of the hardware found on other Trailhunter models, such as ARB roof racks, onboard air compressors, or integrated camping accessories, suggesting this version is aimed more at weekend adventures than serious expedition travel. Perhaps that explains the SR5 connection. Toyota says complete specifications, pricing, and production timing for the 2027 Sequoia will be announced later this fall.
