The second
generation Sequoia is the SUV turned into the ‘TRD Pro beast’ that Toyota
teased a couple of days ago. Presented at 2019 Chicago Auto Show, it has a beefier
suspension, with specially-tuned Fox shock absorbers that should come in handy
off the beaten path.
The Sequoia TRD Pro also has a reworked grille, LED
headlights and fog lamps, specific front skid plate and roof rack, 18-inch BBS
wheels, covered in 275/65 tires, and is available with a TRD cat-back exhaust
system. Clients will get to choose between four colors: an exclusive Army
Green, Super White, Midnight Black Metallic and Magnetic Gray Metallic.
The interior of the full-size SUV sports black
leather-trimmed seats with red contrast stitching, ‘TRD Pro’ accents and
all-weather floor mats. Standard amenities include the power tilt/slide
moonroof, 8-way power driver’s seat, premium audio system, tri-zone climate
control, 7-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa,
SiriusXM, Bluetooth, USB port, Smart Key and push-button start.
Available exclusively as a 7-seater, the 2020
Sequoia TRD Pro has the Toyota Safety Sense-P bundle of driving assistance
features, with pre-collision with pedestrian detection and automatic braking,
lane departure alert, automatic high beams, radar cruise control, blind spot
monitor and rear cross traffic alert, as standard.
Power comes from the usual 5.7-liter V8, which makes
381 hp and 544 Nm of torque. It’s mated to a
6-speed automatic gearbox and provides a towing capability of up to 3,221 kg.
Besides the Sequoia TRD Pro, Toyota has also
announced a series of upgrades for the rest of the TRD Pro models, such as the
Tacoma, Tundra and 4Runner. These now get a new 8-inch infotainment system with
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Amazon Alexa, and push-button start, among
other minor revisions.
