Toyota announced the 2027 Toyota Sequoia on July 23, 2026, and the update is the most substantial since the current generation arrived for 2023. It brings a new Trailhunter package, refreshed styling, a standard 14-inch multimedia screen and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0. Full specifications and pricing are still to come, but the headline equipment is confirmed. Here is what Toyota has officially announced about the 2027 Sequoia.
What’s New for the 2027 Toyota Sequoia?
Toyota describes the 2027 Sequoia as receiving a sharper, more assertive exterior design developed by its CALTY Design Research studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The bigger news is underneath the skin: a newly available Trailhunter package, the latest-generation Toyota Audio Multimedia system with a standard 14-inch screen, and Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 across the range. A built-in Drive Recorder dash cam and enhanced Digital Key functionality are also part of the update.
The New Sequoia Trailhunter Package
The Trailhunter package is based on the accessible SR5 grade rather than a standalone halo trim, and Toyota confirmed its contents. It adds an Old Man Emu upgraded suspension, Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 all-terrain tires on bronze-finished wheels, front recovery hooks, enhanced underbody protection, a locking rear differential, Crawl Control, Multi-Terrain Select and bronze exterior badges. It sits alongside the existing TRD Pro rather than replacing it.
- Old Man Emu upgraded suspension
- Michelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 tires with bronze wheels
- Front recovery hooks and underbody skid protection
- Locking rear differential, Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Select
2027 Sequoia TRD Pro Changes
For 2027, the Sequoia TRD Pro receives newly designed, vehicle-specific tuned FOX enhanced QS3 shocks for improved feel and adjustability over rough terrain, plus standard red tow hooks and a new Honeycomb exterior color. Toyota has not yet published pricing or final specs for these changes.
Powertrain and Towing
The current Sequoia uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid — Toyota’s i-FORCE MAX — producing 437 horsepower, paired with a 10-speed automatic and available four-wheel drive. It is built on the TNGA-F body-on-frame platform shared with the Toyota Tundra and the Land Cruiser. The current model is rated to tow up to 9,520 pounds. Toyota has not announced powertrain changes for 2027, so these figures are expected to carry over.
Because the Sequoia is assembled in San Antonio, Texas alongside the Tundra, it shares that truck’s proven body-on-frame architecture and heavy-duty towing hardware. Toyota has not indicated any change to the hybrid-only strategy for 2027.
Technology and Safety
Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 debuts on the Sequoia for 2027, adding upgraded sensors and proactive driving assistance. Features include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist and Proactive Driving Assist. The new multimedia system supports AT&T 5G connectivity and a customizable home screen with widgets.
2027 Sequoia Interior and Cabin
Toyota says the updated Sequoia gains a more premium, modern cabin, with the standard 14-inch multimedia screen at its center. The system runs the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia software with a redesigned home screen, customizable widgets, faster “Hey Toyota” voice recognition and AT&T 5G connectivity. The standard Drive Recorder uses the vehicle’s exterior cameras to capture 20-second clips of manual or triggered events, and enhanced Digital Key lets a compatible phone act as a key.
2027 Sequoia Price and Release Date
Toyota says full 2027 Sequoia details and pricing will be announced closer to the start of production in fall 2026. The 2026 Sequoia started at $67,920, and industry previews expect a modest increase of roughly 1 to 3 percent — though that is an estimate, not a confirmed figure. The previous generation and current model can be reviewed in our 2021 Sequoia review and engine specs and our 2020 Sequoia review and specs articles.
How the 2027 Sequoia Compares
The Sequoia competes with the Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon. Its hybrid powertrain gives it an efficiency edge in a thirsty class, and the new Trailhunter package finally gives it a factory overlanding option to rival the Ford Expedition Tremor and the Jeep Wagoneer. At the official Toyota Sequoia page you can explore current trims and features while waiting for full 2027 details.
As the flagship SUV in Toyota’s North American lineup, the Sequoia is positioned above the 4Runner and below Lexus luxury SUVs. It is one of the few full-size SUVs to use a hybrid powertrain as standard, which differentiates it from V8 and twin-turbo V6 rivals. Toyota’s decision to keep both a Trailhunter package and a separate TRD Pro trim means adventure buyers now have two distinct paths within the same model.
Our take
Making Trailhunter an SR5-based package is the smartest thing Toyota did here. Instead of forcing buyers into an expensive halo trim, it lets cost-conscious families add real overlanding hardware — Old Man Emu suspension, all-terrain tires and skid plates — without paying for a TRD Pro. Combined with a standard 14-inch screen and TSS 4.0, the 2027 Sequoia shapes up as one of the most complete full-size SUVs on sale. The only real question is price.
FAQ
What is new on the 2027 Toyota Sequoia?
A new Trailhunter package, refreshed styling, a standard 14-inch multimedia screen, Toyota Safety Sense 4.0, a built-in drive recorder and updated TRD Pro hardware with a new Honeycomb color.
Does the 2027 Sequoia have a hybrid engine?
Yes. The Sequoia is offered exclusively with the 3.4-liter i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo V6 hybrid making 437 horsepower, a powertrain expected to carry over for 2027.
When does the 2027 Sequoia go on sale?
Toyota says production begins in fall 2026, with full specifications and pricing announced closer to that date.
How much will the 2027 Sequoia cost?
Toyota has not announced 2027 pricing. The 2026 Sequoia started at $67,920, and industry previews expect an increase of roughly 1 to 3 percent.
