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2017 Toyota Sequoia: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2017 Toyota Sequoia is that navigation and a smartphone interface became standard on the SR5. Otherwise, this is a quiet carryover year with the same V8, trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and basic structure as 2016.
About the 2017 Toyota Sequoia
2nd generation (2008-2022), final year before the 2018 styling and safety update.
Toyota positions the Sequoia as its big, traditional full-size family SUV: a truck-based three-row model with standard V8 power, real towing strength, and room for large families and road-trip gear. Its main draw versus more crossover-like rivals is that it mixes body-on-frame toughness and available 4WD with a roomy cabin and an independent rear suspension that helps ride comfort and third-row space.
The SR5 covers the full-size SUV basics with three-row seating, a 381-hp V8, tri-zone climate control, a moonroof, and towing equipment. The Limited adds heated leather-trimmed front seats, parking sensors, and a power liftgate, while the Platinum focuses on comfort with adaptive cruise control, load-leveling rear air suspension, heated second-row seats, and rear-seat Blu-ray entertainment.
What changed, by category
Tech
The SR5's navigation system and smartphone interface changed from optional in 2016 to standard in 2017.
2017 Toyota Sequoia specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter | V8, 5.7 Liter / V8, Flex Fuel, 5.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft | Auto, 6-Spd Seq Shft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel | Gas / Flexible Fuel |
| MPG City | 13 mpg | 13 mpg | 13 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| Horsepower | 381 hp | 381 hp | 381 hp |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft | 401 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7100 lb | 7100 lb | 7000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 120.1 cu-ft | 120.1 cu-ft | 120.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 in | 35.3 in | 35.3 in |
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| 115V Power Outlet | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | |||
| Rear Window Shades | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Toyota Sequoia compared with the 2016 model?
The SR5 gained standard navigation and a standard smartphone interface for 2017. The Sequoia's engine, three-trim lineup, styling, safety equipment, and basic structure otherwise carried over.
Was the 2017 Toyota Sequoia redesigned?
No, the 2017 Sequoia was not redesigned. It remained part of the second generation introduced for 2008 and was the final model year before the 2018 styling and safety update.
Did the 2017 Toyota Sequoia get a new engine or transmission?
No, every 2017 Sequoia retained the 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 and six-speed automatic transmission used for 2016.
How did the 2017 Sequoia SR5, Limited, and Platinum differ?
The SR5 was the core three-row, towing-focused model; the Limited added comfort features such as heated leather-trimmed front seats, parking sensors, and a power liftgate; and the Platinum added adaptive cruise control, load-leveling rear air suspension, heated second-row seats, and rear entertainment.
2017 Toyota Sequoia Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Sequoia.
4.3
2017 Toyota Sequoia
(74 reviews)
“The vehicle is great, I just wish it had a larger gas tank. The gas mileage is what I expected, but I feel the tank could be doubled.”