What size V8 engine is in the Toyota Sequoia?
The Sequoia currently does not use a V8 engine; it is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid (i-Force MAX) delivering about 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic and available four-wheel drive.
Current powertrain
Here is what powers the latest generation of the Toyota Sequoia.
Specification at a glance
- Engine: i-Force MAX 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid
- Horsepower: approximately 437 hp
- Torque: about 583 lb-ft
- Transmission: 10-speed automatic
- Drivetrain: available 4WD
The current Sequoia marks Toyota’s shift away from traditional V8 power in its full-size SUV lineup, leaning into a modern hybrid V6 to improve efficiency while maintaining towing capability.
Historical engine options
Earlier Sequoia generations did offer V8 power, which is not present in the current lineup. Here are the two main V8 options used across prior years.
Two main V8 options through the years
- 4.7-liter V8 (2001–2007 Sequoia): solidified early towing capability with around 235–270 hp and strong low-end torque
- 5.7-liter V8 (2008–2022 Sequoia): the more common upgrade in later years, producing about 381 hp and roughly 401 lb-ft of torque
These older engines were phased out as Toyota introduced the modern i-Force MAX hybrid powertrain in the redesigned Sequoia for model year 2023 and beyond.
What this means for buyers
For buyers who specifically want a V8, past Sequoia models offered those options, but the current model year lineup does not. The Sequoia now emphasizes a hybrid V6 for improved efficiency while preserving strong towing and off-road capability.
Summary
The Toyota Sequoia no longer offers a V8 engine in its latest generation. The modern Sequoia relies on a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid (i-Force MAX) with about 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic and 4WD capability. Historical Sequoia models did feature 4.7L and 5.7L V8 engines, but those configurations have been phased out in favor of the hybrid V6 approach.
