What was the last year of the Toyota Sequoia with V8?
The last Toyota Sequoia with a V8 was the 2009 model year.
In detail, the Sequoia has existed in two generations. The first generation, produced from the early 2000s through 2009, offered traditional V8 power. Toyota completely redesigned the model for 2023, introducing a second generation that relies on a hybrid V6 rather than a V8, meaning there is no current Sequoia with a V8 engine.
Historical context: Sequoia generations and engines
Below is a concise look at how the Sequoia’s powertrains changed across generations and what led to the end of V8 availability.
First generation (XK30) overview
The original Sequoia launched in the United States with V8 options and served as a large, capable SUV built on Toyota’s pickup platform. Early models offered a 4.7-liter V8, with later trims adopting a larger 5.7-liter V8 to boost towing and payload performance.
Before listing the main points, here is a quick summary of the V8 options in the first generation:
- 4.7-liter V8 available in earlier first-generation Sequoias
- 5.7-liter i-Force V8 introduced later in the first generation
Conclusion for this section: The first-generation Sequoia ended in 2009 with V8 power, before Toyota paused the model for more than a decade.
Current generation: V6 hybrid powertrain (2023–present)
In 2023, Toyota reintroduced the Sequoia on a new platform shared with the Tundra. The current Sequoia uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid known as i-Force MAX, delivering roughly 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is paired with a 10-speed automatic and standard four-wheel drive across most trims, providing strong towing capability without a V8 option.
Why the V8 era ended and what changed
The switch from V8 to a V6 hybrid was driven by a broader industry trend toward improved efficiency and electrification, along with the partnership with the Tundra platform to deliver modern towing performance with better fuel economy and lower emissions. The Sequoia’s current powertrain prioritizes efficiency while maintaining the rugged capability the model is known for.
Timeline: V8 availability in the Sequoia
Here is a concise timeline to contextualize when V8s were offered and when they ceased being an option in the Sequoia lineup.
- 2000–2009: First-generation Sequoias offered V8 engines (4.7L early, 5.7L later).
- 2009: Last model year to offer a V8 in the Sequoia.
- 2010–2022: Sequoia was not in regular production.
- 2023–present: All-new Sequoia returns with a 3.4L twin-turbo V6 hybrid (i-Force MAX); no V8 option.
Conclusion of the timeline: The final V8-Sequoia was the 2009 model year; since the 2023 revival, the Sequoia has used a V6 hybrid instead of a V8.
Summary
The Toyota Sequoia last offered a V8 engine in its 2009 model year. After a long break from production and a redesign for 2023, the Sequoia returned with a modern 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 hybrid (i-Force MAX) and no V8 option remains available. In short, there is no current Sequoia with a V8; the last one was in 2009.
