Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Toyota is in the process of switching its entire lineup over to the 2027 model year, with updates already announced for the 2027 Corolla Hatchback, 2027 Tundra, and 2027 Prius. It's now the turn of the brand's largest SUV in the United States, the three-row Sequoia. The 2027 model has been enhanced with a sharper appearance, an upgraded infotainment system, and a new Trailhunter Package, which turns it into a capable overlander. It finally brings the Trailhunter treatment to the Sequoia, as the 4Runner and Tacoma are already offered with this option.Related: 2027 Toyota Tundra Finally Gets The Trailhunter Treatment It DeservesSequoia Gets Updated Design Details and New Trailhunter Package2027 Toyota Sequoia TrailhunterToyotaView the 5 images of this gallery on the original articleAdvertisementAdvertisementThe design updates are subtle, so much so that you may not immediately notice the difference between this model and the 2026 version. Toyota has added refined grille and bumper treatments on select trims, with a revised bright chrome finish. A brighter LED light bar is available and there are new rectangular fog lights integrated into the bumper.What does make more of an impression is the Trailhunter Package, which is an option and builds on the SR5 trim. Selecting this package adds the following upgrades:Old Man Emu upgraded suspensionMichelin LTX Trail 265/70R18 all-terrain tires18-inch bronze-colored wheelsFront recovery hooksAdditional underbody protectionLocking rear differentialMulti-Terrain SelectCrawl ControlExclusive Trailhunter badgingThese extras enhance the trail readiness of the Sequoia, but the TRD Pro is still the off-road king in the lineup. The bronze wheels of this package also give this particular Sequoia a more rugged look. No powertrain updates were mentioned, so all Sequoias should retain the 3.4-liter twin-turbo hybrid V6 with outputs of 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque.AdvertisementAdvertisementOther than the new package, the range of trims remains unchanged, which means buyers can choose from the SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro, and luxurious Capstone. Enhanced Infotainment and Safety Suites2027 Toyota Sequoia TrailhunterToyotaToyota has upgraded the infotainment system in the 2027 Sequoia. All models now come with the larger 14-inch touchscreen; previously, SR5 models made do with a much smaller eight-inch screen.Besides the size of the display, the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia system also finds its way into the 2027 Sequoia. It integrates AT&T 5G connectivity and has customizable widgets with a smartphone-like layout. This system was previously introduced in the latest RAV4 crossover. Additionally, there are new, more responsive voice controls and a standard dash cam.2027 Toyota Sequoia TrailhunterToyotaToyota's enhanced Digital Key is also available. This allows owners to manage certain functions straight from their mobile device.AdvertisementAdvertisementFinally, Toyota has upgraded the safety suite to the new Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 suite. While the features are similar, the new suite introduces improved hardware and detection capabilities. Hopefully, these changes will improve the SUV's performance in the IIHS' test for vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention, in which the Sequoia only achieved a Marginal rating.Why It Matters2027 Toyota Sequoia TrailhunterToyotaThe Toyota Sequoia is one of the brand's higher-margin vehicles, owing to its price point that stretches to over $80,000. After the departure of the older, three-row Land Cruiser, it's also Toyota's only large, body-on-frame SUV with three rows. The Grand Highlander has three rows but isn't nearly as capable off-road, while the new Land Cruiser has been significantly downsized. For these reasons, it's important for Toyota to keep the Sequoia fresh.Pricing will determine how good of a deal the 2027 Sequoia is, but that information will only be shared closer to it going into production in fall 2026. We're willing to bet the Trailhunter Package will be popular, especially as SUV fans increasingly choose rugged upgrade packs and special editions.Related: We Put the 2026 Toyota Sequoia's Cargo Space to the Test With a Photo BoothAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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