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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
Woman Killed By 11-Year-Old Driver: Police
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. On Wednesday, a 54-year-old woman in Houston was killed after being pinned against another vehicle by a minivan being driven by an 11-year-old child, according to authorities. The Context According to Texas Department of Transportation data, in 2024, 4,150 people were killed in vehicle accidents across the Lone Star State, down 3.3 percent from 4,291 in 2023. What To Know In a press release published on Thursday, the Houston Police Department said the fatal incident took place the previous day at around 5:30 p.m. CT on 3700 Carothers Street. Crimes Division Sergeant M. Sudduth and Officer N. Solomon said an 11-year-old child was driving a black Chrysler Town and Country minivan and had been instructed by the 54-year-old pedestrian to pull the vehicle forward into a driveway. However, when the child drove forward, the woman became crushed between the minivan and a Toyota Sequoia. Houston Fire Department transported her to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead by medical staff. Police said the identity of the 54-year-old victim has not been published as the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is still investigating and seeking to notify her family. Stock photograph showing a Houston Police uniform patch on April 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Stock photograph showing a Houston Police uniform patch on April 6, 2024, in Houston, Texas. Aaron M. Sprecher/GETTY Speaking to Newsweek, a Houston Police Department spokesperson said they couldn't confirm whether the 54-year-old woman and the 11-year-old child were related. Police questioned "all persons who remained on the scene" and were later released, with the investigation ongoing. Anyone who has information about the incident can contact the Houston Police Department's Office of Community Affairs at 713-308-3200. In a separate incident on March 14, five people were killed during a 17-vehicle collision in Austin, including two children. Police said the crash involved "multiple vehicles and a semi-truck" with several people left "pinned in their vehicles." What People Are Saying In a statement included in the press release Sergeant Sudduth and Officer Solomon said: "The driver, 11, of a black Chrysler Town and Country minivan was instructed by the pedestrian (deceased) to pull the vehicle forward in the driveway at the above address. When the driver drove forward, the victim was pinned between the Chrysler and a parked silver Toyota Sequoia. "The victim was transported to an area hospital by responding Houston Fire Department paramedics where she was pronounced deceased." What Happens Next Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind Thursday's crash. More information is expected to be released in due course after the deceased's family has been notified.
ArabGT
6 days ago
- Automotive
- ArabGT
The 2026 Sequoia Adds Comfort and Class, But Will Buyers Bite?
The Toyota Sequoia, long known for its size and strength, gets a quiet yet meaningful update for 2026. It hasn't reinvented itself, but it has grown more comfortable and refined—traits that many large SUV buyers will appreciate. The price, however, has inched up too. The base model now starts at $64,025 globally (around 240,000 SAR), marking a $1,600 increase over the previous year. Small Touches, Big Comfort Gains Inside the cabin, families will notice a few thoughtful changes. Most notably, all trim levels now come with power-folding third-row seats—something that makes loading passengers or cargo much simpler. The Limited trim gets a welcome materials upgrade, replacing synthetic SofTex with genuine leather and contrast stitching for a more premium feel. At the very top of the lineup, the Capstone trim adds sophistication with dark gray wood accents that elevate the cabin's ambiance. And for those who like their SUV with a bold personality, Toyota's TRD Pro variant now comes in an exclusive Wave Maker Blue. It's a rich, deep color that gives the vehicle a commanding presence—perfect for standing out on the road. Hybrid Power, Same Proven Heart Under the hood, nothing changes—and that's not a bad thing. The Sequoia retains its i-Force Max hybrid setup, combining a twin-turbo V6 with a small battery and a 10-speed automatic gearbox. Together, they deliver 437 horsepower and 790 Nm of torque, with fuel efficiency hovering around 7.79 km/L. It's a strong performer, whether you're sticking to city roads or heading off the beaten path. Rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options remain available. Luxury has also been given a boost in the driving experience. The 1794 Edition, Platinum, and Capstone trims now include massaging front seats and 10-way power adjustments—features once reserved for German luxury SUVs. This makes long drives more pleasant and positions the Sequoia as a genuine contender in the premium segment. Same Look, But with a Twist If you were hoping for a bold redesign, you'll need to wait a bit longer. The 2026 Sequoia keeps its current exterior lines and mechanical setup, with minor tweaks like the new exterior color and updated cabin finishes. But Toyota believes the added comfort and craftsmanship are enough to justify the price hike. 2026 Sequoia Price Breakdown SR5 RWD: $64,025 (SAR 240,093) SR5 4WD: $67,025 (SAR 251,343) Limited RWD: $69,795 (SAR 261,731) Platinum 4WD: $80,035 (SAR 300,131) TRD Pro 4WD: $80,765 (SAR 302,868) 1794 Edition 4WD: $80,850 (SAR 303,187) Capstone 4WD: $84,435 (SAR 316,631) Is It Worth It? Toyota is clearly aiming for a buyer who values comfort and subtle luxury over drastic redesigns. And while some may balk at the price jump, others will see the added features—like massaging seats and premium leather—as well worth the cost. In a crowded full-size SUV market, the 2026 Sequoia quietly reminds us that evolution doesn't always mean revolution. Sometimes, it's the small upgrades that make the biggest difference.
Car and Driver
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia Add Eye-Catching Blue Hue
For 2026, the Toyota Tundra and Toyota Sequoia receive new options, including bright Wave Maker blue paint on the TRD Pro models. Inside, the Capstone models feature a new leather-trimmed upholstery option for the seats, featuring a Shale grey color with a brown stripe. The Tundra TRD Pro can now be bought with the IsoDynamic seats from the Tacoma TRD Pro, which have built-in shock absorbers. After a few years on sale, Toyota's two largest vehicles are ready for an update. Both the Tundra pickup truck and its SUV sibling, the Sequoia, continue to offer potent hybrid powertrains and off-road-ready TRD Pro models. While Toyota also left the brash, chunky styling untouched, both full-size Toyotas enter the 2026 model year with new interior and exterior colors and extra standard and optional equipment. Toyota The most obvious addition for 2026 is a new exterior paint color called Wave Maker. This vivid blue hue is now available on both the Sequoia and Tundra, but it's exclusive to the TRD Pro trim. Both models also gain a new interior look on the luxurious Capstone trim, which now offers Shale premium leather-trimmed seats that feature a brown stripe down the center. The Limited trim also gains leather-trimmed seats, offered in either black leather with white stitching or grey leather with black stitching. Both the Tundra and Sequoia also come with more equipment than before. In the Sequoia, all trims now come standard with power-folding third-row seats. The Tundra TRD Pro, offered exclusively with the hybrid powertrain, can now be ordered with optional IsoDynamic seats, akin to the ones found in the Tacoma TRD Pro. While these seats, which feature integrated shock absorbers, help reduce the jostle from bumpy terrain when off-roading, we found that they almost entirely eliminated legroom in the Tacoma, turning the four-door truck into a two-seater. Perhaps the Tundra's larger footprint will make that a non-issue. Toyota Toyota Toyota is also now offering power running boards on the Platinum trim and the 1794 TRD Off-Road package. The SX package now comes with new 20-inch wheels. Crew-cab models also gain air vents on the rear center console, while Tundras equipped with single-zone climate control gain the smartflow management system, also called "S-Flow," which directs the air only to the occupied seats in the vehicle. Toyota has also done away with the Tundra's smaller 22.5-gallon gas tank that was previously standard on the SR and SR5; every full-size Toyota truck now packs the 32.2-gallon tank. A trailer hitch and a four-/seven-pin connector also become standard across the Tundra lineup. Toyota didn't say exactly when 2026 models will start reaching dealerships or how much they will cost, but we expect the 2026 Tundra and 2026 Sequoia to arrive before the end of the year. Base prices shouldn't rise by too much from the current starting point of $42,185 and $64,520 for the Tundra and Sequoia, respectively. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
Motor Trend
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
2026 Toyota Sequoia Grows Minor Changes In Content, Price
As Toyota's big-boy SUV, the full-size three-row Sequoia brings some impressive stats. Entering its fourth year on the TNGA-F platform shared with the Lexus LX, global Land Cruiser, and other body-on-frame Toyota and Lexus products, the 2026 Sequoia sees minor evolutions throughout its trim levels, including new leather and exterior color options. Let's see what's new on this Texas-sized and Texas-born SUV. The 2026 Toyota Sequoia features minor updates, including new leather and color options, power folding third-row seats, and massaging front seats in higher trims. Prices increase modestly, with the SR5 starting at $66,120. The mechanical specs remain unchanged, retaining the hybrid V-6 engine. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next First, let's start with what hasn't changed. That'd be the mechanicals, highlighted by the Sequoia's rather eye-opening i-Force Max twin-turbo 3.4-liter V-6 hybrid powertrain. At 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque, this mighty V-6 remains capable of towing up to 9,520 pounds on lower-spec rear-drive models. Add (weightier) equipment and move up the trim ladder, and, of course, that capacity shrinks somewhat. But still, the standard hybrid V-6 is muscular for the segment, even if it's not particularly fuel efficient. We've already covered what's new for the off-road-focused Sequoia TRD Pro for 2026, with its exclusive Wave Maker blue paint option. It's the annual stand-out color that Toyota releases just for the TRD Pro models (including the 4Runner, Tacoma, and Tundra). Otherwise, the TRD Pro stays the same. It still includes a standard electronically locking rear differential and multi-terrain monitor, both of which can also be found on the TRD Off-Road package Sequoias. New for the range-topping 2026 Sequoia Capstone is Shale Premium textured leather trimmed seats, while the Limited trim isn't left out of the new leather game, either. It gets the cowhide in black or grey instead of the SofTex faux leather material it came with last year. The black leather on the Limited will gain white contrast stitching while the gray leather gets black stitching. New across all trims is the power folding third-row seating that makes expanding the cargo space less labor intensive. New for 2026, too, are standard massaging power front seats in the 1794, Platinum, and Capstone trims, which offers 10-way power adjustments in addition to upper and lower body massaging while parked or while driving. With the 2026 Toyota Sequoia's changes being relatively minor, the changes to the SUV's price are, thankfully, similarly modest. Entry-level Sequoia SR5 models ring in at $66,120 for 2026, $1,600 more than for 2025. Four-wheel drive remains a $3,000 option on that version and other Sequoias that don't include it standard (TRD Pro, 1794 Edition, and Capstone include it). The rest of the 2026 Sequoia lineup sees smaller price bumps compared to the SR5 of between $465 and $970. 2026 Toyota Sequoia Full Lineup Pricing
Forbes
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test Driving The 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia is offered with a new trim level: 1794 Edition Toyota has released a new trim for its largest SUV: the 2025 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition. The 1794 Edition trim has been available on the Tundra full-size truck for a couple years, but it was just introduced on the Toyota Sequoia. The 1794 Edition sits below the top-of-the-line Sequoia Capstone trim and above the Sequoia Platinum trim. It includes a lot of extra equipment that we'll dive into in a moment, but let's revisit what role the Toyota Sequoia serves first. Toyota Sequoia: Does it Really Need a V8? This is the biggest vehicle in Toyota's line up, acting as the brand's roomy, three-row, family-friendly, off-road capable SUV that utilizes on a body-on-frame chassis. It's got a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 combined with an electric motor, as reflected in the 'i-Force MAX' badging on the hood. This hybrid drivetrain delivers a total of 437 hp and an impressive 583 pound-feet torque. That peak torque number is quite a bump up from the peak horsepower number – thank you electric motor. The i-Force MAX hybrid drivetrain benefits both power and fuel efficiency The previous Sequoia featured a V8, and while it's easy to bemoan the loss of the V8 the reality is that the execution of this twin-turbo V6 + hybrid combination means the car accelerates with authority. It gets to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds and through the quarter mile in around 14.4 seconds. The power is delivered through a 10-speed automatic transmission that picks gears quite well. The result: both solid power and solid throttle response, despite having only six cylinders. The Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition can be outfitted with the TRD Off-Road package More impressive, and surprising, is that the hybrid drivetrain actually sounds pretty good, too, especially for not being a V8. I purposely avoided researching where the sound was coming from, though I have a strong suspicion it's coming from an amplifier and speaker as much or more than the exhaust system. But I'm going to embrace not knowing, and just say that between the drivetrain's power and torque, plus throttle response and deep exhaust note, the Toyota Sequoia's drivetrain is quite effective. The Sequoia's interior features a digital gauge cluster and 14-inch touchscreen Another Sequoia surprise-and-delight feature is a real-time oil pressure gauge. This is something I wasn't expecting in a three-row SUV in 2025, but I happen to be looking down at the gauge cluster while accelerating from a stop, and I saw the oil pressure gauge flare to life as the engine's RPM rose. Real-time oil pressure? That was common in older performance cars but is pretty much unheard of in modern family vehicles. Kudos to Toyota for serving drivers who still appreciate real time feedback. Despite it's body-on-frame underpinnings the Sequoia offers a refine ride quality Toyota Sequoia: Drives Smaller Than It Looks While the 2025 Toyota Sequoia certainly isn't a small SUV (it's more than 17 feet long and 6 and a half feet wide), this is one of those vehicles that can have you forgetting how much SUV is behind you after a just few minutes of driving. It doesn't necessarily feel nimble or spritely, but if you're avoiding the Sequoia because you think it might feel unwieldy, don't. If you can handle a CR-V or RAV4, you can handle the Sequoia, though you'll likely want to leverage the 360-degree camera technology when it's time to park. The 1794 Edition trim includes woodgrain accents with "1794" badging This particular model is the Sequoia 1794 Edition. Just as Ford has the King Ranch and Dodge has the Big Horn, the 1794 Edition is named for a large ranch in Texas. And in the spirit of Texas, it's got a lot of features that proudly display its ties to the longhorn state. These include brown leather and wood interior accents, '1794' badging throughout the interior and exterior, a panoramic sunroof, second row captains chairs, massaging front seats that are also heated and cooled, and a tow package. A wide range of off-road features and technology are available on the Sequoia Because it's a large body on frame chassis, the Sequoia rides on Toyota's TNGA-F (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform. This platform serves many models, including the Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. For the Sequoia application it offers standard rear wheel drive, with optional four-wheel-drive available on nearly every trim. Buyers can also get a two-speed transfer case and locking rear differential, plus crawl control (low-speed cruise control for off-roading) and hill-descent control. These features are part of the TRD Off-Road package. The 20-inch wheels features off-road tires when the TRD Off Road package is ordered For buyers needing to tow heavy trailers, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia can handle between 8,900 and 9,500 pounds, impressive numbers and yet another reflection of the extra torque emanating from its hybrid drivetrain. Fuel efficiency also benefits, with the i-Force MAX engine giving the Sequoia a 22 mpg rating for rear-wheel-drive models and 20 mpg for all-wheel-drive versions. Not bad for a 6,200-pound, three-row SUV with 157 cubic feet of passenger space. A mere 12 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row reduces the Sequoia's utility Toyota Sequoia: A Long Lasting SUV But perhaps the most impressive Toyota Sequoia figure is its expected lifespan. My company, studies the predicted lifespan of every model sold in the U.S., and the Sequoia consistently lands near the top of that list. The list looks at models most likely to get to 250,000 or more miles, and the Sequoia, along with the Tundra, 4Runner, and Tacoma, often make up the top four spots. The latest list shows the Sequoia in slot number 2 (behind Tundra) with a 36.4 percent chance of getting to 250,000 miles, or 4.2 times more likely to get there than the average vehicle. Straightforward controls make it easy to enjoy the Sequoia's many features Sitting in the Toyota Sequoia's driver's seat presents a user-friendly set of controls, despite the SUV's wide spectrum of capabilities. The 14-inch touchscreen uses an intuitive interface, with dedicated climate controls beneath it. The Sequoia's off-road controls are in the center console, and include two- and four-wheel drive settings, high- and low-range gearing, a knob for drive mode settings, plus buttons for tow mode, crawl control, and multi-terrain select. The surround-view camera eases the challenge of maneuvering the Sequoia For storage space there's a relatively shallow bin on top of the center console, along with a much larger, deeper storage area under the console's hinged lid. There's also a USB-C and a standard USB plug in the big bin. The top of the console and upper dash area feature woodgrain with '1794' badging above the glovebox. The woodgrain is offset with brown leather panels featuring tan contrast stitching, all of which is unique to the Sequoia 1794 Edition trim that's new for 2025. The Sequoia 1794 Edition includes standard second-row captain's chairs Toyota Sequoia: Interior Space Reduced Despite its body-on-frame underpinnings, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia delivers confident handling and a refined ride quality. However, while the advantage of using a body frame structure is increased chassis strength and durability, it comes at the cost of interior space. Specifically, having a live axle running between the two rear wheels impinges on the packaging in the third row and cargo area. It means a higher floor back there, which reduces third-row headroom and legroom. Third-row space is compromised by the Sequoia's live-axle underpinnings The only way to avoid this is to use a front-wheel-drive based, unibody structure that doesn't have a live rear axle, like the Toyota Grand Highlander. That model offers more third-row passenger space and better cargo space behind the third row. If you're buying a three-row SUV and you genuinely plan to use the third row for adults, as well as the cargo area for hauling things, you'll want to go with the Grand Highlander instead of the Sequoia. Of course the Sequoia is better off-road and it's got that ultra-durable body-on-frame design, but it is not as good for maximizing third-row space and cargo capacity. The 2025 Toyota Sequoia has one of the longest predicted lifespans Pricing for the Sequoia starts around $65,000 for the base SR5 trim and tops out around $87,000 for the Capstone version. This 1794 Edition costs $83,000, though adding the TRD Off Road package brings the price to just over $85,000. With that configuration you'll have an SUV loaded with both luxury and off-road features, and while those numbers may seem high, they represent pricing reality for large, luxurious SUVs in a post-Covid world. And in that world, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia brings not just luxury and off-road capability, but exceptional long-term reliability.
