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The Most Expensive New Toyota You Can Buy In America

The Toyota Sequoia has been in production for over two decades, and the third-generation model was unveiled in 2022. The new Sequoia has been completely redesigned with the new TNGA platform used by the new Lexus LX600, Toyota Tundra, and Toyota Land Cruiser.

The flagship model in the Toyota lineup is the Sequoia Capstone, which is currently the most expensive new Toyota on sale today. Let’s see what Toyota has done to their most luxurious offering yet.

What Is The Toyota Sequoia Capstone Edition?

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone
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A front 3/4 shot of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone

The Capstone trim is the most luxurious version of the new Toyota Sequoia. It is the most expensive new Toyota you can buy, with a starting price of $78,460 and can go as high as $83,000 fully equipped.

The Capstone exterior features lots of chrome on the grill, bumper, mirrors, door handles, window trim, and roof rails. It also has power running boards, big 22-inch wheels, and Capstone logos on the front doors.

The Capstone Has A More Luxurious Interior

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone interior
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Interior shot of the 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone with ambient lighting

The Sequoia Capstone has a more luxurious two-tone semi-aniline leather interior. It also features Dark American walnut wood-grain trim with backlit “CAPSTONE” on the passenger dashboard. The center console has wood trim, and there is a 14-inch center touchscreen with a 14-speaker JBL sound system.

The front and rear seats are heated and ventilated, and the interior is quieter thanks to the new double-pane acoustic glass. The Capstone also comes with a full panoramic roof and exclusive Capstone floor mats.

In the second row, you have captain’s chairs as standard, and you can easily access the third row from the second row. The third row can be folded down for more cargo space.

Twin Turbo Hybrid V-6

2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone V-6
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Twin Turbo hybrid V-6 in the Toyota Sequoia Capstone

The Capstone is powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbo hybrid V-6 engine that produces 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. The Capstone has a maximum towing capacity of 9,000 pounds and offers great fuel economy at around 20 MPG combined.

The Capstone also comes with active dampers and optional rear leveling air suspension to enhance the ride quality.

Is The Capstone Worth It?

White 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone
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Rear 3/4 view of a pearl white 2023 Toyota Sequoia Capstone

The Sequoia Capstone offers exclusive features and improvements over other trims, making it a great choice for those seeking luxury. However, it may fall short in terms of offering true luxury compared to its competitors. Nevertheless, it combines Toyota’s reliability, three-row seating, and massive towing capacity, making it a compelling option for buyers in search of a luxurious SUV.

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Toyota Tennessee Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Advanced Manufacturing

Jackson plant marks two decades of manufacturing with $100,000 in community donations

Toyota Tennessee, one of the nine manufacturing plants of Toyota in the United States, completes 20 years of advanced manufacturing, collaboration, and community engagement. Wes Woods, the president of Toyota Tennessee, expressed his gratitude towards the team, the community and nonprofit leaders. The facility employs more than 400 people with an investment of $425 million. It produces 2.5 million engine blocks and transmission casing per year, which goes into every Toyota and Lexus vehicle produced in North America. Toyota Tennessee recognized its anniversary by awarding five Jackson area nonprofits with donations totaling $100,000 to support their ongoing work in the community. Partners who received the honor included Boys & Girls Club of Jackson, Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, RIFA, Madison County’s most significant food bank, Jackson-Madison County School System, and the STAR Center, workforce development programs for people with disabilities.

Tennessee is a national leader in the automotive industry, thanks to its business climate, central location, and a workforce development strategy tailored to meet the needs of the state’s growing economy, said Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.

To date, Toyota has invested more than $2 million in local nonprofits to improve the communities where it operates. Toyota is also the founding partner of the Jackson State Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) program and is estimated to support over 17,000 jobs in Tennessee combining direct employee, direct dealer and Toyota-dedicated supplier employees.

Motorsport

Massive Ferrari “Barn Find” Features 20 Cars Lost In Hurricane Charley

Not far from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway sits a collection of Ferraris hidden away for decades. The collection contains some of the most storied cars, including a 1956 250 GT, once owned by King Mohamed V of Morocco, and a “long-nose” 275 GTB that participated in the 1966 Targa Florio. While the location in Indiana may seem odd for this collection, how they arrived is even more unusual. 

Hurricane Charley laid waste to many parts of south-central Florida in 2004, causing flooding and widespread damage. In its path sat a barn containing approximately 20 rare and vintage Ferraris. The collection includes cars dating from 1954 to 1991, including the aforementioned 250 GT and 275 GTB as well as a rare Mondial 500 Spider that raced in the 1954 Mille Miglia and a NART 1978 Ferrari 512 BB Competizione developed by Luigi Chinetti Sr. for the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans.  

The 2004 hurricane season was unusually destructive, with four major storms, including Charley, that caused over $60 billion in damage and more than 3,000 deaths throughout the Caribbean and Gulf Coast of the US. For that reason, this collection of Ferraris was relocated to the warehouse in Indiana, where they remained untouched for almost 20 more years. 

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Several of these cars still bear scars from Hurricane Charley, when the barn they were located in partially collapsed. The damage includes everything from dents and scratches to smashed windshields and caved-in roofs. Other cars look unscathed but need a good detailing to revive their appearances. All of them are in original, unrestored condition, wearing their original paint and patina. 

While many people knew of the cars from their racing histories, few knew they still existed, and only a select group knew of the collection. It’s the holy grail of barn finds for Ferrari collectors and aficionados. And now the entire collection is for sale as part of this year’s RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterrey, California.       

If you’re shopping for a Ferrari, or are interested browsing a diverse collection of Ferraris, check out the ones for sale on the duPont Registry. The list includes modern cars like the Ferrari F8 Tributo and SF90 Stradale and vintage Ferraris like the Dino 246 GTS and 512 BBi.   

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Test Your Knowledge of the 2023 Lexus LX 600

Since its launch more than two decades ago, the 2023 Lexus LX 600 impressive duality has been a key factor in shaping its iconic identity. It boasts the best of both worlds: a comfortable ride coupled with a long list of amenities. That’s why the LX continues to be defined as a luxurious long-range cruiser with superb tried-and-tested off-road specifications and equipment that guests in more than 50 countries and regions around the globe have trusted.

Test (or improve) your knowledge of the 2023 Lexus LX 600 with this quiz:

1. Which of these interior color names is not an option for the LX 600?

2. The Electronically Controlled Brake (ECB) system employs a sensor to detect what?

3. What size aluminum wheels enhance the LX 600’s on-road performance?

4. The four-seat Ultra Luxury grade enhances the LX lineup with its special attention to the rear passenger space and the backseat experience. Which of the following is offered to achieve maximum comfort?

5. The LX features Multi-Terrain Select, which allows the driver to choose from a variety of modes to support off-road driving conditions. Which of the following is not one of the modes?

6. In what year was the first LX released?

7. Which of the following is not a standard LX 600 feature?

8. The 2023 LX 600 maintains the GA-F platform introduced in 2022, which increased what to achieve a smooth composure and superior comfort level, according to Lexus Driving Signature?

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