2026 Toyota Sequoia SR5: Stamford Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Sequoia SR5
SR5 is the entry point into the 2026 Sequoia lineup at $65,725 MSRP with RWD, or $68,725 with 4WD — both destination-included. It's the only Sequoia trim with a 2nd-row bench seat, making it the sole 8-passenger configuration in the entire lineup; every trim above it seats 7 with 2nd-row captain's chairs. SR5 still gets the full 437-horsepower i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain, an 8-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, and the same Class-IV hitch, integrated trailer brake controller, and 9,520-lb max tow rating as Limited.
The only Sequoia that seats eight
This is the detail that gets lost in most Sequoia comparisons: SR5 is the sole trim in the six-model lineup with a 2nd-row bench seat, which pushes total capacity to eight passengers. Every trim from Limited on up swaps in 2nd-row captain's chairs, dropping seating to seven in exchange for more comfort and a center console back there. For a family that regularly needs the eighth seat — carpool duty, extended family visits, a Little League team that doesn't quite fit in a minivan — that's not a small distinction, and it's easy to miss if you're shopping by trim price alone rather than by seat count.
SR5 doesn't sacrifice powertrain to get there. It runs the identical i-FORCE MAX twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 hybrid as every other 2026 Sequoia: 437 horsepower, 583 lb-ft of torque, a 10-speed automatic. Nothing about the entry trim is detuned.
What separates SR5 from Limited
The gap is mostly about screen size and materials, not capability. SR5 gets an 8-inch central touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, versus the 14-inch unit standard on Limited and above. Limited also adds standard leather-trimmed seating, new for 2026, where SR5 keeps cloth. What SR5 doesn't give up: the moonroof (standard here, upgraded to panoramic glass on higher trims), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone automatic climate control, and every piece of the towing hardware — hitch, wiring, brake controller, TOW/HAUL mode, and Trailer-Sway Control all come standard at this base trim, same as everywhere else in the lineup.
RWD or 4WD on SR5
SR5 is one of only two trims (with Limited) where RWD is even an option. Choosing 4WD adds a flat $3,000, bringing the trim to $68,725. For most Fairfield County driveways, that's the real decision point on this trim: a Stamford commuter who rarely leaves paved roads can reasonably stick with RWD and bank the $3,000, while anyone regularly driving up toward the hillier stretches near High Ridge or dealing with an unplowed side street after a nor'easter will likely find the 4WD worth the premium.
What buyers say
Gabriela Mejia, a recent buyer: "Excellent service, Andres was very attentive and helpful in helping me choose the best option and what best suited what I was looking for. I am happy and satisfied with my purchase." Andres Lasso shows up repeatedly in this dealership's reviews for exactly this kind of patient, needs-first process — useful for a buyer weighing whether the extra seat and the RWD-vs-4WD question are worth working through before signing. Toyota of Stamford carries a 4.59-star average across more than 4,000 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Does the SR5 have all-wheel drive?
4WD is available on SR5 for a $3,000 upcharge over the RWD base price; it's one of only two Sequoia trims (with Limited) where RWD is even offered. Every trim above Limited ships 4WD-only.
How many people fit in the Sequoia SR5?
Eight, thanks to the 2nd-row bench seat unique to this trim. Every other 2026 Sequoia trim seats seven with 2nd-row captain's chairs instead.
What's the towing capacity on the SR5?
Up to 9,520 lbs when properly equipped, the same maximum rating as Limited. Higher trims with more standard luxury equipment, particularly Capstone, carry a lower max rating due to added curb weight.
Drive one at Toyota of Stamford
SR5 sits on the showroom floor at 909 East Main Street alongside the rest of the lineup, an easy side-by-side comparison for anyone weighing the bench-seat capacity against Limited's captain's chairs.
MSRP includes the $2,095 destination charge but excludes taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy and towing figures are manufacturer/EPA estimates and real-world results will differ. Equipment and availability can shift with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with Toyota of Stamford. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Toyota of Stamford.
