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2025 Toyota Sequoia

Identity
Year: 2025
Make: Toyota
Model: Highlander
Generation Name: 3rd Gen (XK80)
Generation Start Year: 2023
Generation End Year: 2027
Vehicle Control
Vehicle Control Summary:

A. Active Driving: TSS 2.5+. AEB with pedestrian detection, Lane Tracing Assist with steering torque override, and Adaptive Cruise. B. Driver Warning: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor. Auditory alerts are persistent. Rating: Poor (Intrusive).

Driver Warning
Driver Warning Summary:

GPS: Persistent tracking via DCM. Behavioral Tracking: Real-time logging of acceleration, braking, and location data. Telemetry: Continuous 24/7 logging shared with insurance data brokers (LexisNexis) unless opted out. Rating: Poor.

Dealer Capture
Dealer Capture Summary:

Proprietary: GTS+ required for turbo/hybrid resets. Sensor Recalibration: Mandatory for ADAS. SaaS: Subscription-locked Remote Connect hardware. Rating: Poor.

Recommendation
Recommendation Summary:

NO. The transition to a twin-turbo hybrid V6 with systemic wastegate/bearing risks and mandatory surveillance hardware compromises its role as a million-mile SUV.