2026 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition: Green Brook Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: 2026 Toyota Sequoia 1794 Edition
The 1794 Edition starts at $82,550, 4WD-only, and is named for the year the JLR Ranch in San Antonio, Texas received its original Spanish land grant — the same ranch where Sequoia and Tundra are built today. Saddle Tan leather and real American walnut open-pore wood trim set the cabin apart from every other trim, and 2026 adds standard massaging front seats on top of that. It sits within about $800 of the TRD Pro's price but points in the opposite direction entirely — heritage and leather instead of skid plates and off-road shocks. Same 437-hp hybrid V6 as the rest of the lineup underneath it.
The story behind the name, and why it matters to the interior
Most trim names on a Toyota window sticker are marketing shorthand — Limited, Platinum, that kind of thing. "1794" is a date: the year Spain granted the land that became the JLR Ranch outside San Antonio, where Toyota now builds both the Sequoia and the Tundra. The trim borrows the ranch's western heritage directly into the cabin rather than treating it as a badge. Saddle Tan leather covers the seats, real American walnut — open-pore, not the plastic woodgrain some trims use — runs across the dash and doors, and the exterior gets its own badging and styling cues that don't show up anywhere else in the lineup. It's the one Sequoia trim built around a specific aesthetic rather than a generic "more luxury" checklist.
New for 2026, the 1794 Edition also picks up standard massaging front seats, a feature it now shares with Platinum and Capstone but that wasn't included at this trim before. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, the 14-inch touchscreen, and power-folding third-row seats all carry over from the trims below, unchanged.
1794 Edition vs. TRD Pro: same money, opposite truck
At $82,550 the 1794 Edition sits almost exactly alongside the TRD Pro's $82,465 — close enough that cross-shopping the two is the natural next step for anyone deciding between them. They could not be more different underneath the shared drivetrain. TRD Pro trades comfort features for FOX internal-bypass shocks, BBS off-road wheels, and a heritage grille with an integrated LED light bar; the 1794 Edition keeps the on-road comfort focus and adds leather and wood instead. Neither is "better" in any objective sense — they're built for different buyers who happen to land at nearly the same price point, and the honest advice is to drive both before deciding, because the difference is felt more than it's read off a spec sheet.
4WD-only, and what that means at this price
Like Platinum, TRD Pro, and Capstone, the 1794 Edition doesn't offer a rear-wheel-drive configuration — every unit ships with 4WD standard. EPA rates it at 19 city / 22 highway / 20 combined, the same figure shared across every 4WD Sequoia trim. At this price point, nearly every buyer would have checked the 4WD box anyway; Toyota simply builds it in rather than offering a lower advertised starting number that most shoppers wouldn't actually choose.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 2026 Sequoia 1794 Edition cost?
$82,550, including the $2,095 destination charge, 4WD included. New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax plus title and registration apply on top — see the pricing guide for the complete breakdown.
What does "1794" actually refer to?
It's the year of the original Spanish land grant for the JLR Ranch near San Antonio, Texas, where Toyota manufactures the Sequoia and Tundra. The trim uses the ranch's western heritage as its design theme — Saddle Tan leather, real walnut trim, and unique badging.
Is the interior wood real or a printed finish?
Real American walnut, open-pore rather than a high-gloss lacquered look — it's one of the details that separates this trim's cabin from the rest of the lineup, where most trim accents use conventional plastic or composite finishes.
How does 1794 Edition compare to Platinum?
They're priced about $800 apart, with 1794 Edition slightly higher, and both include massaging front seats and 4WD standard for 2026. The real difference is aesthetic: Platinum stays understated with no special badging, while 1794 Edition commits fully to the Saddle Tan leather and walnut theme. Pick based on which cabin feel you actually want to sit in every day.
Does the 1794 Edition tow as much as other trims?
Towing hardware — Class-IV hitch, integrated trailer brake controller, TOW/HAUL mode — is standard across every 2026 Sequoia trim including this one. Exact maximum tow rating depends on configuration and equipment; confirm the current number for your specific build with the sales team.
The bottom line
The 1794 Edition is the Sequoia for a buyer who wants their SUV to feel like it has a story, not just a price tag — real materials, a genuine heritage connection, and none of the off-road hardware you'd never use if you're not planning to leave pavement. Empire Toyota of Green Brook can typically arrange a side-by-side with the TRD Pro so the two personalities at this price point are easy to compare.
MSRP figures include the $2,095 destination charge but exclude taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary with load. Towing figures vary by configuration and equipment; confirm current ratings for your specific build. Equipment and availability can change with production timing; confirm current details with Empire Toyota of Green Brook.