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Toyota Tundra, Sequoias Shown at SEMA Are for Adventuring in Style

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  • Toyota today revealed custom versions of the Tundra half-ton pickup and Sequoia full-size SUV at the SEMA show.

  • These Tundra and Sequoia models were built for overlanding, which is a mix between camping and off-roading.

  • The SEMA builds include a Tundra that doubles as a film studio and a lifted Sequoia with a vintage jet ski mounted on the back.

Love it or hate it, overlanding is arguably at the peak of its popularity right now. For anyone who's unfamiliar with the term, overlanding essentially combines camping and off-roading. Obviously, that combo requires a vehicle outfitted with equipment to accomplish both of those goals. With that in mind, Toyota today revealed several customized Tundra and Sequoia models at the Specialty Equipment Market Association show (now known as just SEMA).

"Orion" Tundra by X Overland

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Based on a 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited, this "Orion" truck was built by X Overland. Not only is it intended for traditional overlanding duties with its modified suspension and countless bolt-ons, but it also serves as a go-anywhere film studio. The "Orion" Tundra even put its capabilities to the test with an 8000-mile trek through Nordic country where its water-fording skills were on display (as seen below). In addition to the off-road hardware, X Overland outfitted the truck with a rooftop camper, a heating system, a 13.2-gallon water tank, and more.

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"Simba" Sequoia by X Overland

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X Overland also built a custom version of the Toyota Sequoia Limited TRD Off-Road, which it dubbed "Simba". It features an upgraded suspension designed to support the added weight of the gear onboard and maximize the SUV's trail-worthiness. Called Icon Vehicle Dynamics 3.0, and utilizing a compression-damping electronic valve, it's said to be the system's first appearance on a Sequoia. Along with a Warn winch and a steel rear bumper, it rolls on 18-inch wheels with General Grabber X3 tires. The "Simba" Sequoia also has a rooftop tent with a hard shell as well as a dual-band transceiver radio.