I traded in my Tacoma and bought a Sienna. Edgar did an outstanding job and the entire team at Dalton was extremely professional and great to work with. I strongly recommend this dealership.
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Best Toyota SUVs for a Family of 7 | Dalton Toyota
Toyota Buyers Guide
Toyota SUVs for a family of 7
Toyota SUVs for a family of 7
in National City
A family of seven fits in one Toyota, with room for the bags. The Grand Highlander, the Sequoia and the Sienna each seat seven or eight.
The Grand Highlander, Sequoia and Sienna seat up to eight
A family of seven needs one car that seats everyone and still has room for a stroller and beach chairs. We have three Toyotas built for that.
The Grand Highlander is the three-row SUV with an adult-sized third row. The Sequoia is the big one, rated for a trailer. The Sienna minivan seats seven or eight on sliding doors, and every one is a hybrid.
All three are on our lot at Dalton Toyota, and every new one comes with ToyotaCare, the no-cost maintenance plan from Toyota.
Three ways to start with us
Shop the inventory
Our online inventory lists every new Grand Highlander, Sequoia and Sienna on our lot, so you can compare them from home.
Get pre-approved
You can apply for pre-approval online, wherever you live. One of our finance experts then goes over the details with you.
Value your trade
You can get an estimate for your trade-in online. We apply its value to the upfront payment.
How buying a three-row Toyota works at Dalton Toyota
Step 1 The shortlist
You compare the three models from home and pick the one you want to see.
Step 2 A payment estimate
Our payment calculator gives you an idea of the monthly payment before you apply for financing.
Step 3 Buy or lease
Our finance team explains the benefits of each, so you can choose what fits your budget.
Step 4 The first service
Every new Toyota comes with ToyotaCare, the factory-recommended maintenance at no additional cost.
Bring the whole family to try every third row
We make it easy to try all three third rows in one visit, with the whole family and your bags along. After the test drive, our finance team can explain buying and leasing.
- The Grand Highlander, the Sequoia and the Sienna on one lot
- ToyotaCare with every new Toyota, purchased or leased
- Sales, finance, service and parts at one address
Questions families ask before choosing a seven-seat Toyota
Six questions families ask us first
Which seven-seat Toyota has the most room behind the third row?
The Grand Highlander, with 20.6 cubic feet behind its third row and every seat in use.
- Grand Highlander: room for seven carry-on suitcases with the third row up.
- Sequoia: a power third row that folds down and slides forward or back to set the cargo space.
- Sienna: a 60/40 One-Motion-Stow Split & Stow third row that folds down for the run to the store.
For a family of seven, the cargo figure with every seat up is the one you live with every day. On the Sequoia, the sliding third row lets you choose more legroom or more cargo room for each trip.
Grandma rides in the back. Can she get to the third row?
Yes. On the Grand Highlander, the rear doors open wide and there is a grip at the third row.
- The rear doors have a wide opening angle for access to the third-row seat.
- A support grip and a hand support space make it easier to climb in and out of the third row.
- Captain's chairs for seven come on the XLE, Limited and Platinum.
The Grand Highlander third row is sized for adults as well as children. She is welcome on the test drive, so you can see which second-row layout suits your family.
We came in for an SUV. Is a minivan worth a look?
Yes, when the third row is full most days and most driving is around San Diego.
- The Sienna seats seven or eight, depending on trim.
- Available kick-activated power sliding doors open with a quick motion of the foot.
- Every Sienna is a hybrid, with a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
In a tight parking spot, a sliding door opens without hitting the car next to you. The Woodland Edition adds standard all-wheel drive and nearly half an inch of extra ground clearance.
Which seven-seat Toyota is easiest on fuel?
Of the three-row Toyotas on our lot today, the Sienna: its hybrid system carries a manufacturer-estimated combined rating of up to 36 mpg.
- The Sienna's hybrid system makes a net combined 245 horsepower, with available AWD.
- The Sequoia's i-FORCE MAX hybrid V6 is rated up to an EPA-estimated 22 combined mpg.
- The Sequoia hybrid makes 437 hp and tows up to 9,500 lbs.
- We have the 2026 Sienna and the 2026 Sequoia in stock.
If most of your driving is school runs and errands, the Sienna saves the most on fuel.
Do the kids get their own doors and chargers in a Sienna?
Yes. Hands-free power sliding side doors and a hands-free liftgate are available on the Sienna, and seven USB ports sit across all three rows.
- The dual power sliding doors open on both sides, so each child climbs in from the curb.
- We carry the Sienna as 2026 XLE and XSE models at Dalton.
- We are happy to set up a test drive in either one.
The best way to judge the sliding doors is to try them with your family in our parking lot.
Can we buy from Dalton Toyota if our credit is not perfect?
Yes. Whether your credit is perfect or not so great, our finance department builds a financing package for you.
- Our finance experts work with a network of trusted local and national lenders.
- We offer programs to help a buyer get into a car and rebuild credit.
- Our rates at Dalton come direct from the manufacturer and from local California banks.
We have financed customers from Bonita to Kearny Mesa, on new and used Toyotas. Once your application is complete, our finance team puts together a loan package for your family.
Grand Highlander, Sequoia or Sienna for your family?
Our showroom at 2400 National City Blvd is open until 8pm Monday to Saturday and until 6pm on Sunday. Our team is here to listen and answer your questions about seats, towing or trims, before you visit or on the lot.
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What our customers say about buying here
Great Purchase! Great deal! great Service! Ask for JORGE DIAZ in Finance!
Josué Vera Azar★★★★★Google review
Luis Bazeras was a pleasure to work with. He created a pleasant no pressure sales environment.
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Toyota Buyer's Guide in National City
1. The three Toyotas that seat a family of seven
Our three-row Toyotas
Three-row SUV
Grand Highlander
Up to 8
Seats, with the second-row bench
20.6 cu. ft.
Behind an adult-sized third row
Full-size SUV
Sequoia
Up to 8
Seats, with the bench
9,500 lbs.
Towing, for a family that tows
Minivan
Sienna
7 or 8
Seats, by trim, on sliding doors
Hybrid
On every trim
The Grand Highlander is the three-row SUV that Toyota builds in the U.S.
Each comes with a version of Toyota Safety Sense: 3.0 on the Grand Highlander, 2.5 on the Sequoia and 2.0 on the Sienna. They differ in cargo space, towing and second-row layout. All three are on our lot.
| Grand Highlander | Sequoia | Sienna | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 | 7 or 8 |
| Third-row legroom | 33.5 in. | 28.1 to 33.7 in., as the row slides | 38.7 in. |
| Cargo with every seat in use | 20.6 cu. ft. | Set by where the third row slides | 33.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel | Up to 34 combined mpg (Hybrid) | Up to 22 combined mpg | Up to 36 combined mpg |
| Towing | Up to 5,000 lbs. | Up to 9,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. (Woodland Edition) |
| Car-seat anchors | Second row, with tethers in the third row | Second row | Second and third rows |
2. Grand Highlander cargo space behind the third row
Grand Highlander cargo space
All rows up
20.6cu. ft.
Seven or eight aboard
Room for the stroller and the groceries.
Third row folded
57.9cu. ft.
Five aboard
Room for a week of luggage.
Second and third rows folded
97.5cu. ft.
Two aboard
The most this SUV carries.
With every seat in use, a family of seven has 20.6 cubic feet for bags. The two larger figures apply when you fold seats down.
Seven USB-C ports come standard, six for charging and one for media, so every row has power. Three-zone automatic climate control with second- and third-row vents is standard too.
The Grand Highlander comes as Gas, Hybrid and Hybrid MAX. The Hybrid carries a manufacturer-estimated 34 combined mpg and tows up to 3,500 lbs.
The Hybrid MAX makes 362 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque, with full-time all-wheel drive. It tows up to 5,000 lbs., the same as the gas model.
A height-adjustable, foot-activated power liftgate comes on the Hybrid Limited and the Hybrid MAX Limited. The Digital Rearview Mirror and the Panoramic View Monitor are available.
3. Which Sequoia and Grand Highlander seat eight
Seats by second-row layout
Sequoia, bench
8seats
Up to eight
The second-row bench seats.
Sequoia, captain's chairs
7seats
Up to seven
Available in place of the bench.
Grand Highlander LE and Hybrid LE
8seats
Up to eight
The bench is standard.
Grand Highlander XLE and Limited
7seats
Seven
Captain's chairs, with the bench available.
Eight seats suit a family of seven that brings a friend along. Seven seats with captain's chairs give each person in the second row a seat of their own, and on the Grand Highlander those chairs fold down.
On a pre-owned three-row Toyota, the first owner chose the second-row layout. Each listing shows which one that car has.
4. Car seats in a three-row Toyota
Each of the three places its car-seat anchors differently, and the anchors decide which seats take a car seat.
- Sienna: the 8-seat Sienna has five LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) locations. They are on all three second-row seats and on the passenger-side and center third-row seats. The 7-seat Sienna has four, on the two outer second-row seats and the same two third-row seats.
- Grand Highlander: lower anchors and tethers on the two outer second-row seats, and tether anchors on the third-row seats.
- Sequoia: lower anchors on the two outer second-row seats. The second-row seats tip forward with one touch to reach the third row.
The Sienna takes the most car seats of the three. You are welcome to bring your own car seats and try them in all three on our lot.
5. Sequoia: full size, eight seats and a trailer
Every Sequoia we sell has the i-FORCE MAX hybrid engine, with 437 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque. It tows up to 9,500 lbs.
9,500 lbs.
Towing, on every Sequoia we sell.
Enough for a travel trailer or a boat behind a full car.
What every Sequoia we sell carries
- 01
i-FORCE MAX hybrid
437 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque.
- 02
Up to 22 combined mpg
EPA-estimated, for a full-size SUV.
- 03
Power third row
Folds down and slides forward or back.
- 04
Cargo shelf system
Keeps the gear organized.
- 05
Heated front seats
Standard, with ventilated seats available.
The Sequoia suits a family of seven that also tows. The available Load-leveling Rear Height Control Air Suspension helps keep it level with a trailer behind.
Heated front seats come standard, with heated and ventilated first- and second-row seats available.
Three Sequoia trims each have their own look.
- 1794 Edition: a Saddle Tan interior with American walnut wood-grain trim, on 20-in. wheels.
- TRD Pro: an off-road suspension with 2.5-in. FOX Internal Bypass coil-overs, and a black TOYOTA heritage grille with an integrated LED light bar.
- Capstone: 22-in. alloy wheels.
6. The Sienna minivan for a family of seven
The Sienna carries the same seven or eight people as the SUVs, on sliding doors. Its Toyota Hybrid System makes 245 total system horsepower.
The 2026 Sienna in figures
Hybrid
245hp
Total system horsepower
From the Toyota Hybrid System.
Airbags
10
On every 2026 Sienna
Curtain side airbags for all three rows.
USB ports
7
Across all three rows
Power for every row.
Woodland Edition
3,500lbs.
Tow hitch rating
It also has a 1500W-capable power outlet.
Every 2026 Sienna carries 10 airbags, with curtain side airbags for all three rows.
Seven USB ports sit across all three rows, and a FridgeBox and a built-in vacuum are available.
- LE: seats eight on second- and third-row benches. The second-row bench has a stowable center seat for a little extra elbow room.
- XLE: second-row Super-Long Slide captain's chairs, for seven.
- Woodland Edition: a 1500W-capable power outlet and a tow hitch rated for 3,500 lbs.
- Platinum: a 10-in. color Head-Up Display and a Panoramic View Monitor with a 360-degree overhead view, handy in a tight parking lot in National City.
The Sienna suits a family whose third row is full almost every day. If you tow or drive off the pavement, the Grand Highlander or the Sequoia is the better fit.
7. Financing, leasing or a trade-in on a three-row Toyota
We are happy to go over leasing and buying with you.
- Leasing: a new Toyota every few years, lower monthly payments and warranty coverage for the whole lease term.
- Buying: long-term ownership and the freedom to customize the car.
- ToyotaCare: comes with every new Toyota, purchased or leased.
- Extra protection: extended warranty programs and other services to protect your car.
- Trade-in: we count it toward your new SUV or Sienna.
- Approvals: quick, with finance managers who work with customers from National City, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach.
FAQs
FAQs
Is Toyota Safety Sense standard on the Grand Highlander and the Sequoia?
Yes. The Grand Highlander comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and the Sequoia with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.
Its Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or motorcyclist. Under certain circumstances, it gives an audio and visual forward-collision warning.
Does the Sequoia remind us to check the back seat?
Yes. Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder is standard on every 2026 Sequoia. If a rear door was opened around the start of a drive, it shows a reminder in the instrument cluster at the end.
How much room is there in the Grand Highlander third row?
The third row has 33.5 inches of legroom and 37.2 inches of headroom. It is sized for adults as well as children.
Does the Grand Highlander have a panoramic roof?
Yes, on the Platinum and the Hybrid MAX Platinum. The power tilt and slide panoramic roof has a power sunshade and reaches over the second and third rows.
How long is the Toyota powertrain warranty?
60 months or 60,000 miles. It covers the engine, the transmission or transaxle, the front and rear drive systems, the seatbelts and the airbags.
Does a certified pre-owned Toyota come with a warranty?
Yes. A Gold certified Toyota carries a Limited Powertrain Warranty for 7 years or 100,000 total vehicle miles, counted from the date of purchase.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. When Toyota launches a Safety Recall Campaign, the specified inspection or repair is performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.
Does Dalton Toyota National City buy cars outright?
Yes. We buy any make and any model, and you do not have to buy a car from us.
If you prefer, the same car can be a trade-in on a new Grand Highlander, Sequoia or Sienna. We apply its estimated value to the upfront payment.
Sources & references
- Toyota, 2026 Sequoia brochure: LATCH lower anchors on all outboard second-row seats; tumble-forward second row with one-touch access to the third row www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2026/sequoia_ebrochure.pdf
- Toyota, Sequoia brochure (current generation, model year 2024): third-row legroom 28.1 to 33.7 in. www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2024/sequoia_ebrochure.pdf
- Toyota, Grand Highlander brochure (current generation, model year 2024): LATCH lower anchors and tethers on outboard second-row seats and tether anchor on third-row seats www.toyota.com/content/dam/toyota/brochures/pdf/2024/grand_highlander_ebrochure.pdf
- Toyota newsroom, 2024 Sienna (current generation): third-row legroom 38.7 in.; 33.5 cu. ft. with all seats in place pressroom.toyota.com/seize-the-day-in-style-with-the-2024-toyota-sienna/
- Toyota, 2025 Sienna source book (current generation): 5 LATCH locations on 8-passenger models, 4 on 7-passenger models engage.toyota.com/static/sourcebooks/2025_sienna_en_SourceBook.pdf
- Toyota Grand Highlander: cargo volume, trims and seating, towing, Hybrid MAX output, liftgate, panoramic roof, Digital Rearview Mirror and Panoramic View Monitor www.toyota.com/grandhighlander/
- Toyota newsroom, 2026 Grand Highlander (July 31, 2025): third-row room and access, USB-C ports, climate control, seating configurations, towing and hybrid mpg pressroom.toyota.com/comfort-and-style-mile-after-mile-in-the-2026-toyota-grand-highlander/
- Toyota Sequoia: seating, towing, i-FORCE MAX output and mpg, suspension, third row and cargo system, seats, trims and interiors www.toyota.com/sequoia/
- Toyota newsroom, 2026 Sequoia (July 22, 2025): Rear Seat Reminder pressroom.toyota.com/2026-sequoia-elevates-the-driving-experience/
- Toyota Sienna: third row, mpg, USB ports, sliding doors, FridgeBox, vacuum, Woodland Edition and Platinum equipment www.toyota.com/sienna/
- Toyota newsroom, 2026 Sienna (October 23, 2025): seating by grade, hybrid output, drivetrains and Woodland Edition clearance pressroom.toyota.com/2026-toyota-sienna-packs-in-more-standard-features/
- Toyota Safety Sense: what the Pre-Collision System is designed to do www.toyota.com/safety-sense/
- ToyotaCare and maintenance plans www.toyota.com/toyotacare/
- Toyota warranties: new-vehicle basic and powertrain coverage www.toyota.com/owners/warranty-owners-manuals/
- Toyota Certified Used Vehicles: Gold certified Limited Powertrain Warranty www.toyotacertified.com/warranty
- Toyota safety recalls and service campaigns www.toyota.com/recall/
Current pricing for every car is in our online inventory.
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