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The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV. The Sequoia is built under the Toyota brand and based on their Tundra pickup truck. Debuting in 2000 for the 2001 model year, it was slotted in price between the mid-size 4Runner and the Land Cruiser. The Sequoia was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2001. Also, it filled the gap when the Land Cruiser was dropped from the Canadian market in 1994. The Sequoia is built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana truck assembly plant on the same assembly line as the Tundra and is currently sold exclusively in the North American market and the Middle East.
The Sequoia is the largest SUV sold under the Toyota name, and is slightly bigger than the Land Cruiser with the capability to hold eight passengers instead of seven and room for more luggage behind its third row.
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The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV. The Sequoia is built under the Toyota brand and based on their Tundra pickup truck. Debuting in 2000 for the 2001 model year, it was slotted in price between the mid-size 4Runner and the Land Cruiser. The Sequoia was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2001. Also, it filled the gap when the Land Cruiser was dropped from the Canadian market in 1994. The Sequoia is built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana truck assembly plant on the same assembly line as the Tundra and is currently sold exclusively in the North American market and the Middle East.
The Sequoia is the largest SUV sold under the Toyota name, and is slightly bigger than the Land Cruiser with the capability to hold eight passengers instead of seven and room for more luggage behind its third row. However, it lacks the sophisticated permanent 4-wheel drive that the Land Cruiser is famous for.
First Generation (2001-2007)
The Sequoia was originally shown in car shows in 1999 and 2000, with full production starting in late 2000 as a 2001 model. Engine, driveline, and some sheetmetal components are shared with the Tundra, and shares the same basic chassis, with the exception of rear disc brakes and a more sophisticated multi-link live axle rear suspension. It received minor cosmetic updates for 2005 and gained a more powerful engine equipped with VVT-i, LED-backlit gauges, as well as a 5-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous 4-speed. The Sequoia is slightly longer than the Land Cruiser, however, it is barely noticeable. At introduction it was larger than the Chevrolet Tahoe in most dimensions and similar in size to the Ford Expedition; its V8 engine was certified as Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. Frame assemblies and driveshafts are produced by Dana Corporation.
The Sequoia comes in two trim levels; SR5 and Limited. The SR5 starts at $32,820 while the more expensive Limited starts at $41,855. It is sold in both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions.
Second Generation (2008-present)
Toyota unveiled the 2008 Toyota Sequoia at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, with sales beginning that following December. Like the previous Sequoia, the new model is based on the new Tundra. However major differences with the Tundra include a fully-boxed frame, a rear independent suspension featuring coil springs for improved ride comfort and room, and a locking center differential on 4 wheel drive models. The new suspension helps give the Sequoia a turning radius of and allows for a fold-flat rear seat. Toyota stated the new frame is 70 percent more resistant to bending flex with torsional rigidity up 30 percent However, the new model weighs more than more than the previous Sequoia. Drag Cd has been reduced to 0.35.
Improvements include an optional 381 horsepower 5.7 liter V8, mated to a 6 speed automatic. The 5.7 L engine is ULEV-II compliant.
The 2008 Sequoia comes in three trim lines: the SR5 and Limited, and new Platinum. Pricing ranges from about $35,000 to $55,000 depending upon the trim line and configuration.
The base engine is the 4.7 liter (ULEV compliant) V8 featured from the previous generation. The 4.7 liter is standard on the SR5, while the Limited and Platinum models come standard with a 5.7 liter V8 engine. Four wheel drive is available on all models.
The interior of the 2008 Sequoia features the somewhat controversial dash of the new Tundra. Standard features include a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power windows and doors, dual sun visors, and a keyless entry system via remote control. Options include DVD based navigation with backup camera and 7" screen, a DVD entertainment system, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, and seat warmers/coolers in the front row and warmers in the second row, available in Platinum trim. The Limited trim includes audio, climate, and hands-free Bluetooth mobile phone system controls, an improved JBL audio system, optitron gauges, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a HomeLink transceiver. The Platinum model includes a standard DVD navigation system with a backup camera, rear air suspension as well as optional laser cruise control.
Seating arrangements are for seven or eight passengers, eight for SR5 and Limited models and seven for Platinum models. Power folding 60/40 split third row seats are available on the Platinum. The Toyota Sequoia has a towing capacity greater than any other SUV.
Exterior differences include door handle colors (color-keyed for the SR5; chrome for the Limited and Platinum), diamond-cut 20" aluminum alloy wheels for the Platinum trim, and varying power-heated remote-controlled side mirrors.
Standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Control, driver and front passenger torso side airbags and roll-sensing side curtain airbags for all three rows.
NHTSA Toyota Sequoia crash test results:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver: not tested
Side Rear Passenger: not tested
2WD Rollover:
4WD Rollover:
Model year changes
- The 2009 model year adds E85 capability for the 5.7L V8 in certain states.
In a Motor Trend comparison the Sequoia took 1st place.
Trivia
a 2008 Toyota Sequoia is The Car Used in Prison Break Season 4 Driven By Lincoln Burrows and Alexander Mahone.
US Annual Sales
| US Calendar Year | Sales |
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| 2000 | 9,925 | | 2001 | 68,574 | | 2002 | 70,187 | | 2003 | 67,067 | | 2004 | 58,114 | | 2005 | 45,904 | | 2006 | 34,315 | | 2007 | 23,273 | | 2008 | 30,693 |
External links
- is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.'s official Sequoia page.
- 2nd generation Toyota Sequoia SUV site.
- Toyota press release detailing the launch of the 2008 Sequoia at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
- Toyota's official pricing announcement of the 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
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