Able to tow up to 10,000 pounds and transport eight people, plus cargo, the Sequoia is the biggest SUV Toyota has ever made, and it has the most capability.
The Toyota Sequoia is packaged in three grades: SR5, Limited and Platinum. SR5 and Limited come standard with the 273-hp 4.7-liter V8 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Platinum comes standard with the 5.7-liter V8 and six-speed automatic. Eight-passenger seating is standard; Platinum seats seven.
SR5 is the entry grade and it comes standard with tri-zone air conditioning, power windows locks and back window, keyless entry, and eight-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with a plug for iPod compatibility, tilt steering, cruise control, spare tire, and mud guards.
Limited adds heated, leather trimmed seats, upgrades the driver’s seat to 10-way adjustable, and adds leather trim to the steering wheel, seats, and gearshift knob. The rear 60/40 third row seat is power operated. The dash is upgraded with brighter Optitron gauges and a multi-information display, and the JBL Synthesis audio system includes Bluetooth capability. Outside, the Limited includes a roof rack, fog lamps, running boards and parking sonar system. Limited is also available with four-wheel drive.
Platinum grade comes with the bigger engine plus 20-inch alloy wheels, a rear load-leveling suspension, a memory feature for the power seats, which are heated and air conditioned in the front. Second-row seats are heated buckets, converting the interior to seven-passenger capacity, and the navigation system with backup camera is standard with Platinum. The exterior also includes a rear spoiler, power back door, sunroof, and headlamp cleaner. Platinum is available with four-wheel drive.
Options include a rear seat entertainment system with DVD player and rear audio control; dynamic laser cruise control; daytime running lights with on/off feature. The SR5 and Limited can be upgraded with practically any combination of features listed above, including touch screen navigation with JBL Premium four-CD player with 14 speakers, rear load leveling suspension, running boards, fog lamps, rear spoiler, leather trimmed seats, towing package that includes receiver hitch, auxiliary transmission cooler, seven-pin wire connector, heavy-duty alternator, 4.30:1 gear ratio; and a cold weather kit that includes windshield wiper de-icer, headlamp cleaner, and larger battery. Also available on the Limited are 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels with P275/55R20 tires and Captain’s chairs for the second row.
Every Sequoia comes with antilock disc brakes, stability control, front-seat side airbags and three-row side curtain airbags. Front and rear parking sensors are standard on the Sequoia Platinum and Limited, and optional on the SR5. A back-up camera is also included on the Platinum and optional on the SR5 and Limited. In Sequoias with a second-row bench, upper and lower anchor points for car-seat installation are provided in all three seating positions. In the third row, the center position has an upper anchor point.
The Toyota Sequoia is built in America to satisfy North American conditions. There is ample power in reserve for towing and hauling, and a roomy, comfortable interior. If you require capability on a full-size scale, and you’d appreciate roomy, comfortable surroundings, the Toyota Sequoia should be on your short list.
Awards
Truck Trend’s Best in Class 2008: Full-Size SUV
2008 An Excellent Value
2008 Highest Driver’s Frontal Crash Test Rating
J.D. Power and Associates Highest Ranked Large Multi-Activity Vehicle in Initial Quality in the U.S. (2006, 2007, 2008)
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