08 Sequoia introduced

[haven]

If you like your SUV in size XXL:

Toyota introduced the 2008 Sequoia at the LA Auto Show. It's based on the redesigned Tundra pickup, so it's a little bigger than the old Sequoia.

The Sequoia is very large, but it's also very spacious inside. The 3rd row of seats is usable by regular size passengers, not just kids. But the third row takes up most of the luggage space. Overall length is 205 inches, 3 inches longer than a Chevy Tahoe.

The 5.7L gas V8 provides 400 ft lbs of torque. With the right tow hitch, the Sequoia is rated to pull 10,000 lbs. Four wheel drive models have a two speed transfer case. Unlike the pickup it's based on, the Sequoia has independent rear suspension.

Autoblog has a series of photos of the Sequoia here:
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/2008-toyota-sequoia

Chip Haven

 

[Schattenjager]

Ohhhh I'd like to see that in Black...
:chowtime:

 

[Willman]

Hummmm......Not to bad!

With some AT's on their....It wouldn't look to bad!


:REOutArchery02:

 

[Redline]

Wow. IFS and IRS, don't know that I like that idea.

 

[Overland Hadley]

I like the old one better.

 

[DaveInDenver]

Wow. IFS and IRS, don't know that I like that idea.

For the target market, probably makes sense. Toyota might have thought they needed to differentiate the Sequoia and Land Cruiser a little more distinctly. Since the Cruiser is presumably the rugged SUV or whatever, seems like making the Sequoia more soccer mom- and middle management dad-friendly is the way to go.

 

[DaktariEd]

Hummmm......Not to bad!

With some AT's on their....It wouldn't look to bad!


:REOutArchery02:

Like this?
This is my 2002 Sequoia w/my Horizon AT...
I had just gotten the AT and just had to take it out (the FJ40 was under the weather at the time).

 

[7wt]

I like them. I love the new Tundras and I was really curious what they would do with the Sequoias.

 

[haven]

why LC and Sequoia

Car and Driver asked Toyota why they needed the Sequoia as well as the newly refreshed, Japanese-built Land Cruiser.

The answer is that they seem to appeal to two separate markets:
Land Cruiser buyers have an average household income of $237,000;
Sequoia buyers average “only” $106,000.

Toyota Sequoia
4x4 base price ~$41,000 (SR5 trim)
5.7L V8, 381hp, 401 lb-ft
6-speed automatic
part-time 4x4, low range, locking center diff
independent rear suspension
Wheelbase: 122 in
Length: 205 in
Width: 80 in
Height: 75 in
Curb weight: 6100 lb
GVWR ??
Towing 10,000 lb

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Toyota 2008 Land Cruiser
Base Price $63,200
Same engine and trans as Sequoia
full-time all wheel drive
two speed transfer case
lots of electronic off-road driving assistance
solid rear axle
Wheelbase 112
Overall length 195
Overall width 78
Overall height 74
Curb weight 5700 lbs
GVWR 7275 lbs
Towing 8500 lbs


Both vehicles have EPA rating of 13/18 mpg

 

[Super Doody]

Car and Driver asked Toyota why they needed the Sequoia as well as the newly refreshed, Japanese-built Land Cruiser.

The answer is that they seem to appeal to two separate markets:
Land Cruiser buyers have an average household income of $237,000;
Sequoia buyers average “only” $106,000.

Toyota Sequoia
4x4 base price ~$41,000 (SR5 trim)
5.7L V8, 381hp, 401 lb-ft
6-speed automatic
part-time 4x4, low range, locking center diff
independent rear suspension
Wheelbase: 122 in
Length: 205 in
Width: 80 in
Height: 75 in
Curb weight: 6100 lb
GVWR ??
Towing 10,000 lb

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Toyota 2008 Land Cruiser
Base Price $63,200
Same engine and trans as Sequoia
full-time all wheel drive
two speed transfer case
lots of electronic off-road driving assistance
solid rear axle
Wheelbase 112
Overall length 195
Overall width 78
Overall height 74
Curb weight 5700 lbs
GVWR 7275 lbs
Towing 8500 lbs


Both vehicles have EPA rating of 13/18 mpg

It sucks to know that my 4K lbs v6 tacoma get about 17 mpg at best

I might has well drive a tundra

 

[Dave Bennett]

Wow. IFS and IRS, don't know that I like that idea.

Whats the diff between that and the newer 4Runners with XREAS???

 

[MoGas]

I like it. I do like the looks of the first gen better though. My wife wants a SUV and the Sequoia is an attractive package.

We could use the space more from the Sequoia as we have 3 girls and all their ice hockey gear along with mine. It is too tight even for a Land Cruiser 100 series.

Maybe I'll go look at '07s now that the '08 is out.

 

[Redline]

Maybe not much but I don't care for the XREAS suspension either. I was (still am) a solid axle fan and was a little concerned about buying my 4Runner. While the IFS certainly doesn't articulate like the Wrangler I sold (or even my F350) I love my 4Runner

Whats the diff between that and the newer 4Runners with XREAS???

 

[calamaridog]

Wow. IFS and IRS, don't know that I like that idea.

I know I don't like it.

 

[Funrover]

UGLY!!! IMO of course