Power And Room Make Toyota Sequoia Worth A Look

Toyota has done several things of note in redesigning the Sequoia full-size SUV for the 2008 model year.

The obvious: It hit the market with a big, fuel-thirsty, truck-based SUV just as buyers stampede toward smaller, lighter, car-based crossover SUVs.

Such redesigns are planned years in advance. And this launch is tied to the redesign a year ago of the full-size Tundra pickup on which Sequoia is based.

There's nothing to do now but try to market the heck out of it to people who need its 10,000-pound towing capability and eight-passenger room and those who like big, traditional SUVs, never mind the fuel economy.

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theoptimisticpessimist - 2/8/2008 2:29:43 PM

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At least, it doesn't have a truck-bed that will shear off on a dirt road.

kpaxx - 2/8/2008 2:41:48 PM

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Still if it is based on the Tundra you got to wonder about the poor quality!

DaHarder - 2/8/2008 2:50:55 PM

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"Power And Room Make Toyota Sequoia Worth A Look"

But Its Design/Aesthetics Make It Worthy Of LOOKING AWAY!

theoptimisticpessimist - 2/8/2008 2:52:33 PM

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LOL

bigmotov - 2/8/2008 4:13:20 PM

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LOL!!! Sorry Ladies, if you haven't seen one yet in person, it's huge (inside and out), it's powerful, it's nice looking and the interior and ride is top notch. This is why I just bought a limited to haul me, my wife, my 3 kids and still plenty of room for 3 more friends, cargo and also towing our very large boat. Everyone is right though, I wish the Nav was closer to the driver. Still, versus the Tahoe or any other...it's a simple desision - Sequoia.

JUGNU - 2/8/2008 4:39:30 PM

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Easily the best in the class. Miles ahead Suburban, Yukon, Armada...etc

JUGNU

S4cabriofoxone - 2/9/2008 5:52:24 PM

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Hm. Is that so?

JUGNU - 2/8/2008 4:41:36 PM

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Easily the best in the class. Miles ahead of Suburban, Yukon, Armada...etc

and btw nice choice bigmotov. It's a nice big luxury and practicle box.

JUGNU

richard112360 - 2/8/2008 5:50:01 PM

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Hehe it might be a good idea for some of you Merc owners to buy a Seqouia to save on your towing costs to the dealership for unscheduled repairs.

richard112360 - 2/9/2008 12:08:27 PM

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Rosko2 please show me ONE MB product that's recommended by Consumer Reports. NOT ONE!!!!

Willis - 2/9/2008 1:54:58 PM

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E Class
S Class
SL Class

There you go, Richard.

XYZZ - 2/9/2008 4:08:55 AM

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when it was first introduced, the Sequoia was often compared to the ford Expedition. there was a small dispute about which had the greatest interior volume. ford claimed toyota 'cheated' in the way the measurements were made.

no matter.

where is the Expedition now? the Sequoia is still around. now with AN EVEN BETTER engine. besting gm's 6.0 liter on power, torque, AND economy. not to mention the usual bulletproof toyota reliability.

the market for these monsters may shrink, what with gas prices. but i predict the sequoia's market SHARE will continue to grow, as it steals away all competitors' would be customers.

S4cabriofoxone - 2/9/2008 6:18:48 PM

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"where is the Expedition now?"

http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/expedition/

JUGNU - 2/9/2008 6:00:27 AM

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ok toyota haters why r u angry? Go ahead with your suburban and armadas.

JUGNU

S4cabriofoxone - 2/9/2008 6:19:22 PM

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Not sure about the Armada (it's ugly), but I certainly prefer the Tahoe and Yukon to this car.

M53R - 2/9/2008 12:34:33 PM

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I think my Tahoe Z71 is a much better choice. It looks WAY better, has great offroading capabilities (I went offroading in the desert today, the torque is amazing, and I felt very confident taking it to the toughest places.) and the price is a bargain.

eric452 - 2/9/2008 3:36:43 PM

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agree wit jugnu

ef the haters