Toyota Sequoia 2012
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Friday, March 16, 2018
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2012 Toyota Sequoia
That stated, the Sequoia absolutely isn't attracting everybody. Some could not even make it past the high, heavily chromed nose, which like most of the most super-sized SUVs, looks created to either frighten or mimic big rig styling. With its big, enforcing chrome grille, high hood as well as flanks, as well as details like its flared fenders, beefy door manages, chromed mirrors, and also rippled sheetmetal, it's almost cartoonishly musclebound. As well as don't anticipate a reprieve from the look inside; the control panel as well as cut has even more of the exact same-- macho and also oversize to be kind, but a bit overwrought regardless.
toyota sequoia 2012
There are 2 V-8 engines offered in the Sequoia-- a 310-horsepower, 4.7-liter V-8 and five-speed automatic, or a 381-hp, 5.7-liter V-8 and six-speed auto (both with either rear- or 4x4)-- and it makes good sense to choose the bigger one. The gas economic situation distinction is minimal, and the 5.7-liter's much higher torque output makes sense for what this truck's intended: towing. When properly geared up, tow scores range as much as 7,400 extra pounds. On the whole, the Sequoia driving experience consists of lots of excess body movement as well as nosedive, yet when pushed it really manages like a smaller sized truck.
Seatsing room in the 2012 Toyota Sequoia is actually fairly excellent; the very first 2 rows are roomy and also the seats are proportioned generously, for bigger Americans. Slim chauffeurs could not locate any side support in the extremely broad pole positions, though. The third row is just for smaller grownups, as is typical in this class, as well as if you ride back there you'll should contort simply a little bit. Overall, flight quality can be a little uneven.
Most of the interior design as well as manages rollover from the large Expanse pickup, which isn't necessarily an advantage; controls and knobs are virtually cartoonishly huge sometimes, yet light as well as plasticky to the touch. While the interior is well created, upholstery and trim looks a little bit economical, also.
For 2012, Toyota has actually added a trailer persuade control system, in addition to a blind-spot screen, as standard. All Sequoia models consist of keyless entrance, a tilt/telescopic wheel with leather trim, cruise ship control, an above console, and also an eight-speaker sound system with XM satellite radio, accessory and USB ports, and also Bluetooth streaming sound capacity. Bluetooth is likewise included in all models. Top Sequoia Platinum versions add a power hatch, warmed mirrors, a rear-seat DVD system, a costs JBL stereo, a nav system with XM NavTraffic, perforated warmed and also ventilated captain's chairs, and also actual wood trim. All four-wheel-drive Sequoias include skid plates and upgraded roll-sensing side-curtain air bags.
Attributes
There are three various trim levels to pick from when buying the Sequoia, a base SR5, mid-level Limited, and the luxury-packed Platinum. All come fully equipped, consisting of the base SR5, which regardless of being aimed at cost-conscious purchasers still comes with automatic tri-zone cooling, an eight-speaker stereo, a towing package, an eight-way power driver's seat, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio as well as climate controls.
Move up to the Minimal and you obtain parking sensors, a power rear liftgate, a power folding third-row seat, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The best attribute, however, is the rear-view mirror, which permits you to have a back-up monitor without needing to add a navigating system. The special rear-view mirror incorporates a 3.3-inch screen for the back-up camera, as well as it also has an auto-dimming feature, compass and map light.
The range-topping Platinum brings tons of luxury to the table, consisting of DVD navigation and also a rear-seat DVD amusement system with a 9-inch LCD screen, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, 12-way flexible power motorist's seat, warmed second-row seats, as well as back load-leveling air suspension.
Missing, instead unusually, from the Sequoia's manufacturing facility options checklist is severe off-road hardware, or a devoted off-road version. Everything makes sense when you see the much more expensive Toyota Land Cruiser throughout the lot.
Gas Economy
With a curb weight coming close to 6,000 pounds and also just a set of gas-powered V-8 engines to select from, the 2012 Toyota Sequoia is barely exactly what you would certainly call fuel-efficient.
One of the most prudent design, if you can call it that, is the base SR5 variation geared up with a 4.6-liter V-8 and also rear-wheel drive. Its official EPA gas mileage ranking is 14/20 mpg city/highway as well as 16 mpg incorporated. If you opt for the Sequoia's 5.7-liter V-8 choice and also four-wheel drive, you'll see gas mileage decline to 13/17 mpg city/highway and also 12 mpg combined.
Note, the larger V-8 is E85 flex-fuel qualified, yet if you want to be actually environmentally conscious, while still having most of the Sequoia's ability, GM's full-size SUVs, the Chevrolet Tahoe and also GMC Sierra, do provide a crossbreed alternative, as well as Mercedes-Benz's GL Course can be gotten with a clean diesel.