Toyota Sequoia 2008

toyota sequoia 2008: For 2008, the Toyota Sequoia has actually been revamped, following in the footprints of the transformation obtained by the Expanse pickup upon which it's based. It's bigger and larger than the design it changes, but with a significantly increased towing capability.


toyota sequoia 2008


As before, the Sequoia uses a 4.7-litre V8 engine with five-speed automated in the SR5 trim line, however a second engine has actually been added: the Restricted as well as Platinum designs utilize a new 5.7-litre V8 with six-speed transmission. Thanks to the additional equipment, and to variable valve timing on both consumption as well as exhaust, the 5.7-litre gives more power but with a better combined fuel economic situation ranking than the smaller V8.

Additionally new for 2008 are new interior and exterior styling, four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension, variable-flow power steering pump with cooler and a transmission warmer, which brings the unit up to operating temperature level swiftly to minimize exhausts.

UNITED STATE customers could purchase a two-wheel drive design, yet all Canadian Sequoia designs use a driver-selectable 4x4 system.

Functions on the SR5 include 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automated environment control, six-CD/MP3 stereo with supporting input jack, ten-way vehicle driver and also four-way traveler power-adjustable heated leather seats, second-row 40/20/40 split-folding bench seat, power-folding third-row 60/40 bench seat, discussion mirror, power tailgate home window, tilt and also telescopic wheel, cruise control, clearance and also backup sensing unit, keyless entrance, front tow hook, anti-theft system, heated mirrors, personal privacy glass, running boards, roof covering rack, power sunroof, pulling drawback with brake control connector, variable recurring wipers with de-icer, rear wiper, automated headlamps with washers and fog lights.

The Limited includes 20-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio as well as HVAC controls, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth hands-free telephone system, power liftgate, garage door opener, back sunshade, power-folding as well as auto-dimming side mirrors with integrated turn indicator, and rear looter.

The Platinum includes four-CD/MP3 stereo, heated and ventilated seats, heated second-row captain's chairs with centre console, power tilt as well as telescopic wheel, chauffeur's side memory, nine-inch rear-seat LCD enjoyment display, laser cruise ship control, 115-volt outlet, navigating system with backup cam, as well as reverse-tilt power-folding and also auto-dimming side mirrors with integrated turn indicator and puddle lights.

In spite of its dimension, the Sequoia handles and also drives like a much smaller sized automobile, with a reasonably limited transforming distance and nimble handling. Inside, its dashboard is raised from the Toyota Tundra, with big, easy-to-use dials that are spaced very wide apart and could show difficult for smaller sized chauffeurs to get to. Towing capacity enhances from 2,812 kg (6,200 lbs) to an optimum of 4,125 kg (9,095 pounds) in the 5.7-litre-equipped Limited model, yet also the SR5 can pull 3,400 kg (7,495 pounds).

NEW FOR 2008:

- Revamped model

- Freshly readily available 5.7-litre V8 engine in Minimal and also Platinum trim