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Toyota Sequoia
Manufacturer	Toyota
Production	2000–present
Assembly	Princeton, Indiana
Class	Full-size SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Engine	4.7 L 240 hp V8 (2001)-(2003) 4.7 L 273 hp V8 with VVT-i (2004)-present
Transmission	4-speed automatic (2001-2003) 5-speed automatic (2004-present)
Wheelbase	118.1 in.
Length	203.9 in.
Width	78.9 in.
Height	73.6 in.
Fuel capacity	26.4 gal.
Related	Toyota Tundra
Similar	Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon Dodge Durango Ford Expedition

The Toyota Sequoia is a full-size SUV built by Toyota and based on their Tundra pickup truck. Introduced in 2000 for the 2001 model year, it was slotted in price between the midsize 4Runner and the Land Cruiser. The Sequoia was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2001. Also, it filled the gap when the Land Cruiser was dropped for the Canadian market in 1995. The Sequoia is built at Toyota's Princeton, Indiana truck assembly plant and is currently sold exclusively in the United States and Canada.

The Sequoia was originally shown in car shows in 1999 and 2000, with full production starting in late 2000 as a 2001 model. Engine, driveline, and some sheetmetal components are shared with the Tundra, and shares the same basic chassis, with the exception of rear disc brakes and a multi-link rear suspension.

Facelifted Toyota Sequoia

It received minor cosmetic updates for 2004 and gained a more powerful engine equipped with VVT-i, LED-backlit gauges, as well as a 5-speed automatic transmission, replacing the previous 4-speed. The Sequoia is slightly longer than the Land Cruiser, however, it is barely noticeable. At introduction it was larger than the Chevrolet Tahoe in most dimensions and similar in size to the Ford Expedition; its V8 engine was certified as Ultra Low Emission Vehicle. Frame assemblies and driveshafts are produced by Dana Corporation.

The Sequoia comes in two trim levels; SR5 and Limited. The SR5 starts at $32,820 while the more expensive Limited starts at $41,855. It can be had in both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive versions.

The Sequoia will be redesigned for the 2008 model year and will be based on the larger 2007 Tundra platform. [1].

• Toyota.com : Vehicles : Sequoia is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.'s official Sequoia page.