- suv 44,643
- 36,900 high price
- Wayzata, MN
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- autoshopper.com
2012 toyota sequoia review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Seating for eight, room for stuff. introductionthe toyota sequoia can transport eight people in comfort with room left over for cargo. Sequoia's interior is designed with generous seats, big armrests, and lots of storage for passengers, with an optional entertainment system for long trips. Toyota's star system, a comprehensive combination of electronic safety, stability and traction controls, is standard on all models, as are eight airbags. The standard 4. 6-liter v8 is rated at 310 horsepower and 327 pound-feet of torque and an epa-estimated 14/20 mpg city/highway. Sequoia limited and platinum models come with a 5. 7-liter v8 rated at 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque and an epa-estimated 13/18 mpg city/highway. Both come with a 6-speed automatic. A flex-fuel version of the 5. 7-liter engine is available for burning inefficient e85 (85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline), dropping fuel economy to a dismal 9/13 mpg city/highway with e85 or 13/17 mpg with gasoline. We recommend the 4. 6-liter. The base engine got a boost in both power and efficiency for 2010. Changes since then have been confined to options and trim levels. For 2012, sequoia platinum models come with a blind-spot monitor, and all 2012 sequoia models now include the tundra's trailer sway control (tsc). this second-generation sequoia borrows heavily in appearance from the toyota tundra, looking very much like the pickup from the front. Sequoia uses much of the tundra's running gear, but with an independent rear suspension for better ride quality and room for third-row seating. the sequoia represents a modern take on the traditional sport utility vehicle. It's big, built to transport people and their gear in comfort across long distances on north american super-highways. It can tow a sizable trailer or continue when the pavement ends and many other suvs don't look so tough anymore. It's all about getting people in and out easily, keeping them comfy, and making heavy loads secure and routine. It rides quietly, steers easily, and with three models, two drivetrains, and a full complement of features, the sequoia can meet a variety of wants, needs and price points. The sr5 is available with 4wd 44,155). The bigger, 5. 7-liter v8 is optional 625) with either 2wd or 4wd. A sport package 691) upgrades the second row bench to bucket seats (reducing total seating to seven) and adds 20-inch alloy wheels with a unique finish, and a color-keyed sport grille. A premium package 3,330) is eight seats; leather; heated/power front seats; power fold/recline third row; and auto-dimming inside mirror with integrated back-up camera, compass, and homelink. sequoia limited 51,040) comes standard with the 5. 7-liter v8 and adds heated, leather trimmed seats; upgrades front seats to 10-way power; adds leather trim to the steering wheel, seats, and gearshift knob; and a backup camera with a 3. 3-inch display built into the rear-view mirror. The rear 60/40 third-row seat is power operated and all rear side windows have shades. The dash is upgraded with brighter optitron gauges and a multi-information display, and a 14-speaker jbl synthesis audio system. Outside, the limited adds chrome trim, 20-inch wheels, power liftgate, and power-folding, self-dimming mirrors with integrated turn signals. Options for the limited include a rear-seat dvd entertainment system 1,670), second-row bucket seats (no charge), and dvd-based navigation 1,460). the platinum 58,580) is a seven-seater with heated bucket seats and a console in the middle row. It builds on limited equipment with 20-inch diamond-finish alloy wheels, a rear load-leveling suspension and adaptive shocks, and a memory feature for the mirrors, power-adjustable steering column and power seats, which are heated and air conditioned in the front. Platinum also gets standard puddle-lamps and reverse-tilt for outside mirrors, navigation/backup camera, active cruise control, rear-seat entertainment, wood-grain trim for steering wheel, doors and shifter. The new-for-2012 blind spot monitor, exclusive to the platinum model, warns drivers of vehicles traveling in their blind spots. walkaroundthe toyota sequoia is long and wide, with a long wheelbase, and is designed to look tall and oversized, so as to project strength from a distance. It's every inch a full-size suv. The sequoia shares design features with the tundra pickup from the front bumper to the b-pillar, along with numerous drive train components. the low windshield angle accentuates bulk below the hood line, and large high-mounted headlamps add an alert look to a cabin-forward design. Exterior mirrors are large, because they have to be for towing, but careful smoothing has reduced wind noise, as does the use of partially hidden wipers that likewise must be very large to sweep the windshield. All the roof pillars are big as well, and the flare in the bodywork to cover the rear tires makes the area between the wheels look smaller than it is. The rear doors open wide, for easy child seat and passenger access. Parking sensors and a pair of rear camera display choices enable easier parking and the ability to avoid people or toys lurking in the driveway. the receiver hitch is well incorporated in the rear bumper, and the bumper has decent low-slip top for loading the roof rack. To avoid damage from shopping carts or narrow tree-lined forest trails the taillights are up high and the rear reflectors are inset in the bumper where they get dirty quickly. interiorthe toyota sequoia cabin is built for passenger comfort, with generous legroom and headroom. Seating is designed for long days of driving, with a comfortable, broad driver's seat with power lumbar support. The seats have soft, wide bolsters, easy to climb over getting in and out, and the kind of adjustability that allows a driver to shift around during long drives. The sr5's cloth and platinum's perforated leather each offer two colors, graphite and sand beige, each as bland as they sound; to these the limited adds red rock, a still-muted but more interesting, southwest-flavored shade suggesting of bricks or red-clay ceramics. the sequoia revels in bigness. The dash is simple and focused, with two central gauges, speedometer and tachometer, flanked by fuel, temperature and voltage gauges. The steering column tilts and telescopes, and it's electrically and memory-linked on platinum. switches and dials are used to control windows and the hvac system. The hvac system is designed to define and maintain three different climate zones, two in the front, and one in the back. We think toyota does a good job when it comes to switch feel and operational consistency of dials and other touch points. two overhead compartments are suitable for sunglasses, and the control strip has sunroof controls. An electrochromic rear view mirror is standard except on sr5, and the mirror contains built-in garage door opener buttons operating on three different frequencies. On the a-pillar are hefty grab handles, with grips big enough to support body weigh.
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