Toyota Sequoia

[Chris]

Hey chaps, drove from San Fransisco to Lake Tahoe in a Sequoia this weekend. What a comfy truck it was. Petrol Auto but hey gas is only a little over $3 a gallon. Never seen one before, but what wasn't to like. I'm not after one, but do they ever pop up here? Andy - why haven't you got one?

Chris

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Cos gas ain't $3.00 here!!!

Andy

 

[Chris]

Good answer Mr L. Good answer. But when has that ever bothered you. Mr Tahoe-Blaser. I'm sure they must do a 1.0l diesel version.

Chris

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

just let me see the RHD version with the V8 diesel and I'll be there!!!

Andy

 

[Chris]

I bet you could drop an oil burner in there out a 24 v auto. The RHD conversion might take a little more effort.

C

 

[Beau]

Never seen one over here, guess if you really want one you'll have to import them... I'm sure they also have the 5.7 V8 Diesel that's in the 200 series as well. They are very nice inside and out, and you can drive in both 2wd and 4wd so power and economy are saved.

I have to say, if you're not planning on off roading, it's a better ride than the 200 series. I like how the rear seats fold down so you don't loose any upright space. Also like how the rear window slides down into the lower part of the tailgate.

 

[chadr]

Just drooled over the Sequoia on the US Toyota website.......a lovely truck/car.

Is it the same platform as a 200 or is it even bigger?

 

[BlackBetty]

Just drooled over the Sequoia on the US Toyota website.......a lovely truck/car.

Is it the same platform as a 200 or is it even bigger?

THe Sequoia is considerably bigger than the 200 and if you were at the last Lincomb week end you may have seen my Tundra truck there. The Sequoia and the Tundra use the same body panels and share the same power plant. As of yet as far as i know and I am open to being corrected neither the Sequoia nor the Tundra are manufactured in RHD and both are made in the States primarily for the US Market. I would be cautious to take a Sequoia off road and if I did it would be more soft off road. Neither the Sequoia nor the TUNDRA are suitable for the UK as they are just so big. I struggle to fit mine in a car parking bay let alone a green lane.

I love my truck but the sheer size and prohibitive cost of fuel are big dampers on owning such big vehicles especially in the UK.

 

[Beau]

THe Sequoia is considerably bigger than the 200 and if you were at the last Lincomb week end you may have seen my Tundra truck there. The Sequoia and the Tundra use the same body panels and share the same power plant. As of yet as far as i know and I am open to being corrected neither the Sequoia nor the Tundra are manufactured in RHD and both are made in the States primarily for the US Market. I would be cautious to take a Sequoia off road and if I did it would be more soft off road. Neither the Sequoia nor the TUNDRA are suitable for the UK as they are just so big. I struggle to fit mine in a car parking bay let alone a green lane.

I love my truck but the sheer size and prohibitive cost of fuel are big dampers on owning such big vehicles especially in the UK.

Is your tundra a Diesel mate, how well is it on fuel? Was looking at replacing my collie with a f250 Dually the other day but the thing struggles to get in two digit MPG figures, sweet ride though...

 

[Chris]

The Sequioa I was in (and there were lots) was nothing like as big as that monster. It was like a Hundee crossed with a sort of Surf body style. I think the back tailgate was off a Hundee as were the lights. It was a pretty standard thing. Maybe they have changed the model since this one. It was just very roomy and comfortable.

 

[BlackBetty]

[h=1]Just some stats Tundra vs Sequoia 2011 Toyota Sequoia Platinum vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited[/h] 8.8 Winner [h=2]Toyota Sequoia Platinum[/h] [h=2]starting from[/h]$62,280 [h=3]Reasons to buy the Toyota Sequoia Platinum[/h] Best suspension Independent Rear air conditioning Standard Plenty of cupholders 18 More passenger seats 7 8.0 Runner-up [h=2]Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited[/h] [h=2]starting from[/h]$43,930 [h=3]Reasons to buy the Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited[/h] Very spacious back seats 65.2 ft3 Comparable towing weight 1555 lb Good ground clearance for rough terrain 10.4" Quite expensive $43,930

Practicality 10.0 vs 7.5 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] The Sequoia Platinum has 12 more cupholders, 18 vs 6 Room for 2 more people, 7 vs 5 Room for more than 2x more stuff, 120.1 ft3 vs 56.9 ft3 Luxury Features 10.0 vs 7.8 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] Enjoy additional natural light with the Sequoia Platinum's standard sun roof Cost 5.3 vs 6.3 Winner: Tundra CrewMax Limited [details] The best price we've seen is $18,350 cheaper (around 30% less), $43,930 vs $62,280 Entertainment System 10.0 vs 9.3 Winner: Sequoia Platinum [details] Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Tundra CrewMax Limited The Sequoia Platinum has 2 more speakers, providing a better entertainment experience, 14 vs 12 Safety Features 10.0 vs 10.0 Too close to call [details] Both have good airbag coverage Both have electronic stability control Performance 7.5 vs 7.4 Too close to call [details] Both will do well in poor weather or off-road conditions Fairly powerful Both provide sporty handling Crash Test Ratings - vs - Missing information [details] Good protection, only 10% to 20% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change Road Tests - vs - Missing information [details] Both take longer to stop from 60mph Overall 8.8 vs 8.0

[h=2]Practicality[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	Passengers	7	vs	5	The Sequoia Platinum has lots of passenger seats and the Tundra CrewMax Limited is OK, too
	Cargo space	120.1 ft3	vs	56.9 ft3	The Sequoia Platinum has lots of cargo room and the Tundra CrewMax Limited is pretty good
	front seats	62.5 ft3	vs	65.8 ft3	The Tundra CrewMax Limited has roomy front seats and the Sequoia Platinum is OK
	Base payload capacity	1235 lb	vs	1555 lb	The Tundra CrewMax Limited is comparable to most other vehicles for towing capacity, but the Sequoia Platinum is quite limited
	folding rear seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space
	power outlets	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power outlets
	navigation system	Standard	vs	Optional	The Sequoia Platinum's standard navigation system will ensure you never get lost again; optional upgrade required on the Tundra CrewMax Limited
	Cupholders	18	vs	6	The Sequoia Platinum has an absurd number of cupholders, 14 extra in front
	front air conditioning	Standard	vs	Standard	A/C for hot summer days comes standard

[h=2]Luxury Features[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	moon roof	Standard	vs	Not Available	Enjoy additional natural light with the Sequoia Platinum's standard sun roof
	power seats	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have power seats
	keyless entry	Standard	vs	Standard	Both have keyless entry
	leather	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with leather interiors

[h=2]Cost[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	MSRP	$62,280	vs	$43,930	The Tundra CrewMax Limited has a reasonable price, while the Sequoia Platinum is very expensive
	In-city gas mileage	13 mpg	vs	13 mpg	Very inefficient in the city
	basic warranty miles	36,000 mile	vs	36,000 mile	Average basic warranty
	basic warranty years	3 year	vs	3 year	Average lasting basic warranty

[h=2]Entertainment System[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	Number of speakers	14	vs	12	Audiophile's dream: lots of speakers
	Has speed sensitive volume	No	vs	No	Neither offers speed-sensitive volume
	CD player	Standard	vs	Standard	CD player comes standard
	premium radio	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with satellite radio
	Has auxiliary audio input	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo
	Has subwoofer	Yes	vs	Yes	The Sequoia Platinum has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music
	entertainment system	Standard	vs	Optional	Both cars offer an entertainment system for passengers, but it'll cost extra to get it on the Tundra CrewMax Limited

[h=2]Safety Features[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	antilock brakes	Standard	vs	Standard	Both come standard with ABS brakes
	Stability control system	Yes	vs	Yes	Both have electronic stability control
	Airbags	6	vs	6	Both have good airbag coverage
	Rear brakes	Disc	vs	Disc	Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle
	child door locks	Standard	vs	Standard	Child door locks come standard
	Roadside assistance system	None	vs	None

[h=2]Performance[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	Horsepower	381 HP @ 5,600 RPM	vs	381 HP @ 5,600 RPM	Fairly powerful
	Number of gears	6	vs	6	Average number of gears
	Transmission	Automatic transmission	vs	Automatic transmission	Both offer an automatic transmission, standard for this class
	paddle shifters	Not Available	vs	Not Available	Neither offers paddle shifters
	Air compressor	None	vs	None	Neither has an air compressor for increased power output
	Power-to-weight ratio	15.9 lb/hp	vs	14.8 lb/hp	Both provide sporty handling
	Drivetrain type	four-wheel drive	vs	four-wheel drive	Both will do well in poor weather or off-road conditions
	Curb-to-curb turning radius	39.2 ft	vs	44.0 ft	The Sequoia Platinum can make tight turns, and the Tundra CrewMax Limited is comparable to most other vehicles

[h=2]Crash Test Ratings[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	Rollover resistance	4 stars	vs	4 stars	Good protection, only 10% to 20% chance of rolling over during emergency lane change
	Front driver crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Driver side crash test	Unknown	vs	Unknown

[h=2]Road Tests[/h]

	Toyota Sequoia Platinum		Toyota Tundra CrewMax Limited
	0-60 mph	7.1 seconds	vs	6.7 seconds	The Tundra CrewMax Limited has a good 0-60 time, but the Sequoia Platinum is just average
	Braking distance at 60mph	146 ft	vs	153 ft	Both take longer to stop from 60mph
	1/4 mile	15.6 s @ 92 mph	vs	15.3 s @ 93 mph	The Tundra CrewMax Limited's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the Sequoia Platinum's is just OK
	Lateral acceleration	Unknown	vs	Unknown
	Top speed	105 mph	vs	Unknown

 

[BlackBetty]

Is your tundra a Diesel mate, how well is it on fuel? Was looking at replacing my collie with a f250 Dually the other day but the thing struggles to get in two digit MPG figures, sweet ride though...

NO mine is Petrol and I can achieve about 13 to 14 mpg. It is said that with a supercharger which ups your BHP from 381BHP to 501 BHP you should beable to achieve about 15 to 16mpg with sensible driving.