2010 Toyota Sequoia Review

The 2010 Toyota Sequoia is a full size SUV basedThe Toyota Sequoia is great for towing with a
on the Toyota Tundra truck. It has a large roomysmooth and responsive powertrain. However it's
interior, smooth V8 engine and excellent towingnot very pleasant on a tight, curvy road and
capacity. But with the large interior comes a largethere's body motion and nosediving during braking.
exterior that is difficult to park and has poor fuelIt has a 39 feet turning radius.
economy. The Sequoia's direct competitors areSince full size SUVs are losing popularity to
the Chevy Suburban, Ford Expedition and Nissancrossovers, the most important selling point for
Armada.the Sequoia is it's truck abilities. Rear wheel drive
The Toyota Sequoia is built for hauling a lot ofis standard with four wheel drive and adjustable
people with a lot of stuff. Bands with musicalsuspension optional. The tow ratings are up to
equipment, church groups on mission trips, artists9,100 pounds for rear wheel drive models and
travelling summer fairs with pieces to sell are just8,800 pounds with four wheel drive.
a few of the consumers that would love thisThe Toyota Sequoia has extensive room in the
vehicle. The dashboard is functional with a widefirst and second rows of seating. The third row
center console with large controls and displays. Aseating has a reasonable amount of space for
matte metallic plastic trim flows down from thethose willing to contort for entry and exit. There
gauge area and covers part of the centeris a power folding option that makes expanding
console. Some might say the exterior looksthe rear cargo area a snap. Most of the interior
cartoonish with the chrome grille, flared fendersdesign and controls carry over from the Toyota
and chrome mirrors but I think it has characterTundra. The upholstery isn't a standout either.
and isn't as boring or bland as some other SUVs.There are numerous cup holders and small bins
A 4.7L V8 and five speed automatic are standardscattered throughout.
on this SUV. It gets 13/16 MPG with four wheelThe 2010 Toyota Sequoia received a five star
drive. When outfitted with a 5.7L V8 and sixrating for driver side front impact protection, four
speed automatic it gets 14/19 MPG with twostars for the front passenger. If you need a car
wheel drive and 13/18 MPG with four wheel drive.to haul a lot of people and equipment, this is the
The fuel economy of the Sequoia is actuallySUV for you.
better than some competitors.