| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Toyota |
| Model | Sequoia |
| Style | Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $49,135 |
| Options on test vehicle | Rear Seat Entertainment System, Rear Height Control Air Suspension, Navigation System, Rear Spoiler, Daytime Running Lights, Sunroof, 20-Inch Alloy Wheels, Power Back Door, Cold Area Package, Carpeted Floor Mats. |
| As-tested MSRP | $55,965 |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive with low-range transfer case and lockable center differential |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 5,663cc (346 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/ Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft, dual variable valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.2 |
| Redline (rpm) | 5,900 (indicated) |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 381 @ 5,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 401 @ 3,600 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I= 3.333, II = 1.960, III = 1.353, IV = 1.000, V = 0.728, VI = 0.588, R = 3.061, Diff = 3.909, Low = 2.618 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, double wishbones, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, double wishbones, pneumatic springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.3:1 |
| Tire brand | Bridgestone |
| Tire model | Dueler HL Alenza M+S |
| Tire type | All-terrain |
| Tire size, front | P275/55R20 111H |
| Tire size, rear | P275/55R20 111H |
| Wheel size | 20 by 7.5 |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 13.9-inch ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | 13.6-inch ventilated disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.4 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.2 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.2 @ 91.1 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 55.7 (electronically limited) |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.75 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.0 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 66.7 |
| Acceleration comments | In 2WD with traction control shut off, the Sequoia could manage just a hint of wheelspin from a standstill. Upshifts at redline are liquid-smooth. Engine note is very evident at high rpm, but is otherwise eerily quiet. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Soft pedal firms up noticeably under full-ABS stop. ABS cycles so rapidly, there is little to none of the typical pulsing or tires lurching for traction. There is plenty of dive, however. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | I wasn't able to find a true VSC "all off" mode despite what is reported -- and I'm not sure I'd like to slalom without it anyway. With such a slow steering ratio and a tall package such as this, the Sequoia feels totally unwilling to dance around the slalom cones. A few transitions and VSC intrudes greatly. Around the skid pad, VSC didn't intrude at all. Instead, the front tires howl in agony as understeer sets in. Steering does load and unload, providing some measure of feel here. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 58.8 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.4 NE |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 13 city/18 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 14.1 (17.1 best/13.4 worst) |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 26.4 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,985 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 5,985 (mfr.) |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | Not available |
| Length (in.) | 205.1 |
| Width (in.) | 79.9 |
| Height (in.) | 74.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 122.0 |
| Track, front (in.) | 67.9 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 69.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.0 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.4 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 35.3 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.3 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.9 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | 36.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 66.4 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 65.6 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 65.7 |
| Seating capacity | 8 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 18.9 (behind 3rd row) |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 66.6/120.1 (behind 2nd/1st row) |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | Not available |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front, rear, and third row |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Direct-type monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
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