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2007 Toyota Sequoia Full Review
Date Published: 7/31/08
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2007 Toyota Sequoia Review
Curtain side airbags are standard instead of optional for 2007 on Toyota's American-built large SUV. Sequoia comes in SR5 and uplevel Limited models. The only powertrain teams a 273-hp V8 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. All Sequoias come with rear-wheel drive or with 4-wheel drive. The 4WD can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing and a locking center differential. All Sequoias have ABS and traction/antiskid control. Standard seating is for eight. Limiteds seat seven with optional 2nd-row buckets and center console. Now standard are front side airbags and curtain side airbags that cover the 1st and 2nd seating rows and include rollover deployment. SR5 is available with load-leveling suspension, Limited with selectable rear height control. Options include a navigation system and DVD entertainment.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large SUVs are traditionally workhorse seven-plus passenger wagons with brawny truck-type chassis, ample towing ability, lots of cargo space, and generally poor fuel economy. These vehicles offer towing and payload ratings similar to large pickup trucks.
Our Best Buys include Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Denali. Our Recommended pick is the Ford Expedition.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Denali, and Ford Expedition.
Our Best Buys include Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, and GMC Yukon and Denali. Our Recommended pick is the Ford Expedition.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Denali, and Ford Expedition.
News
A redesigned Sequoia is still on for model-year 2008. No word yet on timing, but we'd expect at least an auto-show preview this winter. Predictably, the new model borrows much from Toyota's clean-sheet '07 Tundra large pickups, including powertrains and general appearance, and is said to match the Chevrolet Tahoe in size. Toyota is reportedly worried its new large SUV may be too large for a market now so jittery about fuel prices. But the redesigned Tahoe and its '07 General Motors siblings have sold pretty well so far, so Toyota's concerns may prove unfounded. We'll know soon enough.
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2007 Toyota Sequoia Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
| Instruments/controls | Maneuverability |
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Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Plenty of power from any speed. Test 4WD SR5 did a brisk 7.9 sec 0-60 mph. Silky engine well-matched to smooth transmission. Maximum towing weight is 6500 lb.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Plenty of power from any speed. Test 4WD SR5 did a brisk 7.9 sec 0-60 mph. Silky engine well-matched to smooth transmission. Maximum towing weight is 6500 lb.
Fuel Economy
Class-typical thirsty: Test 4WD Sequoias averaged 13.7-15.6 mpg. No opportunity yet to measure with 2WD versions, but they likely won't do significantly better. Sequoia uses regular-grade fuel.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2.7 |
Class-typical thirsty: Test 4WD Sequoias averaged 13.7-15.6 mpg. No opportunity yet to measure with 2WD versions, but they likely won't do significantly better. Sequoia uses regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Long wheelbase, lots of weight make for mostly easy ride, and suspension copes well with really rough stuff. But even small stuff can register with surprising clarity, and wavy surfaces can prompt some sloppy body motions.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6.4 |
Long wheelbase, lots of weight make for mostly easy ride, and suspension copes well with really rough stuff. But even small stuff can register with surprising clarity, and wavy surfaces can prompt some sloppy body motions.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Few vices. Stable in fast turns, despite marked body lean, but no fun on twisty roads. A large turning radius hurts low-speed maneuverability. Simulated emergency stops are short and true, but brake pedal action slightly spongy.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.7 |
Few vices. Stable in fast turns, despite marked body lean, but no fun on twisty roads. A large turning radius hurts low-speed maneuverability. Simulated emergency stops are short and true, but brake pedal action slightly spongy.
Quietness
One of the more-refined big SUVs, with little engine noise, reasonably low coarse-surface tire drone and--for a blocky wagon--modest wind rush.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 |
One of the more-refined big SUVs, with little engine noise, reasonably low coarse-surface tire drone and--for a blocky wagon--modest wind rush.
Controls
Clear gauges. Large, well-labeled controls, but those for climate and audio systems a fair stretch for driver. Navigation system absorbs audio controls, requires familiarization; screen difficult to read in bright light. Materials and workmanship pleasing, but SR5 interior looks plain; optional leather upholstery that's standard on Limited dresses it up.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6.4 |
Clear gauges. Large, well-labeled controls, but those for climate and audio systems a fair stretch for driver. Navigation system absorbs audio controls, requires familiarization; screen difficult to read in bright light. Materials and workmanship pleasing, but SR5 interior looks plain; optional leather upholstery that's standard on Limited dresses it up.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Only adequate six-footer head clearance, but leg room bountiful. Comfortable seats have long cushions. High ground clearance strains getting in and out even for long-legged occupants, and available running-board steps too narrow to be of much help. Visibility commanding to front and sides, poor to rear in close quarters.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8.7 |
Only adequate six-footer head clearance, but leg room bountiful. Comfortable seats have long cushions. High ground clearance strains getting in and out even for long-legged occupants, and available running-board steps too narrow to be of much help. Visibility commanding to front and sides, poor to rear in close quarters.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Two adults have plenty of space in 2nd row, but middle passenger's foot room restricted by front console, large driveline hump. Entry/exit again awkward. Second-row seats tumble forward for good access to 3rd row. Both rows of seats are split, 3rd row slides fore/aft. Third-row seats have low cushions, are best left to two preteens or toddlers--though even they may find knee and toe room tight.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7.7 |
Two adults have plenty of space in 2nd row, but middle passenger's foot room restricted by front console, large driveline hump. Entry/exit again awkward. Second-row seats tumble forward for good access to 3rd row. Both rows of seats are split, 3rd row slides fore/aft. Third-row seats have low cushions, are best left to two preteens or toddlers--though even they may find knee and toe room tight.
Cargo Room
Not much behind 3rd-row seat for a vehicle this large, but ample volume with seat folded or removed, still more with 2nd-row seat stowed. Liftgate has handy power window. Cabin has lots of bins, pockets, and cupholders.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.6 |
Not much behind 3rd-row seat for a vehicle this large, but ample volume with seat folded or removed, still more with 2nd-row seat stowed. Liftgate has handy power window. Cabin has lots of bins, pockets, and cupholders.
Value within Class
Sequoia suffers the usual big-SUV vices of indifferent handling and heavy fuel thirst, but it's refined and well-equipped. Still, domestic-brand rivals better it in many ways while typically towing more than Sequoia's 6500-lb maximum. They usually carry bigger price discounts, too.
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7.6 |
Sequoia suffers the usual big-SUV vices of indifferent handling and heavy fuel thirst, but it's refined and well-equipped. Still, domestic-brand rivals better it in many ways while typically towing more than Sequoia's 6500-lb maximum. They usually carry bigger price discounts, too.
Total Score
| 2WD SR5 | 4WD SR5 | 4WD Limited | 4WD Limited w/navigation system | Class Average |
| 58 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 64.1 |
Scores for all Large Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 55 | |
| Average Score | 64 | |
| High Score | 70 |
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2007 Toyota Sequoia Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 12/08/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD SR5 4-door wagon | $33,160 | $29,511 | $645 |
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| 4WD SR5 4-door wagon | $36,645 | $32,612 | $645 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon | $42,205 | $37,652 | $645 |
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| 4WD Limited 4-door wagon | $45,660 | $40,408 | $645 |
Price note: Prices are for vehicles distributed by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The dealer invoice and destination charge may be higher in areas served by independent distributors.
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
SR5
Powertrain
4.7-liter V8 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, front and 2nd-row curtain side airbags w/rollover deployment, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front and rear air conditioning w/dual-zone automatic climate controls (including rear controls), power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front bucket chairs, center console, cupholders, adjustable 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power windows (including liftgate window), power door locks, AM/FM/cassette/CD player, digital clock, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, visor mirrors, map lights, rear defogger, rear wiper/washer, automatic-off headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Full-size spare tire, 245/70R16 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, skid plates, 265/70R16 tires.
Limited adds to SR5:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather upholstery, heated front seats, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, heated mirrors w/power fold-in, remote keyless entry, power sunroof, JBL sound system, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator, trip computer, universal garage door opener, illuminated visor mirrors, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Running boards, roof rack, fog lights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Tow hitch, 7-pin wiring harness, 265/65R17 tires, alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, locking center differential, skid plates.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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SR5
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$1,770
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$1,416
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Leather upholstery, power front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls.
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PT Preferred Pkg.
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SR5
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$2,210
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$1,768
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Preferred Pkg. 1 plus heated front seats.
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CQ Convenience Pkg.
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SR5
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$255
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$204
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Heated power mirrors, universal garage door opener, trip computer, compass, outside-temperature indicator.
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Alloy Wheel Pkg. 1
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2WD SR5
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$1,455
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$1,156
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4WD SR5
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$1,415
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$1,132
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Running boards, additional rear privacy glass, tow-hitch receiver, 265/70R16 tires (2WD), alloy wheels.
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Alloy Wheel Pkg. 2
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2WD SR5
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$1,655
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$1,324
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4WD SR5
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$1,625
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$1,300
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Alloy Wheel Pkg. 1 plus 265/65R17 tires.
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Luxury Pkg.
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Limited
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$1,500
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$1,200
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Memory system (driver seat, mirrors), 2nd-row bucket seats, removable center console, woodgrain interior trim, height-control air suspension.
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Appearance Pkg.
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2WD SR5
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$1,270
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$1,016
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4WD SR5
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$1,240
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$992
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2nd-row bucket seats, fog lights, skid plates, alloy wheels. NA w/Preferred Pkg., load-leveling suspension.
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Towing Pkg.
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SR5
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$430
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$344
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Trailer-hitch receiver, wiring harness.
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Safety |
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Daytime running lights
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Limited, SR5
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$40
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$32
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Remote keyless entry
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SR5
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$245
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$196
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Power sunroof
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SR5
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$1,000
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$800
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Requires Alloy Wheel Pkg. or Appearance Pkg.
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DVD entertainment system
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Limited, SR5
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$1,770
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$1,416
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Includes rear radio controls. SR5 requires JBL radio or navigation system.
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Navigation system
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SR5
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$2,200
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$1,825
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Limited
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$1,650
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$1,403
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SR5 includes JBL sound system. Deletes cassette player. NA w/JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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JBL sound system
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SR5
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$550
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$413
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JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer
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Limited
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$200
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$150
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SR5
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$750
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$563
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Rear radio controls
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Limited, SR5
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$240
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$192
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SR5 requires JBL sound system or JBL AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer.
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Automatic day/night rearview mirror
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SR5
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$125
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$100
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Fog lights
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SR5
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$110
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$88
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Roof rack
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SR5
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$220
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$176
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Rear spoiler
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Limited
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$200
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$160
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Additional rear privacy glass
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SR5
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$80
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$64
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Special paint
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Limited
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$200
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$176
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Load-leveling suspension
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SR5
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$360
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$288
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Height-control air suspension
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Limited
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$650
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$520
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265/70R16 tires
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2WD SR5
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$150
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$120
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2007 Toyota Sequoia Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Toyota Sequoia 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 118.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 203.9 |
| Overall Width, in. | 78.9 |
| Overall Height, in. | 73.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 5300 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 128.1 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | 1640 |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 26.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 41.1 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.6 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 40.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.7 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 4.7 /285 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 273 @ 5400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 314 @ 3400 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed automatic | 15/17 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Toyota Sequoia 4-door wagon |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 5/60,000 | For Highlander Hybrid, Prius, and Camry hybrid 8/100,000 on hybrid components. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | None/-- | Prius gets 3/36,000 Roadside Assistance. |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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