TOYOTA Sequoia 2007-2017 Photos, engines & full specs

Toyota introduced the second generation of its full-size SUV Sequoia at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto show, and it was more powerful and fuel-efficient.

Just before the world was struck by a global financial crisis, the Japanese automaker introduced the second generation of the Sequoia on the North American market. This time, Toyota made its research and development team find more answers from customers in order to create a better vehicle. They went so extensive that they even asked where the drivers prefer to have the filler cap.

From the design point of view, Toyota made the Sequoia look like a Sumo warrior, with a commanding front end dominated by a trapezoidal grille adorned by chromed trims. Unsurprisingly, the headlights were not as big as on other American SUVs. In the bumper, the carmaker added a secondary air intake to help cool the engine. The flared wheel arches showed a muscular look, emphasizing the vehicle's powerful stance.

Toyota offered the Sequoia with three rows of seats, and thanks to the large cabin, it could provide enough comfort for all eight passengers that could accommodate inside the vehicle. The front bucket seats were separated by a wide center console that hosted the armrest with a storage compartment and the shifter. A new infotainment system was placed on the center stack and controlled via its buttons or the additional commands from the steering wheel.

Another area where the Sequoia was vastly improved was on the mechanical side. Apart from the improved 5.6-liter V8 engine, it also got a new five-speed automatic as an option and stronger front and rear differentials. The latter was also available with a different ratio for improved towing capabilities.