Toyota Sequoia Adds 4.6-Liter V8 Engine to the Range

The second-generation SUV from Toyota will add the 4.6-liter V8 engine for 2010 model year, replacing the 4.7-liter V8 configuration. Moreover, the 2010 Sequoia will come with driver and front passenger knee airbags, a Cold Kit with heated side mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer, as well as daytime running lights.

The new Sequoia will therefore be available in a choice of two V8 engines, the aforementioned 4.6-liter and the 5.7-liter unit. The new model will be available in three trim levels, namely SR5, Limited and Platinum.

The standard engine for the 2010 Sequoia SR5 is the new 310 horsepower 4.6-liter i-Force V8, that features aluminum alloy cylinder heads with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), with the peak torque now standing at 327 lb.-ft. at 3,400 rpm.

The new engine configuration is mated to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, and delivers an improved highway fuel economy, with an EPA rating of 19 mpg (2WD).

The SR5’s standard audio system gains integrated satellite radio and Bluetooth as standard, while all models add USB iPod connectivity. The Sequoia Limited version comes with standard power rear door with a sliding window (previously standard only on Platinum), 20-inch alloy wheels, power tilt/slide moonroof, roof rack, rear spoiler and a backup camera with a 3.5-inch display built into the rear view mirror.

As for the top of the line Platinum level, the model gains laser cruise control, a wood-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, as well as a rear seat DVD entertainment system.

The new Sequoia range is priced at $38,530 for the SR5 4x2 with a new 4.6-liter V8 engine and $58,905 for the Platinum 4x4 with a 5.7-liter V8.