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2009 Toyota Sequoia Review

April 17, 2009

STYLING | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

brawny” and “imposing
ForbesAutos

Much roomier inside
Road & Track

triumph of ergonomics, storage bins, and family-friendly conveniences
Edmunds

The Toyota Sequoia muscled its way into the 2008 model year with a new body and a new look. It seems to have stayed on the same cycle, as not much has changed for 2009.

The Tundra pickup donates its platform for the big SUV from Toyota; 2009’s version shares many of the Tundra’s styling cues, and ForbesAutos calls those details “brawny” and “imposing.” They add, “With its enormous chrome-clad prow, the Sequoia mimics the macho, don’t-mess-with-Texas look of the Tundra pickup.” It seems that size matters in the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com; many open with comments on the Sequoia’s tremendous size. ForbesAutos says, “everything is big on this truck, from the headlamps and side mirrors to the exterior grab handles and interior switches.”

Interior styling for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia carries over from the Tundra, and it’s a source of controversy. Cars.com calls it “with its recessed gauges and sweeping silver-colored trim stretching from the instrument cluster down to the center console gear selector.” ForbesAutos feels that “you have to stretch to reach the stereo controls.” While Edmunds finds a “triumph of ergonomics, storage bins, and family-friendly conveniences” in the Toyota, 2009’s Sequoia has an “overwrought dash with questionable ergonomics,” according to Motor Trend.

Conclusion

The 2009 Toyota Sequoia motto seems to be “bigger is better,” but not everyone agrees.

STYLING | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:brawny” and “imposingForbesAutosMuch roomier insideRoad & Tracktriumph of ergonomics, storage bins, and family-friendly conveniencesEdmunds The Toyota Sequoia muscled its way into the 2008 model year with a new body and a new look. It seems to have stayed on the same cycle, as not much has changed for 2009. The Tundra pickup donates its platform for the big SUV from Toyota; 2009’s version shares many of the Tundra’s styling cues, and ForbesAutos calls those details “brawny” and “imposing.” They add, “With its enormous chrome-clad prow, the Sequoia mimics the macho, don’t-mess-with-Texas look of the Tundra pickup.” It seems that size matters in the reviews read by TheCarConnection.com; many open with comments on the Sequoia’s tremendous size. ForbesAutos says, “everything is big on this truck, from the headlamps and side mirrors to the exterior grab handles and interior switches.” Interior styling for the 2009 Toyota Sequoia carries over from the Tundra, and it’s a source of controversy. Cars.com calls it “with its recessed gauges and sweeping silver-colored trim stretching from the instrument cluster down to the center console gear selector.” ForbesAutos feels that “you have to stretch to reach the stereo controls.” While Edmunds finds a “triumph of ergonomics, storage bins, and family-friendly conveniences” in the Toyota, 2009’s Sequoia has an “overwrought dash with questionable ergonomics,” according to Motor Trend. ConclusionThe 2009 Toyota Sequoia motto seems to be “bigger is better,” but not everyone agrees. 2009 TOYOTA SEQUOIA STYLING | [7 out of 10] ForbesAutos: “brawny” and “imposing” Road & Track: “Much roomier inside” Edmunds: “triumph of ergonomics, storage bins, and family-friendly conveniences” The Toyota Sequoia muscled its way into the 2008 model year with a new body and a ...

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For now, shoppers in this class have a lot to celebrate, with some really good vehicles that dealers are, in most cases, heavily discounting to get off the lots. The Chevrolet Tahoe was recently redesigned and reigns supreme, with its long-wheelbase version, the Suburban, in this segment, and its V-8 engines are both responsive and fuel-efficient. The Ford Expedition was redesigned a few years back with a more luxurious interior; it comes in standard or long-wheelbase editions, and stands out for having a good ride and capable handling even though its power ratings lag. The Nissan Armada comes with one wheelbase and one engine, but its big V-8 makes the brassiest sound at speed, and its styling is still like no other.

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