2012 Toyota Sequoia

2012 Toyota Sequoia

Several changes are coming to Toyota's largest SUV for 2012. The automaker recently announced the new model year will bring two new options to its full-size Sequoia, each designed to make driving the SUV easier and more convenient for shoppers.

First up among the Sequoia's new options may be a commonplace Trailer Sway Control system, that can benefit shoppers trying to use the SUV for towing. Also normal on Toyota's full-size Tundra pickup, Trailer Sway Management uses the Sequoia's commonplace traction control system to help keep a trailer heading steadily forward if outside forces like wind or evasive driving cause it to sway.

Consumers wanting to take advantage of the Sequoia's 7,400-pound towing capability and rigid, truck-primarily based chassis can appreciate trailer Sway Management. Ford added an identical system to its large Expedition SUV for 2010, while Chevrolet's full-size Suburban is additionally gaining trailer sway management for 2012.

Additionally new for 2012 is an optional Blind Spot Monitor, which is offered on upscale Sequoia Platinum models. Designed to enhance safety by warning drivers when other vehicles are in the SUV's blind spot, the system is particularly important for the Sequoia, whose massive size and elevated seating position can typically make it tough for drivers to work out smaller vehicles located in blind spots.

Otherwise unchanged for 2012, the updated Toyota Sequoia is anticipated to achieve dealers by the tip of the year. While Toyota has not nonetheless announced pricing for the new model year, we tend to expect solely nominal increases from last year's base prices, which started at simply over $forty,000 for a base-level Sequoia SR5 and rose to well over $60,00zero for a prime-of-the-line Sequoia Platinum.

Featuring a standard 310-horsepower four.six-liter V8 with a muscular 381-horsepower V8 included on Limited and Platinum models, the Sequoia has struggled to find the popular following enjoyed by domestic rivals just like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition. Last month, the Sequoia recorded simply 860 sales, while the Tahoe and Expedition sold around nine,00zero and 3,500 units respectively.

 2012 Toyota Sequoia

 2012 Toyota Sequoia

 2012 Toyota Sequoia

 2012 Toyota Sequoia

 2012 Toyota Sequoia

2012 Toyota Sequoia