LAIAS: 2008 Toyota Sequoia

[Flybrian]

2008 Toyota Sequoia

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 14, 2007 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A, Inc., unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference today at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show. Sequoia is completely new for 2008, with a new body, a new interior, a new chassis, an available new 5.7L V8 engine/six-speed transmission combination and an increased focus on efficiency, performance and driver/passenger comfort.

Since the Sequoia was introduced in 2000, the world has changed. With both gasoline prices and environmental concerns on the rise, Toyota's engineers and designers have taken steps to increase not just the 2008 Sequoia's performance and comfort, but also its efficiency and environmental awareness.

To that end, the Sequoia is equipped with an available powerful new 5.7L V8 engine that generates excellent fuel efficiency and very low emissions.

An all-new platform now provides exterior dimensions that are competitive with other vehicles in the Sequoia's class. Inside, highly efficient packaging gives the new Sequoia a very roomy cabin and a capacious luggage space.

In his efforts to be sure he got the 2008 Sequoia right, Chief Engineer Motoharu Araya immersed himself in American culture for two-and-a-half years as he began his design brief for the Sequoia. He even went so far as to live for a time with an American family that owned a fullsize SUV so that he could better understand the way SUV users relate to their vehicles. He also used the Internet to circulate a questionnaire so that he could acquire detailed information about how Americans use their SUVs and what their preferences are, right down to the side of the vehicle on which drivers prefer their fuel fillers to be located. The result is a class-leading vehicle with the efficiency, performance, comfort and convenience that SUV buyers want.

Engines and Transmissions

An available new DOHC 5.7L V8 engine enables the 2008 Sequoia to provide acceleration performance that is among the leaders in its class, especially while towing. Sequoia engineers developed the new engine to produce 381 hp, one of the highest outputs in this vehicle class. This engine, which is ULEV-II compliant, uses four valves per cylinder and Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) to produce 401 lb-ft of torque.

Dual VVT-i continually alters the phase of each camshaft by operating the oil-control valve and controlling oil pressure on the advance/retard chamber of the VVT-i cam pulley through signals from the engine control computer. It produces optimized valve timing, contributing to higher output and increased efficiency.

Compact pentroof combustion chambers and high-strength pistons that are resin-coated to reduce friction, low-tension piston rings and a low-friction valve train that uses roller rocker arms also are important features of this engine, as is an Acoustic Control Induction System that changes the length of the intake manifold runners based on engine speed and throttle opening. The exhaust system, constructed of stainless steel, uses a valve in the main muffler to alter exhaust flow, reduce exhaust noise and improve performance. It also employs four catalytic converters – two for cold starts and two main.

As a result, the 2008 Sequoia provides the acceleration desired by users and an available towing capacity of 10,000 lbs. In addition to the available 5.7L V8 engine, the 4.7L iForce V8 continues to be offered as standard.
A smooth-shifting electronically controlled five-speed automatic ECT (Electronically Controlled Transmission) is mated to the standard 4.7L V8, while a new six-speed ECT automatic is part of the powertrain package when the available 5.7L V8 is selected.

This transmission benefits from hydraulic pressures that are very carefully controlled for smoother shifts, and from highly accurate gear-tooth surfaces that help ensure low noise levels. A Tow/Haul mode that extends use of the lower gear ratios also is part of this transmission's package.

Both transmissions are controlled by floor-mounted shifters and are equipped with torque converters that use Toyota's flexible lock-up control for enhanced fuel efficiency, and both transmissions can be shifted sequentially.
Additionally, the six-speed transmission's torque converter will lock up in fourth and fifth gear, as well as in sixth gear.

On four-wheel-drive models, a two-speed transfer case that contains a lockable Torsen limited-slip differential is used to transmit power to both the front and rear wheels. Interestingly, this transfer case, with its 1:1 high-range gear ratio and its 2.618:1 low-range gear ratio, uses a durable six-gear planetary ring instead of the more usual four-gear ring. The transfer case is shifted electronically via a rotary knob within easy reach of the driver, and it locks with the push of a button. High-capacity universal joints are used in the drive line to accommodate the available power of the engines.

The front and rear differentials are larger for added strength and measure 8.7 inches in diameter (front) and 10.0 inches (rear). The standard differential ratio is 3.909:1, with an optional 4.3:1 ratio available as part of Sequoia's towing package.

Chassis and Suspension

To improve ride comfort and overall vehicle dynamics, the 2008 Sequoia was given an all-new platform that features independent suspension at both front and rear. This new suspension not only provides unparalleled ride, handling and straight-line stability, but it also equips Sequoia with an available towing capacity of 10,000 lbs which puts Sequoia among the leaders in its class.

To provide a vehicle that will not fatigue its driver or passengers even on very long trips, Sequoia engineers focused on improved ride comfort and quietness, and on enhanced straight-line stability.

The new independent suspension employs upper and lower A-arms at each wheel, tubular shock absorbers, coil springs and a hollow tubular antiroll bar. It provides not only improved chassis dynamics thanks to reduced unsprung weight, but also a turning radius of about 19 feet, the tightest in Sequoia's class. Additionally, increased suspension travel and a newly developed upper front shock-absorber support and lower bushing help enhance ride quality.

An available air suspension package and Active Variable Suspension (AVS), with settings for comfort, normal and sport, improves the ride comfort and augments the Sequoia's ability to tow and haul heavy loads while maintaining an appropriate ride height and chassis attitude.

Larger tires and wheels were adopted to complete the chassis equation. Standard are 275/65R18 tires and 18-inch aluminum wheels, while 275/55R20 tires and specially designed 20-inch aluminum wheels are available.

Inside those wheels, Sequoia uses 13.9-inch ventilated disc brakes up front and 13.6-inch ventilated disc brakes at the rear. To improve braking performance and fade resistance, calipers with four opposed pistons – two per side – are used for the front brakes. The Anti-lock Braking System is equipped with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) and Brake Assist.

Design and Styling

Working from a design theme articulated as "Rugged and Advanced," engineers gave the 2008 Sequoia a new, larger body size and a tough new look.

Sequoia's overall length, width and height are increased, its wheelbase lengthened and its front and rear track is widened. Front and rear overhang, meanwhile, is reduced.

Larger headlamps, with available headlamp washers, were adopted, as were large side-view mirrors that are available with power retraction, automatic glare-resistance, puddle lamps, turn-signal lamps, position memory and reverse-linked tilt functions.

This new design achieves a drag coefficient of 0.35, which means the vehicle offers exceptional aerodynamic characteristics and low wind-noise. The vehicle's mirrors, wipers, A-pillar and roof header are shaped to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and minimize wind noise.

The Sequoia's underside, meanwhile, also is optimized to reduce drag and wind noise, and to help improve directional stability.

Interior and Comfort

A primary design goal was to ensure that the 2008 Sequoia is useful and user-friendly and its driver and passengers, regardless of size and build, have sufficient space to ride in comfort. To that end, the Sequoia's cabin interior is longer, wider and taller than the previous Sequoia. Indeed, space sufficient to comfortably accommodate people well above normal height is available in each of Sequoia's eight seats.

Additionally, the second-row seat is equipped with a sliding-type seat adjuster that allows the seat to be adjusted for added comfort when the number of passengers is limited. For the third-row seat, an advanced seat-cushion linkage reclining mechanism is adopted that elevates rear passenger comfort to new levels.

Designers took special care to create comfortable, spacious seats in all positions. To help achieve this goal, a new seat framework, with increased seat width, was adopted. The driver's seat is standard-equipped with power lumbar support, and available as an option on the front passenger seat. Seat heaters are available for the driver seat and front passenger seat.

The second-row seats are split 40:20:40, and separate captain's seats are available. The second-row seat is equipped with a seat-slide mechanism that offers an adjustment range of 5.9 inches.

This seat can also be folded down flat and uses an easy-slide action to allow passenger access to the third-row seat. A seat heater is standard with the Platinum grade, and child-seat restraints for the second row are standard on all grades.
The third-row seat is split 60:40, and it also has a seatback reclining mechanism. It too can be easily folded flat.

The interior surrounding these seats is a model of comfort, safety and efficiency and is filled with thoughtful details. For example, the rear-view mirror incorporates an automatic electrochromic function, and also incorporates a compass, a map lamp and garage-door-opener functions. Other thoughtful features include automatic up-and-down and jam protection for the front power windows, a back-door power window with automatic up-and-down, jam protection, and an available power back door equipped with an easy-closer and remote-control functions. An illuminated entry system is standard.

For the dash, designers incorporated a modular instrument panel structure and they endowed it, and other interior surfaces, with a finish and feel worthy of comparison with similar surfaces in the finest luxury cars. Rings around Sequoia's Optitron gauges, and the climate control knobs, are chrome colored, and panels on the dash are silver metallic.

A newly designed four-spoke steering wheel contains controls for the Sequoia's air conditioning system, Bluetooth®-capable phones and other functions. It is connected to a newly developed steering column with a floating intermediate shaft that helps enhance steering feel and minimize noise and vibration. This steering column offers both tilt and telescopic functions, and a powered memory feature is available.

The 2008 Sequoia offers automatic air-conditioning with solar sensors and automatic left and right independent temperature controls. Rear air conditioning also is part of the package. This three-zone system uses a newly developed multi-layer filter to ensure that air brought into the passenger cabin is as free from dust, pollen and other contaminants as possible.

To help keep driver and passengers entertained, the Sequoia's audio system is improved and speaker placement is optimized. An AM/FM/CD sound system with eight speakers is standard for SR5. Also available is a 660-watt JBL Synthesis 14-speaker system. The JBL systems are Bluetooth-compatible and are capable of receiving XM Satellite radio with the appropriately installed equipment and service subscription. Both are equipped with MP3 ports. A new-generation navigation system with a new menu screen and an improved seven-inch display is available for 2008.

To enhance the travel experience for passengers in the second- and third-row seats, a Rear Seat Entertainment system with a DVD player and nine-inch display is available.

The same efficient packaging that allows class-leading interior comfort, allows hauling pieces up to 11 feet in length.

Throughout, there are eight extra-large cup holders and eight bottle holders, and designers also took steps to enhance Sequoia's availability of storage spaces. For instance, the glove box now measures 9.5 liters, and the second-row console box will hold 12 CDs or four DVD cases.

For the seating surfaces, both leather and an easy-to-clean fabric are available. Three interior colors are available, one of which is new. The new one is Red Rock/Black, available only in the Platinum grade, while the others are Gray and Sand Beige.

Safety

The 2008 Sequoia employs active and passive safety features to help provide protection for vehicle occupants. Sequoia is equipped with Toyota's STAR Safety System, which includes VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), and TRAC (Traction Control) (2WD models) or A-TRAC (Active-Traction Control) (4WD models), ABS (antilock braking) with EBD (electronic brake force distribution) and Brake Assist.

Sequoia's collision safety performance is enhanced by driver and passenger seat-mounted side- and side- curtain airbags that are included as standard equipment; and roll-sensing side curtain airbags that extend from the front seat to the third-row seat.

Standard Features and Options

The 2008 Sequoia is available in three grades – SR5, Limited and Platinum.
The list of standard items on the SR5 and Limited grades, includes the 276 hp 4.7L V8 engine and automatic transmission, Toyota's STAR Safety System, Electronic Brake Distribution with Brake Assist, side curtain airbag with rollover sensor, engine immobilizer with alarm, direct tire pressure monitoring system, seating for eight passengers, eight-way manually adjustable driver's seat, four-way manually adjustable front passenger's seat, fold-flat feature for second- and third-row seats, auto tri-zone air conditioning, power windows, locks, back window, keyless entry, AM/FM/CD eight-speaker audio system with a mini-plug for iPod compatibility, rear wiper and defogger, tilt/telescope steering wheel, cruise control, spare tire and mud guards.

To that, the Limited grade adds front and rear parking sonar, fog lamps, heated leather-trimmed seats, 10-way-adjustable driver's seat, leather-trimmed steering wheel and gear shift knob, Optitron gauges, multi-information display, electrochromatic rear-view mirror, roof rack, running boards and JBL Synthesis audio system with Bluetooth capability.

The Platinum grade includes all of the above, and also adds the 5.7L V8 engine and six-speed transmission, 20-inch diamond cut-finish alloy wheels, rear load-leveling air suspension, power seat memory package, heated and air-conditioned front seats (driver and first-row passenger), second-row heated seats, rear spoiler, power back door, sunroof, headlamp cleaner, and navigation system with a backup camera.

A wide range of options is available on the SR5 and Limited Grades, including the 5.7L V8 engine and six-speed transmission, four-wheel drive, a towing package, rear-seat entertainment system, heated leather-trimmed seat packages, load-leveling rear air suspension, sunroof, 20-inch alloy wheels, power back door, and more. Laser cruise control is an option exclusive to the Platinum grade.

Interesting Details

The Sequoia's designers and engineers went to extraordinary lengths to make sure the vehicle is as comfortable to ride in and convenient to use as possible. As an example of the conveniences they specified, an available electrically driven full-flat tilting mechanism was developed for the third-row seat. When the seat is folded into its flat position, large baggage or cargo can be loaded without removing the seat.

Every small detail was carefully planned in the effort to ensure concerns of quality were attended to. For instance, engineers worked to improve the operational feel of the Sequoia's switches. They specified large door handles that would be easy to use, and located the handles at an optimum height.

Closing the back door requires less force than was required on previous models, and the back-door glass can be opened and closed for easy loading or ventilation with the turn of a key. Also included are handy hooks in the cargo section from which to hang grocery bags.

The rear door opening angle is 10 degrees wider than the previous model, providing easier passenger ingress/egress and child seat installation.

An intuitive parking assist system is optionally available. This uses sensors and an audible warning to alert the driver of the position of solid objects, and their distance from the vehicle.

As a final interesting touch, the Sequoia's towing hitch is integrated into the frame as a single unit.

Warranty

Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limitations. Transmission, camshaft, and tailgate are not covered by warranty.

Image Gallery

If you want more photos (and there are more), go over to Autoblog or something because I don't need to waste anymore time on this grotesque abomination.

[jbartley]

speechless!

seriously thought this was a mean joke or something flybrian! surely toyota wouldn't do this!

it's like they just gave GM a free pass in the full-size SUV market.

Somewhere, Ghosn is going "HOLY $HIT, someone designed an UGLIER SUV than the Aramada and QX56!"

NOTE: The guy LIVED with an American family who owned a full-size SUV to get a feel for it...and THIS is what he came up with? was the family blind? was he blind?

Edited November 15, 2007 by jbartley

[z28luvr01]

Here's a pic of one in the wild:

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

Reminds me a lot of the QX....

It has the typical Toyota bland/blob factor but I'm sure it'll sell like hell and it's praises will be sung on high.

[Camino LS6]

Reminds me a lot of the QX....

It has the typical Toyota bland/blob factor but I'm sure it'll sell like hell and it's praises will be sung on high.

I doubt it. The Sequoia has never been much of a sales success.

[dimitri0917]

Fatter? Uglier?

Toyota prefers "brawnier" and "more easily identifiable".

They'll put a spin on it, and this'll sell, sadly.

So btw...

New Highlander? Check.

New Land Cruiser? Check.

New Sequoia? Check.

Where's 4-runner? Sequoia is so much more overlappy than 4-runner.

[PurdueGuy]

rear profile looks like a suburban with a fried food binge habit. Front looks like a Tundra. Neither are good, though I don't find it totally repulsive. In fact, it's almost ok. Too bad for Toyota "almost ok" isn't that great when the Tundra/Suburban are both uber-handsome right now.

[Robert Hall]

I don't see anything wrong with it.. what I would expect--a full size SUV based off the Tundra. Such is reality.

[Z-06]

Turd Version 2.5. (Land Cruiser was 2.0)

[CSpec]

Oh man... what a moose.

[Farkas]

Honestly. The previous Sequoia (and Tundra for that matter) was inoffensively styled, and I actually found them somewhat attractive. I couldn't help but LOL when I saw this. It's a monstrosity of a design.

I don't understand Toyota. It's like they have wild car designing parties in which they get drunk before they design the cars. Either that, or their focus groups are blind people who happen to have a cruel sense of humor.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

There should be warning stickers put on each Sequoia (and all Toyotas, for that matter) that read, "Prolonged exposure may cause massive retinal bleeding and proceeding blindness."

I want to describe how ugly this massive piece of $h! is, but there will never be any set of words in the English language close enough to accurately describe what I want to say when I see that ungodly insult to human eyesight.

Would someone please just chop off the fingers of every Toyota designer on the design team? Even better, someone jam the chief of design's head into a guillotine and stick it on a pike, then light it aflame. If that crew of degenerates and frigging apes designs another damn car, it'll be too damn soon. I'm getting sick of them constantly insulting good taste in automotive design and bombarding my eyes with the foulest rolling $h! ever to bedevil the days of man.

I think it's utterly impossible to name one car that's a million times worse than what Toyota is mass-producing right now. (Don't say "Aztek;" sure it was a ugly, red-headed step-child, but at least it possessed a sort of quirky charm, which no Toyota will ever have.)

The '900s have nothing much to worry about when it comes to the Sequoia being ample competition for them. This thing is really sub-par in a highly competitive market. Just look at the interior; as with it's ugly, incestuous brother the Tundra, it's like they sawed two interiors in half and glued them back together. Don't get me wrong, though, this hulking waste of iron ore will sell. No "probably" or "maybe" to it. But it won't sell on it's merits; there really isn't much that that thing offers that the '900s don't. No, this thing will sell because of the smiling sombrero glued to it's ugly pig-snout, and probably on that single fact alone.

(Okay, my rant is over.)

Edited November 15, 2007 by YellowJacket894

[loki]

give it more pronounced fender flares and i think it looks quite dodge-ish... nothing against dodge though.

[Northstar]

The outside looks like $h!, the inside is alright.

[Guest YellowJacket894]

Oh, wait. Look! Spy shots of the 2012 Sequoia have already surfaced!

[Intrepidation]

I agree, this reminds me of some of the photos of the pre MCE Durango in silver. Specifically, this image:

[Cory Wolfe]

Well.. It's not the ugliest thing to ever exist, but its far from beautiful. As well, I'm almost suprised that they didn't change the interior. I mean... it sucks in the Tundra, I don't think it's going to suck any less in this.

[ToniCipriani]

Well it does look a wee bit better than the Highlander...

[ocnblu]

OMG that's ugly, and only makes the 900 SUVs look even better.

[K.C.]

This was cruel for me to see this early in the morning. All of Toyo's latest SUV designs are just terrible. They don't appear rugged at all, and I cannot believe that Toyota has the balls to call this thing efficient. Only a faithful Consumer Reports believer would fall for that lie!

[K-1]

...enhanced straight-line stability.

Did it weave all over the road before?

...rear-view mirror incorporates an automatic electrochromic function, and also incorporates a compass,...

Welcome to last week. Our '05 Equinox and '07 AURA both have that. What innovation! What's next, a CD/cassette deck?

[jbartley]

wow. it doesn't look any today either.

i'm really glad GM gave different fronts to the truck and suv GMT-900.

I realize both are good looking and not ugly. But who wants an SUV that looks just like an ugly truck? That grille is too wide for the sequoia.

[HUMVEE]

Welcome to last week. Our '05 Equinox and '07 AURA both have that. What innovation! What's next, a CD/cassette deck?

Hopefully this isn't a new feature, GM vehicles have had this for years!

[cfch3399]

Not that it matters what it looks like. It's a Toyoduh, people will buy it like crazy, especially them greenish Californians.

[Nick]

Did it weave all over the road before?

Welcome to last week. Our '05 Equinox and '07 AURA both have that. What innovation! What's next, a CD/cassette deck?

Our old 97 suburban had that.

[DetroitNut90]

Ghastly.

[Flybrian]

Welcome to last week. Our '05 Equinox and '07 AURA both have that. What innovation! What's next, a CD/cassette deck?

If last week was 1997. Our old Regal GS had that mirror. Yeesh.

[Intrepidation]

A Tundra by any other name is still a TRD. :AH-HA_wink: Edited November 16, 2007 by Dodgefan

[Nick]

Our old 97 suburban had that.

If last week was 1997. Our old Regal GS had that mirror. Yeesh.

I'm guessing same mirror...

[tama z71]

Looks like a pile of garbage. No offense intended towards piles of garbage, naturally.

[Intrepidation]

Looks like a pile of garbage. No offense intended towards piles of garbage, naturally.

[gm4life]

This thing is ugly. If the Tundra was bad, this is worse. I hate it. They ruined the Highlander now the Sequoia (which the first gen Turd and Seq were okay looking actually!) This is what Toyota needs to do shot themselves in the foot.

[wjfox]

I agree, this reminds me of some of the photos of the pre MCE Durango in silver. Specifically, this image:

That's what I was thinking too. I sort of looks like a Durango minus the attitude.

GM seems to have their styling edge back after a way too long break, now Toyota seems to be helping them by continuing to serve up bland to ugly designs.

[ocnblu]

All those pictures in the gallery showing it parked uphill make it look like it's sagging under its own weight. It is a big, soft blob... z put up a perfect comparison photo... a hippo.

[ponchoman49]

Another typical bland overbloated Toyota mess.

Toyota- moving fatter

[Polish_Kris]

Well it's exactly what I was expecting. A little late to the game in the large SUV race, now that people are buying them as much any more and opting form smaller cars. At first when you cover the front and rear lights, you see a hint of gmt 900, from the design of the doors, and the side profile. However I dont know what's wrong with it? Would the same negative reaction be if a domestic brand would come out with a truck that looked like this?

[Intrepidation]

Well it's exactly what I was expecting. A little late to the game in the large SUV race, now that people are buying them as much any more and opting form smaller cars. At first when you cover the front and rear lights, you see a hint of gmt 900, from the design of the doors, and the side profile. However I dont know what's wrong with it? Would the same negative reaction be if a domestic brand would come out with a truck that looked like this?

Speaking for myself, yes. It's just an ugly design with disgusting budging head and tail lights.

[Micah Pie]

Would the same negative reaction be if a domestic brand would come out with a truck that looked like this?

Since we're already comparing it to the Durango..... yes. Both cars are visual pigs. The sad thing is that the Sequiwhatsitsname is not even a pig, it's a wannabe pig inflated goat.

It will sell like crazy though...it's a Toyota after all.

[CARBIZ]

My purely subjective ranking of large SUVs, based on looks:

1. Suburban

2. Yukon XL

3. Expedition - sort of

4. Armada

5. Durango

6. everyhing else

The only SUV Toyota makes that I would be caught dead in is the FJ Cruiser - and I'll probably get flamed for saying that, but at least it makes an attempt at looking different and interesting.

[turbo200]

i'm sure it's very well engineered. it's not as good looking as the first generation, and that one in turn is not nearly as charming and chiseled as the current GMT 900s. it'll continue to be a second tier player in the sales race, but it might pick up quite a few buyers based on interior space/functionality.

[Flybrian]

Well it's exactly what I was expecting. A little late to the game in the large SUV race, now that people are buying them as much any more and opting form smaller cars. At first when you cover the front and rear lights, you see a hint of gmt 900, from the design of the doors, and the side profile. However I dont know what's wrong with it? Would the same negative reaction be if a domestic brand would come out with a truck that looked like this?

Yes. Its called the Durango.

You're so full of crap.

[Camino LS6]

i'm sure it's very well engineered. it's not as good looking as the first generation, and that one in turn is not nearly as charming and chiseled as the current GMT 900s. it'll continue to be a second tier player in the sales race, but it might pick up quite a few buyers based on interior space/functionality.

And lose quite a few for being based on the marginal Tundra.

[AAS]

And lose quite a few for being based on the marginal Tundra.

Actually, I think it'll lose sales because the "macho" look inherited from the Tundra will drive away female buyers/drivers. On the same hand, it might make up for some of those lost sales by drawing on males that want the look of a Tundra in an SUV.

[Polish_Kris]

i'm sure it's very well engineered. it's not as good looking as the first generation, and that one in turn is not nearly as charming and chiseled as the current GMT 900s. it'll continue to be a second tier player in the sales race, but it might pick up quite a few buyers based on interior space/functionality.

Good point.

[Polish_Kris]

Yes. Its called the Durango.

You're so full of crap.

How am I full of crap? Is it blasphamy to say that a Toyo product actually kind of resembles a GM product a little bit? Or am I the only one who is seeing a little GMT 900's cues from the side profile?

[Sixty8panther]

They definately tried to emulate the Infiniti QX57, but this truck

is uglier than a bag of mashed a$$holes. It's got that "special

something" that only Toyota can pull off.... UGLY and BLAND.

I swear no other manufacturer can make me yawn while being

disgusted stylistically like Toyopet.

As far as Durango it's ugly as sin too... not quite THIS ugly though.

OMG that's ugly, and only makes the 900 SUVs look even better.

Agreed

[Regalguy01]

[Bigmikelakers]

Heres some pics I took of this thing at the auto show.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigmikelakers/2051125444/

Edited November 24, 2007 by Bigmikelakers

[Polish_Kris]

Heres some pics I took of this thing at the auto show.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigmikelakers/2051125444/

Yeah, it does look a little bloated in real life, but hey... it's better than the new Land crusher. You have a really good camera Btw. What kind is it?

[gm4life]

Looks like a pile of $h! to me, bloated and ugly. The first generation was 100X better. I hope the sales suffer because of this, not that anyone bought the first gen anyway.