What is Toyota Sequoia?
The '''Toyota Sequoia''' is a full-size [[SUV]] produced by the Japanese automaker [[Toyota]]. The production of the Sequoia began in 2000, with the first generation being launched as a larger alternative to the [[Toyota 4Runner]]. Designed primarily for the North American market, it offers substantial seating capacity, typically for seven or eight passengers. == First Generation (2000–2007) == {{Infobox automobile | name = First generation | image = 01-04 Toyota Sequoia Limited.jpg | model_code = {{unbulleted list | XK30 (rear-wheel drive) | XK40 (four-wheel drive) }} | production = September 2000 – November 2007 | model_years = 2001–2007 | assembly = United States: [[Princeton, Indiana]] ([[TMMI]]) | designer = Toshihiko Shirasawa (1997){{cn|date=January 2022}} | related = [[Toyota Tundra (XK30)|Toyota Tundra (XK30/XK40)]] | engine = {{unbulleted list | '''[[Petrol engine|Gasoline]]:''' | 4.7&nbsp;L ''[[Toyota UZ engine#2UZ-FE|2UZ-FE]]'' [[V8 engine|V8]] (UCK35/45; 2001–2004) | 4.7&nbsp;L ''2UZ-FE'' [[VVT-i]] V8 (UCK35/45; 2005–2007) }} | powerout = {{unbulleted list | {{convert|240|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} (2001–2004) | {{convert|282|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} (2005) | {{convert|273|hp|kW PS|abbr=on|0}} (2006–2007) }} | transmission = {{unbulleted list | 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] (2001–2004) | 5-speed automatic (2005–2007) }} | wheelbase = {{convert|118.1|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|203.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|76.0|–|78.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|72.8|–|76.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|NNNN|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} | sp = us }} The first-generation Toyota Sequoia was introduced in 2000 and was based on the Toyota Tundra pickup truck platform. It was initially available in two-wheel drive (2WD) and four-wheel drive (4WD) configurations, with a choice of V8 engines. The vehicle featured a spacious three-row interior and was designed to compete with other large SUVs such as the [[Ford Expedition]] and [[Chevrolet Tahoe]]. == Secon