The car cloud fungus, which was still in its infancy, did not leave much impression on many cars. But there is such a car, it can be said that it hit the "heart" of the young car cloud fungus, and left a very deep memory in my heart. That is Toyota's Sequoia, as for the reason, it is naturally the size of its "super giant" at that time is really unforgettable. In an era when cars were still the mainstream, a huge, truly full-size SUV was a rarity.
In the blink of an eye, although SUVs have been popular in the Chinese market for more than ten years, due to restrictions such as policies and trends, the real full-size SUVs have withered away. Coupled with the slow pace of Toyota's redesign of Sequoia models, Toyota Sequoia, which was originally relatively niche, has become less and less popular on domestic streets in recent years. However, just recently, Toyota announced to the outside world with practical actions, and they did not give up this classic SUV model.
On January 26, Toyota officially released a new generation of Sequoia. The new model is new in terms of power, overall architecture and interior design, and it lives up to its new name. The new Sequoia is consistent with Toyota's flagship pickup truck, which is also based on the TNGA-F platform, and the model positioning is still a full-size large SUV. The new car will also be equipped with the i-Force Max hybrid system. Let's follow che yun fungus to see how young and energetic this big man has rejuvenated.
Two exterior versions are still the Big Mac in the SUV
In terms of exterior design, the shape of the new car is renewed, and the wide front of the car looks very tough. The front face of the new car resembles a new generation of tambo, with a wide grille, headlights in a "Y" shape, and two different configuration styles. Capstone, for example, is equipped with a silver honeycomb mesh front grille, while the TRD Pro model features a black mesh structure with a larger opening, the word TOYOTA in the center and an LED light source searchlight.
On the side, the new sequoia still maintains an extremely burly body posture, the aura is very powerful, the concave front and rear fenders are the same as the smooth road, and the suspension roof brings a touch of fashion. The tail is relatively simple and plain, and the tail light group is connected by the central through-trim strip, and the straight lines outline a very stable effect.
The shape of the rear is quite square, the roof is designed with a spoiler, the design of the taillights is more flat, and the left and right side light groups are connected by a wide chrome decorative strip, so that the layering of the rear is more abundant, and the rear of the car is also designed with the English character of "Sequoia", so that the recognition of the new car is higher. However, in general, the design of the rear of the vehicle is more modest, which is also in line with the consistent moderate style of the Sequoia car series.
The interior has a new look and a greatly enhanced sense of technology
The interior part also continues the new design style, using a large number of flat straight strip design, equipped with a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a full LCD dashboard and a 14-inch central control screen, the overall sense of science and technology has been greatly improved, and a large number of physical buttons have been retained in the car, with a variety of material splicing, highlighting the mechanical texture.
In terms of space layout, the new car will provide a 7-seat seat layout, and with the huge size of the platform, it will bring consumers a very practical horizontal and vertical space. In terms of color matching, the Capstone model adopts a black and white design, while the TRD Pro version has a pure black interior. In the details, the TRD Pro version also added maple leaf-like paint and reddish-brown interior stitching to the seats.
In terms of configuration, the new Sequoia is also extremely rich, the new car has three rows of seats in all series, and the third row of seats is electric folding, and a 120 volt power socket is also provided. Premium models also add ventilation for the front seats, heated steering wheels, and awnings in second and third rows. In addition, both SR5 models are equipped with the TRD Sport kit, which includes Bilstein single-tube shock absorbers and improved springs, as well as 20-inch rims. In general, if you compare it with the previous generation of sequoia, it is completely a product of two eras.
The new platform and power are the biggest highlights, energy saving and emission reduction at the same time stronger power
The new series will be equipped with the i-Force Max hybrid system, which is composed of the 3.5T twin-turbo V6 engine on the Tantu and LC330 and a small electric motor placed between the transmission and the engine, which will be equipped with a 1.5kWh NiMH battery pack to provide electric power, which can provide low-speed pure electric mode below 30km/h.
It is reported that the hybrid system has a comprehensive power of 444 horsepower and a maximum torque of 790 Nm, the transmission system will match the 10-speed automatic transmission, and the new car will also be equipped with two-wheel drive and a four-wheel drive system with a variety of driving modes. It is worth mentioning that the new car will have a towing capacity of nearly 4 tons, which is especially important for a full-size SUV that emphasizes off-road capabilities.
Another major highlight is that Sequoia also adopts Toyota's latest non-load-bearing flat: TNGA-F. Compared to the non-load-bearing platform of the past, it has a lighter weight and higher strength. And the reputation of this new platform has been verified on the new smooth road. Benefiting from the new platform, the new Sequoia will bid farewell to the truck chassis and switch to independent front and rear suspension, with the option of adaptive variable suspension and adjustable air suspension to enhance the overall comfort and travel experience of the vehicle.
At the same time, in terms of active safety, Sequoia is equipped with the TSS 2.5 system, with a collision avoidance system for pedestrian detection, which is more sensitive to detecting pedestrians and cyclists than the previous generation of products, especially at night, which can provide drivers with sound and visual prompts. This is a very necessary equipment for oversized SUV models with large blind spots.
Che Yun summary
The second generation of Sequoia, which was launched in 2007, has not been replaced by models, so its performance in the later stages of the market is far inferior to other competitors, Toyota obviously understands this, with the wide application of the TNGA platform, Toyota has also updated this classic full-size SUV model, the main purpose is to make up for the decline in the luxury full-size SUV market. After all, as a full-size SUV, Sequoia was once widely recognized in the North American market. Although we are not sure whether it will be introduced into China in the future, Toyota Sequoia can be said to have opened the cognitive enlightenment of this generation of car fans for full-size giant SUV. I hope that the new Sequoia can truly rejuvenate in the future and once again impact the sales of the full-size SUV market.