2005 Toyota Sequoia Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The standard 4.7-liter V8 now delivers 282 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque and is hooked to a five-speed automatic transmission. The Sequoia also gets a new front fascia and grille, redesigned taillamps, an in-glass antenna and color-keyed fender flares. A new sport package for the SR5 includes foglamps, tubular running boards, a height-adjustable rear suspension, a front skid plate, the JBL premium sound system and 16-inch alloy wheels. A new Limited Luxury package includes second-row leather bucket seats, a removable center console, unique wood trim, electroluminescent gauges, the height-adjustable rear suspension and memory for the driver seat and outside mirrors. Other additions include available push-button engagement for the 4WD system and an optional navigation system. There's also a new rollover sensor that triggers the side and head curtain airbags in the event of a rollover accident. A third-row center headrest has been added to all Sequoias.

　　

zzdcar says

　　A thoroughly capable and comfortable full-size SUV, but if you need to tow a heavy load the competition does it better.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$248/mo  for Sequoia SR5

　　Sequoia SR5

　　SR5 Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) (Most Popular) - $32,570 MSRPSR5 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $36,055 MSRPLimited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $41,605 MSRPLimited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A) - $45,060 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　

2005 Sequoia Highlights

Trim: SR5LimitedSR5

　　

Base MSRP	$32,570
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$248/month
Seating	8 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	26.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles