2016 TOYOTA SEQUOIA

The 2016 Toyota Sequoia Platinum is a premium full-size luxury SUV that exudes commanding presence and versatile capability for family hauls or rugged escapades, featuring four-wheel drive for superior traction on slippery roads, trails, or heavy towing duties. Assembled at Toyota's Motor Manufacturing Indiana plant in Princeton, Indiana, this four-door model seats up to eight passengers across three rows in an expansive cabin, complemented by 18.9 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the third row (expandable to 120.1 cubic feet with seats folded) for gear-stuffed vacations or home-center runs. Powering it is a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter i-Force V8 DOHC EFI VVT-i engine generating 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque from 3,600 rpm, mated to a responsive six-speed automatic transmission for seamless shifts and strong acceleration—reaching 0-60 mph in approximately 6.7 seconds. It delivers EPA-estimated 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway, prioritizing towing prowess with a 7,200-pound capacity over peak efficiency in its class. Safety is robust with standard front, side-impact, curtain, and knee airbags; four-wheel antilock disc brakes; electronic stability and traction control; a rearview camera; brake assist; and adaptive cruise control, while options like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert enhance vigilance. The interior captivates with perforated leather-appointed seating, 10-way power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, tri-zone automatic climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen JBL premium audio system with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, a rear-seat entertainment system with Blu-ray player, power-folding third-row seats, a hands-free power liftgate, ambient lighting, and 20-inch alloy wheels, all enveloped in Toyota's durable yet upscale materials. With a curb weight of approximately 5,815 pounds and a GVWR of 7,100 pounds, it balances imposing stature with composed highway manners for elevated adventures.