In June last year, the toyota Land Cruiser, which ushered in a new generation, attracted the attention of many domestic consumers, and while maintaining the tough guy temperament, it has greatly improved its urban driving ability. But some time ago Toyota officials announced that the current new Land Cruiser users, need to wait for about 4 years before delivery, I don't know at that time, the current new Land Cruiser can still be called a "new generation". However, Toyota may be a little bitter, after all, in Toyota's hardcore SUV product line, there is a higher positioning than the Land Cruiser, and toyota sequoia, which has not been replaced for more than ten years, also urgently needs to launch a new generation to stabilize its market competitiveness. So shortly after announcing the delayed delivery of the Land Cruiser, Toyota's new generation of Sequoia debuted overseas and is expected to be available in the North American market this summer. So what is the improvement of this new generation of sequoia that needs to be delivered in 4 years such as Land Cruiser and other cars compared with the old model? Let's analyze it next.
Old "big bread", new "drooling"?
(Pictured is the 2010 Toyota Sequoia)
In terms of body appearance, as a design of more than ten years ago, the old Toyota Sequoia seems to be less domineering in the present, but closer to the shape of the van, it seems to be thick, although the old model is a simple style, but the rounded headlight shape on the front face and the chrome mesh design are inevitably a bit old-fashioned. In contrast, the appearance of the new generation of Toyota Sequoia is more powerful, and the new car and the new Tantu released earlier are based on the TNGA-F platform, and there is a high degree of similarity in design style.
The front face of one of the models looks basically the same as the Tantu, especially the large horizontal intake grille and the L-shaped headlight group on both sides, but the grille and the lower bracket are not connected like the Tantu, but the front of the car is more domineering, and it also adds some layering. In addition, the new Sequoia offers two other front face styles to choose from, including a honeycomb mesh design and a black wavy grille shape with the "TOYOTA" logo. In addition, the fog light group on the front of the car is designed on the lower guard plate, which has a high degree of recognition after lighting.
The design and power of the new Sequoia body side is more obvious than the old model, the waist line on the body is disconnected at the front door and recessed inward, making the looking huge and stiff body more dynamic, and the new car side adopts a hidden A, B, C pillar design, which also creates a suspended roof effect. In comparison, the simple line outline on the side of the old car looks unremarkable.
Looking at the rear part of the new sequoia car, you can also see the shadow of some old models, all equipped with small roof spoilers and rear wiper designs, and the license plate area is inwardly sunken shape. However, in terms of details, the new sequoia is still more delicate and attractive, in addition to the style of the taillights from the original round shape to an irregular slender shape, the "SEQUOIA" logo has been added to the trunk, and the chrome trim in the middle is connected with the tail lights on both sides, widening the visual effect of the rear. Overall, the new Toyota Sequoia in the appearance of the change can be said to be very successful, compared with the old thick image, the new car has a sense of power and off-road, fully shows its domineering as a large SUV.
The sense of technological luxury has won over the old model, expected?
Since the appearance has become old-fashioned, the interior of the old Sequoia is more incompatible with the current era of pursuing technology and intelligence, there are a large number of physical buttons in the car, and the overall layout does not have too many characteristics, but considering the limitations of the times, it can also be forgiven, but the materials and workmanship of the old car are relatively inferior, and the center console area is made of hard plastic materials. Fortunately, the interior design of the new generation of Sequoia has a new look, which is also consistent with the design style of Tantu, and the sense of technology and luxury can be thrown off the old model for several streets.
The car is wrapped in a large number of soft materials, and some areas have also added stitching treatment, which is full of grade and texture. In addition, the car uses a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel, and retains a lot of physical buttons, enough to meet the driving want to control the sense, the car's scientific and technological atmosphere is through the 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and 14-inch central control screen to achieve, the central control screen on both sides of the air conditioning outlet, although not the popular through-through design, but in the center console symmetrical arrangement also has a different flavor. In addition, the interior of the Capstone model will adopt a more luxurious black and white color scheme with walnut decorative panels.
In terms of configuration, the new Toyota Sequoia has launched a total of five models, namely SR5, Limited, Platinum, TRD Pro and Capstone, all of which are equipped with The Toyota Safe Sense 2.5 technology suite, front seat heating, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree panoramic camera system as standard. However, the entry-level SR5 is equipped with an 8-inch central control screen, and the rest of the models use a larger 14-inch central control screen; in addition, the Limited model also adds front seat ventilation, steering wheel heating and two or three rows of awnings; and the Platinum model is also equipped with a second row of seat heating and ventilation, a 14-speaker stereo, a HUD head-up display system and rain-sensing wipers on this basis.
As for the TRD Pro model, this car is mainly in the off-road aspect of the characteristics are more prominent, with a nitrogen tank fox shock absorber and 0.25-inch thick front chassis protection, and equipped with multi-terrain selection, creep control and downhill auxiliary control and other functions, the wheels are 18-inch black off-road rim; finally the top with Capstone In addition to the appearance and interior is more special, it is also equipped with 22-inch rims and better sound insulation glass and other configurations, which are more luxurious and comfortable. In addition, the SR5 models are equipped with TRD sports kits, including Bilstein single-tube shock absorbers and improved springs, as well as 20-inch rims, and the four-wheel drive version for the SR5 and Limited can also provide TRD off-road kits, unlike the TRD Pro models in terms of less FOX shock absorbers and thicker front chassis skid plates.
The new Sequoia power up to 444Ps, fuel consumption or only 10L?
In terms of body size, the official has not yet released the specific size of the new generation of Toyota Sequoia, but with reference to the old model, its length, width and height are 5210/2029/1956mm, the wheelbase is 3099mm, the space performance is naturally needless to say, even if you don't know this car, if you are lucky enough to see it, you will surely exclaim really big. In addition, the car provides two seat layouts of 7 seats 2+2+3 and 8 seats 2+3+3, and the third row of seats in the whole series supports electric folding, and the space flexibility is also very good.
In terms of power, the new generation sequoia series will be equipped with Toyota's latest hybrid system called "i-Force Max", which is a powertrain composed of a 3.4T twin-turbo V6 engine and an electric motor, and the system can reach a maximum power of 444 horsepower and a maximum torque of 790 Nm, and the transmission system will match the 10AT gearbox. This power composition can not only ensure a strong power output, but also do a good job in terms of fuel economy, taking the Lexus LX600 using the same powertrain, its 100 km comprehensive fuel consumption is about 10.6L. Compared with the old Sequoia 5.7L V8 self-priming engine, the maximum power is only 386 horsepower, the maximum torque is only 544 Nm, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is about 17.5L. It can be seen that the new car is not only more excellent in power performance, but also in the performance of fuel consumption is also economical and energy-saving.
Write at the end
Overall, the new generation of Toyota Sequoia has been upgraded in terms of design, configuration and power, not only filling the technology level and luxury attributes of the new car, but also the power output of the 3.5T V6 hybrid + 10AT is also more powerful, and it is also more prominent in fuel economy performance. Although Sequoia is mainly aimed at the North American market, considering sequoia's super high reputation in China, as well as under the strict emission standards of the domestic market, this large-displacement hardcore SUV may see one less, so if it can be introduced into the domestic market in the way of parallel imports in the future, I believe that some consumers will be willing to spend a lot of money to support it.