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Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:19 pm
by root
Saw an ad of the monster SUV - Toyota Sequoia, in the papers today. So, it seems Al-Futtaim are finally bringing this one in to UAE.

Anyone know the pricing for this?

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:39 pm
by T.N.T
http://www.toyotauae.com/

Yes they did, its on their website now. Competitor to the Armada.
It starts at exactly $34,150 in the US which is roughly 125k AED.
UAE price will probably be 145k or more.
Engine is impressive though, 5.7 V8 rated at 381 hp.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:58 pm
by root
I guess it makes sense to import Toyotas from USA these days rather than Japan - firstly due to the slump in USA for car sales, and secondly due the rising Yen.

The engine should be the same as the LX570, or Land Cruiser 5.7 ?

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:24 pm
by T.N.T
Yes, the same engine from the Lexus LX570/USDM LC.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 3:14 pm
by Brembo
215k for full option. it comes only as 2wd which i think i ridiculous for a big suv, so basically it competes with the minivans? :?

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 7:42 pm
by root
215k??? I guess they don't want it to eat into their ridiculous margins on other Toyota SUVs.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:26 pm
by T.N.T
215k and 2WD :O
Armada is still a much better deal at 160k.

Sequoia = Fail

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:19 pm
by root
Al-Futtaim will continue their arrogant stand! Toyota should find another dealer and create some local competition in the market. We deserve better pricing and more models here.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:03 am
by kapil
I belive it sabout 249 for platinum 4x4. the top end

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:20 pm
by T.N.T
These prices are too high for a Toyota minivan, lol.
I'd rather add some more money to that and get an Escalade.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:01 pm
by root
Escalade? Why would you buy that now??

Seems like the Land Cruiser would be the better option..put more dough in and get the Lexus LX570.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:10 pm
by Brembo
are you sure they have the 4x4 sequoia here?

the escalade is 285k and the lx570 is 350k last time i checked.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:22 pm
by T.N.T
They don't have the 4x4 here.
Escalade because you have to add just 40k more, while to get the LX you have to add 115k more over the Sequoia. :)
Why would I want a Toyota Land Cruiser when I can get a Cadillac Escalade which looks, feels and drives fantastic.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:18 pm
by root
'cause the cadillac will be worthless in 5 years, while the Land Cruiser will keep you away from workshops and give great resale even 10 years down the road.

Re: Toyota Sequoia?

PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:23 pm
by root
oh, i should probably stop my US vehicle bashing!

But there is a reason that whole GM market value on NYSE is less than the market value of Al-Futtaims Toyota-Lexus division!