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Compared to the Chevy Tahoe, the Toyota Sequoia is longer and wider with a longer wheelbase. It's designed to look tall and oversized, so as to project strength from a distance. Larger than the previous-generation (pre-2008) model, the 2008-2009 Toyota Sequoia is a full size SUV.Sequoia shares design features with the Tundra pickup from the front bumper to the B-pillar, along with numerous drive train components. The windshield angle is lower than that of the previous-generation version, accentuating bulk below the hood line, and larger high-mounted headlamps add an alert look to a cabin-forward design. Exterior mirrors are large, because they have to be, but careful smoothing has reduced wind noise, as does the use of partially hidden wipers that likewise must be very large to sweep the large front windshield. The new design permits a drag coefficient of 0.35, respectable for a full-size truck. From the side, large, strong-looking door handles are apparent, the kind you'd appreciate if you wear gloves. The rear doors open 10 degrees wider than in 2007 and earlier models, for easier child seat and passenger access, and have three detents, instead of two. Parking sensors enable easier parking and the ability to avoid people or toys lurking in the driveway.
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