Based off the highly successful Tundra pickup truck, Toyota launched the Sequoia in 2000 to compete in the full-size SUV market. The eight-passenger Sequoia is direct competition for the Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe.The Toyota first full-size SUV has proven to be a success. Shortly after the introduction of the third-generation Tundra, Toyota redesigned the Sequoia with similar cues. With room enough for eight passengers and a 9,100-pound towing capacity, the Sequoia . The Toyota Sequoia comes with a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty and gets an estimated 16-19 mpg on the highway.