Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has released manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for its all-new 2001 model year Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), which hits dealer showrooms today. With seating for eight, Sequoia is Toyota's first mainstream, full-size SUV. It was developed to fill a key product-and-price position between the mid-size 4Runner and full-size Land Cruiser. The MSRP for the 2001 Sequoia will range from $30,815 for the 4x2 SR5 grade to $42,275 for the top-of-the-line 4x4 Limited. Sequoia is built alongside the Tundra pickup at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana. It is powered by a modified version of Tundra's 4.7-liter, i-Force V8 engine. The 240-horsepower engine is the first Toyota SUV engine to be EPA-certified as an ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV). It delivers EPA estimated city/highway mileage of 14/18 mpg for two-wheel drive models and 14/17 mpg for four-wheel drive models. Sequoia is available in either two- or four-wheel drive systems. Standard on all Sequoia models is a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. All Sequoias will be equipped with vehicle skid control (VSC). All 4x2 models will also feature traction control (TRAC), while all 4x4 Sequoias equipped with a multi-mode four-wheel-drive system will have traction control (Active-TRAC). Sequoia features standard equipment including power windows, door locks and mirrors, front automatic climate control, AM/FM cassette/CD with six speakers, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, anti-theft system and immobilizer, door and quarter panel storage pockets, 10 cupholders and front variable intermittent and rear intermittent wipers. The 60/40 split second row bench seat with center armrest folds, tumbles and reclines for convenience. The standard 50/50 split third row folds, tumbles, reclines, slides and also is removable for extra cargo space. Safety features include standard four-wheel anti-lock brakes, dual front SRS airbags and available curtain-shield side and side SRS airbags. Additional standard equipment on the Limited grade includes leather-trimmed interior, premium JBL stereo system with 10 speakers, 150-pound capacity adjustable roof rack, towing package, alloy wheels, heated side mirrors, color-keyed over-fenders, bumpers, side molding and running boards, power retractable side mirrors, heated front seats, fog lamps, auto on/off headlamps, and an overhead accessory meter cluster which includes a HomeLink(R), wireless-remote/multiple-door opener, compass, fuel consumption average and range, external temperature and English/Metric conversion.