The big news at Toyota is literally quite big.

Toyota has completely revamped its largest SUV models, the Toyota Sequoia and Toyota Land Cruiser.

These two are among the largest SUVs in their respective classes. But they sell to different types of customers. Traditionally, Land Cruiser sells to the upper-crust folk who want rugged off-road performance with a huge dose of luxury. The Sequoia since its introduction has been targeted toward modest- to large-sized families who need lots of room and practicality.

When you look at these two, the family resemblance is obvious. Toyota has adopted a new styling language that looks heavily influenced by the Toyota Tundra truck. Sides are rather plain and unadorned, but character lines and subtle hints of fender blisters gives at least some interest to the appearance.

Though I have not seen the new Land Cruiser close up, the photos that I have seen show an interior that's positively sumptuous. Look for an entirely new, ergonomically sensible interior. You'll find the main controls that you use -- audio, climate-control and navigation controls are located higher up on the dashboard for easier use.

Standard equipment is quite generous. Every kind of safety equipment you can imagine is present and accounted for. The Land Cruiser also has standard two-speed transfer case, all-wheel drive, side curtain air bags, locking center differential, leather, 10-way power driver seat, eight-way power passenger seat, heated mirrors, JBL audio system and other items.

Power comes from a 5.7-liter, 381-horsepower V-8 with a six-speed automatic. Mileage is 13/18. Base price starts at $63,200.

Toyota's Sequoia is a solidly built SUV based on the Toyota Tundra platform. One of its strongest selling points is its greatly enhanced towing capacity. I was able to tow and launch a good-sized boat using one of the new models. The interior is reasonably comfortable, but the emphasis here is on practicality rather than luxury.

It also has a new independent rear suspension, which results in a nicer ride and a lower load floor; and the turning circle is pretty tight, which makes the Sequoia easier to drive than a number of its competitors.

There are two engines available for the Sequoia -- a 4.7-liter, 276-horsepower V-8 that gets 13/16 miles per gallon, or a 5.7-liter, 381-horsepower V-8 that gets 13/18 miles per gallon.

Its base prices run between $34,150 and $55,600.

This year, Toyota also has recently redesigned two important products, the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Matrix.

The Corolla, a small compact sedan now in its 10th generation, is one of Toyota's most important products and its second biggest seller -- more than 30 million have been sold worldwide.

Styling is pretty racy -- for a Corolla -- yet still conservative. Toyota jazzed up the styling a bit more this year in hopes of attracting a younger demographic. It looks a bit like a little Camry, with richer appointments than most of us have been accustomed to on Corollas.

And wait till you see the all-new Toyota Corolla XRS model. It looks like a little street racer with spoiler, alloy wheels and ground effect body work that wraps around the lower sill of the car. And you can order a pretty cool leather interior with it.

Toyota designed two all-new engines for the Corolla. They both can be combined with either a five-speed manual or a four- or five-speed automatic. Mileage is rated at 25 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway, with an automatic for the 1.8-liter, 132-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and 21/29 with the 2.4-liter, 158-horsepower four.

Meanwhile, the Corolla Matrix has a distinctive look all its own -- a muscular, street-wise appearance that shares a similarity with the Corolla only in the front end. It looks less like a crossover, which it is, and more like a small coupe.

One distinguishing feature for the Matrix is the availability of all-wheel drive, which likely will help Toyota boost sales in the snowy Northeast and Midwest.

In terms of power, the Matrix offers a 1.8-liter, 132-horsepower, four-cylinder engine that is rated at 25/31 with a four-speed electronically controlled automatic, or 26/32 with a five-speed manual. An optional 2.4-liter, 158-horsepower four gets 21/28 with a five-speed manual or 21/29 with a five-speed automatic.

Another distinguishing calling card for the Matrix is a flexible interior, with a folding 60/40 rear seat that can provide a large open space for cargo.

Corolla's base price ranges from $15,250 to $19,950, while the Matrix is priced from $16,190 to $21,850.