Until now, the Toyota Sequoia underwent a decade without any substantial changes. During that time, the Sequoia slowly sank to the bottom of the full-size SUV charts as competitors from Ford, Nissan, and GM introduced multiple new generations. The 2023 Sequoia finally changes that, with the hopes of rising to the top of the competition yet again.

Based on the Tundra pickup (which has also been redesigned), the Sequoia retains a boxy frame, though it does appear less truck-like. This can be credited to blacked-out pillars, sculpted fenders, and a more pronounced roof spoiler. For those who want their SUVs to resemble trucks, the Sequoia does also have some tougher design cues. The fenders now feature a squarer shape, the bumpers appear more robust, and the whole front end is borrowed straight from the Tundra. Thankfully, Toyota did tone down the grille to make it more family friendly. At the rear, the noticeably chunkier taillights are connected by a prominent chrome bar, and wide Sequoia lettering takes on a popular trend among most new SUVs.

The Sequoia we had the opportunity to see is the Limited trim level, which sits smack in the middle of this SUV's reshuffled trim lineup. It looks quite luxurious from the outside, with considerably large wheels and a shiny black paint job. Under the hood, this Sequoia has the all-new i-Force Max hybrid powertrain, as implied by the blue highlights on the Toyota logos. This engine produces 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft of torque, and can also be found in the Tundra. The 2023 Toyota Sequoia Limited should start at just over $60,000.

Unfortunately, the vehicle was locked, so we can't disclose much information on interior space. We do know that the outgoing model is very roomy inside, so don't expect that to change. We did take a peek through the tinted windows, and the cabin is completely identical to the Tundra's. A large 14" touchscreen display boasts Toyota's latest infotainment, which is a major leap forward compared to before (we played around with it in the Tundra Capstone). We enjoyed the modern graphics, and feedback was pretty smooth. The navigation system was also impressive, but for those who prefer Google or Apple Maps, the system offers smartphone mirroring. As we said before, we couldn't sit in the new Sequoia, so we don't know much about materials or any other interior features.

After seeing the 2023 Sequoia in person, we can see firsthand that Toyota is officially back in the full-size SUV game. Despite the tight competition in this segment, the Sequoia's good looks, efficient performance, and high-tech features are sure to pay off when it hits the market this summer.