After disappearing from Toyota’s lineup for almost 6 years, the 2021 Venza is finally back with refined style and flare. This new elegant design is met with cutting-edge tech and comfort while delivering the best of both worlds: sedan-like driving comfort and SUV versatility. Before this Crossover SUV hits stores this summer, you should know what to expect. From a complete body redesign to enhanced performance and technology, find out why the reintroduction of this vehicle would be right for you.
Trim Options
The 2021 Venza will be offered in 3 different trim options that include some of the following features:
LE
- Hybrid powertrain with 219 net system horsepower
- Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Height-adjustable, hands-free power liftgate with jam protection
- 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support
- LED headlights and taillights
- Integrated rear spoiler and dual chrome-tipped exhaust
- Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 (TSS 2.0) and Star Safety System
XLE
- Available Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation, nine JBL w/Clari-Fi speakers, 12.3-in. touchscreen display, and Android Auto & Apple CarPlay & Amazon Alexa compatibility
- 7-in. colour LCD Multi-Information Display (MID)
- 5-door Smart Key System
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver
- Fabric-trimmed seats with SofTex-trimmed bolsters and heated front seats
- LED projector headlights with dual-LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (PA w/AB)
Limited
- Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation, nine JBL w/Clari-Fi speakers, 12.3-in. touchscreen display, and Android Auto & Apple CarPlay & Amazon Alexa compatibility
- 7-in. colour LCD Multi-Information Display (MID)
- Digital rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver
- Available 10-in. colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Perforated SofTex-trimmed seats with heated and ventilated power front seats
- Available Star Gaze™ fixed panoramic roof with on/off control and power sunshade
- Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automated Braking (PA w/AB)
A full list of highlights and features are still anticipated.
Exterior and Interior
At first glance, the Venza embodies luxury and style, from the front grille that boasts a completely new design with matte black detailing and curved LED headlights that blend perfectly into the front profile, to the rear profile featuring end-to-end taillights and dual exhaust tips.
The interior offers ample room for 5 passengers as well as cargo, with 60/40 split rear seats to maximize the space even further. In terms of cargo space, the Venza is anticipated to offer a similar capacity to the RAV4. Inside you will also find Toyota’s first-ever Star Gaze fixed panoramic glass roof option. With this option, the sunroof glass panels can change from transparent to opaque, providing different levels of sunlight into the cabin. Heated and ventilated perforated or fabric-trimmed SofTex front seats also set the stage maximum comfort while grand touring.
The Venza’s innovation doesn’t end there. The interior also offers a host of available tech features, including an 8-inch touchscreen display on the LE, standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Amazon Alexa connectivity and SiriusXM radio, or, if you are looking to enhance your entertainment experience, the XLE offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with Embedded Navigation and controls that can be switched between the driver or front passenger operation, as well as 9 JBL speakers.
The Venza also includes a 10” colour head-up display and bird’s eye rearview camera with rear camera washer. The Venza will come equipped with standard Connected Services by Toyota.
Safety Features
The Venza will be standard equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 active safety technology. This integrated technology will assist with parking, blind-spot detection and pre-collision responsiveness. The Venza is also equipped with eight airbags, including side curtain airbags for both rows, as well as Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
Performance & Fuel Economy
The Venza will be offered exclusively as a hybrid model and will utilize a combination of a 2.5L 4-cylinder gas engine and 3 electric motors to deliver up to 219 horsepower. It will also come standard with all-wheel drive. The Venza is anticipated to have a city/highway combined fuel economy rating as high as 40 mpg, which delivers almost double the ratings of the other competitors in its class.
Everything from the Venza's design to its intuitive technology is redesigned to offer the best-ever Toyota Venza model yet.
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