Venza is the Latest Toyota to Offer the Dramatic
Nightshade Edition
Tech-Infused Premium CUV with Standard Hybrid
Powertrain for a manufacturer-estimated 39 Combined MPG Rating
Standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive
Available 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia and
available Star Gaze™ Panoramic Roof
Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
PLANO,
Texas, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota
Venza, offered exclusively as an EPA-estimated 39 combined MPG
hybrid, brought a fresh approach to premium style and comfort in
the midsize CUV segment when it arrived for 2022. Now, for 2023,
Venza's unique style gets an extra infusion of coolness with the
new Nightshade Edition. Based on the XLE trim level and available
in three exterior colors, all featuring blackout trim for a
distinctive presence, the Venza Nightshade joins other Toyota
models in offering this bold treatment.
The Venza's undeniably distinct design packages an
unquestionably fashionable and quiet cabin, all with unmistakable
Toyota value. The Toyota Hybrid System II and Electronic On-Demand
All-Wheel Drive are standard on all Venza trims, which has a
projected manufacturer-estimated 39 combined MPG rating.
The new Nightshade Edition is available in three premium
exterior colors – Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl (replacing
Blizzard Pearl for all 2023 models) or Ruby Flare Red, each
boldly accented by an array of black trim for the interior. The
Nightshade shows a true designer touch, starting with the acrylic
front grille trim, black-painted outer mirror caps, door handles,
rocker panels and available black roof rails. The lower bumpers are
complemented in front and rear by smoked chrome moldings as well.
The black shark fin antenna is, literally, a crowning touch.
For all three colors, the 2023 Venza Nightshade Edition rolls on
19-inch gloss-black multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels and blacked
out rear badges. LED fog lamps, now standard on XLE and Nightshade,
shine extra light from the darkness. For Nightshade specifically,
this can also be paired with the available Star Gaze™ Panoramic
Roof.
Solid Foundation
Venza is assembled on the Toyota New Global Architecture K
(TNGA-K) platform that underpins many of the company's sedans and
crossovers, including luxury models. As such, Venza delivers the
best of both worlds: sedan-like driving comfort and CUV
versatility.
Offering ample room for five in a highly maneuverable package,
the Venza offers a host of available tech-focused features,
including a 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display with a
nine speaker JBL Premium Audio system, 12.3" full digital
instrument cluster, digital rear-view mirror and 10-inch color
Head-Up Display.
One of Venza's most dramatic luxury innovations is, fittingly,
found on top of the vehicle: the available Star Gaze™ fixed
panoramic glass roof – available on the new Nightshade trim as well
as the Limited grade. The roof panel's electrochromic glass
technology allows drivers to switch from transparent to frosted
modes within seconds using the ON/OFF button. In the frosted mode,
Star Gaze™ brightens the interior while reducing direct
sunlight, giving the cabin an even more open, airy and inviting
feeling.
New to Venza: Toyota Safety Sense 2.5
In addition to collision protection provided by the TNGA-K
platform, the 2023 Venza comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense
2.5, Toyota's suite of active safety systems. It includes
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection that features
enhancements over the previous generation, including the ability to
detect an oncoming vehicle or a pedestrian at intersections when
making a turn. The Pre-Collision System is designed to detect
vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and provide audio/visual
alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions. Emergency
steering assist is an additional function designed to detect
pedestrians and stabilize the driver's emergency evasive steering
maneuvers and help prevent lane departure.
TSS2.5 on Venza also includes Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC). Lane Departure Alert is designed to notify
the driver via audible alert if it senses the vehicle is leaving
the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is set and
engaged, Lane Tracing Assist is designed to assist the driver by
providing a slight steering force to help center the vehicle in its
lane using visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or
oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and
low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize
certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and
display them on the multi-information display (MID).
Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder also comes standard on Venza. The
feature can note whether a rear door was opened within 10 minutes
of the vehicle being turned on, or at any time after the vehicle
has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument
cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone
chimes.
In addition to the TSS 2.5 system, other standard safety
features include Blind Spot Monitor which is designed to help
detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the
adjacent lanes. Rear Cross Traffic Alert can offer added peace of
mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side
while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible
warning. Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking is
designed to provide warning and if needed, implement brake control
when there's a possibility of a collision with a stationary object
or an approaching vehicle while parking.
High-MPG Hybrid as Standard
The Toyota Hybrid System II in the Venza combines a
high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with three
electric motors and a lithium-ion battery in a highly compact
system. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent
system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft and VVT-i
on the exhaust camshaft. A variable cooling system (electric water
pump and electric thermostat) and a fully variable oil pump further
help improve engine efficiency.
Toyota's proven hybrid tech seamlessly delivers 219 total system
horsepower for lively performance in the Venza. As with all Toyota
hybrids, the feeling of everyday acceleration and responsiveness is
heightened by the way the electric motor boosts low-speed torque.
The hybrid system optimizes the level of electric motor assistance
and gas engine RPM without the engine running at high revs. Engine
speed is synchronized with vehicle speed, yielding effortless and
quiet acceleration.
Selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes let the driver
tailor the Venza's performance personality. SPORT mode enhances and
sharpens throttle response, making fuel efficiency more fun. ECO
mode changes the throttle and environmental logic to help the
driver focus on maximizing mileage from the fuel and battery, while
NORMAL mode is ideal for everyday driving. Additionally, EV mode
allows electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.
Regenerative braking captures the energy of the turning wheels
as the vehicle slows, sending it to the hybrid battery. To foster
greater control when driving in hilly areas, the driver can use a
sequential shifting feature to "downshift" to increase regenerative
braking in steps. Befitting a premium vehicle, the hybrid system
enhances ride comfort by finely controlling the drive torque to
suppress vehicle pitch under acceleration and deceleration.
Reading the Road for Maximum MPG
Venza's Predictive Efficient Drive (PED) technology uses
navigation system operation to analyze driving habits and memorize
road and traffic conditions to help optimize hybrid battery
charging. When the driver selects PED, the system learns repeating
routes and is designed to predict when and where the vehicle is
likely to slow down or stop. Then, through optimum accelerator
pedal release timing guidance, PED can help the driver to reduce
energy consumption.
PED can also help optimize battery charging and discharge ahead
of hills or traffic congestion. When approaching a downhill
section, for example, the system is designed to apply additional
engine braking force to charge the hybrid battery more efficiently
after the accelerator pedal is released.
Smooth, Confident Driving
Extensive use of high-strength steel gives the TNGA-K platform
inherent strength to allow front strut and rear multi-link
suspension tuning that fosters handling agility while providing a
quiet, supple ride. Bolstering Venza's handling, an electronically
controlled brake system features Active Cornering Assist (ACA) that
engages the stability control to reduce understeer in certain
cornering situations.
The hybrid system uses a differential torque pre-load function,
which enhances acceleration and deceleration controllability when
starting off or cornering. The feature also helps enhance steering
performance at higher speeds, as well as straight-line stability
and controllability on rough roads.
The 2023 Venza LE rolls on 18-inch multi-spoke two-tone alloy
wheels, while XLE and Limited come standard with 19-inch
multi-spoke super chrome finished alloy wheels. The new Nightshade
Edition features exclusive gloss black versions of the 19-inch
wheels.
Hybrid All-Wheel Drive
Taking maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain's benefits,
the standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive employs a
separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when
needed. The system works seamlessly and transparently, preemptively
distributing up to 80% of driving force to the rear wheels to help
suppress front wheel slip during off-the-line starts. The system
also enhances cornering agility by helping to reduce
understeer.
Torque distribution varies with conditions, from 100:0 in
constant-speed driving to 20:80 on slippery surfaces. The driver
can view torque distribution on the Multi-information Display and
audio system screen.
Calm and Collected for the Long Drive
The 2023 Venza provides a gratifyingly quiet cabin atmosphere.
Critically, Toyota engineers focused on creating a calm interior
conducive to enjoying easy conversation or hearing music in cleaner
detail.
The high-strength TNGA-K platform is the first defense against
noise intrusion, curbing vibration through the steering, floor and
structure. Suspension tuning resists road surface disturbances,
helping to reduce tire noise via strategically placed insulation.
An acoustic glass windshield helps minimize wind noise
intrusion.
Sound-blocking and absorbing insulation and body sealing
material are placed throughout Venza's structure, under the
carpeting and above the headliner. The materials and their
placement were optimized to minimize noise in the frequencies that
typically interfere with conversation.
As one example, the floor silencer pad is one large piece rather
than separate segments, resulting in 92% coverage. Holes and gaps
between parts are filled in with sound-damping material for greater
road noise reduction. Under the hood, sound-absorbing insulation
around the engine compartment helps reduce intake noise, assisted
by the placement of two special resonance chambers that help
minimize air noise in the 530Hz and 650Hz ranges.
Luxury Seating
Venza provides exemplary comfort with a standard 8-way power
driver's seat on all grades, adding an eight-way power passenger
seat on Limited (new for 2023). The power driver's seat
automatically moves to its rearmost position to make entering and
exiting the vehicle easier. The next time the Venza is started, the
seat moves to the last position set by the driver.
The available heated front seats can be adjusted in three
levels. Ventilated front seats, standard on Limited, draw cool air
from the air conditioning system into the seat for added comfort.
Venza employs S-FLOW air conditioning technology that first
appeared on Lexus models. The system directs cooling air only to
occupied seats, enhancing comfort and helping to reduce energy
consumption. On the Limited and XLE with a 12.3-in display, the
climate control system is operated with Intelligent Touch
capacitive controls.
Space for What Matters
The Venza doesn't take up a lot of space outside yet provides
generous space inside. Venza offers 28.8 cu. ft. of carrying space
behind the second row and 55.1 cu. ft. total with the rear seatback
folded. When not in use, the standard tonneau cover can be stored
in a space beneath the cargo area deck. Cupholders can accommodate
large drink sizes, while the center stack tray can handle the
largest iPhone models. Door bottle holders can take 24-oz
bottles.
Toyota Audio Multimedia on A Big Screen
The 2023 Venza offers cutting edge entertainment and
connectivity through intuitive and versatile Toyota audio systems.
The 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen is standard on LE
including a 6-speaker audio system with 4-channel amplifier for
clean, powerful sound for all types of music. For 2023, XLE will be
upgraded to a 12.3-in Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen as
standard. Additionally, for 2023, all Venza models have the new
Toyota Audio Multimedia system, upgraded USB ports with one USB
Type-A and two USB Type-C ports as well as an updated
fourth-generation Qi wireless charger. Qi wireless charger in the
form of a fourth-generation version.
Thanks to the Toyota Audio Multimedia system designed and
engineered by Toyota's Texas-based
Connected Technologies team, Venza drivers will be at the ready
thanks to a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience
features, including being Over-the-Air (OTA) updatable. Users can
interact with the system through intuitive touch and voice
activation controls. With the available Connected Service Drive
Connect trial or subscription, drivers and passengers have access
to Intelligent Assistant, Cloud Navigation and Destination Assist.
With Intelligent Assistant, simple phrases like "Hey Toyota" awaken
the system for voice activated commands to search for directions,
find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the
cabin temperatures and more. Cloud Navigation, the available
onboard navigation solution, utilizes the cloud to download the
latest available map, traffic and routing information. To ensure
users have the most up-to-date search capabilities, POI search is
provided by Google Points-of-Interest data. Destination Assist also
gives access to 24/7 live agent assistance to locate the next
destination.
The new Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for dual Bluetooth® phone
connectivity, with support for standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and
Android Auto™ compatibility. With further connectivity, the Venza
has an available Wi-Fi Connect subscription that offers 4G
connectivity for up to five devices – turning the Venza into an
AT&T Hotspot. Adding to the already robust offering of audio
playback ability with HD Radio®, USB data and a SiriusXM® Platinum
Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect trial or
subscription also enables the new Integrated Streaming feature,
providing the ability to link their separate Apple Music® and
Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
JBL Premium Audio System, optional on XLE and standard on
Limited, features a stunning 12.3-inch touchscreen display. Ardent
music buffs will love this sonically stunning system, uses 9
speakers, including a rear subwoofer, powered by a 12-channel,
1,200-watt amplifier. The system was designed exclusively for Venza
with unique speaker architecture and specifically tuned to the
cabin space.
The Venza LE and XLE grade now feature the same 7-inch color
Multi-Information Display. In either display, a Hybrid System
Indicator shows the driver system output and regeneration status to
encourage eco-driving habits. The display suggests the optimal
acceleration amount for eco driving and provides a game-like
scoring function for the driver. Limited will be upgraded to a
12.3" full digital instrument cluster that features four different
visual modes for a personalized touch: Casual, Smart, Tough and
Sporty mode.
High-Tech Visibility
The previously available 10-inch color Head-Up Display is
now standard on Limited grades for 2023 which projects vital
information at eye level, including speedometer, hybrid system
indicator and TSS 2.5 functions. The Venza's available digital
rearview mirror with HomeLink universal transceiver helps the
driver see what's behind the vehicle. At the flip of a switch, the
mirror provides the driver with a wide, unobstructed view from a
rear camera. The mirror also helps reduce glare from headlights. To
further aid outward visibility, the Limited grade comes standard
with Bird's Eye View Camera with Perimeter Scan, which provides a
panoramic overhead view of the vehicle's surroundings. Rain sensing
wipers are also now standard on the Limited grade for even more
convenience in 2023.
The standard backup camera features projected-path and dynamic
gridlines, while an available rear camera cleaning system sprays
washer fluid to clear away water droplets, mud, snow and
snow-melting road treatments from the lens. A standard hands-free
power liftgate can be set to lock automatically upon closing. For
additional convenience, XLE and Limited grades come standard with a
Smart Key System that works on all five doors.
Toyota Limited Warranty
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no
mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs
needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered
for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date
of first use when sold as new. The HV battery is covered for 10
years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferrable
across ownership.
The 2023 Venza also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a
complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance
for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, and 2 years
of Roadside Assistance, regardless of mileage.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S.
who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of
nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants.
By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North
Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S.
sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive
experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S.
manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free
STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota,
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