At the beginning of the year, a new Toyota Venza crossover became available for pre-order in Russia. This premium car has been known in the United States for several years, but it has only reached our country now.

About the model

For purchase on the territory of the Russian Federation, the Toyota Venza of the current model year will be available, that is, already in an updated format. After restyling, the crossover was first presented to the public during the New York Auto Show. The Russian version will be assembled at a plant in Kentucky, USA.

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Many people say that it is not correct to consider this Toyota a crossover, it is rather an all-terrain wagon. This is also indicated by the fact that it was created on the basis of the previous generation Camry sedan. However, manufacturers assure that Venza belongs to crossovers, focusing on increased ground clearance, all-wheel drive and a powerful engine. Considering both of these opinions, Toyota Venza will be considered a crossover, but an urban crossover, which is not very suitable for off-road assault.

New Toyota Venza

Last year's restyling has led to the transformation of the appearance of the crossover. The grille has been updated, bumpers and headlights have changed. The public also saw new wheel rims, and bend repeaters appeared on the side mirrors.

The appearance has become fresher and more courageous, as if specially prepared for the Russian expanses and roads. The dimensions are in many ways similar to the already voiced Camry, but the new Venza has grown significantly: its height has grown to 1610 mm, the length is 4833 mm, and the width is 1905. At the same time, the ground clearance is increased to 205 millimeters, which is more than that of station wagons, but less. than many classmates, for example, the same Volvo XC90. The front-wheel drive version of the crossover in curb weight is 1,860 kilograms, the all-wheel drive version is 1945. The trunk volume is impressive: 975 liters - a large enough volume even for a crossover.

Toyota Venza salon

The interior of Venza is decorated with carbon or wood look inserts. The steering wheel and seats are covered in leather, the dashboard is equipped with LED lighting.

The inside of the crossover is spacious and comfortable. The rear seats can be folded in a 60k40 ratio, as a result of which the Venza looks like a roomy station wagon. All chairs have a precise adjustment and heating system. The area is full of cup holders and various niches for storing small items.

Specifications Toyota Venza

In North America, this crossover is available with two engine options, but only one power plant is provided for Russian customers. This four-cylinder engine, the youngest in the range, has a displacement of 2.7 liters. It is equipped with a chain-driven timing belt, sixteen DOHC valves and a Cual VVT-I valve timing system. After refinement and preparation for Russian conditions, the engine began to produce 184 horsepower at 5800 rpm.

The maximum vehicle speed is 180 km / h. Even the pre-styling version accelerated to one hundred kilometers in 9 and a half seconds, so there is a possibility that this indicator has improved after the update.

It is upsetting that the crossover will be supplied to the Russian market only with an automatic six-speed sequential gearbox, while in America there is also a fairly high-quality and vigorous mechanics.

The basic version of Toyota Venza in Russia will receive only front-wheel drive by default, but more expensive modifications can be equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive, which is activated in case of slipping.

Venza is quite whimsical in the choice of fuel and eats gasoline no worse than AI-95. At the same time, the consumption for all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive versions of the crossover is slightly different. In urban conditions, Toyota with front-wheel drive consumes about 12.3 liters per 100 km, but when driving on the highway, this figure drops to 7.1 liters. According to the manufacturer, in mixed mode, the car will consume a little more than nine liters.

Four-wheel drive consumes a little more fuel. The city is characterized by indicators at the level of 13.3 liters per hundred, for the highway - eight liters. Mixed mode consumes about 10 liters of fuel.

Recall that the above figures correspond to a 2.4-liter engine. The older 3.5-liter unit will not be sold in Russia due to a banal conflict of interest. A similar top-end six-cylinder engine is installed on another crossover from Toyota - Highlander, which is both more expensive and sells well. Apparently, the manufacturers had concerns that when installing a more powerful engine in the Toyota Venza, customers would buy it, and not more expensive cars.

The Venza has a fully independent suspension, both at the rear and at the front. Here MacPherson stands are used, which are specially tuned taking into account not very high-quality roads, so typical for Russia. The front wheels are equipped with ventilated brake discs, while the rear wheels are equipped with non-ventilated ones.

Even the basic equipment boasts a rich set of electronic assistants: braking assistance system, brake force distribution system, anti-lock braking system, traction control system, and also an assistance system when starting up on the rise.

Little is known about the safety level of the new Toyota Venza, as the results of official crash tests have not yet been published. However, there is no need to worry about the safety of the driver and passengers. Already the basic equipment is equipped with two front and two side airbags, a knee airbag for the driver and side curtain airbags for both the front and rear seats.

Prices and configurations Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza is a premium crossover. On the Russian market, there are quite rich vehicle configurations typical for premium representatives of their class.

In our country, there are three complete sets: "Elegance", "Elegance Plus", "Prestige".

The cost of Toyota Venza in the Elegance starting configuration starts from 1,587,000 rubles. This includes the following options:

• Central locking;
• Immobilizer;
• Leather upholstery for seats and steering wheel;
• Audio system with six speakers and a 6.1-inch screen;
• Rear parking sensors;
• Cruise control;
• Climate control;
• Electric adjustment and heated front seats;
• Full power accessories;
• Heated windshield;
• Panoramic sunroof;
• Xenon headlights;
• LED running lights;
• Front and rear fog lights;
• 19 '' alloy wheels.

"Elegance Plus" provides for the installation of a rear view camera and an all-wheel drive system. The price of Toyota Venza in this configuration starts from 1,688,000 rubles.

The top-of-the-line "Prestige" package starts at 1,793,000 rubles and includes the following additional options:

• Rear door electric drive;
• Front parking sensors;
• Premium audio system with thirteen speakers;
• Navigator in Russian with voice control;
• Automatic head color adjustment;
• Starting the engine from the "Push Start" button;
• Smart Entry car access.

Owner reviews Toyota Venza

The owners note that the Venza is more compact than its competitors - the Highlander, Lexus PX450 or Volvo XC90. Of course, the rear seats will not fit the hockey team, but the three passengers will be more than comfortable there. The interior is not as aggressive as that of some classmates, everything is smooth, harmonious and comfortable. In ergonomics, Venza can only be compared with the XC90, which is a very flattering comparison. The volume of the trunk is noted by almost everyone: "Large flat trunk (cool sleeper)."

Some say the Toyota Venza is "Just a big station wagon with off-road capabilities." Agree, this is more than enough for urban conditions and out-of-town trips. In the city, by the way, there are almost no obstacles on the road for this crossover: you can park on the curb and drive speed bumps without difficulty. Noise isolation is also provided at a good level, the noise of the engine becomes audible after 2000 rpm, but the sound is pleasant.

Drivers also note the confident dynamics of the car: although the engine is not very powerful, it confidently accelerates the crossover and maintains a constant speed. Numerous electronic systems allow you to avoid skidding, slipping and other incidents. On the track, the car feels great, which is not surprising, because it was created for asphalt roads. The latter, we note, does not mean that dirt roads are contraindicated for him.

When choosing this car, the reasonable price of components and spare parts is also important. Expensive can only be called rubber, but almost all 19-inch wheels are not cheap.

Test drive Toyota Venza (+ video)

We have already talked about the quality of the Toyota Venza interior, so we will focus only on what has not yet been discussed. The front seats may not seem comfortable enough to someone, but they have the ability to adjust and customize. Throughout the cabin there are a lot of compartments and cup holders, of which, by the way, there are 10 pieces throughout the cabin. The exterior mirrors, which do not provide a sufficient view of the blind spots, are somewhat upsetting.

On the dashboard, the speedometer takes the leading role. No information sensors and windows are provided here. But on the screen of the multimedia system, both information about the climate in the cabin, and navigation and a lot of other useful data can be displayed.

Considering the size and weight of the car, the engine does its job well. Of course, he does not pull from his place, but he picks up speed confidently and with a twinkle. The automatic machine shifts gears confidently, and even when the manual mode is turned on, the box itself decides in which gear it will work and switches itself. Agree, this is a little strange.

With a quiet ride, the Venza shows softness and swallows almost all the bumps in the road. As long as there are no large pits and bumps, you can drive at speed even on a dirt road. There are no suspension breakdowns even when overcoming large irregularities, but this should not be abused. At high speed, things begin to roll in bends, not only in the cargo hold, but even in the trunks. During normal driving, turns are passed confidently and without roll.

In urban conditions, Venza showed high maneuverability. It will unfold even where there is little room for the Renault Logan, the dimensions feel good, and the rearward movement is facilitated by the presence of a rear-view camera.

Venza is a solid, high-quality and comfortable family car. It will appeal to lovers of comfortable trips with the whole family on asphalt roads.

Competitors

Many experts consider the Japanese car Honda Crosstour to be among the competitors of Toyota Venza. However, the Crosstour is a clean all-rounder with not very high driving characteristics. In addition, with comparable trim levels, Honda will cost two hundred thousand more, which for Russians voting in rubles is a very important argument in favor of Toyota Venza.

In terms of equipment and cost, it is more or less close to the Venza Hyundai Santa Fe. It also offers rich equipment and a good design, but given our realities, the ground clearance of 185 millimeters may not be enough.

Outcome

Toyota Venza is a car that sits between crossovers and station wagons. It combines good cross-country ability and a high level of comfort, which pleases many buyers. The owners say that you can fall in love with this car at first sight, you just need to sit in the salon. Well, we have no reason to doubt this, especially since Toyota Venza only increases the number of its fans from year to year.

Crossover or wagon?

Not so long ago, the official dealers of Toyota in Russia opened the acceptance of applications for a new Toyota Venza car for our country - its technical characteristics were modified in accordance with the operating conditions of cars in our country. In general, the car was released at the end of 2008. But deliveries to Russia are only starting now. This will be the Venza 2013-2014 model year. This updated version was presented at the last New York Auto Show. The assembly of the car for the domestic market will be carried out in North America, at the production facilities of the plant in Kentucky.

The Japanese manufacturer classifies the Toyota Venza as a crossover, which, in their opinion, indicates an increased ground clearance, a powerful engine and equipment with an all-wheel drive system. However, with all the listed advantages, on a suburban road on such a car it will not be as comfortable as on a full-fledged SUV. Therefore, it is more accurate to call it a "city" crossover, or an all-terrain wagon.

It is worth noting that the Toyota Venza was built on the previous generation Camry sedan platform.

External appearance

Since only a restyled version of the Toyota Venza will be supplied to our country, we will not consider both generations of this car and carry out a comparative analysis, but will dwell in more detail on the updated Venza, which is more interesting to us.

In general, the changes in the external appearance gave the car a more powerful and aggressive look, thereby preparing it for the Russian reality. The Venza's sleek exterior styling is very dynamic with new upper and lower grilles, fog lights and a taillight. The new look is complemented by 19-inch wheels. There is also a choice of three body color options. The dimensions of the Toyota Venza are mostly similar to those of the Camry, but the Venza is significantly taller.

The main indicators of Toyota Venza:

• ground clearance or clearance is 205 mm;
• the curb weight of the car is 1860 kg for the front-wheel drive version and 1945 kg for the all-wheel drive version;
• trunk volume - 975 liters.

Salon decoration

The interior is luxurious and elegant. The interior of the new Toyota Venza features wood or carbon inlays to give the interior the look of a premium car. The seats and steering wheel are upholstered in quality leather, and the dashboard is equipped with LED lighting.

The salon is ergonomic and very spacious. The developers have taken care not only of the comfort of the driver and front passenger, but also of the convenience for rear seat passengers, having designed for them a folding armrest with cup holders, adjustable backrests, a heating system and several pockets for small things.

Engine, transmission

It's time to take a closer look at the technical characteristics of Toyota Venza. If in the USA and Canada the Toyota Venza is produced with two engines, then only one power unit will be available to domestic buyers. It will be a 2.7-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, which has been modified to a certain extent and prepared for the peculiarities of operation on Russian roads. In addition, 3 hp. the power was increased, now amounting to 185 hp. And the maximum torque of 247 Nm at 4200 rpm contributes to the confident acceleration of the car to a maximum speed of 180 km / h. There is no information about the speed of acceleration yet, but the model of the first generation reached a speed of 100 km / h in 9.5 seconds.

The new Toyota Venza for Russian buyers will be equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. A manual transmission version is not available. Venza is equipped with both front-wheel drive, which is typical for the basic equipment, and all-wheel drive, which is activated when the front axle slips, which is activated via a multi-plate clutch. This version is typical for more expensive modifications.

Fuel consumption and safety

Fuel consumption figures are formed depending on the Toyota Venza model and its operating conditions:

• a front-wheel drive crossover model in urban driving conditions consumes about 12.3 liters, outside the city consumption is reduced to 7.1 liters, and with a combined cycle, fuel costs will cost about 9.1 liters;
• modifications with all-wheel drive in urban conditions consume 13.3 liters, on the highway about 8.0 liters and about 10.0 liters of fuel will be consumed in a mixed mode of movement.

Many car enthusiasts interested in Toyota Venza are interested in the question of why the Toyota Venza with the popular six-cylinder Toyota 3.5-liter engine is not supplied to Russian buyers. This is due to the fact that such units are equipped with more expensive Highlander brands, the demand for which, if such motors are installed for Venza, will significantly decrease. This is not beneficial for the Russian subsidiary of Toyota.

The Toyota Venza is equipped with a fully independent suspension front and rear, which is based on MacPherson struts and is equipped with settings tailored to the characteristics of Russian roads. Ventilated brake discs have front wheels, while non-ventilated discs are used on the rear wheels. The braking system of the new Venza is equipped with an anti-lock braking system, an auxiliary braking system, a brake force distribution system, an anti-slip system, as well as an assistance system when starting on an uphill. Moreover, all this additional equipment is available as standard.

The rack and pinion steering wheel is equipped with an electric power assistance. Also, already in the basic modification of the car, the front seats are supplemented:

• lumbar support system;
• safe hatch;
• front and side airbags, two each for front seat passengers;
• knee pad for the driver;
• side curtain airbags for the front and rear seats.

All this suggests that the developers of the updated Toyota Venza took maximum care not only of the safety of the driver and passengers, but also of the comfort and convenience of their movement.

Options and prices

The Venza model for the Russian car market has not only a well-designed interior and good build quality, but also a basic configuration that is almost typical for prestigious cars. However, Toyota Venza is offered in Russia not only in the basic configuration and, accordingly, has a different price, depending on the equipment with additional equipment:

1. The initial Elegance package includes xenon headlights, front and rear fog lamps, LED running lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel and seats, panoramic sunroof, full power accessories, dual-zone climate control and cruise control, front electrically adjustable and heated seats, as well as heated windshield, light sensors, rear parking sensors, an audio system with a 6.1-inch screen and 6 speakers, central locking and an immobilizer. The cost of such a modification of Toyota Venza will be 1,587,00 rubles.
2. The Elegance Plus trim level is complemented by a rear-view camera and an all-wheel drive system. The price of the car in this case will increase to 1,688,000 rubles.
3. The "Prestige" package includes an electric tailgate, front parking sensors, an automatic headlight adjustment system, a Smart Entry car access system, an engine start system with a Push Start button, a navigator in Russian with a voice control function, and a premium audio system with 13 speakers. The price of this configuration will already be 1 793 000 rubles.

It has not been long since a new crossover for this market was presented to Russian buyers, which can no doubt be attributed to the premium segment. Official dealerships have already started accepting applications for this model, the restyled version of which was greeted with enthusiasm at the last auto show in New York. It is assumed that a modification of Toyota-Venza will be supplied to the territory of the Russian Federation, reviews of which are filled with gratitude from buyers almost all over the world. Indeed, within the framework of the 2013/2014 model year, the appearance of the car of the previous generation was changed, which until recently was not officially offered in the Russian Federation.

Features of the production process

On which the car will be assembled are located in the United States of America in Kentucky. So, you can already forget about fears about poor-quality performance of work and insufficient qualifications of employees. After all, this company has long specialized in its professional activities, and its choice as the main assembly base for the updated Toyota-Venza, the reviews of the previous generation of which were positive, is more than justified. After all, the plant in Kentucky will supply its products not only to the Russian market, but also to customers throughout the CIS, where regional conditions are largely similar.

Layout

If you look at the peculiarities of the Toyota-Venza body, then, to your surprise, you can find that it is not very suitable for a classic crossover, it should rather be attributed to all-terrain wagons, which occupy an intermediate niche in the classification of cars. For the construction of this model, a platform from the previous generation Camry sedan was used due to its high standardization and reliability. However, the Japanese corporation classifies the Toyota-Venza car, the reviews of which in the land of the rising sun were not the most enthusiastic, like an SUV. In the statements from the manufacturers, the increased ground clearance, a powerful power plant and four-wheel drive are emphasized, therefore, in all the models are conventionally referred to as crossovers, but with a remark about its use only in the conditions of the "urban jungle". Indeed, with all the thoughtfulness of the car, it has a rather narrow scope of application, which can be seen in the process of comparing various parameters of Toyota-Venza 2014, the technical characteristics of which without a shadow of embarrassment indicate that the model is intended for use on high-quality road surfaces of various transport interchanges , highways or autobahns, and not on muddy roads. Indeed, in this car, great attention is paid to comfort and functionality, which, in turn, presupposes a developed transport infrastructure and a corresponding consumer. In the absence of any of this, this car will become unclaimed.

Facelift

Restyling, which was carried out at the end of last year, introduced many innovations in the exterior of the Toyota-Venza car. Reviews about this event fully reflected the delight of critics and motorists, because this model has undergone a whole range of favorable changes - instead of old headlights, completely new optics were installed, more durable bumpers replaced the previous ones, and also underwent changes. The side mirrors acquired light indication with repetition of turns, and the ground clearance and rims were prepared for the peculiarities of Russian open spaces. The interior and exterior of the car freshened up and became much more modern, while retaining the features of its progenitor in the person of Toyota-Kemri.

Linear sizes and owner reviews

The car retained its dimensions, but became slightly taller: with a width of 1905 mm and a SUV length of 4833 mm, the distance from the bottom of the wheels to the top of the roof was 1.61 meters. At the same time, the base and ground clearance remained unchanged - 2775 and 250 mm, respectively. Fully loaded and fully equipped, the car weighs 1.86 tons, and for models with all-wheel drive - 1.945 tons. The trunk volume of the car is 975 liters, which is quite a lot for a Toyota-Venza class vehicle. The reviews from the owners of this model captivate any connoisseur, because the luxury and elegance of the interior is beyond praise - the interior uses bold combinations of various materials that qualitatively imitate natural wood and carbon fiber, and the leather upholstery of the seats with unobtrusive illumination of the dashboard will surprise with its functionality. The cabin is comfortable and spacious, but if it is necessary to move bulky cargo or luggage, the rear seats can be folded, which will increase the available space by another 60% of its capacity. At the same time, during long trips, none of the passengers will have any complaints, because they are provided with adjustable backrests, niches for storing various small things, armrests and cup holders, a heating system and much more.

Nuances of car news in the Russian Federation

Unfortunately, for the Russian public, this crossover will be presented only with a 2.7-liter 1AR-FE power unit, this is a "junior" engine that is installed on a Toyota-Venza car. Fuel consumption, reviews and operational features of this 185 hp engine. do not cause complaints from many users, because its four-cylinder "heart" is supplied with a timing belt with a chain drive, a gas distribution system and 16 DOHC valves. In preparation for Russian realities and fuel, the car's power and torque were slightly increased, their maximum reaching 136 kW and 247 Nm.

Dynamic characteristics

These indicators are enough to reach a speed of 180 km / h without difficulty, the car accelerates to the first hundred in no more than 9.5 seconds - this is a very good time for its mass. When using a manual gearbox, these numbers could be increased even more, but the Toyota-Venza will only be supplied with a six-speed sequential automatic transmission. In the base, all-wheel drive will not be installed on the car, its plug-in variation can be obtained only in top-end configurations (4WD functions only when the front axle is slipping and when connected through a multi-plate clutch). In the urban cycle, fuel consumption will not exceed 12.3-13.3 liters per 100 km, while in the extra-urban cycle, the consumption is much less - 7.1-8.0 liters.

Machine equipment that anticipated expectations

Maximum comfort and minimum roll while moving on the road will provide a fully independent suspension. After all, the new Toyota-Venza, reviews of which do not give rise to doubts about who will become the sales leader in this price segment, is equipped with special settings that reduce vibrations and vibrations on Russian transport arteries. Since the MacPherson strut suspension has been adapted to the potential for unevenness, this will keep the effect to a minimum. In addition, the most modest equipment already includes ventilated brake discs on the front wheels and standard on the rear.

Priority on safety

A lot of different electronic assistants are also offered: assistance when driving from or on a slope, anti-lock and slip systems and many other pleasant additions for Toyota-Venza cars. Specialists' comments on safety in this car do not differ, because everything is organized at the highest level in it. One has only to make sure of this for yourself, since the front seats of the model are equipped with a lumbar support function, there are already airbags for passengers and the driver, curtains for the first and second rows of seats in the base, which prevents possible damage in road accidents.

Premium segment in perfect performance

In addition to high-quality assembly and an ergonomic interior, the new product on the Russian market still has something to boast about. After all, many people liked the richness of the trim levels of this model, so reviews of Toyota-Venza cars, even based on the results of short test drives, are full of enthusiastic descriptions of the differences in the interiors of the Prestige, Eleganse and Elegance + classes, thanks to which everyone can form everything they need around themselves - from xenon headlights, light sensors, running lights, alloy wheels of various sizes and to cruise control, immobilizer, parking sensors, heated seats, mirrors, windshield and much more. The car will fully satisfy any wishes for a cost from 1,600,000 to 1,900,000 rubles.

Toyota Venza is a 5-seater mid-size crossover produced by Toyota for the North American market, and since the spring of 2013 for the Russian market. The Venza was unveiled on January 14, 2008 at the Detroit Auto Show. The car went on sale at the end of 2008. The model is positioned as a car for young families who prefer an active lifestyle. Toyota describes the Venza as a mix of sedan comfort, station wagon functionality, and the spaciousness and off-road capabilities of a crossover.

The restyled 2013 Toyota Venza debuted at the spring 2012 New York Auto Show. The crossover is built on the Toyota K Platform and for this reason is a close relative of the Toyota Camry, Toyota Harrier, Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX cars. In terms of dimensions, Venza is a rather large car: the length is 4833 mm, the width is 1905 mm, and the height is 1610 mm. The wheelbase is 2775 mm. And no third rows of seats: the entire interior volume is given over to five passengers. In addition to five seats, Venza has a very solid trunk for a crossover - a volume of 975 liters, and with the second row seats folded down (the backrests fold automatically) - as much as 1982 liters.

In the lineup of the Japanese automaker, this model takes place one step below the Highlander crossover, and its main competitor in the United States is the Honda Crosstour. The changes affected the appearance and equipment of the car. The technique remained intact.

Distinctive features of the restyled 2013 Venza are a new radiator grill, LED sections in the head optics, integrated turn signal repeaters in the rear-view mirrors, and a retouched front bumper.

In addition, the Toyota Venza sports redesigned 19-inch wheels, and the range of available paint finishes has expanded with the introduction of three new shades: Attitude Black, Cypress Pearl and Cosmic Gray Mica.

Japanese engineers paid special attention to the rear-view mirrors: they automatically tilt when reversing, have a backlight function during boarding and are able to memorize 2 configurations of their own settings. In addition, the Toyota Venza boasts a front parking sensor (in addition to the rear, like everyone else).

In the cabin of the new Toyota Venza 2013, a different steering wheel and an upgraded Entune multimedia system, installed on expensive versions of the crossover in the XLE and Limited trim levels, can be noted.

The technical part of the car has not undergone changes - the previous 2.7-liter "four" with a capacity of 185 hp are offered as power units. and a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. Both are front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available as an option. All-wheel drive is made according to the AWD scheme, and when the front wheels slip, part of the traction is transferred to the rear axle. The transmission is only a six-speed automatic. The car will be delivered to us only with a basic 185-horsepower 2.7-liter engine.

The base Elegance version offers light and rain sensors, xenon headlights, LED running lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic roof and an electric sunroof, leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, full power accessories, a stability system and an audio system with six speakers and 6 , 1-inch display.

The other two trim levels available (Elegance Plus and Prestige) have four-wheel drive and a rear-view camera.

The top version of the Prestige is distinguished by an electric tailgate, a system of automatic switching of light from high to low, a keyless entry to the salon, a multimedia system and Russian-language navigation with a 7-inch screen, a premium JBL audio system with voice control and as many as 13 speakers.

For the Russian market, the Toyota Venza will be manufactured at the Toyota plant in Kentucky, USA.



The official sale of venza in Russia applies to a model with only one of the available engines, but in three modifications at once. This crossover has not advertised itself as anything bad, although it also has certain nuances. Venza is positioned as an innovative, "smart" car. Previously, it was only available with direct purchase in the States, where, in fact, the assembly process takes place. Nevertheless, now venza is officially supplied to our country, and therefore the number of "gray" models is gradually decreasing. It is necessary to study the technical characteristics of the Toyota Venza 2013 and determine its cost.

Dimensions (edit)

Venza is a rather big car. Judge for yourself: its length is almost 5 meters (4893 mm), width - 1905 mm and height - 1610 mm. With such indicators, the turning radius of Toyota is 5.96 m. The mass barely reaches two tons. The car's ground clearance is impressive - 205 mm. True, quite in combination with all this, rather modest angles of entry and exit are observed - only 17 and 21 degrees, respectively.

The dimensions determine the luggage compartment of considerable size: its volume is 975 liters and can be increased to 1,988 liters by folding the seats. With all this, the venza is capable of carrying up to 480 kg of cargo. In addition, it is allowed to drive with a trailer weighing up to one and a half tons.

Power units

Considering the technical characteristics of toyota venza, one cannot bypass the motors with which it can be equipped. It would be more accurate to say about the engine in the singular, since models with one single engine are officially supplied to the domestic market: we are talking about a 2.7-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 185 hp. (reached at 5,800 rpm).

In any configuration, the engine is combined with a six-speed automatic transmission, the only difference is in the drive: both a front-wheel drive version and a car with an all-wheel drive are available. Depending on this, the technical characteristics of Toyota Venza differ: acceleration to hundreds ranges from 9.9 s to 10.6 s. The maximum speed developed by the unit is set at 180 km / h. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 9.1 liters for the front-wheel drive version and 10 liters exactly for the all-wheel drive venza.

By the way, before the beginning of this year, a model with a 3.5-liter engine was also available, which had a capacity of 268 hp. Accordingly, the engine also had a significantly higher fuel consumption - about 13 liters in the combined cycle and was able to accelerate the venza to 214 km / h.

Complete set

As mentioned at the beginning of the article, the official venza in Russia is available in three modifications. It's time to study them thoroughly.

So, the simplest configuration - "Elegance" - is available only for the front-wheel drive version and includes:

• leather upholstery;
• leather steering wheel;
• fog lights;
• xenon headlights;
• low beam LEDs;
• auto-correction of headlight tilt angle;
• panoramic roof;
• alloy wheels.

Of the security elements, Elegance includes:

• exchange rate stability system;
• airbags: driver, passenger, side, driver's knees and curtain type;
• anti-lock braking system;
• traction control system;
• brake force distribution system;
• emergency braking assistance system;
• lane change assistant.

For the comfort of the driver and passengers, the presence of:

• heated front seats;
• electric sunroof;
• full electric drive of glass, side mirrors, as well as front seats;
• cruise control;
• power steering;
• light sensor;
• rear parking sensors;
• multifunction steering wheel;
• heated windshield and side mirrors;
• auto-dimming rear-view mirrors;
• air conditioner;
• dual-zone climate control;
• memory of the driver's seat settings.

Finally, the multimedia equipment of the package consists of:

• CD-recorders with a connector that allows an external audio device;
• on-board computer;
• multifunctional color display;
• Bluetooth module;
• six speakers.

Those wishing to purchase a version with all-wheel drive are offered the Elegance Plus configuration, which differs from the simple Elegance only by the presence of a rear-view camera.

The richest equipment available only to owners of front-wheel drive vehicles is the Prestige. This configuration is characterized by the following:

• the car is additionally equipped with an adaptive road lighting system;
• instead of the rear parking sensors, a combined one is offered, i.e. combined in one back and front;
• the ability to access the car without a key is offered;
• the engine is started and stopped by means of a button;
• the package includes an electric drive for the trunk;
• the music system is already equipped with 8 speakers, there is also a subwoofer;
• there is a rear view camera;
• finally, the equipment includes a navigation system.

It is worth noting that each configuration provides as an option the possibility of a mother-of-pearl painting of the body.It is interesting that such a painting has become available exclusively in our market. At home, in America, venza is usually painted in matte colors, without gloss and glare.

Car cost

The price of a Toyota Venza differs depending on the configuration. So, the buyer of a car in the Elegance version will need 1,570,000 rubles, and Elegance Plus will cost a little more: the same “plus” adds another hundred thousand rubles to the cost, giving a result of 1,671,000 rubles. The richest set - "Prestige" - will cost 1,776,000 rubles.

Whether the 2013 toyota venza model will be available - the technical characteristics of which are more powerful, and therefore, the cost is different, is still unknown. Let's just note that true fans of Toyota are waiting for such a modification.