Experts note that the 2021 Toyota Venza is not a crossover in the literal sense of the word. This car belongs to the category of station wagons with increased cross-country ability. It was built on the platform that was used for the previous generation car. In general, the new product has an attractive appearance, a comfortable interior and is equipped with various technological options. It may be of interest not only to young people, but also to older car enthusiasts. The new product can be used not only in urban environments, but also in rural areas.
Stylish new product
The positive aspects of the new car include:
- Availability of available basic equipment;
- highly comfortable seats;
- acceptable handling and smoothness;
- equipping all model trim levels with a panoramic roof;
- doors that are comfortable and functional;
- use of high-quality materials in the design of the exterior and interior;
- modernized body;
- relatively low fuel consumption (when compared with competing vehicles);
- modern equipment that corresponds to global trends;
- high level of cabin sound insulation.
Crossover Toyota Venza 2021 in Russia
In Russia, Venza sales started in 2013. The model did not become popular on the market, but the new car from the old brand immediately attracted the attention of domestic buyers with its unusual body shape and rich equipment.
Venza has become an analogue of the Camry with increased cross-country ability and a more spacious interior.
However, she still failed to displace her brother on the platform from the pedestal, and in 2021 she left the market. Soon the Japanese themselves suspended production of this car. Then the possible return of the new Venza was announced. However, the question of when the new 2021 Toyota Venza model will be released in Russia has still not been resolved.
Prospects
A new product made in Japan has a good chance of finding its niche in the chosen market segment. This is due to the following features of this car:
- modern security system;
- excellent technological options;
- good speed data and technical parameters;
- comfortable interior.
The new car, developed by Japanese specialists, can be used by homeowners and businessmen for their purposes, since this vehicle can transport a large volume of cargo. It is quite fast and dynamic.
If the manufacturer begins to pay attention to issues related to upgrading the car and adding various technological options, this will contribute to the growth of its popularity in different countries. This will allow the car to win market share from competitors, gradually expanding the consumer audience.
Review of the new body
You can't expect any significant changes in appearance. One way or another, the 2021 Toyota Venza in a new body, photos of which have already flooded the Internet, is different from its predecessor.
The company's designers decided to add more drive to the car's image.
They decided to do this by expanding the air intake and adding a chrome trim to the radiator grille. The body received stylish stampings and plastic linings, allowing the owner to go off-road without fear. The new Venza did not receive any more significant changes.
Exterior of the restyled Toyota
Toyota is not afraid of experiments, and each new model of this brand is unique. The Toyota Venza 2021 was no exception in this regard. The restyled model boasts a streamlined body and a silhouette that stands out from other cars. The squat appearance goes well with the off-road capabilities of the crossover. Thanks to the company's designers, the front of the car received a chrome radiator grille and headlights resembling boomerangs. And alloy wheels add more aggression and sportiness to the image.
Recognition in traffic is also ensured by the rear part of the car, equipped with a massive bumper, spoiler and sports exhaust pipes. The swift image is complemented by the rear lights, which, like the headlights, are made in the shape of a boomerang.
Style and comfort
The Venza crossover is distinguished by its elegant body design: massive elements (bumpers, swollen wheel arches, large alloy wheels) blend perfectly with the smooth lines of the exterior. The design looks impressive and is thought out to the smallest detail: large door openings make entry comfortable and emphasize the solidity of the car. The body also features such features as lockable sills and a panoramic roof.
Options
2021 Venza New Interior
Official photographs promise a luxurious interior, however, the pre-restyling also had an interior with high-quality materials and rich electronic equipment. Already in the basic configuration, the buyer receives a leather interior and multimedia with navigation. The wood trim and soft plastic will remain in place. At the owner's choice, the interior can be two-tone; there are many variations of shade combinations. Rear passengers were also not deprived. They have access to three-zone heated seats and USB connectors for connecting gadgets.
The location of the gearbox selector in the center console, unusual for Russian car enthusiasts, has been preserved. Toyota could not resist and diluted the respectable interior with a colorful instrument panel. There have been reviews from many dissatisfied customers regarding the impossibility of changing the color scheme of the devices.
It is hoped that the new 2021 Venza will correct this shortcoming.
Elegance and functionality
The interior of the Toyota Venza is spacious and ergonomic. Even very tall passengers will be comfortable in it, because the space above their heads has increased significantly. For ease of entry, the side mirrors are also illuminated. And you can enjoy the beauty of the starry sky by simply pressing a button: the car hatch opens electrically. The car will provide a premium level of comfort. The feeling of freedom is ensured by the wide space between the front passenger and driver seats. Rear passengers will find no less comfort: the second row of seats is equipped with adjustable backrests and armrests.
Prices
Dimensions
The proportions of the Venza do not change as expected. In 2021 and 2021, changes affected only some elements of the car’s exterior, making it more modern. So, the dimensions of the Toyota Venza:
- length – 4833 mm;
- width – 1905 mm;
- height – 1610 mm;
- wheelbase – 2775 mm;
- ground clearance - 205 mm.
It becomes clear that this is a fairly large and roomy car, capable of carrying heavy loads and confidently moving along country roads due to its considerable ground clearance.
Specifications
The technical part of the updated car has not undergone any changes. Variations, as well as engine and transmission characteristics remain the same, but following modern trends, Toyota may equip the Venza with a hybrid powertrain in 2021. Until then, buyers have a choice of two gasoline engines:
- 2.7-liter with a power of 185 hp;
- 3.5-liter V6 with 268 hp.
Both modifications can be combined with either front- or rear-wheel drive using an AWD scheme. By the way, there are no plans to supply a more powerful modification to Russia, as before. There will be no alternative in choosing a transmission; the same 6-speed automatic will remain, which has already proven itself well.
Competitors
The model in question has a number of competitors produced by well-known automakers. These include:
- Ford Edge;
- Mazda CX-7;
- Hyundai Santa Fe, etc.
Competing cars have already won over many members of the target audience with their good technical parameters and operational capabilities. They occupy a significant part of the market, and the sales volume of these vehicles is growing from year to year.
Options and prices
Thanks to official sources, as well as the model review of the Toyota automaker, you can now evaluate the technical characteristics, configurations and prices of the Toyota Venza 2021. As before, the model will be available in three versions.
The differences will lie in the richness of the interior equipment, as well as access to all-wheel drive and a more powerful engine.
You shouldn’t expect the price of the Toyota Venza 2021 to be low; it will vary depending on the configuration, but is unlikely to drop below 2 million. It is planned that for a car with basic equipment you will have to pay 2.2 million rubles, and then the price will only rise. Below are detailed characteristics of each configuration.
Elegance
Already in the basic version, the car is equipped with modern passive and active safety systems. In addition, Venza is equipped with xenon headlights, LED running lights, as well as rain and light sensors. Dealers already offer 19-inch alloy wheels. You can choose from a panoramic roof or sunroof. The interior will delight you with a leather interior, dual-zone climate control, power seats and a start-stop system. The car's audio system is equipped with a 6.1-inch screen and 6 speakers. The price when Venza 2021 comes out will be around 2.2 million rubles. The price for the basic model has already been presented.
Elegance Plus
This package promises to be more equipped. The changes consist of adding some new features, for example:
- keyless entry;
- rear view cameras;
- electric drive of head restraints.
However, the main advantage over the basic version is that the car is equipped with all-wheel drive. Price for Venza in this configuration – from 2.5 million.
Prestige
The maximum Prestige configuration, the cost of which is an order of magnitude higher than the base car, will come with all-wheel drive and the most powerful 3.5-liter engine. Manufacturers have installed an electric tailgate, as well as keyless access to the cabin. In this version, the buyer will have access to the adaptive headlight function. There were also improvements in the interior; the basic 6.1-inch multimedia screen was replaced by a more advanced system with a 7-inch display with voice control and 13 speakers.
Toyota Venza price
The price list for this car by the Japanese company has not yet been announced; presumably the cost of the crossover will start from 30-32 thousand dollars.
When fully loaded, the Venza could cost up to $45,000, and Toyota promises to produce approximately 50,000 copies of this model annually for the US market.
Car buyers in America receive a three-year basic warranty (or 36,000 miles), which covers the main components of the car, with the exception of consumables and some other items.
There is no information yet on whether it will be possible to buy a Toyota Venza from official dealers on the Russian market; the automaker itself assures that the crossover is planned to be delivered to all regions where this Japanese company has a representative office.
According to expert forecasts, the cost of a car in Russia will start at 2.1-2.2 million rubles. taking into account that the dollar is equivalent to 73 Russian rubles, but the exchange rate of the American currency may subsequently change significantly in any direction.
Pros and cons of the 2021 Toyota Venza
It is best to evaluate the merits of such a car for yourself, given that Toyota dealers in Moscow provide cars for testing to anyone who comes by making an appointment on the website. What stands out is the striking design, luxurious interior and enviable off-road capabilities borrowed from the Highlander.
The car turned out to be very reliable and adapted to the seasonal changes characteristic of Russia.
Units and assemblies have a high resource life. However, domestic buyers will not be able to get acquainted with the powerful 268-horsepower engine; as before, only the basic version will be supplied to the country. The most important disadvantage is the lack of localized assembly. Toyota Venza is assembled in the USA and sold in Russia at a premium. Therefore, despite the presence of a car at dealers, not everyone can afford to buy it.
Competing models
Among the Venza's main competitors is the Honda Crosstour. However, such a confrontation is more typical for America, since in Russia both cars are not very popular. But the Venza brothers on the Camry and Highlander platform, due to their localized assembly and high quality, immediately appealed to buyers. Good off-road performance, a powerful engine and all-wheel drive make the Venza similar to many crossovers.
Test-drive videos and reviews from popular automotive publications showed that the Venza copes well with the harsh Russian conditions, but buyers refused to pay more for the new design and rich equipment. But the Japanese still have hope that sales of the updated Venza 2021 will be more successful and will still reach the same level as the Camry.
Interior
When developing the Venza 2021 model, Toyota took care of a high level of comfort, providing the crossover with a comfortable, roomy interior and various additional functions.
For example, the driver's seat is equipped with an electric drive, and it can automatically move back to make it easier for the driver to get out of the car.
Even when the engine is started, the seat re-adjusts itself, remembering the last selected position.
As for why there isn't a third row, Toyota explains that they already have a three-row Highlander model in their SUV lineup, and they decided not to repeat the styling.
But car users get 36.3 cubic feet (1028 liters) of cargo space, while the interior itself is about the same in terms of spaciousness as that of the RAV4.
In contrast to the same RAV4, the interior of the Venza looks richer and is characterized by high quality finishing materials.
The mid-size crossover also boasts well-thought-out noise and vibration insulation: insulating material is laid everywhere where it is appropriate, and an “acoustic” windshield is installed to minimize wind noise.
Although Toyota did not set a specific goal to achieve a certain decibel level in absorbing unwanted noise, it managed to create a calm atmosphere in the cabin for conversation without raising the voice even at high engine speeds, and the extraneous background noise is so small that it does not interfere with listening to music with detailed sound.
The interior design is made in a classic style, without newfangled trends, but at the same time there are absolutely no complaints about the technical equipment.
The dashboard here has analog instruments, the on-board computer is located in the center, a rectangular multimedia monitor rises in the center of the dashboard, its appearance reminiscent of a mobile tablet.
The crossover has a three-spoke steering wheel, with keys for controlling multimedia functions, but the engine start button is not in a very usual place: in front of the gearshift lever on the center console, just below the climate control sensors.
