Toyota Venza is a mid-size SUV, in which the versatility of a station wagon, crossover cross-country ability and the handling of a passenger car "coexist". The car was developed by the American division of the Japanese brand and is aimed primarily at families with several children ...
At the International New York Auto Show in April 2012, the premiere of the restyled off-road vehicle took place: the main changes affected the appearance and equipment, while the technical "filling" remained intact. In the United States, car sales stopped in 2015, and at the beginning of 2016 he “said goodbye” to the Russian market, “surviving” only in Canada and China.
Outside, the Toyota Venza looks very distinctive - borrowings from different segments can be traced in its appearance: the long overhangs and solid ground clearance are clearly inherited from crossovers, and the squat silhouette with a low roofline evokes associations either with minivans or with station wagons. The appearance of the car is unusual, but quite attractive to itself, and its impressive dimensions add solidity to it.
In length, the body of the restyled "Venza" is stretched by 4833 mm, of which the gap between the axles extends by 2775 mm, its height is 1610 mm, and its width does not go beyond 1905 mm. The ground clearance of the off-road vehicle in the equipped form fits into 205 mm.
The interior of Toyota Venza does not indulge in design delights, but it looks nice, modern and original, which is only the center console from the point of view of the combination of forms: it houses a color display, an unusual-looking "microclimate" unit and an automatic transmission lever. True, against its background, the dashboard and three-spoke steering wheel are perceived as somewhat simple, although they do not stand out from the general concept. In the interior of the car, inexpensive finishing materials are used, but it is assembled conscientiously.
One of the advantages of the crossover is the interior space: there is plenty of free space in both rows, regardless of the height of the riders. In the front seats there are comfortable chairs with indistinct lateral support, but with wide adjustment ranges, and on the “gallery” there is a three-seater sofa with a hospitable profile.
The trunk of the Toyota Venza is impressive in its scope - 957 liters in the "stowed" state. The second row of seats is compared to the floor by two unequal sections, which increases the volume of the "hold" to 1987 liters. In the "cellar" there is only a "dokatka" hiding.
Specifications. Officially, the five-door was delivered to the Russian market with a single gasoline engine - an aluminum four-cylinder "aspirated" 1AR-FE with a volume of 2.7 liters with a variable-length intake manifold, a variable valve timing system, distributed injection and an intelligent electronic throttle valve. It produces 185 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 247 Nm of peak torque at 4200 rpm.
Together with the engine, a 6-speed "automatic" and a front-wheel drive transmission or an all-wheel drive technology with an electromechanical clutch in the rear wheel drive, which throws traction back not only when the front axle is slipping, but also in turns, work.
Regardless of the modification, the car "covers" the first three-digit number on the speedometer after 9.4 seconds and accelerates to a maximum of 180 km / h. In the combined driving mode, the SUV “drinks” from 9.4 to 10 liters for every “hundred” of the run.
In other markets, "Venza" is also presented with a petrol V-shaped "six" with a volume of 3.5 liters, the potential of which has 268 "stallions" at 6200 rpm and 334 Nm of available torque at 4700 rpm.
At the heart of the car is the platform "Toyota K", which implies the transverse placement of the engine, and the "skeleton" of its body is distinguished by the wide use of high-strength types of steel. The suspension of the five-door is completely independent - MacPherson struts, lateral stabilizers, steel springs and gas-filled shock absorbers are used "in a circle".
As a standard, the off-road vehicle "flaunts" a steering system with a rack and pinion gear and an electric power steering. The wheels of the front axle of the car accommodate ventilated disc brakes, and the usual "pancakes" are used in the rear.
Options and prices. The deliveries of the restyled Toyota Venza to Russia were discontinued at the beginning of 2016 due to low demand, and in January 2017, this crossover can be purchased in the secondary market at a price of ~ 1.6 million rubles (± 200 thousand, depending on the condition of the car).
The car is equipped with: seven airbags, leather interior, 19-inch wheels, ESP, ABS, dual-zone "climate", front and rear parking sensors, multimedia system, electric boot lid, engine start from a button, bi-xenon headlights, light sensors and rain, heated front seats and an audio system. In addition, the "base" includes cruise control, a monitoring system for "blind" zones, the function of assistance when starting up the hill and a bunch of other modern "bells and whistles".
