Toyota Venza

Toyota
Venza
Production period:	2008-2017
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 2.7-3.5 liters (136-200 kW)
Length:	4801 mm
Width:	1905 mm
Height:	1610 mm
Wheelbase :	2776 mm
Empty weight :	1706-1835 kg

Rear view

The Toyota Venza is a passenger car model from the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota , which, as a crossover SUV , combines the properties of a station wagon and a van with those of a sports utility vehicle. After the Venza was developed and designed in and for the USA, it has been built in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky plant in Georgetown (Kentucky) since November 2008 . In the American model range, the car is positioned between the Toyota Camry and the Toyota Highlander . Comparable models are the third generation of the Lexus RX , which uses the same 3.5 liter V6 engine, and the second generation of the Nissan Murano . Since April 2013, the 2.7-liter engine has also been available in Russia.

design

Visually, the series model presented at NAIAS in 2008 is based on the Toyota FT-SX concept vehicle, which was also presented in Detroit in 2005 . The exhibited wheel arches, the wide D-pillar and the sloping rear with double tailpipes are striking.

Furnishing

The Toyota Venza is equipped as standard with reclining rear seats, two-zone automatic climate control, a multifunction steering wheel with cruise control and a radio with CD changer. The safety equipment includes seven airbags including a knee airbag for the driver, ABS , a brake assistant and EBD as well as VSC , traction control and active headrests on the front seats. Special features of the optional equipment available at an additional cost are a DVD navigation system with voice control, a Bluetooth hands-free system, a smart key system , a reversing camera or a DVD entertainment system for the rear seats and a panoramic glass roof.

technology

The Venza , based on the Toyota Camry , is offered with both front- wheel and all-wheel drive and has a six-speed automatic transmission in all versions. The two gasoline engines with VVT-i are, on the one hand, a new 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder with 16 valves and 136 kW (185 hp) and, on the other hand, a 3.5-liter V6 engine with 24 valves. The latter delivers 200 kW (272 hp) and has a maximum torque of 334 Nm at 4300 min ^-1 .

	2.7L	3.5L V6
Construction period:	2008-2017
Engine type:	Four-cylinder in- line petrol engine with direct petrol injection	Six-cylinder V6 gasoline engine with direct fuel injection
Displacement:	2672 cc	3456 cc
Max. Performance in min -1 :	136 kW (185 PS) / 5800	200 kW (272 PS) / 6200
Max. Torque at min -1 :	247 Nm / 4200	334 Nm / 4700
Gearbox, as standard:	6-speed automatic transmission
Top speed:	180 km / h
Acceleration 0-100 km / h:	9.9-10.5 s	9.1 s
Fuel consumption (combined, over 100 km):	9.6 L Super (24.5 mpg (US) )	10.7 L Super (22 mpg (US))
CO 2 emissions, combined:	223 g / km	248 g / km

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Auto-News online edition of January 16, 2008: " Toyota Venza: A Japanese from the United States "

Web links

Commons : Toyota Venza  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

• Official website