The 2026 Toyota Venza is a New Car, positioned as a mid-size SUV, yet its styling boldly crosses boundaries: 4780mm in length and 2690mm in wheelbase, combined with a sloping roofline and a continuous taillight, it resembles an enlarged performance coupe from a distance. It's more spirited than a used Volkswagen Tiguan and more agile than a boxy commercial vehicle, attracting attention wherever it goes.
Interior features a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster and a similarly sized central control screen. JBL 9 speakers, heated/ventilated front seats, a hands-free tailgate, and dual-zone automatic climate control are standard across the range. The amount of soft-touch materials has significantly increased compared to the previous model, giving it a technological feel comparable to new energy vehicles in the same price range, yet it only requires 92-octane gasoline.
The powertrain continues to offer a 2.0L gasoline engine and a 2.5L hybrid: the gasoline version delivers 171 horsepower with a CVT, providing a smooth and linear driving experience; the hybrid version boasts a combined 160kW power output, a thermal efficiency of 41%, and a WLTC fuel consumption of 4.5-5.5L/100km. Its highway cruising speed is 200rpm lower than the previous model, resulting in a quiet ride that might make rear passengers wonder if they've mistakenly boarded a pure electric vehicle, offering a more spontaneous and reliable driving experience compared to pure electric new energy vehicles.
Compared to the older Used Car model, the new vehicle offers Level 2 driver assistance and a four-wheel drive option; compared to commercial MPVs, it retains the off-road capability of an SUV and the spaciousness of a 5-seat configuration; compared to electric vehicles where finding charging stations is a constant challenge, it can travel 1000km on a single tank of gas, making it suitable for city commuting, long-distance road trips, and business receptions.