2014 Toyota Venza Review

2014 Toyota Venza Review Video

Critics are calling the new 2014 Toyota Venza sophisticated, refined and vibrant, with its modernized front and rear fascias and Entune System fitting the bill. Choose from four models-Venza FWD, Venza AWD, Venza V6 FWD, Venza V6 AWD-and customize it with dozens of base and package features to drive it exactly how you want.

In and Out

Drive a stylish ride in any of the 2014 Toyota Venza's seven colours, going from sleek and modern to classically cool in either leather or fabric seats. Take the Venza anywhere, and feel the wind slip off the car with the vehicle's aerodynamic-treated surfaces allowing for streamlined fluid airflow. Automatic high beams detect oncoming traffic, self-adjusting themselves between high and low-a nifty feature considering how comfortable and relaxed the stadium seating will make you feel.

Customize the seat incline and trim exactly what's in your mind, with the Venza offering 8-way power adjustable driver's seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat. And for everyone in your car, see the stars twinkle above with the panoramic glass roof that power-tilts and slides.

The Heart of the Matter

The six-speed automatic transmission on the 2014 Toyota Venza comes in either the fuel-efficient 2.7L four-cylinder engine with a still-impressive 182 hp and 182 lb-ft of torque, or a fire-breathing 3.5L V6 engine with 268 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque. Both versions pack a decent amount of muscle onto them, with the four-cylinder more than pulling its weight with a 1,587 kg (3,500 lbs) towing capability and the V6 boasting of an impressive 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs). And if you ever find yourself in a hilly city and stopped on an incline, let the Hill-start Assist Control get to work, temporarily engaging the brakes to avoid rollbacks.

Making it Run

The public spoke, and Toyota listened, crafting the Venza to offer as much pep and power as possible without being a gas-guzzler. The four different 2014 Toyota Venza models are fairly similar in fuel economy, with the Venza FWD only taking 10L/100 km (28 mpg) in the city and 6.9L/100 km (41 mpg) on the highways for a combined 8.6L/100 km (33 mpg). Next up on the list is the Venza AWD, requiring not much more to power it up with 10.2L/100 km (28 mpg) city and 7.1L/100 km (40 mpg) highway, resulting in a combined 8.8L/100 km (32 mpg).

Surprisingly, the V6 models take only a smidgen more gas than their four-cylinder counterparts, with the V6 FWD clocking in at a respectable 11.1L/100 km (25 mpg) city, 7.7L/100 km (37 mpg) highway and combined 9.6L/100 km (29 (mpg). Switching to All Wheel Drive on the V6 is barely noticeable at the pumps, with economy at 11.4L/100 km (25 mpg) city, 7.9L/100 km (36 mpg) highway and 9.8L/100 km (29 mpg) combined.

Venza Awards

• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 2013 Top Safety Pick
• 2012 Vincentric Best Value in Canada Awards

Safety Features

Sporty, stylish and safe don't usually belong in the same sentence - until now. The 2014 Toyota Venza comes charged up with strategically reinforced body armour, active front headrests with whiplash protection and Advanced Vehicle Control so you can drive without worry. In the event that a collision does occur, rest easy knowing that stability and traction control will keep your Venza from sliding into more damage, while the front disc/solid rear disc brakes give you every chance for stopping.

Warranty

• Basic warranty: 60,000 km (36 months)
• Powertrain warranty: 100,000 km (60 months)
• Hybrid-related components: 160,000 km (96 months)
• Unlimited km for corrosion perforation warranty

The Competition

• 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe XL
• 2013 Kia Sorento
• 2013 Honda Crosstour

2014 Toyota Venza for sale in Greater Vancouver, BC

The 2014 Toyota Venza is sporty, stylish and ready for anything you throw at it. Some of the standard safety features include 7 airbags, Vehicle Stability Control, and Traction Control. This great vehicle comes with awesome power and is easy on gas! Come in to West Coast Toyota today for a test drive!

Come in to West Coast Toyota today and test drive the 2014 Toyota Venza. Your local Greater Vancouver Toyota dealer - West Coast Toyota has the perfect fit for whatever you are loooking for.

Disclaimer: Pricing is subject to change without notice, actual price may vary; installed options may also vary by dealer. Price does not include applicable license fees, insurance, registration, tax, freight / delivery, PDI or administration fees. Warranty may subject to change without notice, actual warranty may vary. Specification may change without notice. See dealership for final pricing, warranty, and availability.