This is the new Toyota Venza, a mid-size SUV for China.
How is it different from the first-gen Venza? It’s not a station wagon anymore; it’s a proper SUV. Design of the China-made Venza differs on details with the Japan-made car. The new Venza is also getting a new hybrid powertrain.
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The Toyota Venza is made in China by the GAC-Toyota joint venture. Toyota’s other joint venture, FAW-Toyota, will produce its own version of the Venza, which will be called the Toyota Harrier.
The Venza gets two power trains: a 2.0 four-cylinder petrol with 171 hp, mated to a CVT, powering the front or all four wheels. The second power train is a hybrid, combining two electric motors (one at the front and one at the rear) with a 2.5 liter four-cylinder. Combines system output is 219 hp. Transmission is an E-CVT, and it has four-wheel drive. Gone are those days where you could get a Venza with a V6! It’s packed with all the modern-day bells and whistles. The length 4780mm, width 1855mm, height 1660mm and wheelbase is 2690mm.
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Now, this Toyota is unlike any other Toyota. It has been made with Lexus ingredients, and because of that, it will offer lavish features. In short, we are getting a Lexus at a price of a Toyota.
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One of the most amazing features offered in the Venza will be the Star Gazing Panoramic Roof which comes with charged particles. They will make your sunroof opaque, and with a press of a button, you get a clear view. Another plus point for the Venza will be the gigantic cargo space in the back.
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The Venza is expected to be released officially at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show.