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Toyota Venza

The Toyota Venza is a five-passenger crossover SUV marketed by Toyota in North America.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Toyota Venza is a five-passenger crossover SUV marketed by Toyota in North America. It was sold from 2008 to 2015, returned for the 2021 model year as a hybrid-only model, and ended production after the 2024 model year.

History

Toyota introduced the Venza in 2008 for the North American market. After the first generation ended in 2015, Toyota revived the nameplate for the 2021 model year with an all-new second generation.

Design and platform

The second-generation Venza is a two-row crossover based on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform and closely related to the Japanese-market Harrier. It was positioned as a more upscale alternative within Toyota’s crossover lineup.

Powertrain

The revived Venza was sold exclusively as a hybrid. Its powertrain used a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, three electric motors, and standard all-wheel drive, with a combined output of 219 horsepower.

Discontinuation

Toyota ended Venza production after the 2024 model year. In later market coverage, the model was described as being replaced in Toyota’s lineup by the Crown Signia.

Key facts

  • Debuted in 2008, discontinued after 2015, then revived for 2021 as a hybrid-only model.
  • Second-generation based on TNGA-K platform and related to Japanese-market Harrier.
  • Hybrid powertrain with 2.5L four-cylinder, three electric motors, standard AWD, 219 hp.
  • Available in LE, XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited trims.
  • Production ended after 2024 model year.
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Canadian context

The Toyota Venza was marketed mainly in North America, so it was also relevant to Canadian buyers seeking a hybrid crossover with standard all-wheel drive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Toyota Venza?
The Toyota Venza is a five-passenger crossover SUV sold by Toyota, primarily in North America.
Is the Toyota Venza a hybrid?
Yes. In its second generation, the Venza was sold exclusively as a hybrid with standard all-wheel drive.
When was the Toyota Venza first introduced?
Toyota introduced the Venza in 2008.
When did the Toyota Venza return after its hiatus?
Toyota revived the Venza for the 2021 model year after a break for model years 2018–2020.
When did Toyota stop making the Venza?
Toyota ended Venza production after the 2024 model year.
What platform is the second-generation Venza based on?
It is based on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform and is related to the Japanese-market Harrier.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Venza
    Supports: General history, model generations, market positioning, and production timeline.
  2. Toyota USA Pressroom — https://pressroom.toyota.com/sculpted-sophistication-the-2024-toyota-venza/
    Supports: 2024 trims, platform, seating, and hybrid system description.
  3. Car and Driver — https://www.caranddriver.com/toyota/venza
    Supports: Hybrid-only powertrain, 219 hp output, standard AWD, and fuel-economy figures.
  4. MotorTrend — https://www.motortrend.com/cars/toyota/venza
    Supports: Nameplate history, revival for 2021, trims, and market positioning.
  5. Edmunds — https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/venza/2024/
    Supports: Final model year, hybrid-only configuration, trims, and output.
  6. Consumer Reports — https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/venza/
    Supports: 2021 return of the nameplate and 2024 as final year.