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Toyota Venza

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

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

The Toyota Venza is a five-passenger crossover SUV that Toyota sold in North America from 2008 to 2015, then revived as a hybrid-only model for 2021 before ending production after the 2024 model year.

What it is

The Venza is a two-row crossover SUV, positioned as a more upscale option in Toyota's lineup. The second generation, launched for 2021, is based on the TNGA-K platform and shares its design with the Japanese-market Harrier.

Key details

The revived Venza came only as a hybrid, with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and three electric motors producing 219 horsepower. All-wheel drive was standard. Trims included LE, XLE, Nightshade Edition, and Limited.

Why it matters

The Venza offered Canadian buyers a hybrid crossover with standard all-wheel drive, but Toyota ended production after 2024. It was effectively replaced in the lineup by the Crown Signia.

In short

  • Sold in North America from 2008–2015 and again for 2021–2024.
  • Second generation was hybrid-only with standard all-wheel drive.
  • Based on the TNGA-K platform and related to the Japanese Harrier.
  • Production ended after the 2024 model year.
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

Is the Toyota Venza a hybrid?
Yes, the second-generation Venza was sold exclusively as a hybrid with standard all-wheel drive.
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.

Sources

  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.