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Drivers all over the country are adding a bit of elegance to their drive with the 2021 Toyota Venza. This modern SUV packs all the tech and amenities you could imagine into a stylish package with all the latest safety features to keep you protected on the road. Find out what so many drivers like best about driving the Venza in the reasons we covered below, then check this exciting SUV out for yourself to get the first-hand experience! 1. Style that Stands Out from the Crowd While the design of other SUVs might just be chasing the latest trends, the Venza offers a statement-making look that is all its own. Choose the style of wheel that speaks to you with standard 18-inch multi-spoke two-tone alloy wheels or available 19-inch multi-spoke super chrome alloy wheels. Subdued Coastal Grey, electrifying Blueprint, and other exciting color options let you choose a Venza that matches your style! more 2. Exceptional Comfort in Your Cabin Create a space you'll look forward to inhabiting for every drive ahead of you in the spacious and versatile interior that the Venza boasts. Quality-crafted seats made from soft-touch materials and premium amenities like the heated leather-trimmed steering wheel give you a cabin that exudes class and comfort. Available heated and ventilated seats will keep you comfortable no matter the season! 3. Powerful Hybrid Performance The days of choosing between an efficient ride and the engine power you crave are over. You can take your drive further while still having plenty of fun with the 219-horsepower hybrid powertrain the Venza puts you in charge of. Class-leading fuel economy with an EPA-estimated 39 miles per gallon combined translates into less time at the gas pump and more miles spent cruising to your next destination! 4. Advanced and Intuitive Technology The 12.3-inch touchscreen display built into your Venza puts you in command of the most modern tech. Enjoy seamless compatibility between your smartphone and the Android Auto and Apple CarPlay features, letting you access your favorite apps through the Venza's display. There's even technology built into the Star Gaze panoramic roof, which flicks between opaque and transparent with the flip of a switch! 5. Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 Designed for optimal safety, the Venza will give you a higher degree of peace of mind on the road than you've ever experienced before. Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control uses smart technology to make highway driving more secure than ever. Your Venza detects other vehicles on the road around you, adjusting your cruise control speed to maintain a safe separation between other vehicles so you always have time to react to a sudden change. Elevate your next road trip with the sophistication and functionality that the Venza provides. There's even more that this exciting member of the Toyota lineup has to offer than what we could cover above. Come on down to Priority Toyota of Chesapeake today to get the full picture! Image via toyota.com

Reemerging from the shadows, the 2021 Toyota Venza is a thing of beauty and an excellent foray into more luxuriously designed vehicles. Offered only with a hybrid powertrain, this mid-size crossover from Toyota fills the gap between the Toyota RAV4 and Highlander nicely. Read on for more details about this exciting addition to the Toyota lineup! Making the Old New Again Originally offered from 2009-2015, the quirky style of the crossover didn’t gain much popularity amongst buyers and was dropped from the market. Fast forward 6 years - Toyota has decided to revive the Venza nameplate and provide it as an option in the mid-size crossover market niche. more Still fitting in nicely between the RAV4 and Highlander, size-wise, you may wonder why Toyota believes the 2021 Venza will fare better this go-around. Answer: Toyota has upped its game with this redesign and elevated the 2021 Venza to compete with other luxury vehicles. New Features In keeping with the semi-luxury theme, Toyota loaded up the Venza with plenty of standard features and a few truly novel new tricks. Some of the high-end features on the new Venza include an optional 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10-inch HUD (heads-up display), a memory power driver’s seat, and heated and ventilated front seats. The JBL stereo upgrade has a 1,200-watt amp: the most powerful ever offered in a Toyota. However, that’s not the most exciting feature in the Venza; that would be the new Star Gaze panoramic glass roof. This roof features “electro-chromatic” technology, which turns the glass from transparent to frosted, with the simple press of a button. Given a more sophisticated look, the Venza is stunning – and that may not be the biggest headline about it! The 2021 model is offered exclusively as a hybrid, with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder working in consort with 3 electric motors producing 219hp and getting approximately 40mpg combined. Three drive modes – Normal, Eco, and Sport – are available. The new Venza will have “Electric On-Demand” AWD able to shift the power from a ratio of 100:0 front-to-back to 20:80 when on slippery surfaces. The Venza shares the same TNGA-K (Toyota New Global Architecture K) platform as the RAV4 and Highlander. While its wheelbase matches that of the RAV4 (105.9”), in fact, it adds 5.9” of body length. The crossover provides 36 cu. ft. of cargo room behind the rear seats, which fold flat for added capacity; there’s also bonus storage space hidden under the floor, for items able to be stored around the spare tire. Time to Talk Money The new Toyota Venza looks outstanding, uses little fuel, and comes with exclusive features. So that leaves the big question - does this upscale crossover SUV come with an upscale price? Yes and no. The Venza starts at about $34,000, and for the top trim, Limited, the Venza runs approximately $42,000.   Quite simply: the 2021 Toyota Venza has the capability to easily dominate the midsize-crossover market. With other makers looking to improve their brand by going high-end, it seems Toyota - in the case of the Venza, at least - has plans to keep from being left behind. Visit Priority Toyota Chesapeake today to test drive the 2021 Venza and experience the pleasures awaiting you! Image via toyota.com