2014 Toyota Venza XLE AWD

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2014 Toyota Venza XLE AWD

 

Overview

 

What’s New for 2014

 

The 2014 Toyota Venza receives some minor equipment changes. The XLE model gets power-folding mirrors.

 

 

 Safety

 

Safety Features

 

  • 4-wheel ABS
  • Front and rear head airbags
  • Dual front side-mounted airbags
  • Child seat anchors
  • Remote anti-theft alarm system
  • Emergency braking assist
  • Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes
  • Rear door child safety locks
  • Daytime running lights
  • Engine immobilizer
  • Front fog/driving lights
  • Auto delay off headlamps
  • Dusk sensing headlamps
  • 2 front headrests
  • 3 rear headrests
  • Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
  • Rear center 3-point belt
  • Front seatbelt pretensioners
  • Turn signal mirrors
  • Stability control
  • Traction control
  • Electronic brakeforce distribution
  • Front height adjustable headrests
  • Rear height adjustable headrests
  • Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Driver head restraint whiplash protection system
  • Tire pressure monitoring

 

 

  • Glass Breakage Sensor
  • First Aid Kit
  • Emergency Assistance Kit

 

Driving Impression

 

The Venza is great vehicle on the road, with excellent ride and a very quiet cabin. The Venza is easy to drive and a great vehicle for hauling the kids or groceries around town

 

Under the Hood

 

My test vehicle came equipped with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, which is rated at 268 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque.

 

The acceleration of the AWD V6 Venza is excellent and can get you 0- 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Fuel economy is 21 combined (18 city/25 highway) with AWD.

 

The towing package on the Venza with the V6 can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

 

Inside

My test drive was a XLE, included the convenience package., which includes keyless ignition/entry, leather upholstery, heated front seats, driver seat memory /four-way power passenger seat, satellite radio/HD radio with iTunes tagging. XLE Premium package had the panoramic sunroof, a larger (6.1-inch) touch screen interface, and a navigation system, traffic updates and a 13-speaker JBL sound system.

The interior is attractive with a well laid out center console that features the gearshift. The center console is enormous with large sized cup holders and smaller bins for other personal effects.

I connected my IPhone to the Venza and I have to say the process was so simple I was amazed.  In test-driving a variety of vehicles in the past I have to say the process of pairing your phone on the Venza is the fastest I have ever encountered.

 The seats in the Venza are very comfortable and the backseat offers plenty of legroom, The cargo area is amazing with an unbelievable 70 cubic feet with the rear seats folded and a healthy 36.2 cubes with the seats up.

Below are the many features that are standard on the 2014 Venza XLE

 

Features

 

Interior Features

Front Seats

  • Multi-level heating passenger seat
  • 4 -way power passenger seat
  • 8 -way power driver seat
  • Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Multi-level heating driver seat
  • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Leather
  • Bucket front seats

 

Rear Seats

 

  • Split-folding rear seatback
  • Reclining rear seats
  • Folding with storage center armrest
  • Rear ventilation ducts

 

Power Features

 

  • Remote power door locks
  • Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
  • Power mirrors
  • Heated mirrors
  • 4 one-touch power windows

 

Instrumentation

 

  • Clock
  • Tachometer
  • Trip computer
  • External temperature display
  • Low fuel level warning
  • Compass

 

Convenience

 

  • Cruise control
  • Front console with storage
  • Front and rear cupholders
  • Front and rear door pockets
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Retained accessory power
  • Front seatback storage
  • Electric power steering
  • Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
  • 12V front and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
  • Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
  • Rear view camera

 

Comfort

 

  • Interior air filtration
  • Dual zone climate controls – driver and passenger
  • Cargo area light
  • Simulated wood trim on center console
  • Simulated wood trim on dash
  • Simulated wood trim on doors
  • Front and rear reading lights
  • Leather and simulated wood trim on shift knob
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Turn signal in mirrors
  • Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
  • Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

 

In Car Entertainment

 

  • Mast antenna
  • 6 total speakers
  • AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo
  • Sirius XM satellite radio
  • Adjustable speed sensitive volume control
  • Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration
  • 3 Months of provided satellite radio service
  • USB connection

 

Telematics

 

  • Flash memory based navigation w/voice directions navigation system
  • Pre-wired for phone
  • Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone
  • Real time traffic

 

Outside

 

The 2014 Venza styling looks like a wagon vs. a SUV.  Toyota designed the vehicle with a “sleek sedan “ look. The 2014 Venza styling has added a new front fascia with a revised grille and restyled fog lamps in addition to new 19-inch wheels and tail lamps.

 

Summary

If you’re looking for family vehicle that is versatile visit your local Toyota Dealer for a test drive

 

Specifications

 

 

Exterior Measurements

 

WIDTH 6 ft. 3 in. (75 in.)

HEIGHT 5 ft. 3.4 in. (63.4 in.)

LENGTH 15 ft. 9 in. (189 in.)

GROUND CLEARANCE 0 ft. 8.1 in. (8.1 in.)

FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 4.2 in. (64.2 in.)

REAR TRACK 5 ft. 4.4 in. (64.4 in.)

WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 1.3 in. (109.3 in.)

 

Interior Measurements

 

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.6 in.

FRONT HIP ROOM 56.0 in.

FRONT LEG ROOM 40.2 in.

FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 60.0 in.

REAR HIP ROOM 56.5 in.

REAR HEAD ROOM 39.3 in.

REAR LEG ROOM 39.1 in.

REAR SHOULDER ROOM 59.0 in.

 

Weights and Capacities

 

MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY** 3500 lbs.

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD** 1225 lbs.

EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 144.2 cu.ft.

GROSS WEIGHT 5270 lbs.

CURB WEIGHT 4045 lbs.

CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 36.2 cu.ft.

MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 70.2 cu.ft.

 

 

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