The return of the 2021 Toyota Venza with its hybrid

Returning after a five-year absence, the 2021 Toyota Venza is dressed in an all-new crossover outfit, abandoning its sedan look. Scheduled for release in August, this new Toyota SUV is powered by a single powertrain, a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine paired with 3 electric motors, for a combined output of 219 horsepower. Thanks to the Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes, you'll be able to choose according to the mood of the moment, but whatever that is, the 2021 Venza promises a combined fuel consumption rating of 5.9 L/100 km.

Nestled between the very popular RAV4 and Highlander SUVs, the 2021 Toyota Venza is built on the new TNGA-K platform and also offers regenerative braking. All-wheel drive comes standard, and the Japanese giant says it will be very quiet and smooth, thanks to maximized chassis and suspension tuning.

Also on the menu is the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 advanced active-safety technologies and driving aids, including a Pre-collision Safety System with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Trace Assist and Automatic High Beams, on top of Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Other features of this new hybrid SUV include a 12.3-inch centre touch screen, 10-inch colour head-up display, a JBL audio system with 9 speakers, a 1200-watt amplifier, Apple CarPlay compatibility including Siri, Android Auto with Google Assistant, Remote Connect and Safety Connect features on trial for one year, Service Connect for a 10-year trial, digital instrumentation on a 7-inch screen, as well as a Digital Display Rearview Mirror connected to a camera in the rear.

Another great new feature on the Venza is its new optional Star Gaze fixed panoramic glass roof, which can switch from clear to frosted mode in a second at the touch of a button. To learn a little more about the Venza hybrid coming in August, or about any other model, come and see us at your Spinelli Toyota Pointe-Claire dealership, near downtown Montreal, Laval and the South Shore. We will know the price of the Venza as its release date approaches.