2023 Toyota Venza Overview, New Nightshade Edition, and Updates
Toyota revealed the details about the 2023 Toyota Venza midsize crossover SUV. While the 2023 Venza is primarily a carryover model, it offers a new Nightshade Edition trim, as well as technology upgrades. Find out what we know so far about the release date, price, specs, and new features of the 2023 Toyota Venza.
When will the 2023 Toyota Venza be available to buy?
The release date of the new 2023 Toyota Venza crossover SUV will likely be in late Summer/early Fall 2022. It will be available to buy at Toyota dealerships throughout the United States, as well as in select international markets. The Venza is built at the Takaoka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Venza cost?
The starting price of the 2023 Toyota Venza ranges from $33,595 MSRP for the LE trim up to $41,740 MSRP for the Limited trim. Also, the 2023 Venza costs $2,355 more than the 2022 version, which starts at $33,240 MSRP.
2023 Venza specs: Hybrid engine output and fuel economy
The 2023 Toyota Venza comes equipped with a hybrid powertrain. Combining three electric motors with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, it generates a total system output of 219 hp. Also, all Venza models have an all-wheel drive system. For efficiency, the Venza gets an estimated fuel economy of 40 city/37 highway mpg.
Dark exterior design features for the 2023 Venza Nightshade Edition trim
The most significant addition for the 2023 Venza is the new Nightshade Edition trim. Based on the XLE trim, the Venza Nightshade Edition has various dark exterior design features. This includes:
- Acrylic front grille trim
- Black roof rails
- Black-painted door handles, rocker panels, and outer mirror caps
- Lower bumpers with smoked chrome moldings
- Black shark fin antenna
- 19-inch gloss-black multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels
- Blacked out rear badges
Buyers of the 2023 Venza Nightshade have a choice of three exterior paint color options: Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl, or Ruby Flare Red. Also, the interior of the Venza Nightshade Edition features an “array of black trim.”
Technology feature upgrades for the 2023 Venza
Along with the new Nightshade Edition trim, the 2023 Venza has technology feature upgrades. This includes the new Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment system, which has either an 8” or a 12.3” display. Features in the new multimedia system include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, over-the-air updates, and cloud navigation.
Also, the 2023 Venza has the newly standard Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.5 suite of safety-enhancing driving assistance technology features. This is an upgrade from the TSS 2.0 system that’s in the 2022 Venza. Improvements include enhancements to the automatic emergency braking system and the evasive steering assist system.
The Toyota Venza is not due for a redesign for at least another couple of years. However, the new Nightshade Edition trim and technology upgrades help it to be competitive for the midsize crossover SUV segment.
This article was updated on 7/27/2022.
