It's been a very short time since a new crossover for the Russian market was presented to Russian buyers, which without a doubt can be attributed to the premium segment. Official dealers have already begun accepting applications for this model, a restyling version of which was greeted with delight at the latest auto show in New York. It is assumed that the territory of the Russian Federation will be supplied with a modification of the Toyota-Venza, the reviews of which are filled with gratitude from buyers almost all over the world. Indeed, within the 2013/2014 model year, the appearance of the car of the previous generation was changed, which until recently was not officially offered in Russia.
Features of the production process
The production facilities at which the car will be assembled are located in the United States of America in Kentucky. So, you can already forget about fears about poor performance of works and insufficient qualification of employees. After all, this enterprise has long been specialized in its professional activities, and its choice as the main assembly base for the updated Toyota Venza, the feedback on the previous generation of which were positive, is more than justified. After all, the plant in Kentucky will supply its products not only the Russian market, but also customers throughout the CIS, where the regional conditions are very similar.
Layout
If you understand the features of the body of the Toyota Venza, then, to your surprise, you can find that it is not very like a classic crossover, it should rather be attributed to universal off-roaders, which occupy an intermediate niche in the classification of cars. For the construction of this model was used the platform from the sedan "Camry" of the previous generation due to its high standardization and reliability. However, the Japanese corporation classifies the car "Toyota-Venza", reviews of which in the country of the rising sun were not the most enthusiastic, as the SUV. In statements from manufacturers, the increased ground clearance, a powerful power unit and four-wheel drive are emphasized, therefore, in all technical descriptions the model is conditionally referred to as crossovers, but with a remark about its application only in "urban jungle" conditions. After all, with all the thoughtfulness of the car, it has a fairly narrow scope, as can be seen in the process of comparing the various parameters of the Toyota-Venza 2014, the technical specifications of which, without a shade of embarrassment, indicate that the model is designed for use on high-quality road surfaces of various traffic junctions , Highways or autobahns, and not on the mud. After all, in this car, great attention is paid to comfort and functionality, which, in turn, assumes a developed transport infrastructure and the corresponding consumer. In the absence of anything from this, this car will become unclaimed.
Face Lifting
Restyling, which was held at the end of last year, made a lot of innovations in the appearance of the car "Toyota-Venza". Reviews of this event fully reflected the enthusiasm of critics and motorists, because in this model there was a whole complex of favorable changes - instead of old headlights, a completely new optics was installed, more solid bumpers replaced the previous ones, the radiator grill also underwent changes. The side mirrors acquired a light indication with a repetition of turns, and the clearance and wheel disks were prepared for the features of the Russian spaces. The interior and exterior of the car posvezhe and became much more modern, while retaining the features of its ancestor in the face of the Toyota-Camry.
Linear dimensions and feedback of owners
The car retained its dimensions, but it became a little higher: at a width of 1905 mm and the length of the parket in 4833 mm, the distance from the bottom of the wheels to the top of the roof was 1.61 meters. In this case, the base and the ground clearance remained unchanged - 2775 and 250 mm, respectively. In full equipment and the maximum complete set of cars weighs 1.86 tons, and for models with all-wheel drive - 1.945 tons. The volume of the trunk of the car is 975 liters, which is quite a lot for a Toyota-Venza-class vehicle. Reviews of the owners of this model bribe any connoisseur, because the luxury and elegance of the salon is beyond praise - the interior uses bold combinations of various materials that qualitatively simulate natural wood and carbon fiber, and the leather upholstery of seats with unobtrusive illumination of the instrument panel will surprise with its functionality. The cabin is comfortable and spacious, but if you need to move oversized cargo or luggage, you can fold the rear seats, which will increase the available space by another 60% of its capacity. At the same time, with long trips, none of the passengers will have any complaints, because they are provided with adjustable backs of seats, niches for storing various small things, armrests and coasters, heating system and much more.
Nuances of avtovonovinki in the Russian Federation
Unfortunately, for the Russian public, this crossover will be presented only with the power unit 1AR-FE in 2.7 liters, this is the "junior" engine that is installed on the car "Toyota-Venza". Fuel consumption, reviews and performance features of this engine for 185 hp. Do not cause censures for many users, because its four-cylinder "heart" is equipped with a timing chain with a chain drive, gas distribution system and 16 valves such as DOHC. In preparation for Russian realities and fuel, the car's power and torque have increased slightly, reaching a maximum of 136 kW and 247 Nm.
Dynamic characteristics
These indicators are enough to easily develop a speed of 180 km / h, until the first hundred cars are accelerated in no more than 9.5 seconds - for its mass this is a very good time. With the use of a mechanical gearbox, these figures could be further increased, but the Toyota-Venza will be supplied with only a six-speed sequential automatic transmission. In the database, the car will not be equipped with a full drive, its plug-in variation can be obtained only in top-end trim levels (4WD functions only when the front axle slips and when connected via a multi-disc clutch). In the urban cycle, fuel consumption will not exceed 12.3-13.3 liters per 100 km, while at the same time for a suburban cycle the consumption is much less - 7.1-8.0 liters.
Equipment of the machine that anticipated expectations
Maximum comfort and minimum rolls during the progress on the roadway will provide a completely independent suspension. After all, the new Toyota-Venza, whose comments do not cause doubts about who will become the leader in sales of this price segment, is equipped with special settings that reduce vibration and fluctuations in the Russian transport arteries. Since the suspension on the McPherson struts has been adapted to possible irregularities, this will minimize their impact. In addition, the most modest equipment already includes ventilated brake discs on the front wheels and standard on the rear wheels.
Security in priority
A lot of different electronic assistants are also offered: help with moving from the slope or on it, anti-lock and slip systems and many other pleasant additions for the Toyota-Venza car. Reviews of experts on safety in this car do not diverge, because everything in it is organized at the highest level. One has only to make sure of this independently, as the front seats of the model are equipped with the function of supporting the waist, already in the base there are airbags for passengers and the driver, curtains for the first and second row of seats, which prevents possible damage in road accidents.
Premium segment in perfect performance
In addition to high-quality assembly and ergonomic interior, the novelty of the Russian market still has something to boast about. After all, the richness of the complete sets of this model had to many people's liking, so the reviews about Toyota Venza cars, even based on the results of short test drives, are full of enthusiastic descriptions of the differences in the interiors of the Prestige, Eleganse and Elegance + classes, thanks to which everyone can create around him everything necessary - from xenon headlights, light sensors, navigation lights, alloy wheels of various sizes and panoramic roof to cruise control, immobilizer, parktronic, heated seats, mirrors, windscreen and much more. Auto in full will satisfy any wishes for the cost from 1 600 000 to 1 900 000 rubles.