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Sculpted Sophistication: The 2024 Toyota Venza

  • The 2024 Toyota Venza is a premium crossover SUV with a hybrid powertrain and standard all-wheel drive.
  • It features advanced technology, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen and a panoramic roof.
  • The Venza Nightshade Edition offers a sleek blacked-out design with 19-inch wheels.
  • It comes with Toyota Audio Multimedia and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 as standard.

PLANO, Texas (Oct. 4, 2023) – The 2024 Toyota Venza is a unique hybrid crossover that combines style, technology, and practicality. As a Toyota Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), it offers an estimated 39 combined MPG for a fuel-efficient ride. With its elegant design, advanced features, and standard Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD), the Venza stands out in its class. It is available in LE, XLE, Limited, and Nightshade editions.

The Venza’s eye-catching design features alloy wheels, LED headlights, and rear LED taillights for a modern look. Its hybrid powertrain and AWD system provide a balance of efficiency and utility, making it suitable for long road trips and inclement weather conditions.

The Venza Nightshade Edition is a special version with a blacked-out design, including black wheels, grille, and badging. It is available in three premium exterior colors – Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl, or Ruby Flare Red.

Inside, the Venza offers ample space for five passengers and a range of tech-focused features. It includes a 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display, a digital rear-view mirror, and a 10-inch color Head-Up Display. The Nightshade Edition also offers the optional Star Gaze™ fixed panoramic glass roof, which can switch between transparent and frosted modes.

The Venza is powered by a high-efficiency 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and three electric motors, combined with a lithium-ion battery. The hybrid system delivers 219 total system horsepower and provides a smooth and responsive driving experience. It offers selectable driving modes – NORMAL, ECO, and SPORT – to suit different preferences and driving conditions.

The Venza’s hybrid powertrain is complemented by advanced technologies like Predictive Efficient Drive (PED), which analyzes driving habits and road conditions to optimize battery charging and energy consumption. The Venza also features Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, a comprehensive suite of active safety systems, including Pre-Collision System, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert, and Automatic High Beams.

The 2024 Venza offers a comfortable and luxurious interior with features like power-adjustable seats, heated and ventilated front seats, and S-FLOW air conditioning technology. It also comes with advanced connectivity options, including Toyota Audio Multimedia with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, Wi-Fi Connect, and JBL Premium Audio System.

The Venza is covered by Toyota’s comprehensive warranty, including a 36-month/36,000 mile basic warranty, 60-month powertrain warranty, and 8-year/100,000 mile warranty for hybrid-related components. It also comes with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan that covers scheduled maintenance and roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles.

The 2024 Venza offers a sophisticated and technologically advanced driving experience, making it an attractive choice in the crossover SUV market.

Lexus

ELECTRIFYING AN ICON: THE 2024 LEXUS RX 450H+

  • RX-first Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
  • Manufacturer-estimated combined 83 MPGe rating
  • Standard Luxury grade
  • Available Traffic Jam Assist*
  • Starting MSRP of $70,080 (includes Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee)
  • Available by the end of 2023

PLANO, Texas (August 1, 2023) – As the first luxury brand to offer a hybrid in the segment, it’s only fitting that RX offers a variety of electrified powertrains. Building on the all-new redesign of the iconic crossover vehicle last year, Lexus adds the much-anticipated plug-in hybrid to the electrified lineup. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ offers standard luxury elements, intuitive technology, and thoughtful in-cabin features.

RX-First Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

The 2024 RX 450h+ hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, resulting in a manufacturer-estimated combined 83 MPGe rating. With an estimated 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds, the RX 450h+ delivers luxury performance and consistent acceleration. It also has a manufacturer-estimated 35-mile electric driving range.

The RX450h+ comes with a Level 1 vehicle-charging cable, as well as a J1772 (Type 1) socket for at-home and public charging. The high-output, high-efficiency charging system allows for faster charging times, with the RX 450h+ being fully charged in approximately two-and-a-half hours using the standard 6.6 kW Onboard Charger.

Featuring an electronically controlled, full-time AWD system, the RX 450h+ offers a confident and sporty driving experience. The system optimizes torque distribution to the front and rear wheels based on driving conditions, giving the driver more control in various road conditions.

Standard Luxury Grade

The RX 450h+ comes with standard luxury features found on the 2023 RX. It features a striking design with a spindle grille at the front and a sleek body, showcasing athleticism and finesse. The low center of gravity is accentuated by 21-inch 20-spoke alloy wheels with a dark premium metallic finish. At the rear, a single lens taillamp wraps around the body, emphasizing the RX’s wide and low silhouette.

The RX 450h+ is available in eight exterior color options. Inside, the RX 450h+ offers an intuitive layout with essential controls and information within reach. It comes with premium features such as perforated semi-aniline leather-trimmed interior, heated and ventilated power seats, ambient lighting, a heated wood and leather-trimmed steering wheel, and a standard panorama glass roof. The RX 450h+ also offers a 21-speaker Mark Levinson Premium Surround Sound System for an immersive audio experience.

Technology and Convenience Features

The 2024 RX 450h+ comes with a 14-inch high-definition touchscreen, providing easy-to-use controls and clear information to the driver and front-seat passengers. It also offers cloud navigation, intelligent assistant, digital key, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, remote connect, safety connect, service connect, head-up display, Mark Levinson surround sound, advanced park with remote park, digital latch with safe exit assist, and traffic jam assist.

Lexus Safety System+ 3.0

The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ comes standard with Lexus Safety System+ 3.0, which includes features such as pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, proactive driving assist, road sign assist, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist, intelligent high beam, and all-speed dynamic radar cruise control with curve speed management.