Left Picture: Venza's replacement Right picture: Outgoing Toyota Venza

The Toyota Venza, once the symbol of a special blend of wagon and crossover, went under the knife to be reborn as a hybrid-only SUV known as the Harrier in some markets. All the same, the Venza's journey appears to have reached its conclusion, as Toyota paves the way for a new king to ascend the throne – the Crown Signia.

Toyota's decision to close the Venza’s chapter after the 2024 model year follows a well-known pattern in the nameplate's transient existence, fraught with evolving body styles and powertrain configurations that just didn’t seem to do the trick needed to keep the Venza long-term.

The Venza’s most recent return to the market was in 2021 as a midsize hybrid SUV, but – apparently, it still couldn’t move enough units to keep the marque’s number crunchers happy.

The SUV's significantly heftier price tag, despite the similarity in size and powertrain to the RAV4 Hybrid (starting at $36,415 vs. the RAV4 Hybrid's $32,825), could be just one of – we believe – a few reasons the Venza just couldn’t dislodge the bolder on its shoulder.

Toyota justified Venza’s premium price with a more sophisticated design, enhanced convenience features, and cutting-edge tech, including the standout electrochromic glass roof panel that allowed drivers to alter its opacity. Be as it may, consumer response remained lukewarm, with only 133,727 Venzas sold since the model's 2021 revival.

In contrast, the RAV4 moved a massive 366,741 units in 2022 alone. Where the Venza failed with its unjustifiably unremarkable performance, a high starting price, and limited cargo space, Toyota has – hopefully – groomed the 2025 Toyota Crown Signia to fill the void left by the Venza on these fronts.

The Crown Signia takes the throne with a three-motor hybrid system, producing a decent 243 horsepower, significantly surpassing Venza's net 219 horsepower. Moreover, the Crown Signia introduces towing capabilities, rated up to 2,700 pounds.

Furthermore, while the Venza’s compact nature and the resultant limited cargo space come from a shared wheelbase with the RAV4 Hybrid, the Crown Signia offers a more spacious interior.

Although the Venza is taking its innovative electrochromic roof with it, the Crown Signia's Limited trim will court Venza’s fans with a conventional glass roof. Time will tell if the new Signia will wear the crown better and if the Venza will even stay dead this time. To see photos and learn more about the Venza's replacement, follow the link below:

https://www.carsandhorsepower.com/buying-guides/5-crucial-facts-about-toyota-s-first-ever-crown-suv-the-2025-crown-signia

It should go asap
Glorified Camry

Really? Thought Nigerians love this ride.

GreatAutos:
It should go asap
Glorified Camry

You can call it glorified Camry but considering the cost of fuel & the state of some of our roads being bad,I think Venza is a good deal. 4 plugs and it's off the ground. Economically,I think it's great

GreatAutos:
It should go asap
Glorified Camry

I think so too. Never actually rode in one but I imagine the ride quality is fantastic, considering the platform it's built on. At least, the used models will still be around for Nigerian shoppers to snap up 😁.

DaHrNn0001:
You can call it glorified Camry but considering the cost of fuel & the state of some of our roads being bad,I think Venza is a good deal. 4 plugs and it's off the ground. Economically,I think it's great

DaHrNn0001:
You can call it glorified Camry but considering the cost of fuel & the state of some of our roads being bad,I think Venza is a good deal. 4 plugs and it's off the ground. Economically,I think it's great

Venza runs on 2 engines
2gr-Fe v6 and 2ar-Fe 4 plugs
Non of dem is economical
Go and do your findings
4 plugs you say, 2zz which is Corolla engine is a 4 plugs engine, that is what you can call economical when it comes to fuel consumption

You are very right sir but it can't be compared to a normal SUV fuel consumption.

GreatAutos:

Venza runs on 2 engines
2gr-Fe v6 and 2ar-Fe 4 plugs
Non of dem is economical
Go and do your findings
4 plugs you say, 2zz which is Corolla engine is a 4 plugs engine, that is what you can call economical when it comes to fuel consumption

DaHrNn0001:
You are very right sir but it can't be compared to a normal SUV fuel consumption.

Most Toyota SUVs run on venza engine from Highlander 2008 to RX 330