2013 Toyota Venza Unveiled, 2012 Models in Stock at Germain Toyota of Columbus

Online, March 12, 2012 (Newswire.com) - The 2013 Toyota Venza will make its debut in North America at the 2012 New York Auto Show. With the utility and performance of an SUV but the style and performance of a sedan, the Venza is a true crossover. The 2013 model takes the best of the 2012 model - wide stance, sporty exterior, cargo space, towing capabilities, fold-flat rear seats - and updates the design elements, standard features, and option packages.

The 2013 Venza is still available in LE, XLE and Limited model grades, which all share new exterior styling. Starting with three new exterior colors (Attitude Black, Cypress Pearl, and Cosmic Gray Mica), the appearance is further enhanced by modified upper and lower grille, fog lamps, tail lights, and a new 19-inch wheel design. Based on teaser photos, the headlights and grille will likely resemble the designs introduced in the 2012 Toyota Camry and Toyota Avalon models.

New standard features added to the LE include display audio, blind spot mirror, puddle lamps, and side mirror turn signals. The new XLE features driver memory seat, reverse tilt mirrors, display audio with navigation. The Limited model adds LED daytime running lights, premium HDD navigation, and JBL. Grades XLE and Limited are also equipped with Entune™, revolutionary in-car connection technology. Featuring a collection of popular mobile apps and data services, the available Entune™ system allows access to a wide variety of personalized content and services - all from the comfort of your Toyota Venza.

The LE and XLE are all available in four-cylinder, V6, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while the Limited has only a V6 option with both drive types.

The New York Auto Show opens to the press on April 4, but today you can see and drive the 2012 Venza, as well as many other new and pre-owned options, at Germain Toyota of Columbus.