2014 Toyota Venza: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Toyota Venza is that navigation and the touchscreen become standard on the XLE. Otherwise, this is a light carryover year with only a few added convenience features on the upper trims.
About the 2014 Toyota Venza
1st generation Venza (2009-2015), second year after the 2013 styling and interior update.
Toyota pitches the Venza as a crossover that blends sleek, carlike styling with SUV usefulness. The core appeal is a roomy five-seat cabin, easy step-in height, generous cargo flexibility, a raised driving position, and a more upscale feel than a basic family wagon. In this class, the Venza stands out for its low cargo liftover, available V6 power, available AWD, and a design that looks less boxy than a traditional midsize SUV.
The 2014 Venza lineup ranges from the practical LE to the more upscale XLE and V6-only Limited. LE has a 6.1-inch touchscreen and flexible fold-flat rear seats, XLE adds leather-trimmed heated seats and a power liftgate, and Limited brings a panoramic glass roof, JBL audio, and a 7-inch navigation screen.
What changed, by category
2014 Toyota Venza specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.7 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd w/Seq Shft | Auto, 6-Spd w/Seq Shft | Auto, 6-Spd w/Seq Shft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 19–20 mpg | 18–20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 26 mpg | 25–26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Horsepower | 181–268 hp | 181–268 hp | 268 hp |
| Torque | 182–246 lb-ft | 182–246 lb-ft | 246 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 70.2 cu-ft | 70.2 cu-ft | 70.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.1 in | 39.1 in | 39.1 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Toyota Venza?
The biggest change is standard navigation and a standard touchscreen on the 2014 Venza XLE. Most of the rest of the lineup carries over from 2013.
Was the 2014 Toyota Venza redesigned?
No, the 2014 Toyota Venza was not redesigned. It carries over the body, cabin layout, and trim structure established by the 2013 styling and interior update.
Did the 2014 Toyota Venza get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2014 Toyota Venza has no major powertrain changes. LE and XLE retain four-cylinder and V6 versions, Limited remains V6-only, and every version uses a six-speed automatic transmission.
What did the 2014 Toyota Venza Limited gain?
The 2014 Toyota Venza Limited gains power-folding outside mirrors and front and rear parking sonar. Its V6 engine, panoramic glass roof, navigation, and JBL audio remain key features.
Is the 2014 Toyota Venza meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
No, the 2014 Toyota Venza is only modestly different from the 2013 model. The main reasons to favor it are standard navigation on XLE, power-folding mirrors on XLE and Limited, and parking sonar on Limited.
2014 Toyota Venza Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Toyota Venza.