2023 Toyota Venza Nightshade Edition Debuts With A Darkside Makeover

2 years, 6 months ago - 15 May 2022, motor1

The current-generation Toyota Venza debuted for the 2021 model year. To keep things fresh, the slick crossover is now available in a Nightshade Edition that trades chrome and color for black trim. It also gains some additional standard equipment in the process of going dark.

Toyota shoppers are likely well acquainted with Nightshade vehicles at this point. Most of the automaker's lineup is offered with the appearance package, and the formula for the 2023 Toyota Venza is just like the rest. Based on an XLE trim level, the Nightshade Edition adds acrylic front grille trim and smoked chrome moldings in the front and rear fascias. Moving to the side, you'll find more black for the mirrors and door handles. Down low, the rocker panels wear black and if you opt for roof rails, they will be black as well. A black shark fin antenna sits on the roof.

Toyota offers the 2023 Venza Nightshade Edition in three premium colors: Ruby Flare Red, Celestial Black, or a shade of white called Wind Chill Pearl. It rides on 19-inch spoke wheels, and while the design isn't exclusive to the Nightshade Edition, it's the only way to get them in black. Darkened badges complete the package.