Toyota Venza Sportlux By Street Image For 2008 SEMA Show

Jalopnik.com / Toyota Venza Sportlux By Street Image

By Thami Masemola
October 20, 2008 10:16 AM
Filed Under: Concept Car, Japanese, SEMA, Toyota, Tuners

Here we have a transformed people mover, now turned into people flyer by Street Image. They’ve done this in the interests of high-performance fans, but primarily for the lucky sods arriving at SEMA 2008 this November. You’ll be able to spot it by its special kit that includes a rear hatch spoiler, a custom grille, and integrated hood scoop.

SportLux Venza rides on high Chrome Cognac No 20 wheels with these measurements: front 255/30ZR24 and rear 275/30ZR24. Not your average people carrier, but then again this ain’t exactly your average show, SEMA, is it? To help it persuade this rubber to move expeditiously a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) supercharger is employed, to which effect we’ll have to wait until SEMA to know. Suffice to say things will be moved at a much quicker pace than before.

What’s SEMA with no ICE? True to form Street Image has installed state-of-the-art ICE based on Eclipse with in-dash 7-inch TFT display, dual DVD multi-source receiver, satellite navigation, satellite radio receiver, headrest-mounted monitors and a custom false floor subwoofer enclosure.

Source: Toyota via Jalopnik.com

Press Release (Click to expand)

New 2009 Toyota Venza Transforms Into Sportlux By Street Image For 2008 SEMA Show

The new 2009 Toyota Venza underwent a unique transformation by Street Image resulting in the creation of the SportLux Venza performance show car. The Venza SportLux will be displayed at the Toyota exhibit throughout the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas from November 4-7.

The conceptual vision of the Toyota SportLux Venza by the Street Image design team was centered on a vehicle which could be offered as a factory tuned model. Taking cues from European tuners, Street Image added an assortment of subtle, yet aggressive, body kit modifications including a six-piece lip kit enhancement, rear hatch spoiler, custom grille and integrated hood scoop.

Its performance driven stance reflects the Toyota SportLux Venza's substantial boost in power output. Among its many performance modifications are several components from Toyota Racing Development (TRD) including a supercharger kit. The SportLux Venza's power surge is complemented with a height adjustable coil over tuned suspension and rides on Chrome Cognac No 20 Wheels measuring 24-inches and Toyo Proxy 4 performance tires. The massive wheels are controlled by 15-inch front and 13.6-inch rear TRD Big Brakes with forged calipers.

Street Image added appropriate interior comfort and convenience modifications to the SportLux Venza including special Black & Burgundy leather seating. A state-of-the-art Eclipse entertainment system features a premium navigation system and includes front and rear video and high-powered audio. The overall effect gives passengers a refined sports car feel without sacrificing the utilitarian appeal of the Venza.

TOYOTA VENZA SPORTLUX

Designed by Street Image

Exterior Modifications:

Six piece lip kit enhancement
Rear hatch spoiler
Integrated hood scoop
Flash window film
Custom grille
Mirror turn signals
Chrome Cognac No 20 wheels
- Front 24" x 9.5"
- Rear 24" x 10.0"
Toyo Proxy 4 performance tires
- Front 255/30ZR24
- Rear 275/30ZR20
Dual center exiting stainless steel exhaust

Interior Modifications:

Seating in black and burgundy leather upholstery
Accent upholstery in black suede
- Headliner and sun visors
- Pillars
Steering wheel upholstered in black leather
Accent lighting
Color matched accents

Engine and Bay Modifications:

TRD supercharger, oil filler cap and high pressure radiator cap
Cold air intake system
Hose Techniques silicone vacuum hose, couplers and t-bolt clamps
Color match accents
Polished accents pieces and hard lines
Optima D34/78 Yellow Top deep cycle battery
Counter sunk stainless steel metric hardware

Suspension Modifications:

Height adjustable coil over suspension

Brake Modifications:

TRD Big Brakes
- Front 15" diameter
- Rear 13.6" diameter
TRD forged calipers
- Front 6 piston
- Rear 4 piston
Braided stainless steel brake lines
Motul RBF 600 brake fluid

In Car Entertainment:

Eclipse AVN6620 - In-dash navigation with 7" wide TFT display and dual DVD multi-source receiver x 1; SIR-ECL1 - Sirius Satellite Radio tuner x 1; MRE-700W - 7" wide screen monitors x 2; XA4200 - 1000 watt 4 channel class D amplifier with channel flex crossover x 1; ZA1200 - 1500 watt 1 channel class D subwoofer amplifier x 2; SC8355 5 ¼" component 3-way speaker system x 1; SC6500 6 ½" component 2-way speaker system x 1; and SW8000 10" dual coil subwoofer x 2
Cascade APS90 continuous power supply
Headrest mounted monitors for rear passenger entertainment
Custom false floor subwoofer enclosure
Black suede trunk area upholstery