The Touring Package, which included HID headlights, push button start, Navigation and JBL Package were only available on the 3.5 L all-wheel drive configuration. Options include automatic high beams with HID lighting, heated side view mirrors, power liftgate, leather seat surfaces, 4-way power passenger seat, panoramic glass moonroof, smart key system, 13-speaker JBL sound system with Bluetooth, voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system, backup camera and a rear DVD entertainment system with a 9-inch display and two wireless headphones. Standard features include fog lamps, 19-inch alloy wheels (2.7 L), 20-inch alloy wheels (3.5 L), HomeLink, XM satellite radio, 6-disc CD changer, dual-zone climate control, electrochromic auto-dimming rear-view mirror, 8-way power drivers seat, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, Hill-Start assist control and the Toyota Star Safety System. The Venza had a single trim level, with numerous packages and options. The US Environmental Protection Agency estimated fuel economy of 21 mpg ‑US (8.9 km/L 25 mpg ‑imp) in the city and 29 mpg ‑US (12 km/L 35 mpg ‑imp) in the highway with the 2.7 L engine. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive were available as options. It was powered by either a 2.7 L 1AR-FE four-cylinder engine or a 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 engine, both mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The first-generation Venza is based on the XV40 series Camry chassis ( K platform) and is similar to the Mark X ZiO in concept. The 2.7 L model was launched in February 2009.

Venza's production began at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky in November 2008. It was designed at the Calty Design studios in Newport Beach, California, based on the FT-SX concept car and primarily engineered at Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The first-generation Venza was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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