What Is Toyota Nightshade?

September 27th, 2025 by

2025 Toyota Crown Nightshade Edition

Simply put, Toyota Nightshade is a sleek, stylish special edition trim package that drapes select models in a bold, blacked-out aesthetic. It delivers a distinctive, upscale look featuring gloss-black wheels, dark exterior accents, and mismatched badging that stand out as stealthy and sophisticated. 

 

Keep reading to learn more, then visit us at Legacy Toyota of Dallas, near South Dallas and Arlington. We can’t wait to see you!

What Toyota Models Have The Nightshade Trim?

Toyota offers Toyota Nightshade editions on a growing roster of its vehicles—now on many of its most popular sedans, SUVs, trucks, hybrids, and crossovers. What Toyota models have the Nightshade trim? The models include: 

  • Toyota Camry
  • Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  • Corolla Cross Hybrid
  • Toyota Tacoma
  • Toyota Tundra
  • Toyota Sequoia
  • Toyota Venza
  • Toyota Highlander Hybrid 
  • Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid 
  • Toyota Prius
  • Toyota Prius Plug-In hybrid 
  • Toyota Crown 
  • Toyota bZ4X

Why Choose A Toyota Nightshade Edition? 

There are many benefits of Nightshade:  

 

  • Signature blacked‑out exterior styling—badges, trim, grill, wheels, door handles, mirror caps
  • Available monochromatic exterior paint schemes—Midnight Black Metallic, Celestial Black, Wind Chill Pearl, or Karashi accent color on select Prius models
  • Based on existing trim levels, so no mechanical upgrades—same engines, suspension, and features as base versions
  • Included with Toyota Safety Sense and other standard safety, infotainment, and hybrid tech
  • Spans gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains across sedans, SUVs, trucks, and crossovers
  • Included with upscale interior features, like leather seating and heated front seats, on models like the Grand Highlander Hybrid

Drive With Style & Mystery At Legacy Toyota of Dallas 

What is Toyota Nightshade? It’s the automaker’s way of offering a dark and dramatic makeover to familiar models. If you’re searching for an upgrade that feels elegant and assertive, knowing what Toyota models have the Nightshade trim can help you find the perfect fit—from the sporty Camry to the adventure-ready Grand Highlander Hybrid. If you have any questions or want to learn more, contact us. Explore our new vehicle specials before you arrive at our dealership in Dallas, near Desoto. 

 

If you crave mystery and anonymity on the Arlington roads, Nightshade is for you. Customize your Toyota with the Toyota Nightshade edition today!

 

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