2009 Toyota Venza
Toyota today launched an all-new utility vehicle for the 2009 model year the Venza. The Japanese automaker refers to the car as a “crossover sedan,” which seems like an effort to avoid the use of “station wagon” at all costs. Toyota came up with the designation because the Venza combines “comfort and fun-to-drive performance elements of a five-passenger sedan” with the “utility of an SUV.”
The crossover was designed specifically with the North American market in mind. The Venza will be sold here exclusively, and it was engineered at the Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor. The exterior was penned at the Toyota’s Calty design studios in Newport Beach.
Rather than styling the Venza to look like an SUV, the Venza was designed with a “sleek sedan concept” in mind, Toyota says. Nonetheless, it features a spacious interior providing room for five passengers and abundant cargo space behind the second row of seats.
Levers, one on each side of the rear cargo area, allow the 60/40 split rear seats to fold flat, providing additional storage space for extra long items. For added passenger comfort, the rear seats recline up to 14 degrees.
Power will be generated by an available 3.5-liter V6 that will produce 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 246 pound-feet of torque at 4,700 rpm with a towing capability of 3,500 pounds. Standard power will come from an all-new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.
All Venza models are equipped with an array of standard features including auto dual zone air conditioning, AM/FM six-disc CD, tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio controls, remote keyless entry, electrochromic rearview mirror with compass, a multi-information display, cruise control, optitron gauges, rear wiper, privacy glass, and much more. On V6 models Venza come standard with dual exhaust tips and is the first Toyota model to ride on standard 20-inch alloy wheels. Four-cylinder models come standard with 19-inch alloy wheels.
Venza will also offer an Automatic High Beam headlight system. When high beam headlights are in use sensors in the Automatic High Beam system will detect oncoming traffic and automatically switch the headlights to low-beam. When the Automatic High Beam sensors no longer detect oncoming traffic the system will switch the headlights back to high-beam mode.
Additional optional equipment will include a navigation system equipped with a JBL audio system, integrated satellite radio capability and Bluetooth technology; a premium JBL audio system with AM/FM six-disc CD changer, satellite radio capability and Bluetooth, rear seat entertainment system, a Smart Key System, back-up camera and a power rear door.
source: leftlanenews
what is the estimated cost?
4×4 ?
Comment by tom — November 8, 2008 @ 1:15 am
The slanty rear window design wastes a lot of vertical space. I hate this trend! Don’t these car designers ever have the need to haul something that is large and squared off?
Also, does the window open independently of the rear gate? The rear window on the new CR-V is fused to new “improved” clamshell gate, which is one reason why I won’t buy that car.
In terms of looks, I like the Toyota much more than the new CR-V. I also like the design of the new Fords.
The Venza definitely looks worthy of consideration.
Comment by Kevin — December 8, 2008 @ 5:12 am
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Comment by FUCKER — March 2, 2009 @ 4:59 am
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Comment by Barney — March 24, 2009 @ 3:02 am
Don’t any of these car manufacturers have any taste anymore? The front end (especially the grill) is hideous!
At least they painted all the body panels. Vehicles like many of the Honda Elements and Jeep Libertys bring a new meaning to cheap when they won’t even paint the whole car.
Fortunately, the interiors of these cars have come a long way in recent years, however, I do not like the new gear shift designs or the fact that it is on the dashboard.
Crossover? SUV? Whatever!… It is a station wagon.
Comment by Joe — July 1, 2009 @ 11:44 pm
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Comment by jezreel castillo — March 25, 2010 @ 6:48 pm
I love sedan model. i must say this was the combination of sedan with luxurious 4×4 truck, nice interior & dashboard.
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Comment by Cheap Insurance Online — May 28, 2010 @ 2:06 am
[...] The Venza is available with nearly limitless upgrades, including: climate control, audio system, cargo net, on-board computer system, electrochromatic rearview mirror, door-mounted storage, outside temperature gauge, one-touch driver power window, power mirrors, satellite radio, Bluetooth hands free system, optional twenty-inch five-spoke aluminum rims, and voice activated options. Interior options include: CFC-free dual zone automatic climate control system with air filter, USB port with iPod® connectivity, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, JBL Synthesis® surround sound AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with integrated XM Satellite Radio, voice-activated touch-screen DVD navigation system rear-seat DVD entertainment system with 9-inch display and two wireless headphones, Fabric-trimmed 8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support, adjustable headrests and seatback pockets, power windows and locks, wood-grain style interior, and carbon fiber-style interior trim. As far as safety options, the Venza offers, 4 wheel ABS, active head restraints, brake assist, 4 star crash test ratings, emergency trunk release, pre-tensioners, halogen headlights, rear window defogger, side head curtain airbags, and stability control. It’s without a doubt one of the safest crossovers purchased in the U.S. from www.carautonews.com [...]
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Wow It really look very nice.
It’s inner side photo really shows how reach and relax owner will feel while going through this car.
Whats is it’s current price man, I really want to know.
Comment by Lifted trucks — August 7, 2010 @ 6:16 am