Toyota Venza ? - Page 2

LeSabre · 09-20-2008, 04:36 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if they bring out a Lexus version of this ugly thing!

Note the headlight look. It is very similar to the Ford Edge's headlight design, though less boxy. Can you say "copycat"??

genjy · 09-20-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoothcat

What the HECK is up with the placement of that shifter? My gosh, what is wrong with a shifter in the floor like on the Acadia? That thing looks so stupid sticking out from the center of the console. It's not like that helps anything, or is more "ergonomical", or whatever line Toyota might try to feed you. It just looks retarded, and that goes for the version that has become popular in minivans, too. Put it on the column if you don't want it in the floor.

Putting the shifter on the center stack allows for more arm space and more storage space in the center console.

I think the reason why the shifter not on the steering column for maximum space efficiency is because the Venza has +/- automanual shifting.

Can't really have that if it's a column shifter.

stormwatcher · 09-20-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blkwrxsti

Toyota sure is playing their cards close to the vest - or maybe no-one cares. I have not heard or read anything about this car and it's going to be here in 3 months:

I like how Toyota plays its cards so close to their vest. GM could learn something in that regard.

Buick Riviera · 09-20-2008, 10:27 PM

It's a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Equinox. And I'v heard about the venza before, it's nothing new.

vsd · 09-20-2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Buick Riviera

It's a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Equinox. And I'v heard about the venza before, it's nothing new.

Direct competitor to the Equinox is the Rav 4. This is a Camry wagon, the closest thing GM made to this car in recent history is the Malibu Maxx. Don't be surprised if this thing is named Camry Venza, just like the Solora is actually the Camry Solara, and the Matrix is a Corolla Matrix.

eurohazard · 09-21-2008, 12:11 AM

This vehicle is boring. It is not attractive.

Buick Riviera · 09-21-2008, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vsd

Direct competitor to the Equinox is the Rav 4. This is a Camry wagon, the closest thing GM made to this car in recent history is the Malibu Maxx. Don't be surprised if this thing is named Camry Venza, just like the Solora is actually the Camry Solara, and the Matrix is a Corolla Matrix.

Toyota themselves said it was a direct competitor too these equinox.

jmlee0695 · 09-21-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vsd

Direct competitor to the Equinox is the Rav 4. This is a Camry wagon, the closest thing GM made to this car in recent history is the Malibu Maxx. Don't be surprised if this thing is named Camry Venza, just like the Solora is actually the Camry Solara, and the Matrix is a Corolla Matrix.

thats how they cheat the numbers-its on the same platform as a camry-it counts as a camry sale!! cheatin MOFOs

cadillacpimpin · 09-21-2008, 02:46 AM

YAY! i work in the silver and blue building that is behind the Venza in the pictures. its too bad that when they were taking these pictures, i couldnt find anyone who thought the car wasnt ugly.

mbukukanyau · 09-21-2008, 02:57 AM

Its a bad pacifica with a fordorized front

**mikmak** · 09-21-2008, 07:00 AM

I actually don't mind it at all.

+ it's good to see that yoda are **** at D-Pillars on wagons too.

joemac · 09-21-2008, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by genjy

I think the reason why the shifter not on the steering column for maximum space efficiency is because the Venza has +/- automanual shifting.

Can't really have that if it's a column shifter.

GM incorporated the +/- automanual shift selection into the column shifter on it's trucks. Moreover the +/- are just buttons essentially, thus they could be paddles or located just about anywhere really.

CrunkedRL · 09-21-2008, 10:39 AM

I don't think this car looks as bad as some people would think the interior not withstanding. The question still remains with another CUV/SUV brought to the frey over at yoda how will it stand among the other 7 they currently have on the market. I think the Venza is more in line with the Nissan Rogue/Murano as far as direct competition more so than the Nox though.

O_Z · 09-21-2008, 11:06 AM

I will definitely consider to buy Venza next year when I will replace my wife’s Malibu MAXX
Midsize wagon and ability to tow a boat! That is the answer

Mr. Burns · 09-21-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mbukukanyau

Its a bad pacifica with a fordorized front

haha so true! I don't know who approves these designs at toyota but he/she looks to be blind.

but it is ugly (and thus "different"), and has a T on the hood so it'll likely do well.

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CrunkedRL 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Columbus,OH Drives: 1998 Saturn SL2 2004 Saturn Vue RL Posts: 1,269	Re: Toyota Venza ? I don't think this car looks as bad as some people would think the interior not withstanding. The question still remains with another CUV/SUV brought to the frey over at yoda how will it stand among the other 7 they currently have on the market. I think the Venza is more in line with the Nissan Rogue/Murano as far as direct competition more so than the Nox though. __________________ Current Fleet: 04' Saturn Vue RL 3.5L Honda V6 98' Saturn SL2 1.9L 16 Valve DOHC I4 Last edited by CrunkedRL : 09-21-2008 at 10:59 AM.

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