NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza

**Rex Raider** · 01-14-2008, 07:55 AM

DETROIT — If you're wondering just who the audience is for the new 2009 Venza, Toyota spells it out. The new crossover vehicle, patterned after the company's 2005 FT-SX concept and built on the Avalon chassis, is "ideal for active boomers and young couples with small families."

Designed and built in the U.S. and slated to hit dealers in late 2008, the five-passenger Venza will slot below the Highlander and above the RAV4 in Toyota's growing portfolio of car-based crossovers. Toyota hasn't announced prices, but it likely will be aimed at such mid-priced domestic models as the Ford Edge and the Chevrolet Equinox.

The '09 Venza will be offered in front- and all-wheel drive. Powertrain choices include a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, both mated to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission.

Features include a center console with sliding cover that's large enough to hold a purse, an auxiliary audio jack as well as a storage compartment for an iPod, dual-zone climate controls and a six-disc CD changer.

Four-cylinder models get 19-inch wheels and tires, while V6 versions move up to 20-inch rims and rubber.

A navigation system, JBL premium audio system, rear-sear entertainment, smart key, backup camera, power tailgate and a panoramic roof are among the options.

Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control and seven airbags

jc7222 · 01-14-2008, 07:57 AM

That truly is UGLY

Z28x · 01-14-2008, 07:57 AM

What does this replace. Toyota already has the Highlander, RAV4, and 4Runner

ScottyFLM · 01-14-2008, 08:01 AM

had to glance twice to see if it was a ford edge rip off

t-rex · 01-14-2008, 08:01 AM

I think it's sort of a spiritual successor to the long-defunct Camry Wagon.

It's hideous nevertheless.

Quickening · 01-14-2008, 08:03 AM

So...they morphed Ford's current headlight and grille.

That thing is fugly.

skylark68 · 01-14-2008, 08:03 AM

Does the world really need ANOTHER Toyota crossover???

DarkKnight67 · 01-14-2008, 08:07 AM

Does the world really need ANOTHER Toyota crossover???

Toyota thinks we do ... gotta admit, they are just becoming the company of copyright infringement and fugly design. They've copied Ford's new headlamp design, as well as the lamp clusters of Volvo. I'm sure they will convince the public how original it is.

SaabKing · 01-14-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skylark68

Does the world really need ANOTHER Toyota crossover???

No, but Toyota wants the money and we got the dummies to give it to them.

Relik86 · 01-14-2008, 08:08 AM

jkennedy293 · 01-14-2008, 08:09 AM

It looks like a poorly photochopped RX 300

Quickening · 01-14-2008, 08:09 AM

Just need the G8 wagon to destroy this thing

FenixII · 01-14-2008, 08:10 AM

Now I´m 100% sure that GM will be the #1 forever!!!!!!!!!

Keep doing Toyota, your designers are helping us.

CobaltSScrazy · 01-14-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickening

So...they morphed Ford's current headlight and grille.

That thing is fugly.

my thoughts exactly with camry styling theme.

i do like the rear 3/4 view, nice lines, almost lexus like detailed rear end. gosh, why can't they just mess up bigtime?!?!?

CobaltSScrazy

mpsrent · 01-14-2008, 08:10 AM

I'm neutral at this point on this vehicle. It really isn't any more offensive than the load of crossovers that is already out there. I find it hard to believe that there is room for 3 crossovers from the same company.

01-14-2008, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rex Raider Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Drives: 2009 Camry Hybrid (company car) Posts: 11,735	NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza DETROIT — If you're wondering just who the audience is for the new 2009 Venza, Toyota spells it out. The new crossover vehicle, patterned after the company's 2005 FT-SX concept and built on the Avalon chassis, is "ideal for active boomers and young couples with small families." Designed and built in the U.S. and slated to hit dealers in late 2008, the five-passenger Venza will slot below the Highlander and above the RAV4 in Toyota's growing portfolio of car-based crossovers. Toyota hasn't announced prices, but it likely will be aimed at such mid-priced domestic models as the Ford Edge and the Chevrolet Equinox. The '09 Venza will be offered in front- and all-wheel drive. Powertrain choices include a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, both mated to a six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission. Features include a center console with sliding cover that's large enough to hold a purse, an auxiliary audio jack as well as a storage compartment for an iPod, dual-zone climate controls and a six-disc CD changer. Four-cylinder models get 19-inch wheels and tires, while V6 versions move up to 20-inch rims and rubber. A navigation system, JBL premium audio system, rear-sear entertainment, smart key, backup camera, power tailgate and a panoramic roof are among the options. Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, traction and stability control and seven airbags __________________ Sure, I drive a Toyota, but at least I don't have to pay for it.

01-14-2008, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
jc7222 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 200	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza That truly is UGLY __________________ A turbo is a terrible thing to waste!

01-14-2008, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Z28x 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 636	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza What does this replace. Toyota already has the Highlander, RAV4, and 4Runner

01-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyFLM 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Carolina Drives: 2002 Bonneville Posts: 290	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza had to glance twice to see if it was a ford edge rip off __________________ "Yorn desh born, der ritt de gitt der gue, Orn desh, dee born desh, de umn bork! bork! bork!"

01-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
t-rex 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Drives: 1997 BMW 328i S Posts: 4,511	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza I think it's sort of a spiritual successor to the long-defunct Camry Wagon. It's hideous nevertheless. __________________ t-rex's top pick new tune of the week: The Automatic, "Steve McQueen"

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01-14-2008, 08:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quickening 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 4,883	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza So...they morphed Ford's current headlight and grille. That thing is fugly. __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

01-14-2008, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
skylark68 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pearland, TX Drives: 1989 GMC Suburban 1968 Buick Skylark Posts: 1,153	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza Does the world really need ANOTHER Toyota crossover??? __________________ The Mechanic: You'd have yourself a real street-sweeper here if you put a little work into it. G.T.O.: I go fast enough. The Driver: You can never go fast enough.

01-14-2008, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
DarkKnight67 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fairfax, VA. Drives: 2008 STS 3.6DI Posts: 166	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza Does the world really need ANOTHER Toyota crossover??? Toyota thinks we do ... gotta admit, they are just becoming the company of copyright infringement and fugly design. They've copied Ford's new headlamp design, as well as the lamp clusters of Volvo. I'm sure they will convince the public how original it is. __________________ DarkKnight67 2008 3.6 DI STS 2007 GMC Sierra Ext. Cab 2008 Corvette coupe "Why do you drive a Cadillac?" someone asked me the other day. "Because you don't have the guts to!"

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Relik86 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2002 Chevy Malibu Posts: 174	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza Hawt __________________ 2005 Pontiac Sunfire GT, Steel Blue Metallic - rolled on a snowbank at 66,000km 2002 Chevy Malibu, Silver - Monroe SensaTrac struts & shocks, Eibach ProKit springs - 146,000km

01-14-2008, 08:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
jkennedy293 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 1,161	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza It looks like a poorly photochopped RX 300

01-14-2008, 08:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
Quickening 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas Drives: 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 4,883	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza Just need the G8 wagon to destroy this thing __________________ 2004 Saab 9-3 Aero

01-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
FenixII 2.4 Liter ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bogota, Colombia Drives: Audi A3 Turbo... Sorry. We only get korean Chevr Posts: 112	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza Now I´m 100% sure that GM will be the #1 forever!!!!!!!!! Keep doing Toyota, your designers are helping us.

01-14-2008, 08:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
mpsrent 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Drives: '04 GMC Envoy '06 Buick Allure(LaCrosse) Posts: 288	Re: NAIAS: 09 Toyota Venza I'm neutral at this point on this vehicle. It really isn't any more offensive than the load of crossovers that is already out there. I find it hard to believe that there is room for 3 crossovers from the same company. __________________ GMC Envoy

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