Name | Toyota Venza |
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Manufacturer | Toyota |
Production | 2008–present |
Model years | 2009–present |
Class | Mid-size crossover wagon |
Body style | 5-door station wagon |
Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
Assembly | Georgetown, Kentucky, United States (TMMK) |
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Engine | 2.7 L 1AR-FE I43.5 L 2GR-FE V6 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
Related | Toyota CamryToyota AvalonLexus ESLexus RXToyota HighlanderToyota SiennaToyota Mark X ZiO |
The Toyota Venza is a mid-size crossover wagon produced by Japanese automaker Toyota and unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Based on the Toyota FT-SX concept car unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, the Venza was primarily engineered at Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and designed at the Calty Design studios in Newport Beach, California. It is currently slotted in size and price between the RAV4 compact crossover SUV, and the Highlander mid-size crossover SUV that has third-row seating. However, the Venza is an inch longer than the Highlander and for the 2009-2010 model years, the base Venza's MSRP was $1000 USD higher than the base Highlander.
The Venza is built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky,, production having commenced on November 10, 2008.
According to Edmunds.com, the Venza's interior design and quality is superior to other contemporary Toyota vehicles. These include fog lamps, 19" alloy wheels (I4), 34 pound 20" alloy wheels (V6), 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.
Major 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. The Touring Package (containing HID headlights and push button start) and Navigation & JBL Package are only available on the V6 AWD. The Premium Package containing the moonroof and backup camera is available on all but the Venza (I4 FWD), while the leather package is available on all Venzas.
For 2010, the Venza receives a standard USB audio input and Bluetooth hands-free phone capability. Due to this addition, the in-dash 6-disc CD changer is no longer standard equipment. All U.S. models get a $300 raise in MSRP.
All models include Super Electronically Controlled Transmission (Super ECT) 6-speed automatic transmission with Overdrive, Gate Type Shifter, Lock Up Torque Converter, Transmission Cooler.
Other standard safety features:
Seven standard airbags:
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the Venza its Top Safety Pick accolade in 2009. The Venza is also rated "Good" in the roof strength test.
In addition to Venza, TMMK produces the Camry, Camry Hybrid, and Avalon, and previously produced the Solara. Toyota launched the four-cylinder Venza in February, 2009.
In Canada, the Venza was featured as a prize in the 2009 Tim Hortons "Rrroll up the rim to win" promotion.
Venza contains . of interior volume, more than its two main competitors – Nissan Murano, Ford Edge. Instead, Toyota requested that the Venza compete in the Car of the Year competition. Motor Trend decided that the Venza should not compete in any competition at all since its ride height is too high to be qualified as a car.
The Honda Accord Crosstour and the Subaru Outback (Limited and Premier trims), are the Venza's main competitors in the loosely-defined crossover wagon (non-SUV) category. The Accord Crosstour is derived from the Accord Sedan, while the Outback comes from the Legacy, both analogous to how the Venza shares its roots in the Camry.
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