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1078 messages, Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 1:50 PM
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I just used Edmunds New Car Comparisons tool to line up the Venza AWD next to the Highlander AWD (base vehicle, not the Limited or Sport). It's not an exact match because equipment levels vary between the two base vehicles, but from the size, headroom, weight, space standpoint, my question is, what was the point? These two vehicles are extremely close in every measurement (as one would expect, since they are built on the same platform). That said, the article states that the Venza shares nary an interior or exterior feature with the Highlander. I will be very interested in the reactions of you consumers when you go to a dealership and compare the two vehicles first hand and drive them both. BTW, my 1995 Camry LE V6 Wagon now has 171,000 mostly trouble free miles on it and I have long bemoaned the demise of the Camry Wagon. But did we need this?
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Replying to: rexf (Nov 13, 2008 11:55 pm) I thought the Venza was built on the Camry platform? The Highlander is, too? |
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Replying to: rexf (Nov 13, 2008 11:55 pm) The Highlander will be designed to appeal to those that need larger vehicles that can carry up to 7 comfortably and directed to buyers that normally expect to pay $35000 -$45000+ for their vehicles ( ex-Sequoia buyers ). The Venza will only seat 5 at the most. It will be upscale as opposed to the RAV4 which also seats 5 and it will have a much nicer ride and performance than the RAV4 which remains the entry-level vehicle. When the vehicles are priced with 'normal' options I think that we will find the following.. ..RAV4 .......... $24000 - $26000 ..Venza ..........$28000 - $32000 ..Highlander ... $32000 - $45000 These $2000 - $4000 price strata are huge for the bulk of the population. One of Toyota's best marketing strategies is to offer good solid options across a wide spectrum of prices. Thus by having the Venza in place between the other two it means that it can sell all the Highlanders at $32000 and more. The Venza acts to support the pricing on the Highlander. It makes the Highlander more profitable, it doesn't have to be sold now at $26000 or $28000. The Venza is a very very attractive option for utility buyers who might not need 7 passenger seating so they don't want to pay $32000 - $35000. But $28000 is right in the middle of their budget expectations. |
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Replying to: mary99 (Nov 14, 2008 7:39 am)
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