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2009 Toyota Venza Crossover

1076 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 8:29 AM

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#267 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [rexf] by kdhspyder Nov 14, 2008 (7:57 am)
Replying to: rexf (Nov 13, 2008 11:55 pm) The big picture is that the large BOF SUVs of the past 20 yrs are all but dead. The Sequoia and the 4Runner will be much smaller in volume than they were at the beginning of this decade. The same is true for all the vehicle makers. 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.
#268 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [mary99] by kdhspyder Nov 14, 2008 (8:00 am)
Replying to: mary99 (Nov 14, 2008 7:39 am) Essentially yes the Camry, Avalon, Highlander, Venza, ES350, RX350 are all based on the Camry platform with modifications. That's just for N America. Replies to this message: briegel (Nov 14, 2008 8:11 am) kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2008 2:58 pm)
#269 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [kdhspyder] by briegel Nov 14, 2008 (8:11 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2008 8:00 am) What do you mean by "That's just for N America."? Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2008 2:58 pm)
#270 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [briegel] by kdhspyder Nov 14, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: briegel (Nov 14, 2008 8:11 am) Those are just the NA models. There are similar models like the Crown and Harrier that use the same platform but in Asia and Australia.
#271 of 1076 They have 'em here... by joeblack1 Nov 17, 2008 (3:33 pm)
www.fitzmall.com Replies to this message: md_outback (Nov 17, 2008 6:10 pm)
#272 of 1076 Re: They have 'em here... [joeblack1] by md_outback Nov 17, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: joeblack1 (Nov 17, 2008 3:33 pm) Thanks for the info. Did you notice that the vehicles in the Gathersburg, MD location were listed at a few hundred $ below MSRP while the one in PA was listed at nearly $5000 below MSRP. I'm guessing that was a typo (or it fell off the truck when it was unloaded).
#273 of 1076 More package details by chetwood Nov 18, 2008 (4:26 am)
http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=TO&modelid=817&zipcode=20874&trim_gro- ups=front-wheeldrive2.7l,all-wheeldrive2.7l,front-wheeldrivev6,all-wheeldrivev6, Replies to this message: roho1 (Nov 18, 2008 4:59 am)
#274 of 1076 Re: More package details [chetwood] by roho1 Nov 18, 2008 (4:59 am)
Replying to: chetwood (Nov 18, 2008 4:26 am) I see Toyota has tacked on a destination surcharge to my region even though the price of oil has been cut in half. Not nice.
#275 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [mary99] by mary99 Nov 18, 2008 (10:38 am)
Replying to: mary99 (Nov 14, 2008 7:39 am) About those "Toyota Associated Pet Products"... I've seen some pics now and they're just aftermarket items you can buy anywhere and stick in any car at all. It's the same stuff that's been available forever. So this is more of a marketing angle than anything new. Replies to this message: tourguide (Nov 18, 2008 4:06 pm) joeblack1 (Nov 18, 2008 4:38 pm) joshuag (Nov 22, 2008 12:33 am) and 13 more...
#276 of 1076 Re: Venza vs. Highlander [mary99] by tourguide Nov 18, 2008 (4:06 pm)
Replying to: mary99 (Nov 18, 2008 10:38 am) I'm going to have to sit in this car and see if it meets our needs. If so, then I'm going to HAVE to be able to get it for slightly over invoice or it is probably not worth it for us. Other than a SLIGHT bump in fuel economy there is nothing here that is substantially more attractive than a Highlander. In fact it has less cargo room. They don't have memory seats, and no native iPod interface, no heated and cooled seats. I know they were trying to hit a price point, but come on - these are some key features in a modern vehicle. Replies to this message: joeblack1 (Nov 18, 2008 4:38 pm) joshuag (Nov 22, 2008 12:33 am) roho1 (Nov 22, 2008 5:12 am) and 10 more... tourguide (Nov 22, 2008 6:46 pm) and 1 more...

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