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2009 Toyota Venza Crossover

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Venza, Car Comparisons, Wagon, SUV


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AWD by avery1
Nov 23, 2008 (11:25 am)
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Anyone know what the AWD system is? Is it the same as the Lexus RX 350?
 
Just tried the configuration tool on the Toyota site and it let me configure an I4 FWD but it wouldn't let me configure an AWD I4. They are going to produce an AWD I4 aren't they? I am in the SF area. I tried putting in a zip code for Lake Tahoe to see if they would allow one there and got the same result.
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Re: AWD [avery1] by tourguide
Nov 23, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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Replying to: avery1 (Nov 23, 2008 11:25 am)

I'm 99% sure it is the same AWD system on the RX and the Highlander.
 
The website won't let you build that vehicle configured that way until they are producing that model (late January 09). You can however build that model on the Carsdirect site, which will also provide you will the ever useful invoice total.
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Re: Rear seats wide enough for three cars eats? [dm1212] by guy1974
Nov 23, 2008 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: dm1212 (Nov 22, 2008 6:45 pm)

Thanks for your reply, although I would note that the Acadia was in its first model year so some problems are to be expected. Looking at reliability on sites like www.truedelta.com the Lambdas are reasonably reliable and better in the second year.
I would like to buy American to support the economy and a third row may be a good idea with three children. The Venza has a 30 cu feet trunk whereas the Traverse has 24 with the 3rd rom up or 64 cu ft with it down.
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by guy1974
Nov 23, 2008 (2:56 pm)
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Has anyone on this forum actually sat in a real production ready Venza? If so are the rear row wide enough for three adults?
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Re: Rear seats wide enough for three cars eats? [tourguide] by rogeliov
Nov 23, 2008 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: tourguide (Nov 23, 2008 6:30 am)

I should have qualified my statement. "First one rolled off the assembly line on monday november 10th."
They are sitting at the port waiting for Toyota to give the word and ship them to dealers.
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Re: [guy1974] by kdhspyder
Nov 24, 2008 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: guy1974 (Nov 23, 2008 2:56 pm)

Yes I have. In our regional ride and drive we got to test several Venza's vs the Edge, CX7 and the Murano. Inside it 'feels' larger than the rest and it feels wider than a Highlander but essentially it's the same inside as the Highlander. The two vehicles are off similar platforms with similar dimensions.
 
Sit in the first two rows of a Highlander and you'll be sitting in a Venza.
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Re: [kdhspyder] by topgun7
Nov 24, 2008 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 24, 2008 6:18 am)

"Sit in the first two rows of a Highlander and you'll be sitting in a Venza"
 
I went to SF Auto show and they have a Venza that we can sit in.. It is a pretty impressive suv. The interior look mighty good (compare to RAV4 lol) with quite a few thougtful design in the front (armrest can be moved a feet or so back and forth to allow for access to the compartment below etc.). The back set is reasonable for 3 adult but certainly not for 2 hours drive unless they are pretty small in size. It is on my list of test driving in a few months.
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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [roho1] by nvbanker
Nov 24, 2008 (11:58 am)
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Replying to: roho1 (Nov 23, 2008 10:42 am)

The CR reliability report lists Toyota #4 and Ford #17 so I am still calling you on your statement that Ford is ahead of Toyota.
 
I'll raise you: C/R December 2008, page 63: "FORD LEADS THE DOMESTICS - Ford's reliability is now on par with good Japanese automakers."
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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [nvbanker] by roho1
Nov 24, 2008 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 24, 2008 11:58 am)

Nice, If you can't quote the facts then use a generalized statement. Leading the Domestics isn't something to be proud of. Ford actually lost 4 spots from last year but is still listed as just average. Check the graph out which actually uses data.
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Re: Venza vs. Highlander [nvbanker] by rogeliov
Nov 24, 2008 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 24, 2008 11:58 am)

"FORD LEADS THE DOMESTICS - Ford's reliability is now on par with good Japanese automakers."
 
This is a good thing. Now which Japanese automakers are they talking about? Mitsu, Suzuki,?

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