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#51 of 1078 Yes it does have the 2.7L I4. by kdhspyder Jan 14, 2008 (9:15 am)
thanks for the headsup mccoy1986, assuming that you still have your job .   To me it looks like the original RX300 in size and body style, except the grill. It would seem to fit those who didn't like the growth in the Gen2 Highlander. But it has a few interesting characteristics that neither of the HLs have had. The 2.7L is a surprise to me. I wonder if it't the Taco engine dropped in here or if it's a new development of the 2AZ used everywhere else as the 2.4L.   Avalon platform 19" and 20" wheels. Hmmmm 6 spd sequential transmission. Hmmmm   Normal options and goodies. No hybrid version ( blah ). Suspension/Handling?   It appears to be a 'sporty' version of the outgoing Highlander. With the right suspension it might be a hoot to drive. But it seems directed to empty-nesters and young families. I hear that 75,000 units is the first full year goal.
#52 of 1078 It sure looks... by mackabee Jan 14, 2008 (12:18 pm)
Like the Mark Zio that I posted a few months back. I also said the front would be different and some of the back. The 2.7l will probably be the one in the Tacoma, who knows. I don't believe for one minute what Toyota said about this vehicle being developed and designed in the US looks very Japanese to me. Looks like another homerun for Toyota. Finally a Camry wagon.  Mack       link title
#53 of 1078 is the consensus then by nippononly Jan 14, 2008 (12:55 pm)
that its roof will be lower than the Highlander's?   Looks nice (nicer than Highlander definitely), although 19- and 20-inch rims seem a bit much on a people mover.   Seems like it could make decent mileage with the 4-cyl engine, although on the Avalon platform it must be fairly large - hopefully they have kept the weight down?   4-cylinder Tacoma XtraCabs are peppy to drive in town, because the engine is big enough to have very good torque, even if it is 4-cylinder. I would imagine Venza might weigh about the same (3400ish pounds). Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 14, 2008 1:09 pm) rcf8000 (Jan 14, 2008 3:20 pm)
#54 of 1078 Re: is the consensus then [nippononly] by alpha01 Jan 14, 2008 (1:09 pm)
Replying to: nippononly (Jan 14, 2008 12:55 pm) Venza Height: 63.4 Highlander Height: 69.3 (68.1 for Base model only, w/o roof rails)   The press-release says the 2.7L is all new, so I think it is doubtful that it is the 2.7L from the Taco, which I wouldn't call particularly efficient or powerful (which are the words mentioned in the press-release). That engine - in Tacoma form - also only meets LEV-II requirements, not the much more stringent ULEV-II requirements, and I find it difficult that Toyota would intro the Venza w/o at least hitting ULEV-II if not PZEV. Replies to this message: rcf8000 (Jan 14, 2008 3:20 pm)
#55 of 1078 Re: is the consensus then [alpha01] by rcf8000 Jan 14, 2008 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: alpha01 (Jan 14, 2008 1:09 pm) I think the Venza looks great, and they'll sell a lot of them, especially if they offer all of the features of an Avalon on it. However, this trend to larger and larger wheels has got to stop soon, doesn't it?
#56 of 1078 The Pacifica resurfaces by subahonda Jan 14, 2008 (4:22 pm)
Hmmm - Looks like Mr. Toyoda took a Chrysler Pacifica for a test drive to Kentucky. The "Pacific" part of the name takes on a new meaning, Replies to this message: rcf8000 (Jan 14, 2008 4:41 pm) roho1 (Jan 14, 2008 4:58 pm) toycash (Jan 14, 2008 7:09 pm)
#57 of 1078 Re: The Pacifica resurfaces [subahonda] by rcf8000 Jan 14, 2008 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: subahonda (Jan 14, 2008 4:22 pm) How convenient that Toyota brings out the Venza just as Chrysler stops making the Pacifica! I'll bet that the Venza sells a lot better than the Pacifica. Replies to this message: roho1 (Jan 14, 2008 4:58 pm) toycash (Jan 14, 2008 7:09 pm)
#58 of 1078 Re: The Pacifica resurfaces [rcf8000] by roho1 Jan 14, 2008 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: rcf8000 (Jan 14, 2008 4:41 pm) The Pacifica was a much larger gas guzzler. The Venza will only do well if the fuel economy is good of which we don't know anything yet. Replies to this message: toycash (Jan 14, 2008 7:09 pm)
#59 of 1078 Re: The Pacifica resurfaces [roho1] by toycash Jan 14, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: roho1 (Jan 14, 2008 4:58 pm) I would imagine the economy would be about the same as the Highlander, if not slightly better, since it's the same engine, probably less weight, and a six speed tranny. Of course, the 4-cyl. should be even better. It can't be the Tacoma engine if it's all-new, and that's a truck motor anyway. Toyota doesn't mix front and rear drive engines very much.
#60 of 1078 It's a Camry wagon.... by mackabee Jan 14, 2008 (8:45 pm)
Looking at the pics of the interior this is a Camry wagon all the way. The seats are identical to the ones in the Camry. Take a look:       Sweet looking wagon.     Camry:

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