Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test

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2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test and Video - Bottom Line: Pure people-packing utility in a package that's more practical than an SUV, though with less character.(more)

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#14 of 52 Scion Xv by gearhead1977 Jan 15, 2009 (12:50 pm)
The only thing I'm not sure about is the "angry" Toyota grille. Other than that, the rest is pure Toyota. Not exciting, but gets the job done. Will it sell? Probably. In great numbers? Probably not. Does Toyota REALLY need this in their line-up? I don't think so. How about a Scion version of this instead of putting a Toyota badge on it? Maybe someone with an Xb would like mid-size cross-over with a bit more flair. This could be the Scion Xv!!
#15 of 52 Me thinks ... by exit123 Jan 15, 2009 (2:38 pm)
It appears to be a Camry wagon, but they don't want to call it that because nobody will buy it if they do. Call it a crossover and slap a healthy dose advertising on it, and shazam, it sells like hotcakes! Replies to this message: toyotaslast (Jan 15, 2009 5:31 pm) macpro (Jan 15, 2009 7:40 pm) md_outback (Jan 16, 2009 10:55 am) and 3 more... exit123 (Jan 16, 2009 2:00 pm) bodble2 (Jan 19, 2009 6:39 pm)
#16 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [exit123] by toyotaslast Jan 15, 2009 (5:31 pm)
Replying to: exit123 (Jan 15, 2009 2:38 pm) A station wagon come on ? This is indeed a crossover and you dont need good advertising toyota's sell because there reliable. As for the Venza how many station wagons you know have all wheel drive or 8 inches of clearence, with the inside almost as nice as the Lexus with some really nice standard equipment. Toyota needs no help there great. Also the car is gorgeous. Replies to this message: macpro (Jan 15, 2009 7:40 pm) md_outback (Jan 16, 2009 10:55 am) macpro (Jan 16, 2009 5:49 pm) and 2 more... exit123 (Jan 16, 2009 2:00 pm) bodble2 (Jan 19, 2009 6:39 pm)
#17 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [toyotaslast] by macpro Jan 15, 2009 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: toyotaslast (Jan 15, 2009 5:31 pm) A couple friends called it a station wagon when I first got the Venza, but after driving in it, there opinion sure changed. I really don't care what people want to call it, my wife and I really love it! It's a great, reliable vehicle that drives like a car, has the room of an SUV and just loves the snow! Replies to this message: md_outback (Jan 16, 2009 10:55 am) macpro (Jan 16, 2009 5:49 pm) redrose1 (Jan 16, 2009 7:23 pm) and 1 more... exit123 (Jan 16, 2009 2:00 pm)
#18 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [macpro] by md_outback Jan 16, 2009 (10:55 am)
Replying to: macpro (Jan 15, 2009 7:40 pm) Hey macpro, did you install dedicated winter tires or are you still on OEM tires? Every Venza I've seen came with Goodyear RS-As and they aren't rated too highly on snow-covered and wet roads (per tirerack surveys), so if the Venza handles well in snow with the RS-As, that's pretty impressive! Replies to this message: macpro (Jan 16, 2009 5:49 pm) redrose1 (Jan 16, 2009 7:23 pm) macpro (Jan 16, 2009 9:41 pm)
#19 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [macpro] by exit123 Jan 16, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: macpro (Jan 15, 2009 7:40 pm) OK, so it's a Camry wagon with AWD and a little more ground clearance than a Camry sedan. That makes it a crossover just like a Subaru Outback is a crossover.
#20 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [md_outback] by macpro Jan 16, 2009 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: md_outback (Jan 16, 2009 10:55 am) I have the OEM tires (Goodyear Eagle RS-A 245/50R20 HIgh Performance All-Season). We've had over 50 inches of snow since we purchased our Venza and the tires are working just fine. I'm sure Bridgestone Blizzak would be better in the snow, but I don't see the need to change. This is the first Toyota (full disclosure: my wife and I have owned Lexus vehicles the last 10 years) and are very happy with it. Replies to this message: redrose1 (Jan 16, 2009 7:23 pm) macpro (Jan 16, 2009 9:41 pm)
#21 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [macpro] by redrose1 Jan 16, 2009 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: macpro (Jan 16, 2009 5:49 pm) Just curious - did you look at the Lexus RX when you were looking at the Venza? What made you choose a Toyota over a Lexus? Replies to this message: macpro (Jan 16, 2009 9:41 pm)
#22 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [redrose1] by macpro Jan 16, 2009 (9:41 pm)
Replying to: redrose1 (Jan 16, 2009 7:23 pm) We did look at the RX, but it didn't offer Keyless entry and it seemed to us Toyota put a lot of work into making the Venza easy to enter / exit, drives like a car (not the typical body roll of an SUV). It's hard to elaborate right now, but when comparing the two, it was an easy decision for us. I really didn't like the redesigned RX 2010 (mostly the interior). Price was also a concern for the first time in years.
#23 of 52 Re: Me thinks ... [toyotaslast] by bodble2 Jan 19, 2009 (6:39 pm)
Replying to: toyotaslast (Jan 15, 2009 5:31 pm) Wagon, crossover, SUV --- the differences are more psychological than physical, as far as I'm concerned. The boundaries are pretty blurred nowadays, IMO. Volvo XC70, Subaru Outback, Venza, Infiniti EX35, RX350, Ford Edge, Taurus X, CR-V, etc.----- are these all not essentially the same type of vehicle? I must admit, when I saw a photo of the Venza, I thought, "why does Toyota even bother with it?". But in person, the car looks pretty cool. If they gave it a sportier interior, I would be even more intriqued because the price is very attractive. But that dash belongs more in an Avalon or a Buick!