Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test

52 messages, Last post on Oct 27, 2009 at 3:45 AM

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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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#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!
#24 of 52 ford edge/toyota venza by alman08 Apr 23, 2009 (10:14 pm)
so it's a toyota version of the ford edge / lincoln mkx... just a better one, that's all
#25 of 52 mistake? by brendan_m Apr 24, 2009 (1:41 pm)
And when it comes to trips, the front-wheel-drive Venza V6 is rated at 19 mpg city/26 mpg highway, which compares to the rear-wheel-drive Highlander V6's 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway. I didn't know Toyota made a RWD Highlander.
#26 of 52 Ford Edge OR Chevy Malibu Maxx? by troy1969 Apr 25, 2009 (6:29 pm)
Some might think its like a Ford Edge, personally, I think its a Malibu Maxx with worse gas mileage. I believe Bob Lutz, who was enamored with the Maxx (as was I when living in Germany with the Opel Sigmun), once said if they had put Toyota badges on it, they wouldn't have been able to keep them in stock. Now we'll see if its the badge or the concept of a long hatchback/wagon from a car platform... Replies to this message: mr42hh (Apr 27, 2009 7:02 am) typesix (Apr 29, 2009 7:30 am)
#27 of 52 Re: Ford Edge OR Chevy Malibu Maxx? [troy1969] by mr42hh Apr 27, 2009 (7:02 am)
Replying to: troy1969 (Apr 25, 2009 6:29 pm) as was I when living in Germany with the Opel Sigmun Opel what? Freudian slip?
#28 of 52 Calling a spade a spade by 6sptl Apr 27, 2009 (12:01 pm)
The Venza is an AWD STATION WAGON. So what? I wish manufacturers would stop the branding stupidity. For some people a STATION WAGON is the solution they need and the Venza seems to be a very good one at that. So please lets stop the crossover naming stupidity. The Venza is a good STATION WAGON, and there should be no stigma associated with calling it what it is! BTW, the "good" ranking is predicated on reliability comfort and generally decent dynamics, like all other toyotas this thing is as envigorating to drive as a toaster. If you want some fun with your driving you'll have to wait for Honda's upcomming AWD STATION WAGON. Replies to this message: typesix (Apr 29, 2009 7:26 am) halwick (Apr 29, 2009 5:32 pm) 6sptl (May 01, 2009 7:52 am) anry555 (May 01, 2009 5:12 pm) and 7 more... kingfish4 (May 06, 2009 2:41 pm) lal_clt (May 07, 2009 10:14 am) and 1 more... halwick (May 07, 2009 5:10 pm) qs933 (May 09, 2009 1:52 pm)
#29 of 52 Re: Calling a spade a spade [6sptl] by typesix Apr 29, 2009 (7:26 am)
Replying to: 6sptl (Apr 27, 2009 12:01 pm) To me, the back with its sloped window says hatchback, not a true wagon.