The carlike toyota venza has absolutely no pretensions of offroad. Magazine, website, blog, and forums feedback tell us what you like or dont like about car and driver in its many incarnations, as well as what youd like to see from us. Splitting the difference between suv and traditional station wagon, the five passenger venza manages to be even more versatile, roomy, and comfortable than it. The 2009 toyota venza is clearly a niche crossover. The venza turned in the best scores in car and driver s performance testing too, so you can be assured it offers the great power and braking you need to navigate the road confidently.
We drove smoothly from place to place, wipers and headlights on in the rain, observing speed limits between 35 and 55 mph, with minimal need to concentrate. Its what you expect from a successful car company that can afford interesting derivatives of. While we enjoyed the venza s pliable suspension it eats potholes for breakfast. If you do, you can have my copy of march 1968 car and driver road test. First tests how good is the 2020 nissan frontier pro4x off road. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 21 rav4 hybrid models in dallas.
Car and driver also notes that aesthetically, the venza interior features many nice touches, but at the same time they find that the dualzone hvac controls seem as if they were crammed into. Its also designed with performance, safety and versatility in mind, so if youre in the market for an suv that combines the best parts of many worlds, come test drive the 2014 toyota venza in richardson, texas. Get indepth unbiased information on the toyota venza from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. Shop toyota rav4 hybrid vehicles for sale in dallas, tx at cars. This section covers general car discussion as well as threads organized by make and model. Considering the minimal fuel economy penalty with the v6. The toyota venza gives up all suv styling pretenses in favor of bighatchback utility and a truly carlike atmosphere. Toyota said the venza was not a car, a station wagon nor an suv, going as far as to say the venza had no direct competitors in the market a. The edge was fully redesigned for the 2015 model year, so it has fresher interior styling than the 2015 venza, along with higher quality cabin materials. Built using many camry components, the standard drivetrain includes a lazy 181hp fourcylinder, while a 268hp v6 is optional. The toyota venza is a new allwheel drive crossover sedan aiming to take market share from cars like the subaru outback. Its a family car, a good daily runabout thats easy to drive and park. Acceleration is one of the venza s strength as we noted in a 2014 first test where a v6 equipped allwheel drive model ran 060 mph in 6. Reviews, videos, latest news, specs and road tests on the toyota 2020 venza.
Although, interestingly, the venza offers the same 8. Venza is essentially a tall car, with a roomy, cleverly designed interior, that can handle the hauling tasks that make suvs a popular choice. All venza crossovers are equipped with a backup camera and the latest generation of toyotas display audio system, featuring a 6. In ordinary driving it rides smoothly and quietly, just like a car, steers easily, and seems as quiet as a camry. Splitting the difference between suv and traditional station wagon, the fivepassenger venza manages to be even more versatile, roomy, and comfortable than it looks. For those seeking even greater fuel economy, the venza is also available with a 2. Check out consumer reports 2015 toyota venza road test and expert. The toyota crossovers wide, low stance and large wheels means it doesnt sit tall.
On the road, the toyota venza feels like a car, and not much like a truck. Get indepth unbiased information on the toyota venza from consumer. Its roomy, but the ride isnt as comfortable as other toyotas. Acceleration in the venza v6 awd from 060 mph comes in 6. The 2020 nissan versa is revitalized with a comprehensive makeover that has the subcompact sedan looking like a value superstar. Along with a sleekerlooking exterior and a more upscale interior. Theres the bmw 5 series grand turismo, the acura zdx, one from audi, and a couple of others i. The toyota venza is a fiveseat crossover that offers standard frontwheel drive and available allwheel drive. The venza blurs the lines between a station wagon and suv. From the driver s seat, the toyota corners relatively flat. Venza was launched as a 2009, and the only changes for 2010 involve the audio system. Locks, windows, and the driver s seat are electrified at no extra cost. The toyota venza drives like a car but offers the cargo space of an suv. For those who need to haul a family, the venza gets the job done.
With camry nuts and bolts underneath, overall, the venza drives very carlike. Not only does it put 268 horsepower and 246 poundfeet of torque at the driver s disposal, it does so in a quiet and unflustered manner. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The toyota 2020 venza price goes to excess the right kinds of excess to preserve its bestof status. Toyota s feeling is that the venza is about 70percent car, 30percent suv, but in contrast to most crossovers and sportutes, the venza makes no promises of offroad dexterity. The end result is an suv with sporty looks and a comfortable, utilityfocused cabin. And its highly useful, for moving people, pets and grocerygetting. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 41545 vehicles in lewisville. Splitting the difference between suv and traditional station wagon, the fivepassenger venza manages to be even more versatile, roomy, and comfortable than it.
Toyota venza 200920 road test consumer reports video. Toyotas feeling is that the venza is about 70percent car, 30percent suv, but in contrast to most crossovers and sportutes, the venza makes no promises of off road dexterity. A cool crawler for the mall, trail, or to just bag some rays. The v6 is rated at 268 horsepower and 246 poundfeet of torque and is rated at 1825 mpg with allwheel drive. The final part of the driving experience is the venza s available allwheel drive. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Optional allwheel drive enables the highly versatile venza to perform like an suv when needed while delivering the driving dynamics of a sedan. The venza sold with a 4cylinder or v6 engine and all wheel drive or awd for canadian winter driving. It is a group road test of 390 cougar, 390 javelin, 396 camaro, 400 firebird, 340 barracuda, and 390 gt mustang not gta. Every pickup on the market offers fourwheel drive, or in the case of the honda ridgeline and some chevrolet silverados, allwheel.
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