2009 Toyota Venza Base Wagon 4-Door 2.7L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe new Venza was designed. styled. and engineered in the U. S. . built in Kentucky. and aimed specifically at the U. S. market. Like the Ford Edge and other newer crossover utility vehicles. the Venza has an arched roofline. flared fenders and a sleeker. sportier appearance than traditional SUVs. Overall. it has about the same parking footprint as the mid-size Camry sedan. In some respects. the Venza feels designed from the inside out. The Venza has a little more ground clearance than most sedans. but it also has a taller roofline. which makes getting in and out a cinch. The interior. with twin bucket seats in front and a 60/40-split bench seat in back. seats five comfortably with plenty of cargo space in back--expandable if you fold the back seat forward. Also inside there's a gently curved design theme to the instrument panel. and Toyota's so-called 60/60 cockpit design doesn't isolate the driver. Subtle patterned-and-grained plastics and trim surfaces make the interior appealing. and the seats are upholstered in corduroy or textured leather with contrasting piping. Powering the new Venza is a new 2. 7-liter four-cylinder engine. making a respectable 182 horsepower. while a 268-horsepower. 3. 5-liter V-6 engine is available. With the V-6 the Venza can accelerate to 60 mph in just 6. 7 seconds. while the four-cylinder rewards with strong fuel economy of up to 29 mpg highway. Both engines are offered in a single trim. with a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive version has Toyota's Active Torque Control system. which sends more torque to the rear wheels when needed for better traction. The Venza has a MacPherson strut front suspension and dual-link rear suspension. An electronic power steering system helps improve steering feel while also aiding fuel economy. and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard across the line. The Venza can tow up to 3500 pounds. Driving the Venza is much like driving a sedan. but with a higher seating position. Although the rearward view can be obscured due to the roofline. the view outward in front is good. with a nice. upright driving perch. As the Venza comes in a single trim level. quite a few safety features that are typically optional are standard. Examples include dual-zone climate control. fog lamps. keyless entry. a universal garage-door opener and cruise control. Front side and full-length side-curtain airbags are standard. as are electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. The options list is extensive. with most items grouped into rather expensive packages. Top options grouped in packages include leather upholstery. HID headlamps. a Smart Key system and a backup camera system. while standalone items include a panoramic roof. a DVD rear entertainment. a navigation system. and a JBL Synthesis sound system with Bluetooth interface.