2009 Toyota Venza
(Starting at $25,975)It is getting a little bit hard to believe that the marketing gurus at Toyota haven't jumped into the shallow end of the pool a few too many times as they are claiming that their all new 2009 Venza is a wagon. Um, since when do station wagons look almost exactly like a Lexus RXX350? The last Toyota wagon was the bizarre version back in the early 1990's that had two wipers for the rear hatch. Ah, those were the good old days when Toyota did quirky things just for the heck of it. (Sigh.)This is not to say there is anything wrong with the Venza. It is actually a really good crossover and is perhaps even a class leader. Available with a surprisingly strong 4 cylinder engine that gets 29 miles per gallon on the highway, the Toyota Venza is a highly sensible and frugal proposition. It probably won't raise your heartbeat much but if you are on blood pressure medication maybe that is a good thing.The interior of the Venza is an oasis of organic shapes and clever ergonomics that create an open and airy atmosphere. This vehicle would be perfect for anything from a family trip to the beach or a road trip across country. There is also a wonderful glass roof option that really gives the Venza an open and airy interior environment. And who knows, it might keep your little ones from barfing in the backseat on mountain roads.So why should a savvy shopper buy a Toyota Venza when there are so many options out there on the market? Well, for one thing it is a Toyota based on robust Camry mechanicals so it should be highly reliable. While automakers always have at least some problems with their vehicles Toyota has proven time and time again that they at least know what to do when quality concerns arise. Now if they could only build a sexy car. Sorry to say but the Venza is about as sexy as Jon Gosselin in his uber-d*bag Ed Hardy T-shirts and pot belly.Toyota did some issues with the V6 that is optional in the Venza a couple of years back but in customer surveys it appears those problems have been fixed. Toyota doesn't usually let quality issues be a continuing issue once they learn about them unlike some other carmakers (cough*Chrysler*cough). Regardless of what you think of Toyotas there is no way you can deny that you will probably see Venzas on the road in fifteen years-and that is the true test of a quality automobile.
(Starting at $25,975)
It is getting a little bit hard to believe that the marketing gurus at Toyota haven't jumped into the shallow end of the pool a few too many times as they are claiming that their all new 2009 Venza is a wagon. Um, since when do station wagons look almost exactly like a Lexus RXX350? The last Toyota wagon was the bizarre version back in the early 1990's that had two wipers for the rear hatch. Ah, those were the good old days when Toyota did quirky things just for the heck of it. (Sigh.)
This is not to say there is anything wrong with the Venza. It is actually a really good crossover and is perhaps even a class leader. Available with a surprisingly strong 4 cylinder engine that gets 29 miles per gallon on the highway, the Toyota Venza is a highly sensible and frugal proposition. It probably won't raise your heartbeat much but if you are on blood pressure medication maybe that is a good thing.
The interior of the Venza is an oasis of organic shapes and clever ergonomics that create an open and airy atmosphere. This vehicle would be perfect for anything from a family trip to the beach or a road trip across country. There is also a wonderful glass roof option that really gives the Venza an open and airy interior environment. And who knows, it might keep your little ones from barfing in the backseat on mountain roads.
So why should a savvy shopper buy a Toyota Venza when there are so many options out there on the market? Well, for one thing it is a Toyota based on robust Camry mechanicals so it should be highly reliable. While automakers always have at least some problems with their vehicles Toyota has proven time and time again that they at least know what to do when quality concerns arise. Now if they could only build a sexy car. Sorry to say but the Venza is about as sexy as Jon Gosselin in his uber-d*bag Ed Hardy T-shirts and pot belly.
Toyota did some issues with the V6 that is optional in the Venza a couple of years back but in customer surveys it appears those problems have been fixed. Toyota doesn't usually let quality issues be a continuing issue once they learn about them unlike some other carmakers (cough*Chrysler*cough). Regardless of what you think of Toyotas there is no way you can deny that you will probably see Venzas on the road in fifteen years-and that is the true test of a quality automobile.
