The Toyota Venza is spacious, like a minivan. It rides and handles like a sporty sedan. And it has premium equipment and attributes normally associated with SUVs. Yet it’s smaller and lower than an SUV. And far more utilitarian than an ordinary passenger car.
Venza is available with either a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.5-liter V6, both backed by a six-speed automatic transmission. It’s available in all-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive configurations.
The standard engine is the 2.7-liter four-cylinder that makes 182 hp at 5800 rpm, and 182 pound-feet of torque at 4200 rpm. It is matched with a six-speed electronic transmission and, according to preliminary estimates, can deliver mileage as high as 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. The optional engine for the 2009 Venza is the 3.5-liter V-6, which makes 268 hp at 6200 rpm, and 246 pound-feet of torque at 4700 rpm.
Standard equipment includes cloth upholstery; dual-zone automatic climate control with air filter and second row seat vents; cruise control; six-disc CD changer with roof-mounted XM satellite radio antenna; AM/FM audio with MP3/WMA playback and six speakers; tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel with integrated audio controls; vanity mirror; power windows with auto up/down function and jam protection on all four doors; cargo tonneau cover; rear personal overhead lamps; dual exhaust; 14-degree rear seat recline; rear spoiler; integrated fog lamps; HomeLink; rear windshield wiper; electrochromic rearview mirror with compass; and cargo area one-touch forward-fold seat levers. It comes standard with 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Also standard are multi-projector-beam headlamps with auto on-off; integrated fog lamps; power outside mirrors; chrome exhaust tips; UV reduction glass windshield, privacy glass on two rear side windows and back window; variable intermittent windshield wipers; rear window intermittent wiper; remote keyless entry system; carbon fiber interior trim; overhead console with map lights; center console with sliding cover and armrest; rear seat personal reading lamp; 12-volt auxiliary power outlets (two front, one cargo area).
Options are available in eight packages with four stand-alone options. Stand-alone options for the 2009 Toyota Venza include navigation system; JBL Premium Audio; a panoramic roof; rear-seat entertainment; and Blizzard Pearl paint.
The Leather Package includes leather-trimmed seats, shift knob, steering wheel with satin-mahogany wood-grain style trim; the Security Package features backup camera and anti-theft alarm; the Convenience Package adds a power rear lift gate and Smart Key; the Lighting Package adds HID headlights and automatic high beams; the Tow Prep Package includes engine oil cooler, heavy duty fan, larger alternator. The Comfort Package combines the Leather Package with heated seats and mirrors. These packages can be combined and bundled. Accessories include racks, cargo nets, floor mats, wheel locks, and an extensive assortment of pet travel products
Each Venza comes standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag and front-seat active head restraints.
The new Toyota Venza combines the virtues of cars and SUVs resulting in a vehicle that’s nice to drive and easy to live with. The Venza seats five, and can carry cargo. It’s roomy and comfortable and climbing in and out is easy. It offers good, smooth performance and handles well in slippery conditions.
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