2009 Toyota Venza Consumer Discussions Page 6

Toyota Venza Lease Questions

Press Request

Written by: KarenS on Jan 09, 2009 05:24 AM

A reporter from a large finance magazine is looking to speak to Toyota Venza owners. If you are interested in speaking with the reporter, please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com with your daytime contact information by Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Read More...

2009 Toyota Venza Crossover

Press Request

Written by: KarenS on Jan 09, 2009 05:23 AM

A reporter from a large finance magazine is looking to speak to Toyota Venza owners. If you are interested in speaking with the reporter, please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com with your daytime contact information by Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Read More...

New York Times Review Jan 2, 2009

Written by: macpro on Jan 05, 2009 06:23 PM

A NEWBORN could have reached high school in the time — almost 14 years — it took Toyota to get the concept behind the 2009 Venza into dealerships. But Toyota customers seeking a fresh-feeling blend of style, comfort and practicality may find it was worth the wait. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/automobiles/autoreviews/04AUTO.html?_r=1 Read More...

Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [qs933]

Written by: macpro on Jan 04, 2009 04:03 PM

From the carpet area (driver's side) to the outside edge is 5 inches with 3-1/2 inches being a large plastic area and 1-1/2 inches is metal with the words VENZA. From the ground to entry point is just over 14 inches. Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [macpro]

Written by: qs933 on Jan 04, 2009 03:43 PM

Here are my (2005) 4Runner's measurements: Adjusted the driver's seat to the highest position, measured from the front of the seat to the ground: 33 inches. Adjusted to the lowest position, measured from the front of the seat to the ground: 31 inches. So, in comparison to the Venza; - 4Runner seat height: 33 to 31 inches - Venza seat height: 28 to 26 inches Looking ... Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [qs933]

Written by: macpro on Jan 04, 2009 02:29 PM

Venza measurements: I adjusted my driver seat to the highest position, then measured from the front of the seat to the ground. It measured 28 inches. Then I adjusted my driver seat to the lowest position, then measured from the front of the seat to the ground. It measured 26 inches. To summarize, seat height varies from 28 inches to 26 inches depending on seat adjustment. Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [kharris]

Written by: qs933 on Jan 04, 2009 01:37 PM

Why do people say it's easier to climb into? Both the Venza and the Highlander have the same 8 inch ground clearance and both have the high seating position, so how can the Venza be easier to get into? I know lots of articles point to the design of the Venza's narrow rocker panel. When comparing it to truck-based SUVs in general (like the 4Runner), the ease of entry ... Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [petl]

Written by: macpro on Jan 04, 2009 08:26 AM

My brother has a Highlander and I have a Venza and although the ground clearance is the same, it's easier for me to enter and exit the Venza. Toyota has a good example on their web site. They state: "A unique low and narrow sweeping door rocker allows passengers to smoothly slide in and out of the Venza. Unlike SUV's, a low step-in-height eliminates the feeling of ... Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [kharris]

Written by: petl on Jan 04, 2009 07:57 AM

Venza's height is 6 inches less than the Highlander. It's the interior design and the lower exterior profile (not ground clearance) that likely makes it easier to get into. Read More...

Re: Article Comments - 2009 Toyota Venza V6 Full Test [shockopopper]

Written by: kharris on Jan 04, 2009 07:02 AM

I generally agree with your comments, but I have a question. You said that "this vehicle makes more sense for aging Boomers who don't want to climb up into their SUVs anymore, but still want some of the higher driving position that they offer". I also saw a similar statement in a brief review of the Venza somewhere else. Why do people say it's easier to climb into? ... Read More...