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4.88 out of 5 stars

One awesome vehicle

MarineOne, 08/21/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this Venza for my wife. Traded in our 2005 Honda Odyssey for a what I thought was a smaller vehicle. To our surprise, the Venza is very spacious. Yes, we do not have the third row seating, but we only used it when family was visiting. The first time I test drove it, I was hooked. Very comfortable, smooth ride and a quiet cabin. The interior is very comfortable and Toyota spared no expense in the design. It is the best interior I have seen. I opted for the 6 cylinder. Let me tell you, if you are not watching what you are doing, you can find yourself traveling at 75-80 mph with no effort at all. The first time I passed a car on a two lane road caught me off guard with the great power.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The Venza is Great

Erica M., 07/14/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just returned from a 14 hour drive. My Venza handled really well on the highway, was so comfortable and easy to drive. It's fast, quiet, and dependable. Still getting to learn the Navi system. The sun/moon roofs let in a lot of light. Have not driven in snow yet but would recommend this car. Toyotas are dependable and well designed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best New Wheels

Walt Bardua, 01/10/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a vehicle whose time has come. It is exactly what I was looking for in 01 when I bought my Highlander. It is loaded with all the latest Toyota features and has all the utility of an SUV without the SUV downsides. If my test drive was any indication, I'm going to really enjoy this vehicle. The fit and finish are superior (what we used to expect from Toyota). And it comes without the hefty price tag of the new SUVs.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything I thought it would be

Bill, 07/20/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have wanted a Venza since I first read about them. I have had the car for a 10 days and it was worth the wait. I love the interior room. The V- 6 provides plenty of power. It is a very smooth ride. My biggest surprise has been the gas mileage. I got 23 1/2 mpg on my first tank. This was about 4 mpg better than my 03 Highlander. I usually would not buy a car in its first year of release, but since it was a Toyota product I felt it would be reliable I decided to make an exception and get the car. So far I am glad I did. This is an amazing vehicle. It handles like a car and retains the versatility of an SUV with better gas mileage.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So far so good

Bonzoboy, 12/23/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Got the Venza on Black Friday ($26 K). Not all the bells/whistles, but many more than my 2002 Passat. I had back surgery in May, and needed a better ride. Even without the leather, the car is a dream to ride (we are 1/2 way through a cross-country tour). Didn't have a NAV, but for $100, I use a wonderful Garmin. For everyone complaining about the steering...it feels that way because it's electric steering. It's not a German car, so there's little or no "road feel". But that's okay.

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