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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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love my Venza

LAL in Charlotte, 06/01/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have been in love with this car since it debuted at the Detroit Auto Show in Jan, 2008. I wanted an upscale car with just two rows of seats, but with the cargo area of an SUV. This fits my needs perfectly. I've got almost 1000 miles on it now and I look for excuses to take it out for a drive. It's easier to get in and out of than my former SUV, but I'm sitting higher than in a car. The front hood slopes so that all you see in front of you is road and I feel like I have good vision all the way around. The transmission is silky smooth and it has more than enough power. Getting ready for a trip this weekend I appreciated the low load-in height in the cargo area. Fantastic car!!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

New Venza, feels like no other vehicle

John W, 06/02/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The 4 Cyl. Venza drives and sounds like no other car that I have ever owned. It glides along like you might imagine an electric car will drive like. It has enough power for safe driving but certainly not enough to satisfy those that are looking for a sports car feel. The exterior & interior design are excellent in my book. The car does get people looking at it, as you drive along. The cabin feels much larger than it actually is due to the very high roof. Bottom Line ...it is a nice vehicle for those tired of owning another SUV.

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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

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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