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5 out of 5 stars

You Drive It, You Love It - 6cyl AWD

Glen Harper, 07/14/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I read about the "sticks" in the steering but I have not seen it on the 6cyl model. It has enough power for me. I had a Tacoma 4x4 for 11 years and the ride of this Venza cannot be compared to the ride of a truck and the 20" wheels help to smooth out the ride.

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5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Lori, 12/31/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (2.7L 4cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was looking for months for the right car for me. I have always driven an SUV and had no intentions of going smaller. Once I drove the Venza AWD 4cyl - I was in love. I never wanted a 4cyl, but the pick up, is that of a 6cyl. The interior space is as much if not more in comparison to the the GMC Envoy I drove previously. I find the car handles very well. All space on the interior was maximized by the design of the storage. The center console has ample storage. We already own a Toyota Camry, so overall trust the Toyota name. Only 3 months in, but the Venza is living up to the brand. I would recommend it to anyone in the market for a car/suv and interested in a crossover!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Bluetooth 2.0!!!!

Reprise, 07/17/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Nicely loaded vehicle for the price you pay. Except for the memory seats and mirrors. Biggest peeve! Brand new car with streaming bluetooth capability (A2DP) will not pair with most new phones. Toyota running with bluetooth 1.2. Bluetooth 2.0 has been out for so long. So I paid for JBL Navigation package for the bluetooth and it is useless. Toyota dealer indicated that the venza bluetooth can't be upgraded. However, I know that other dealers have released hardware and software upgrades to make their bluetooth systems 2.0! Disappointed in Toyota.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Loved it till it snowed...

Karen, 01/05/2010
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love the Venza and drive it 100 miles a day back and forth to work. I loved it til the snow came.....it cannot handle hills of any kind with the Bridgestone tires it was sold to me with. The car stopped, slid, fishtailed everywhere. I consider myself a very good driver (never had an accident or ticket for that matter!). I was very disappointed not to mention lost confidence in driving the car in the snow. Thank God I have a Suburban too. I will try again but I need to purchase snow tires instead of the all- season i bought it with. Be careful in the snow...especially if your driving up/down mountains!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What a great car!

M of Ohio, 05/16/2009
2009 Toyota Venza 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Prior to this car, I had a Rav4 which I liked. Then My wife bought an Avalon and after one drive, I had trouble enjoying the Rav anymore! I decided it was time for a new ride, but another Avalon didn't make sense because I have a bad back and it is hard for me to get in and out. I wanted something with a ride height similar to a Rav, and the luxury of the Avalon. As soon as I sat in the Venza, I knew it was what I was looking for. The test drive sealed the deal. It has the same 6 cyl as the Avalon, which I really like, and AWD which I insist on with all my cars. The interior is huge, and the ride is as good as the Camry even with the 20" wheels. The 6 speed trans is silky smooth.

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