Venza with Versatility
Toyota offers more than just a sedan Intelligent space optimization

The Toyota Venza, introduced for 2009, is a versatile five-passenger vehicle that
couples the styling and comfort of a passenger car with the flexibility of a sport utility
vehicle to give customers a stylish alternative to the traditional sedan.
Toyota designed the Venza to appeal to an emerging section of the market that
prioritizes bold, innovative design and excellent handling combined with outstanding roominess and utility. Venza offers all of those qualities along with a luxurious and
refined interior and SUV-like flexibility, specifically in its foldable rear seats, a large
cargo area, higher driver sightline, available all-wheel drive and up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity.
The exterior design begins with a bold front end featuring a distinctive grille,
headlights and fog lamps for a sporty yet refined appearance. Venza has an
aerodynamic shape with short overhangs, forward A-pillar, crisp character lines and a low roofline.
Venza’s interior is designed to enhance driving enjoyment and offer premium
comfort. The flow of the center console creates a unique “60/60” design that gives both
driver and front passenger the feeling that 60 percent of the space is accessible from their seating position.
Venza offers a choice between four-cylinder and V6 engines, both with excellent
responsiveness and fuel economy. The available 3.5-liter V6 we test drove produces 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 246 lb.-ft of torque at 4,700 rpm.
The V6 FWD has EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 19 miles per gallon city/26 highway.
Venza was designed with a lower center of gravity than typical SUVs to help
provide dynamic handling, which is further enhanced by the large wheels and tires.
Toyota's STAR Safety System is standard on all Venza models and features ABS
with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) systems with a cutoff switch, and Brake Assist. VSC automatically adjusts engine output and the vehicle's braking force at each wheel to help control loss of traction during cornering. TRAC helps maintain traction during challenging driving conditions. Brake Assist is designed to determine if the driver is attempting emergency braking. If the driver has not stepped firmly enough on the brake pedal to engage ABS, Brake Assist supplements the applied braking power until the driver releases the pedal.
Venza is equipped with a comprehensive list of standard safety features. It
provides a total of seven airbags, including a driver's knee airbag, driver and front
passenger front seat-mounted side airbags and front and rear side curtain airbags.
Driver and front passenger seats employ active headrests. If the vehicle is struck
from the rear, a cable-actuated mechanism will move the headrest upward and forward to help limit movement of the occupant's head.

Published in December 2009