2009 Toyota Venza in Baytown, Texas
The Toyota Venza Offers Customers a Crossover that Blends the Best of Two Worlds
This crossover between an SUV and a sedan has reviewers talking favorably about the 2009 Toyota Venza, which falls somewhere between a Highlander and a Camry and campaigns on the strengths of each. The four Venza trims make use of two different engines--a 182 hp 4-cylinder and a 268 hp 6-cylinder. Standard powertrain features that come on all Venza trims include 6-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode, 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars, Electric rack and pinion Power Steering with power-assist, and power-assisted ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes with an Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist. The Venza seats 5.
Of the Venza's looks Newcartestdrive.com said, "In sum, the Venza is one of the more handsome, interesting vehicles Toyota has launched in some time." You'll definitely be able to pick it out in a parking lot. It's exterior is eye-catching, but not overtly bizarre like some crossovers that seem to miss the mark. You'll also appreciate exterior features like multi-reflector projector-beam headlamps with an auto-off feature, integrated fog lamps, color-keyed foldable power outside mirrors, a UV reduction glass windshield, privacy glass on all rear windows, an electric defogger and intermittent wiper on the rear window, and a roof-mounted XM Satellite Radio antenna.
Toyota is proud to offer their customers high end interior features at affordable prices--not like some other brands that charge more for the same thing. We're talking about a CFC-free dual zone automatic climate control system with an air filter, an
AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with integrated satellite radio capability, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, and an auxiliary audio jack, and a 3.5-inch LCD multi-function display that includes: clock, outside temperature, cruise information (average fuel economy, average speed, distance to empty, and current fuel economy) and air conditioning settings.
The Venza still has more to offer. You and your passengers will enjoy the comfort and convenience that come with features like power door locks, an in-key remote keyless entry system, Cruise Control, rear reading lights, Power Windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions, a Homelink universal transceiver for controlling gates, lights, and garage doors, two front and one cargo area 12V auxiliary power outlets, a cargo area tonneau cover, convenient cargo area rear-seat one-touch fold-flat levers for the fold-flat 60/40 rear seat, an 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, adjustable headrests, and seatback pockets, and a 4-way manual front passenger seat with an adjustable headrest and seatback pockets.
The 2009 Venza comes with a loooooong list of safety features that make it attractive to anyone who doesn't want to get hurt in an accident (which is everyone). The Venza has Toyota's Star Safety System which includes Vehicle Stability Control, an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control under adverse conditions, and Traction Control. It also comes with a driver and front passenger advanced airbag system, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, a driver's knee airbag, and driver and front passenger active headrests, which can reduce the extent of whiplash in certain rear-end collisions. Other notable safety features include front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones, side-impact door beams, 3-point seatbelts in all seating positions, adjustable seatbelt anchors for the front seating positions, child-protector rear door locks, front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters, and LATCH (Low Anchors and Tethers for Children) on the outboard rear seating positions.
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