18 Jan 2008
2009 Toyota Venza crossover in Detroit
The 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit played host to the unveiling of the all-new 2009 Toyota Venza crossover. Toyota calls it a “crossover sedan” that will compete with the Murano and the Edge, but we are not sure Toyota needs yet another fake 4WD in its range alongside the RAV-4. We assume this “lifestyle” vehicle might come here too eventually.
Powered by either a 268 hp 3.5-litre V6 or a 188 hp 2.7-litre inline-4, the American-designed and built Venza will be sold as a single trim level vehicle. The primary differences are that the 3.5 gets dual exhausts and 20-inch wheels, while the 2.7 has a single outlet and 19-inchers. Both engines are connected to a six-speed automatic with sequential shift.
Inside, the five-seater Venza has an upscale-looking cockpit with contrast-piped leather seats and a panoramic glass roof. Additional optional equipment will include a navigation system equipped with a JBL audio system, integrated satellite radio capability, a premium JBL audio system with AM/FM six-disc CD changer, satellite radio capability and Bluetooth, rear seat entertainment system, a Smart Key System, back-up camera and a power rear door.
A poor man’s Lexus RX350, if you will.
by Rivo, on January 19 2008 @ 12:35 am
I think it has a considerably longer wheel base than the Edge or the Murano.
And I believe the Middle East market does need a new soft-road crossover. You see the RAV4 is too small. The Land Cruiser and the Prado both have off-road equipment that many people don’t want to pay for.
I was hoping they bring the Highlander here. What a sweet car.
by vishal, on January 19 2008 @ 12:31 pm
looks like edge in front
by Saad Bashar, on January 19 2008 @ 1:55 pm
WATS WITH THE TOYOTA STYLING DEPARTMENT ? they make such goofy looking tail lamps. yuck.
by Kumar, on January 20 2008 @ 6:44 pm
i hate all crossovers.
by honda, on January 21 2008 @ 1:35 pm
looks like a mixture of infinty and edge
by xander, on January 22 2008 @ 7:50 pm
looks quite gud , in fact much better than RAV4.
by thatsit, on January 24 2008 @ 1:06 pm
i dont know,,,,
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there is something strange with the rear bumber and the tail lights.
in my opinion
toyota (please fire the designer of your cars) am sure he is blind
from the front it looks like an edge (a littile bit
by John denn, on January 27 2008 @ 11:26 am
hi
Any idea whether Honda has the intention to launch its luxury brand ACURA more particularly the Acura MDX in the middle east
Seems to be a very nice vehicle
It will give a rrun for the money to all the lexus, infinity here
by Penangus, on April 5 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Anyone know that the 2008 Acura MDX will introduce to UAE?
by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury, on April 5 2008 @ 9:58 pm
No Acura in GCC.