2009 Toyota Venza Base

• 20 5-spoke alloy wheels
• Color-keyed foldable pwr-adjustable mirrors
• Color-keyed rear spoiler
• Fog lamps
• P245/50R20 all-season tires
• Privacy glass
• Projector-beam headlamps w/auto-off
• Rear intermittent wiper
• Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers

• (1) cargo area 12V pwr point
• 3.5 LCD multi-function display-inc: clock, outside temp, trip computer
• AM/FM stereo w/6-disc CD changer, MP3/WMA capability, auxiliary audio input, (6) speakers
• Anti-theft engine immobilizer
• Auto shifter-activated pwr door locks
• Carbon fiber-style interior trim
• Cargo area grocery bag hooks
• Cargo area lamp
• Cargo area tonneau cover
• Center console w/lighted & covered storage-inc: (2) 12V pwr points, illuminated cup holders, MP3 player holder w/wire management
• Cruise control
• Direct tire pressure monitoring system
• Dual sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors
• Dual-zone climate control w/filter, rear seat vents
• Electrochromic rearview mirror w/compass
• Fabric-trimmed 60/40 split flat-folding reclining rear seat-inc: armrest
• Front bucket seats -inc: fabric-trimmed 8-way pwr driver seat w/lumbar support, 4-way front passenger seat, active adjustable headrests, seatback pockets
• HomeLink universal garage door opener
• Interior chrome accents
• Optitron instrumentation-inc: tachometer, LCD odometer, twin trip meters
• Overhead console w/maplights
• Pwr windows w/auto up & down, jam protection
• Rear window electric defogger
• Rear-seat personal reading lamps
• Remote keyless entry
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls

• 3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine w/dual VVT-i
• 4-wheel independent MacPherson strut suspension w/front & rear stabilizer bars
• 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/sequential shift mode
• All wheel drive w/active torque control
• Dual chrome exhaust tips
• Electric-assist rack & pinion pwr steering
• Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes

• 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions-inc: front adjustable shoulder belt anchors, ALR/ELR retractors for passengers, force limiters
• Anti-lock brake system w/electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Collapsible steering column
• Driver & front passenger airbags -inc: occupant sensor
• Driver knee bolster airbag
• Front & rear side curtain airbags w/roll sensor
• Front seat side-impact airbags
• LATCH anchors for outboard seating positions
• Side-impact door beams
• Traction control
• Vehicle stability control

Model Highlights

The new Venza was designed, styled, and engineered in the U.S., built in Kentucky, and aimed specifically at the U.S. market. Like the Ford Edge and other newer crossover utility vehicles, the Venza has an arched roofline, flared fenders and a sleeker, sportier appearance than traditional SUVs. Overall, it has about the same parking footprint as the mid-size Camry sedan. In some respects, the Venza feels designed from the inside out. The Venza has a little more ground clearance than most sedans, but it also has a taller roofline, which makes getting in and out a cinch. The interior, with twin bucket seats in front and a 60/40-split bench seat in back, seats five comfortably with plenty of cargo space in back--expandable if you fold the back seat forward. Also inside there's a gently curved design theme to the instrument panel, and Toyota's so-called 60/60 cockpit design doesn't isolate the driver. Subtle patterned-and-grained plastics and trim surfaces make the interior appealing, and the seats are upholstered in corduroy or textured leather with contrasting piping. Powering the new Venza is a new 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine, making a respectable 182 horsepower, while a 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine is available. With the V-6 the Venza can accelerate to 60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, while the four-cylinder rewards with strong fuel economy of up to 29 mpg highway. Both engines are offered in a single trim, with a choice of either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The all-wheel-drive version has Toyota's Active Torque Control system, which sends more torque to the rear wheels when needed for better traction. The Venza has a MacPherson strut front suspension and dual-link rear suspension. An electronic power steering system helps improve steering feel while also aiding fuel economy, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard across the line. The Venza can tow up to 3500 pounds. Driving the Venza is much like driving a sedan, but with a higher seating position. Although the rearward view can be obscured due to the roofline, the view outward in front is good, with a nice, upright driving perch. As the Venza comes in a single trim level, quite a few safety features that are typically optional are standard. Examples include dual-zone climate control, fog lamps, keyless entry, a universal garage-door opener and cruise control. Front side and full-length side-curtain airbags are standard, as are electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. The options list is extensive, with most items grouped into rather expensive packages. Top options grouped in packages include leather upholstery, HID headlamps, a Smart Key system and a backup camera system, while standalone items include a panoramic roof, a DVD rear entertainment, a navigation system, and a JBL Synthesis sound system with Bluetooth interface.