The Crossover Utility Vehicle: an Overview of the Toyota Venza

Author: timmyradloff | Posted: 18.04.2012

At one point in time, it was the station wagon that was the preferred choice of American families. These days, the sport-utility vehicles, crossovers, and minivans have become the preferred choice of most families. However, the new Toyota Venza might just be able to restore the popularity station wagons once enjoyed with American families.

The stylish Toyota Venza boasts a sedan-like handling, great fuel efficiency, and unsurpassed versatility. Though it does not possess a third row seat, the Toyota Venza is an otherwise good choice for families looking for a good crossover utility vehicle.

The Toyota Venza is a crossover wagon available with front wheel or all wheel drive capabilities. The available engines are either the 2.7 liter four-cylinder, which generates 182 horsepower & 183 pound feet of torque, or the 3.5 liter V6 which generates 268 horsepower & 246 pound feet of torque. Both these engines come with six speed automatic transmissions with a manual shift control. The maximum towing capacity of the Toyota Venza is 3,500 pounds.

The Toyota Venza also possesses several sophisticated lines which enable it to compete with the sport-utility vehicle. Because of its similarity to the Toyota Camry, which is a full-sized sedan, it is quite low on the ground making it easy for passengers to alight. On the other hand, though it can only seat five passengers as there is no thread row, the Toyota Venza was endowed with a lot of storage nooks and crannies to keep things neat, including an abundance of cup holders. Also, with the backseats folded, the cargo capacity is over 70 cubic feet.

The Toyota Venza—which is available at dealers of Toyota and Subaru Ottawa residents recommend—may not be the most sophisticated option available, but it does offer its drivers many benefits. The 2.7 liter Toyota Venza comes with a reclining folding 60/40 rear seat, a power driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and nineteen-inch alloy wheels. A full army of airbags, antilock brakes, and stability control are also included.

Options to the Toyota Venza include a rear seat entertainment system, a backup camera, a navigation system, a high quality audio system, leather seats, plus a sunroof and xenon headlights that are perfect to light the streets during those dark Ottawa nights. Moreover, the Toyota Venza—which is available at dealers of Toyota and Nissan Ottawa residents depend on—may not be the sportiest car of them all, but its handling is excellent as it can take curvy roads rather well.

On the freeway, the ride is very comfy and both engine types are able to move the large wagon with ample power. For more information on the Toyota Ottawa dealers offer, please visit Toyota.com.

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