- 72,250
- 1,948 below average
- 14,705 good
- Petaluma, CA
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,948 below average 72,250 grey
2012 toyota venza review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It's more utilitarian than an ordinary car, yet it's smaller and lower than an suv. Venza seats five and comes with premium equipment and attributes normally associated with suvs. the venza is built on the platform of the previous-generation (2007-2011) camry, and is assembled in the same plant in georgetown, kentucky. but the venza is more than an upscale, contemporary rendition of a camry station wagon. The venza is more original than that, and more functional, loaded with a mix of highly evolved features and fresh design ideas. It's a family car, a good daily runabout that's easy to drive and park. And it's highly useful, for moving people, pets and grocery-getting. We found it spacious and comfortable. The v6 is rated at 268 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque and is rated at 18/25 mpg with all-wheel drive. on the road, the venza feels like a car. It rides smoothly and quietly and steers easily. We were impressed with its stability on slippery roads, whether equipped with all-wheel drive or not. All three grades come with front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive 1450). Standard audio is a six-speaker am/fm/6cd/mp3/wma system with satellite radio, bluetooth hands-free phone and music streaming, usb port with ipod connectivity, auxiliary audio jack and auto sound leveling. An le convenience package 750) adds a power liftgate and a rearview camera. Also standard on the xle is a multi-information display that can be customized to adjust the font size and content. The xle premium package 2,130) includes the panoramic roof with moonroof, and a 13-speaker jbl synthesis surround-sound system that retains all the input options and connectivity features of the standard audio setup. Toyota's star safety system comes standard and includes vehicle stability control (vsc) and traction control (trac) systems with a cutoff switch, plus antilock brake system (abs) with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and brake assist. A tire-pressure monitor system and child protector rear door locks are standard. walkaroundsmooth, fluid lines and aerodynamic sculpting characterize the toyota venza, which is slightly shorter and lower overall than most crossover suvs. viewed from the front, a high, wide grille that flows into flame-shaped headlamps functions to accentuate the wide stance of the car. The combination of lamp types gathered in the headlamp clusters, contrasted with the simple. Separate fog lamps below, creates a crisp, technical feeling. in profile, the venza appears sleek and contemporary, thanks to low rocker panels and narrow doorsills, much more like a car than a suv. In keeping with the ft-sx concept vehicle that inspired the design, the wheels are placed out at the corners of the body, snugly positioned in the wheelwells, and there is minimal overhang on either end. the 20-inch wheels of the v6 versions become especially prominent, suggesting something surefooted in everyday driving, even sporty on a winding road. Their five spokes are dramatically three-dimensional, whereas the standard 19-inch, 10-spoke wheels look clean, machined, and high-tech. at the rear, s-shaped tail lamps contribute to the sporty feeling. The end result is to convey the impression of a smart, modern, practical car. Most of all, the design conveys toyota's long-view dna, a way of saying that none of the venza's visual elements are cliches likely to become dated or out of style during the life of the car. interiorthe toyota venza is intended to be a refined, potentially luxurious alternative to a five-passenger sedan while offering more cargo and passenger space. So the interior has been endowed with an unusual mix of qualities, selected to combine the easy-to-drive attributes of a premium car with high-utility flexibility of an suv. keyless entry allowed us to just walk up to the venza and hop in; all five doors unlock at one touch (if programmed that way). The venza is easy to get into, because the step-in height is quite low, same as a camry, while the higher roofline makes entry easier for taller people. Once in the seat, we pressed the start button and the instrument panel came to life, brightly lit and highly visible. Less noticeable is the sound of the engine because the venza is very quiet at idle. seat quality is appropriate for a car that might convey a family and their pets on long-distance drives. The cushion length and seat back width are designed for comfort, and there is just enough side bolstering to allow for side-to-side support when the driving is more spirited. The seating position is a tad higher than the average car, more like a minivan, which affords easier visibility of the road ahead. It takes only a moment to adjust for legroom and seat angle, set the mirrors, and select drive. from the inside, the feeling is of spaciousness, especially in the front row. Both include a nicely textured dash. The cloth interior makes use of carbon-fiber accents for a high-tech appearance, while the leather interior has wood-grain accents to achieve a clean, modern take on classical materials. Both convey the look and feel of quality. The shift lever is canted slightly to the driver's side. Whether cloth or leather, the interior color is either ivory or light gray, depending on the exterior paintwork. the instrument cluster prioritizes an oversized speedometer, which is at the center of the cluster, with a slightly smaller tachometer to the left. Semi-circular fuel and temperature gauges are smaller and located to the right. The shift position indicator is a modest led display at center. The instruments look good, are bright enough even when the sun hits them directly, and pleasing at night. twisting stalks for lights, wipers and washers, and cruise control are mounted on the steering wheel. the center console is designed to be simple, clean, and uncluttered. It contains low-relief, soft-touch controls for the information center, the audio system and the hvac (heating/air conditioning) system. The console has a soft armrest cover over an unusually deep storage area, which is highly organized.
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