Toyota Venza

NewNeptune · Post by **NewNeptune** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:09 pm

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles....html*drool*I may replace my Vibe with this when it comes out.Video review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAXWewjE_1kLooks a lot like the Malibu Maxx, which I liked it's just too bad mine didn't work right.

gr8vibe · Post by **gr8vibe** » Mon May 26, 2008 5:26 pm

Wow! Now that is SEXY! I've been...dare I say it, looking to maybe trade up for the New Saturn Vue. But this! May change everything...

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:26 pm

looks like a cross between an acura mdx(rear) and the ford edge(front)but i like it

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Mon May 26, 2008 8:53 pm

Sorry guys I cant agree,dont care for it at all.It looks like a typical toyota in that it is very boring looking,the car looks just like another lil space pod.and i can just guess where they will sticker it at.Sorry not my cup o tea.but that is just my lil opinion.

renate · Post by **renate** » Mon May 26, 2008 9:30 pm

I don't like it either .I got the Vibe partly for fuel economy, so I don't want a V6.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon May 26, 2008 10:53 pm

yeah looks just like a ford edge, and prolly wont have that good of fuel econ. meh imo.

Neouka · Post by **Neouka** » Tue May 27, 2008 4:46 am

What's the point of it? It seems pretty redundant.They have the Rav4 already, which grew to the size of the old Highlander.. As well as the 4Runner.. The Sienna too.I guess it's like Mazda having the Mazda5 and the CX-7. They're both similar sizewise, have similar options...one kinda makes the other redundant. I don't know why car companies are doing this now.And with the price of gas now, I really HATE having to pay $55 to fill up my Vibe. It's ridiculous. I've been pulling 38-40 mpg from it, and I still want better. As if I'm going to buy a 6-cyl for my next car. I think I'm going diesel next round, if the manufacturers would hurry the fark up and give us more of them....

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:04 am

Pass. Looks like an odd version of the Cx-7.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue May 27, 2008 8:05 am

So that's what you get after an Edge rapes a Camry. No thanks.

NewNeptune · Post by **NewNeptune** » Wed May 28, 2008 4:40 pm

Sure, it isn't the most exciting car, but you have to admit, the Vibe isn't all that exciting in stock form either. The rumor is that pricing will be around 23K.

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Wed May 28, 2008 5:58 pm

looks like a ford edge when your zooming in on it...

NewNeptune · Post by **NewNeptune** » Thu May 29, 2008 5:01 am

Looking over the specs, they will offer a 4 cylinder engine, so that should curb it's fuel usage.I kind of see the resemblance between it and the Edge, but I think it looks quite a bit better.

redlava · Post by **redlava** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:09 am

I'm not diggin it either. The front end is hideous. Just one more $30,000 crossover to add to the list. Yawn.

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Thu May 29, 2008 5:42 pm

I kinda like it. I wonder what the numbers are gonna look like for MPG... and price.........

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:55 am

first thing it reminded me of is the ford edge. not bad looking.

GoLowDrew · Post by **GoLowDrew** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:42 am

Quote, originally posted by NewNeptune Â»Looks a lot like the Malibu Maxx, which I liked it's just too bad mine didn't work right.I wonder if GM would do a Maxx again with the new Malibu? Probably not.Great car. I want one. BUT, will it really sell? It's basically a Camry. When dealers can discount a Camry at $18,999, it's not going to make much sense to pay $30K for the "same" thing. If I need a crossover to carry, pull stuff, or drive in snow, I'll get a "real one."Yup, it's a great car. A great idea. Owners will love it. When it comes to it and I got some extra $$$$, I'll spend it on the XLE trim on my Camry instead.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:48 am

Toyota - as of now - is replacing the Solara with the Venza. That could change. But if that's the case, I guess it's not supposed to be an alternative to camry - it's supposed to be a version of it. ROFL!Good luck Toyota. Americans may be dumb sometimes, but they're not dumb enough to go shopping for a 2 door coupe or convertible, and decide that a 4 door high-standing crossover is THE SAME THING! *rolls eyes*

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:00 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Toyota - as of now - is replacing the Solara with the Venza. That could change. But if that's the case, I guess it's not supposed to be an alternative to camry - it's supposed to be a version of it. ROFL!Good luck Toyota. Americans may be dumb sometimes, but they're not dumb enough to go shopping for a 2 door coupe or convertible, and decide that a 4 door high-standing crossover is THE SAME THING! *rolls eyes*lol how dumb do some of these people think we are?? i'm not really a fan of it either

scott_h · Post by **scott_h** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:46 am

I'd like to see a 'real' picture of it - not the prettied up promo shots. It's hard to judge from those. I like it in ways, and dislike it in others. I'll wait to judge until I see it in person.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 12:34 pm

Quote, originally posted by scott_h Â»I'd like to see a 'real' picture of it - not the prettied up promo shots. It's hard to judge from those. I like it in ways, and dislike it in others. I'll wait to judge until I see it in person.That's pretty much the production version you're looking at. I saw it at NYAS.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 8:03 pm

So, since the Highlander is also a Camry derivative and apparently this one is too, what's the point in this thing? Is it just smaller or something?

GoLowDrew · Post by **GoLowDrew** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 11:32 pm

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»So, since the Highlander is also a Camry derivative and apparently this one is too, what's the point in this thing? Is it just smaller or something?1. Toyota is trying to save money by sharing platform.2. Highlander has moved "off road" (if you want to call it that) as you know body on frame, such as the 4Runner days are numbered. Venza is this is the "new" Highlander.

ColonelPanic · Post by **ColonelPanic** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 12:12 am

Gotcha. So they're doing like everybody else and adding so much bloat to a vehicle that they have to create a new vehicle that was the same size as the original vehicle was before they moved it too far upmarket. Toyota's definitely well stocked in the "crossover" / wagon segment... this thing, Highlander, Rav 4, Matrix... sheesh that seems like a lot.

GoLowDrew · Post by **GoLowDrew** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:30 am

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic Â»Gotcha. So they're doing like everybody else and adding so much bloat to a vehicle that they have to create a new vehicle that was the same size as the original vehicle was before they moved it too far upmarket. Just like Honda has to bring in the Fit because the Civic has gotten so big (and expensive).

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:20 am

Not bad looking but does look like a ford.wait, what?

scott_h · Post by **scott_h** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:36 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»That's pretty much the production version you're looking at. I saw it at NYAS.I didn't mean that I thought it would actually change at all. It's just it's hard to really judge from promo shots that are cropped and prettied up. Seeing the car against a backdrop has a different look than seeing it out in public, or even in a picture with a parking lot background. IMHO, the promotional photos almost don't even look like real pictures - they almost look like computer generated images because they're so "perfect". Even with my fresh clay and wax on my Murano, I can't achieve that "glow" around the car that those pics have.

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 11:27 am

*BUMP*I just got an unsolicited email from Toyota showing photos and specs of 'the prototype 2009 Venza', available in 'Late 2008'.

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PlatinumVibe08 · Post by **PlatinumVibe08** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:53 pm

To celebrate being built at the TMMK plant in Georgetown, Toyota will be offering the Venza with a limited production Red, White, and Blue paint scheme.

GoodVibErations2004 · Post by **GoodVibErations2004** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:10 pm

Quote, originally posted by PlatinumVibe08 Â»To celebrate being built at the TMMK plant in Georgetown, Toyota will be offering the Venza with a limited production Red, White, and Blue paint scheme. please tell me that was a joke. lol. i think its another useless piece of over beautified, under technified junk. they really arent making cars like they used to.

bull77 · Post by **bull77** » Thu Oct 23, 2008 11:51 pm

lol --- looks like one of those rocket popsicles

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