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2009 Toyota Venza - Specifications

MSRP: $25,975 - $29,250 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Wagon V6 FWD (Natl) Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $27,800
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V6, 3.5L
EPA Class Sport utility
Style Name 4dr Wgn V6 FWD (Natl)
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Station Wagon
Transmission 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/sequential shift mode

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Why should I also consider these? X

The 2009 Toyota Venza seems to be tailor-made for older drivers looking at crossovers and needing easy entry and exit and big gauges.

The Nissan Murano is the opposite; it's racy, with less interior room and an emphasis on sporty handling.

The Ford Edge is the oldest of this trio, and feels a little ponderous when driving—it's quite heavy—but has a smart, upright package that's also nicely conservative in appearance.

Somewhere in the middle in terms of function—but off in left field in terms of design—is the Subaru Tribeca, which despite a smoothing-over for '08 is still quite polarizing.

The Venza does offer one important feature that's not available on any of these competitors: a fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine.

2009 Nissan Murano  
2009 Nissan Murano
Rating
8.6
2008 Ford Edge 4-door SEL FWD Angular Front Exterior View  
2008 Ford Edge
Rating
8.2
2008 Subaru Tribeca 4-door 7-Pass Ltd Open Doors  
2008 Subaru Tribeca
Rating
8.2

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