![]() About the Toyota VenzaThe Toyota Venza is a midsize vehicle produced since the 2009 model year. Classified as a five-door crossover wagon model, the Venza has either a four-cylinder or V6 engine located in the front. Consumers can choose from front- or all-wheel drive. The Venza gets moderate gas mileage, but families that are not quite large enough for a minivan still often choose this model because of its seating capacity.The 2011 Venza is available with either a 2.7 liter four-cylinder or 3.5 liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder engine delivers 182 horsepower and the V6 produces 268 horsepower. Depending on engine and transmission choice, the Venza can get 18 to 21 city MPG and 25 to 27 MPG on the highway. Five people can ride comfortably in the Venza. Standard towing capacity is 1,000 pounds, with... View more the four-cylinder and V6 engines delivering 2,500 and 3,500 pounds maximum towing capacity, respectively. Since the beginning of its production, the Venza has been manufactured exclusively in Georgetown, Kentucky, United States. Over the years, the Toyota Venza has undergone only minor changes in design and equipment. Unlike most other vehicles, the Venza offers consumers only one trim level option. The only differences between Venzas of the same model year are the engine size and type of transmission. Various option packages are available for consumers to customize their cars, but the Venza comes with an array of features that are optional-only on other vehicles, making it a popular choice for those on a budget. The 2011 Toyota Venza comes with exterior features including integrated fog lamps, UV reduction glass windshield and rear lift gate window defogger. Interior features such as cruise control, power windows and locks and Optitron instrument panels are also standard, as are technological features like remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD/MP3/XM audio system and three 12V auxiliary power outlets. Optional features available to upgrade the Venza include a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, voice-activated touch screen navigation system and panoramic glass roof with power moon roof. Some options may be added separately while others come as part of a package. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) granted the 2011 Toyota Venza their Top Safety Pick award. The 2011 model also received the Best Value in America award in the midsize/crossover category from Vincentric. This marked the second time the Venza received the Best Value award. The 2011 Venza also was rated Good;" the highest rating possible, in all categories of the IIHS crash test. The 2010 Venza was ranked Best in Class by Autos.com and the Cars.com Editor's Choice for Small Families. View less | |||
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