How long the get-up takes, however, can prove frustrating. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Its sheet metal is expressive — daring, even — in a way few Toyotas manage. The recall began on March 21, 2013. In fact, with all-wheel drive both engines get 25 mpg highway.
The nose may take some getting used to — thanks mostly to its plunging headlights and zebra-striped grille — but the remaining three sides look sharp, with squat proportions and short overhangs. The Venza features a single trim level, with numerous packages and options. Unlike most Toyota vehicles, the Venza doesn't come in many different trims. Fueling time varies with hydrogen fueling pressure and ambient temperature. All-wheel drive knocks both figures down 1 mpg. And, unlike many other vehicles, most options are available a la carte, without the requirement to buy a pricey package or step to a more expensive trim level—although Toyota has grouped some options for 2011.
Your next weekend getaway is closer than ever. The V-6 increases the rating to 3,500 pounds, which is competitive with similarly priced crossovers. The recall began on March 21, 2013. The recall began on May 28, 2013. On the interstate, you feel patches of grooved pavement — and you learn to avoid them.
Roomy five-passenger seating and an emphasis on comfort and versatility cast it as a direct rival to the most carlike crossover vehicles. The snout, including the multibar grille that reminds us of a gawky teenager in braces, is full of chrome and probably the least attractive part of the Venza design. Aluminum cylinder head S Fuel economy city 21 mpg Torque 182 lbs. The seats fold down via convenient cargo-area levers for a maximum of 70. The Venza's tall doors also feel thin and insubstantial—more like those on a Prius—and resonate with cabin noise. In back, a reclining seatback and very roomy back seat is fit for adults, while the seats fold nearly flat to provide enough space for smaller pieces of furniture, for instance.
For 2013, the Venza received a mid-model cycle facelift. Seven standard airbags include dual-stage front , driver's , front seat-mounted , 2-row and fuel pump cut-off switch with airbag deployment. The 2013 Venza also adds 's new , which enables connection to , , , , or other similar devices via a. Toyota launched the four-cylinder Venza in February, 2009. Steering is well-assisted at low speeds, making driving in parking lots and city intersections easy.
Production of the vehicle will remain there for export until 2017. The bigger disappointment is in the Venza's interior trim—it's oddly textured with lines that highlight its vast pieces of plastic, instead of diminishing them, and overall the materials just don't keep pace with the upscale, luxury-oriented message. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. The 2011 Toyota Venza has a design that pays off with tremendous interior space; it can fit five adults comfortably while still having plenty of cargo space for a sizable grocery run. This allows wireless control of the device from the vehicle's steering wheel controls, as well as hands-free telephone calls and without physically using a handheld device. More frustrating are the brakes. But sprightly it is not.
Though not as adventurous as the exterior, the cabin does have a few style points of its own. Engine bore x stroke 3. Front and rear mud flaps O Body-colored door handles S Spoiler S Paint with stripe O Convex driver and passenger mirror O Heated door mirrors O Metallic paint O Rear step bumper O Power door mirrors S 4 doors S Power liftgate O Metal-look grille S Bodyside moldings O Pin stripe O Roof rack load 100 lbs. The 20-inch wheels start to create some noise at highway speeds. Freeway interchanges and curvy roads result in lots of , and if you take a corner too fast the tires are quick to surrender their grip.
Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859. The Venza uses an system. Standard features include the usual front, front-seat side-impact and two-row side curtain airbags, as well as antilock brakes and an. To qualify, it would need a Good overall score in the roof test. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859. Go for the passing lane, and the automatic takes too long to to a lower gear; at lower speeds, other editors and I noticed hints of accelerator lag, too.