Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Toyota Venza
The Toyota Venza was supposed to have debuted earlier this year, but it was delayed when the recession forced Toyota to cut production. It's here now, though, and it looks great. The new Venza, which is based on the same architecture chassis as that of the always popular Toyota Camry, has the audacity to look like a traditional station wagon. The modest size seems right for the times — as much as monstrously big SUVs seem like dinosaurs. The standard 286 V-6 engine provides ample power for a multipurpose vehicle that is designed to carry people and packages.