Toyota Venza

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Toyota Venza
2009 Toyota Venza
Manufacturer Toyota
Production 2009-
Assembly Georgetown, Kentucky
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style(s) 4-door SUV
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s) 2.7L I4
3.5L V6
Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 109.3 in (2776 mm)
Length 189.0 in (4801 mm)
Width 75.0 in (1905 mm)
Height 63.4 in (1610 mm)
Related Toyota Avalon

The Toyota Venza is a mid-size crossover SUV that was unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan.[1] It was designed and engineered in the United States and will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in Georgetown, Kentucky.[1] The Venza is expected to be priced between the RAV4 ($21,500) and Highlander ($27,500), though it is slightly longer than the Highlander.

Based on the Toyota FT-SX concept car unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show, the Venza uses the Avalon chassis and will offer Toyota's 3.5L 2GR-FE V6 and a new 2.7L I4.[2] Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive will be available as an option. It is also Toyota's only crossover SUV to not have third-row seating.

The Venza will replace production of the Solara at TMMK starting in November 2008. Toyota projects sales of between 75,000-100,000 Venzas per year[3]

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