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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Default Toyota Venza (09 model, coming out late summer/fall 2008)

http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/index.html

Simply put, it looks like a Lexus RX350 that is more mod friendly

The target market is similar to the Dodge Magnum, but it will be replacing the Highlander at the same time (segment-wise, the Highlander has grown and is roomier than my 4Runner This is to fill the smaller cross-over segment and replace the Solara)

So... anyone thinking of picking one up for modding? I'm a bit curious about it... but I'll hold my thoughts back until I see it in person. If it's small enough, it'll be nice. If it's too big... it'll be a mini Sienna (boo!).

Specs: http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/minis...enza_Specs.pdf
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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I want a MarkX Zio instead!! haha
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by bBlover
I want a MarkX Zio instead!! haha
Same. Mark X + Chaser =
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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i want rear or all wheel drive, and a clutch pedal, is that too much to ask for from toyota?
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Yes.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Ehh, its a Camary Station Wagon. Not too bad look'n. Ugly grill.
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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well now I'd rather have a last gen Chaser than the MarkX Zio!
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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I'm more interested in the 2.7L engine. It might be used in more Toyota products like the next gen Scions.
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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isn't the 2.7 liter engine they are talking about the same engine they offer in the base tacoma's?
Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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this is coming stateside?
if so, interesting ....
Old Jul 19, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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i liked it until I saw the grill :-/
Old Jan 31, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Can someone answer me..not flame me..are the venza's wheels a possibility on a tc...they look lexus like and just want to hear what the masses have to say...thanks
Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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the venzas wheels are stock 20's unless that was an upgraded package they had at the local dealer.. I dotn know the bolt pattern though. I like these. It has soem serious exterior mod potential. RWD would be ncie but its a toyota.
Old Jan 31, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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they're 114.3
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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comes in fwd and awd from 19 to 20 inch wheels
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I drove 1 of these at the car show yesterday... There pretty nice, i like em.
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