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2009 Toyota Venza
What is it? The Venza, a midsized low-slung crossover, will be powered by a 2.7-liter 4-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V6 engine. While there are no numbers for the 4-cylinder, the V6 will produce 268-hp and both engines will be mated to a six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission. The wheel diameter on the base version will be 19-inches, the largest wheel size of any other 4-cylinder in Toyota's lineup. The V6 will have 20-inch wheels and a towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. The Venza will seat 5 passengers and the rear seats fold flat to provide for additional cargo space. A new option for Toyot...  More

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Consumer Reports covered the annual Detroit auto show, with articles, photographs, and videos uploaded direct from the COBO Center. More than 40 near-future production vehicles and concept cars were unveiled, and we share the most significant models here.
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