Well, you just say Venza, as in the new 2009 Toyota Venza. The new model seems to be named after a shortened version of the Italian work for Venice which is "Venezia." I supposed Toyota figured folks like me would butchered the word Venezia so they went with the snappy Venza instead.
In any case, Toyota outdid themselves with this new vehicle. Our dealership in Clinton, IA - McEleney Toyota - just sold its first Venza recently to one very happy customer. In terms of the product line the Venza falls somewhere between the Matrix and the Highlander. It's a crossover that's available in front wheel drive or the midwest favorite all wheel drive.
After checking out the photos online and watching some of the Venza commercials I can't figure out why I like it so much. I guess the overall package just works. I'll let you be the judge of that though.
For fun check out out this video of Ian Cartabiano, chief designer of the Venza, sketching the vehicle with the help of time-lapse video.
My friend Mike is also excited by the Venza and he can't put his finger on it either. It just revs him up more than other cross-overs. Maybe coz it's lower to the ground and little more car-like ...?
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