Let’s face it, the station wagon hasn’t always had the hippest reputation. Sure they’re great for families, but no bow wrapped around a station wagon is what a 16 year old wants to see on their birthday. But the times, they are a changin’ and so is the station wagon stigma thanks to Toyota’s Venza. Your Delray Toyota certified vehicle dealer introduced the Venza in 2009 and managed to reinvent the station wagon reputation with an innovative appearance, powerful performance and ironclad safety.
Appearance
One reason for the Venza’s initial appeal when it first debuted at your Toyota certified vehicle dealer was its appearance. The Venza’s dimensions make it appear more like a crossover SUV than a station wagon while shorter height make it look more like a car than a station wagon. The outcome is a modern take on the traditional station wagon which has catered to mainstream appeal like no other station wagon has.
The Venza’s exterior is highlighted by its distinct rear which features curvy taillights and chrome exhaust tips the car a touch of character personality. The 20 inch wheels offered by your Boynton Beach car dealer give the car an athletic, sporty profile not expected in a station wagon which is enhanced by the car’s swept back sheet metal. Inside, an available panoramic moonroof, XM radio, rear seat entertainment system and USB connectivity make the Venza one station wagon not exclusively targeted to the family driver.
Performance
Your car dealer offers the Venza with a four or six cylinder engine that can be paired with a front or all wheel drive system. With the base 2.7-liter producing 182 horsepower and the available 3.5-liter delivering 268 horsepower, all Venza powertrains produce more than ample power for everyday driving. Despite the Venza’s power performance and larger size, fuel economy is uncompromised. Rated at 19 mpg in the city and an impressive 26 mpg on the highway, the Venza is one of the most gas-frugal station wagons on the market.
Safety
A slew of safety features come standard at your Toyota certified car dealer including traction control, vehicle stability control, brake assist and an anti-lock braking system. Active head restraints, seven airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system and hill start assist control are among the additional safety features that come standard with the Venza. A long list of safety features is impressive, but only if they prove to keep the passengers inside of the car safe. That being said, the Venza achieved the highest possible ratings in all Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and National Highway Traffic Safety crash tests.
