I8ABMR

I don't know what it is about this vehicle that gets me so excited. I know its not the standard sports car that we usually discuss on this forum but I think its a really great vehicle that offers great looks, performance for its class, utility, and safety. I even found some pictures of some modded Venzas. I am surprised I am not seeing more modified venzas. Its a great looking crossover that look mean as hell dropped on a set on nice 24" wheel ( yes 24" wheels). I had a chance to check one out at the LA car show and I was totally impressed by the looks , size, and the fact that it was a toyota that offers an even more stylish alternative for those of us with kids that the RX 350 IMO. I seriously think I will consider one of these for the wife's next car. It just enough car to keep her happy and just enough SUV to make shopping and carting kids around a bit easier. I am in love. I think if this car is modded right it would be something I would be proud to drive


what do you guys think and feeel about the venza???



mods on the Venza shown::

TOYOTA VENZA SPORTLUX – Designed by Street Image

Exterior Modifications:
•Six piece lip kit enhancement
•Rear hatch spoiler
•Integrated hood scoop
•Flash window film
•Custom grille
•Mirror turn signals
•Chrome Cognac No 20 wheels
-Front 24″ x 9.5″
-Rear 24″ x 10.0″
•Toyo Proxy 4 performance tires
-Front 255/30ZR24
-Rear 275/30ZR20
•Dual center exiting stainless steel exhaust
Interior Modifications:
•Seating in black and burgundy leather upholstery
•Accent upholstery in black suede
-Headliner and sun visors
-Pillars
•Steering wheel upholstered in black leather
•Accent lighting
•Color matched accents
Engine and Bay Modifications:
•TRD supercharger, oil filler cap and high pressure radiator cap
•Cold air intake system
•Hose Techniques silicone vacuum hose, couplers and t-bolt clamps
•Color match accents
•Polished accents pieces and hard lines
•Optima D34/78 Yellow Top deep cycle battery
•Counter sunk stainless steel metric hardware
Suspension Modifications::
•Height adjustable coil over suspension
Brake Modifications:
•TRD Big Brakes
-Front 15″ diameter
-Rear 13.6″ diameter
•TRD forged calipers
-Front 6 piston
-Rear 4 piston
•Braided stainless steel brake lines
•Motul RBF 600 brake fluid
In Car Entertainment:
•Eclipse AVN6620 – In-dash navigation with 7″ wide TFT display and dual DVD multi-source receiver x 1; SIR-ECL1 – Sirius Satellite Radio tuner x 1; MRE-700W – 7″ wide screen monitors x 2; XA4200 – 1000 watt 4 channel class D amplifier with channel flex crossover x 1; ZA1200 – 1500 watt 1 channel class D subwoofer amplifier x 2; SC8355 5 ¼” component 3-way speaker system x 1; SC6500 6 ½” component 2-way speaker system x 1; and SW8000 10″ dual coil subwoofer x 2
•Cascade APS90 continuous power supply
•Headrest mounted monitors for rear passenger entertainment
•Custom false floor subwoofer enclosure
•Black suede trunk area upholstery

lex

I think the RX is good too The only reason I don't like the Venza is that it's not as luxurious.

I8ABMR

the dash boards look exactly the same, but I think the leather isnt as nice. Its bigger than an RX though

I8ABMR

look at the dash. Its kinda similar. I still think the Venza is awesome.I like the masculine lines of the car as well

blacksc400

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Nice, but the exterior is a little overdone.

I8ABMR

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8rym1GxmNg

cool video on the street image Venza with all of the info on the mods.

This one is a bit over done, but the wheels and the drop just make the grocery getter look like it could hit the town as well. You could be the cool dad dropping the kids off at school and still get respect in the tuner scene and probably even make some magazines with this car

ecr527

When I first started reading the thread, I thought 24's?, but after seeing the pictures, that looks really good!! I give it

dunnojack

if i needed a cheap family wagon, that would be it.

other than the klingon grille, toyota got the design right. the rear fender sheet metal looks very aggressive and gives it a wide body look. i like.


the fixed up RX's don't look bad. it's unfortunate that Lexus makes them so plain from the factory, making you have to spend an extra $3000 to fix it up.

Rash

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We don't have this in Dubai.



We have this instead

Blackraven

It's not a bad car (just that it's nothing special at all).

4TehNguyen

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Venza is just a lowered RX/Highlander. Good utility with the handling of a car. Saw it in person at the car show its nice if you dont want SUV handling but you want the space.

LexFather

The Venza is pretty neat and there are all sorts of compartments inside, very useful. Kinda ridiuclous that Toyota's best looking/posssibly sportiest model is this

speedflex

I really like the Venza. In fact, it's about the only thing in Toyota's lineup that I'd seriously consider buying for myself. It's a really cool vehicle for what it is. In terms of styling I like it better than the Lexus RX.

IS-SV

I like the Venza a lot. I haven't bothered to drive one yet since I know the driving experience will be pretty sedate, like the new RX which I have already driven. I will consider buying one later when I replace my current 4wd SUV.

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To be honest it looks like the Venza interior has better ergonomics........