Overview
The 2012 Toyota Venza wagon is a compact SUV offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $27,425. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Edge, the Nissan Murano, and the Mazda CX-5. Between 5 trims, the Toyota Venzaoffers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 2.7L Inline-4 engine capable of making 182 horsepower and 182 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 268 horsepower-making 3.5L V6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Toyota Venzareaches 60 MPH from zero in 9.3 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.3 seconds with the 3.5L V6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the Toyota Venza can manage a combined fuel economy of between 21 and 23 MPG. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the Toyota Venza comes in really pull you towards itself.
