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According to Toyota, its newest production model, the 2009 Venza, is a "crossover sedan" that will "launch a new segment, not just join one." The company must have forgotten that crossovers, including their own RAV4 and Highlander, have been flooding the market for years.
Despite the marketing spin, the Venza is sure to be a strong competitor against the likes of the Saturn Vue, the Dodge Journey, and the Ford Edge. Speaking of the Edge, the Venza's front end looks a lot like a Ford beak turned up at the edges in a smile. Like those American competitors, the Venza has seating for only five passengers. To its credit, though, it is larger and more nicely trimmed than Toyota's Matrix. Think of it as a shorter, sleeker Highlander.
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