The 2009 Toyota Venza V6 4WD is clearly skewed toward the SUV/station wagon/heavy duty end of this "crossover sedan.” This trim gets both the 3.5-liter, DOHC, 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing, 268 horsepower, and 246 lb-ft of torque AND the Active Torque Control All-Wheel Drive system. Owners looking for a rugged “sedan” with extra room will probably appreciate the Venza V6 4WD, and might also consider adding the Tow Prep package, which would bring towing capacity up to 3,500 pounds from 1,000.
And since this is the high-end trim, owners might also be tempted by some of the other available packages, including Security, Convenience, Lighting, Leather, Comfort, and two Premium packages, to personalize their Venza. The V6 4WD does get the lowest mileage of any of the Venzas at 18 city/25 highway, but that’s not too far from the I4's 21/29, which is the highest rating for any of the Venza trims.
By Tim O'Sullivan
