Toyota Announces Prices for New 2009 Venza - VIDEO ENHANCED

TORRANCE, CA - November 3, 2008: Toyota Motor Sales announced today suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2009 Toyota Venza. MSRPs will range from $25,975 for the four-cylinder with front-wheel-drive (FWD) model to $29,250 for the V6 with all-wheel-drive (AWD). Venza V6 models will start hitting dealerships in early December, with full production and sales of both engines in January.

Venza represents a new direction in passenger cars for Toyota. It combines excellent fuel economy, innovative design, outstanding utility and excellent value. Venza will use a single grade strategy with simplified packages and stand-alone options that will include an impressive list of comfort and utility features.

Venza is available in nine colors with a choice of two engines, a four- cylinder and a V6, each offered in FWD and AWD. Both engines are mated to a six-speed sequential-shift electronically-controlled automatic transmission.

MSRPs for Venza models are:
* Four-cylinder FWD $25,975
* Four-cylinder AWD $27,425
* V6 FWD $27,800
* V6 AWD $29,250

Click PLAY to watch the complete unveiling of the Venza at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show

The new Venza prices include the following standard features on all models:

  Electronic Power Steering                Rear spoiler

  Cruise control                           Integrated fog lamps

  Privacy glass                            HomeLink(R)

  Six-disc CD changer with roof-mounted    Dual-zone automatic climate
   XM(R) satellite radio antenna            control with air filter and
                                            second row seat vents

  A tilt/telescopic adjustable steering    Six-speed transmission with
   wheel with integrated audio controls     sequential shift

  Vanity mirror                            Rear windshield wiper

  20-inch wheels on V6; 19-inch wheels on  Electrochromic rearview mirror
   four-cylinder                            with compass

  Power windows with auto up/down function Cargo area one-touch forward-fold
   and jam protection on all four doors     seat levers

  Tonneau cover                            Seven airbags

  Rear personal overhead lamps             Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

  Dual exhaust on V6                       Front active headrests

  14-degree rear seat recline

Venza is the first Toyota passenger car to offer the Star Safety System(TM) as standard equipment for all models which includes enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRAC) Systems with a cutoff switch, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.

Venza also brings many new firsts as optional features to the Toyota lineup that are typically found on luxury vehicles. High intensity discharge headlamps with an automatic high beam feature that detects oncoming vehicles and automatically switches the headlamps from high- to low-beam; chrome- accented one-touch door handles on the front side doors that lock and unlock all four doors and rear hatch door; panoramic roof with power tilt/slide function and a separate fixed glass panel over the rear seats; and wireless Bluetooth(R) streaming music from the navigation system.

Other first time Toyota options include a multi-information display that can be customized to adjust the font size and content. The navigation voice instructions are available in Spanish, French or English.

Additional options for Venza include Smart Key System with push button start; power rear door with jam protection; leather-trimmed seats; tow hitch; rear bumper protector; roof rack; carpeted floor mats; and a cargo mat. A full line of pet products such as a rear hatch pet ramp, booster seat with harness, pet buckles, rear seat zip line-style harnesses, pet carriers, bucket seat, bench seat and hammock-style waterproof seat covers are available at Toyota dealerships.