The Toyota Venza might be classified as a ?sport wagon.? It?s a 5-passenger family wagon that rides high and adds extra width,and is available with all-wheel drive (AWD). For 2010,the Venza?s sound system has been updated and Bluetooth connectivity added.

The 2010 Toyota Venza offers two trim levels: one with a 4-cylinder engine and one with a V-6 engine. Accompanying the smaller engine are 19-inch alloy wheels; the larger engine features 20-inch wheels. Standard features on both include dual-zone automatic climate control,cruise control,automatic headlights,some power accessories,trip computer,and a 6-speaker sound system that now features satellite radio,a USB port,and iPod connectivity. Various option packages and stand-alone enhancements are available. These can include leather upholstery,keyless entry and ignition,heated front seats and mirrors,more power accessories,a navigation system,premium surround-sound system,and a rear-seat entertainment system. Cargo space behind the rear seats amounts to 34.4 cubic feet,according to Toyota. With the rear seats folded,total cargo space is 70 cubic feet.

The entry-level power plant for the 2010 Toyota Venza is a 182-horsepower,2.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission that features sequential shift control. It delivers 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with front-wheel drive (FWD),20/28 with AWD,according to the EPA. The upper-trim 268-horsepower,3.5-liter V-6 engine delivers 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway with FWD,and 18/25 with AWD.

Standard safety features on the 2010 Toyota Venza include 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes,stability control,traction control,active front head restraints,front seat belt pre-tensioners,front side air bags,and side curtain air bags. In government crash tests,the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Venza 5 (out of 5) stars across the board in front- and side-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Venza the highest-possible ?Good? ratings in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.

Starting MSRP for the 2010 Toyota Venza was $26,275.