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Camry can be equipped for everything from rugged family life or plush luxury touring, but nothing particularly sexy. Club hopping and canyon carving are not on the menu, though Toyota Racing Development (TRD - how sexy is that acronym? Further evidence supporting our case for truthfulness in advertising.) will sell you a kit that turns this grocery-getter into a competent handler.

Inside, controls and gauges are laid-out nicely in a dated but ergonomically correct dashboard. The switches and stalks all exhibit a solid heft, imparting a sense of quality. Abundant storage areas include a deep center console, door bins, and dashboard bins. Front cup holders accommodate 20-ounce bottles of your favorite beverage. The only downside to this cabin is that you might find the seats uncomfortable. 

XLE

• 2.2L 4-cyl. engine 
• Automatic transmission 
• Up to 20 cty/29 hwy mpg 
• Side/Curtain Airbags (Optional) 
• Traction control (Optional)

Notable options include side airbags, traction control, a JBL sound system, leather interior trim, and a power moon-roof. ABS is standard on LE and XLE models equipped with a V6 engine.

CE

• 2.2L 4-cyl. engine 
• Automatic transmission 
• Up to 20 cty/29 hwy mpg 
• Side/Curtain Airbags (Optional)

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The Sienna will be offered in five trim levels, the Sienna grade, LE, XLE, Limited and for the first time the SE trim. The new SE offers revised bodywork, "Altezza" style clear tail lamps, 19-inch wheels, firmer suspension and revised steering tuning for a sportier ride. All-wheel-drive is only available with the V6 engine on the LE, XLE and Limited model trims.
The previous 3.5-liter 2GR-FE continues, but for the first time the Sienna offers a four cylinder, the 1AR-FE. An Electric Power Steering (EPS) system replaces the previous hydraulic power steering system. Toyota expects EPA-estimated mileage figures of 19 mpg city/24 mpg highway for models powered by the 4-cylinder engine, 18 mpg city/24 mpg highway for 2WD V6 models ,and 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway for AWD models. An optional tow package for V6 models is rated to tow 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg).
New features include an optional sliding second row with "Lounge Seating" recliner style chairs, a feature previously seen on the Toyota Alphard, Toyota Estima, Toyota Crown, Maybach 57 and 62 and Lexus LS, and Toyota's keyless Smart Key System with push-button start. The rear seat entertainment option now uses a 16.4-inch LCD screen which operates in two view modes, a single 16:9-ratio widescreen or two separate 4:3-ratio split screens with separate wireless headphones.
For safety the back-up camera comes with a new 180º panoramic view. Other new options include a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as well as an automatic highbeam dimmer, Safety Connect and a more advanced stability control system known as Vehicle Integrated Dynamics Management. A driver's knee airbag is now standard as well.
Unlike Chrysler's minivans Toyota decided not to offer a flat folding second row; instead the seats must be removed for extra cargo space. Toyota instead chose larger and heavier second row seats with more padding for comfort.When the second row seats are removed, the bottom of the second row seats, which is similar to a rack, remains attached to the van floor. This means that with second row seats removed, the floor is not flat.
Toyota is the first automaker to offer a factory installed auto-access seat for disabled people. The one-touch rotating, power ascending/descending lift-up seat can lower to within 19 inches of the ground.

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Toyota has wisely enabled buyers to purchase the top-line Camry model with the four-cylinder engine. That ought to continue, with the 2012 Camry XLE starting around $27,000. Toyota could be challenged to keep the base price of the 2012 Camry XLE with the V-6 under $30,000, though it may consider that necessary to satisfying marketing and advertising goals. As the top-of-the-line model, the XLE has included in its base price such features as automatic transmission, dual-zone automatic climate control, power moonroof, power driver and passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated mirrors, and Homelink integrated garage-door transmitters. Leather upholstery as a standard features has been exclusive to the XLE V-6 Camry. Of course, options would drive prices higher for all these models.

Pricing for the 2012 Toyota Camry won’t be announced until shortly before the car goes on sale, but a base price range of around $20,300-$29,900 is almost guaranteed. That’s where the bulk of midsize-car business is done and where Camry has delivered great value. (All base prices in this review include the manufacturer’s mandatory destination fee. For 2011 Toyota cars, that fee is $750. The fee may vary for Toyotas purchased in Southeastern and Gulf states.)

In general, the 2012 Camry CE model should start around $21,400 with automatic transmission. One benefit of having a manual-transmission version in the lineup would be a starting price below $20,500 or so – great for snaring buyers conducting price-based Internet searches.

Estimated base price for the 2012 Toyota Camry LE with the four-cylinder engine is around $22,000 with manual transmission, around $23,000 with automatic. Toyota’s track record would suggest the V-6 would continue as an extra-cost upgrade starting at this rung on the model ladder. The 2012 Camry LE with the V-6 engine would likely be priced from around $25,700 and come only with automatic transmission.

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The 2011 Toyota Venza ranks 14 out of 23 Affordable Midsize SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 33 published reviews and test drives of the Toyota Venza, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The 2011 Toyota Venza is a true crossover: it gives a car-like ride and SUV-like space.  No matter what you call the Venza, reviewers are impressed with it.
It’s a wagon! It’s an SUV! It’s a 2011 Toyota Venza: riding on the same platform as the Toyota Camry, the Venza drives like a car but has the space of an SUV. Overall, reviewers say it’s a comfortable and upscale vehicle – whether you call it a wagon, SUV or crossover.


"Truth be told, the Venza makes the average SUV look like yesterday's news," says Automobile Magazine. "It won't tow like an SUV or go off-road like a Jeep. But for everything else, it's a breath of fresh air." Reviewers like the Venza for how comfortable and useful it is. It has an interior that’s upscale and has plenty of passenger space, even if it lacks a third row. On the road, the Venza is smooth and comfortable – something many family car buyers appreciate. Its fuel economy is also pretty good, especially when you consider how much cargo it can hold. Plus, the Venza comes very well-equipped, with standards like Bluetooth and a USB port. That helps make it a good value.

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<sup>The Toyota Camry Solara, also more commonly known as the Toyota Solara, is a mid-size coupe/convertible designed and engineered by Toyota. Created to appeal to a demographic of [slightly] more sport-minded drivers than those who prefer the Toyota Camry sedan, the Camry Solara aspires to blend "sporty" looks and style with spacious practicality. The front-wheel drive Camry Solara is supposed to have a more sporty image than the Camry sedan. However, all models of the Camry Solara only feature the "Solara" portion of the name on exterior emblems, and the "Camry" portion of the name is rarely used when referring to the car in general.

Prior to the production of the Camry Solara, the 2-door version of the Toyota Camry was simply known as the Camry Coupé. It was added to the third generation Camry lineup in 1994 to compete with the Honda Accord and other cars in its class. However, due to it never being nearly as popular as the 4-door sedan of the Camry, the Camry Coupé was dropped in 1997.

In 1999, reviving the goal to compete with other similar coupés, Toyota launched the Camry Solara. Unlike the competing Honda Accord sedan and the Accord Coupe which are updated at the same time, the Solara's development lags behind of that of the Camry sedan by a couple years. Instead of mirroring the now-fourth generation Camry's appearance, the Solara had its own unique design with a swooped roofline, heavily creased sides, and unique front and rear fascia. The second generation, based on the 2002 Camry sedan, debuted in 2004.[1]

When the Camry sedan entered its seventh generation, there were no plans to update the Camry Solara to that platform. The Solara sold below expectations, as it inherited the unexciting handling from its Camry parent.[2] Without a major update in the works, that left the Solara underpowered compared to the new iteration of the sedan. The Solara coupe was discontinued after the 2008 model year, though it was rumored that the coupe would be revived in 2010 albeit on a different platform. The Solara convertible, which accounts for the majority of sales, continued to be produced.[3][4] Then, in June 2009, Toyota announced that the convertible would be discontinued.[5]</sup>

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Toyota unveiled the 2008 Toyota Sequoia at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show, with sales beginning that following December. Like the previous Sequoia, the new model is based on the new Tundra. However major differences with the Tundra include a fully-boxed frame, a rear independent suspension featuring double wishbones with coil springs for improved ride comfort and room, and a locking center differential on 4-wheel drive models. The new suspension helps give the Sequoia a tighter turning radius of 19 feet (5.8 m) and allows for a fold-flat rear seat.[2] Toyota stated the new frame is 70 percent more resistant to bending flex with torsional rigidity up 30 percent[3] However, the new model weighs more than 500 lb (230 kg) more than the previous Sequoia. The drag coefficient has been reduced to 0.35.

Improvements include an optional ULEV-II compliant 381 horsepower 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8, mated to a 6-speed automatic.

The 2008 Sequoia comes in three trim lines: the SR5 and Limited, and new Platinum. Pricing ranges from about $34,000 to $55,000 depending upon the trim line and configuration. The base engine is the previous ULEV complant 4.7-liter 2UZ-FE 276 horsepower (206 kW) V8 featured from the previous generation. The 4.7-liter is standard on the SR5, while the Limited and Platinum models come standard with a 5.7-liter V8 engine. Four-wheel drive is available on all models.

The interior of the 2008 Sequoia features the same dash as the new Tundra. Standard features include a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power windows and doors, dual sun visors, and a keyless entry. Options include DVD based navigation with backup camera and 7" screen, a rear DVD entertainment system, a 14-speaker JBL audio system, and heated seats with ventilated coolers in the front row and warmers in the second row, available in Platinum trim.