Toyota calls the 2009 Venza a "crossover sedan". Wait -- what? Crossover sedan? Are we really that afraid to say the word "wagon"?? In any case, the Venza crossover sedan* brings Toyota into the realm of car-like crossover wagons like the Subaru Outback and Nissan Rogue. Power choices include a new 2.7 liter four-cylinder and a 3.5 liter V6. The styling is quite radical for Toyota, though the flared fenders and the shape of the grille and headlights make it look a bit like a cross-breed between a Ford Edge and a Dodge Caliber.
* Just typing that, I can feel the bile rising in my throat.