blacksc400

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I like it, this is between the Sienna and Highlander... looks really good, love the interior!

carguy101

Is this 2.7L 4 cyl. going to be the new Toyota 4 cyl. (i.e., will the 2010 Camry get it as part of the MMC)?

Any guess on hp/torque?

spwolf

ppl are guessing it is new valvetronic engine with 190hp.

I doubt Camry will get 2.7l... why should it? It will probably get smaller version of same valvetronic engine.

With focus on mpg these days, I doubt they will up engines to 2.7 for their sedans.

Koma

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+1 that is a pretty beefy 4 cylinder engine. 2.7 is really pushing into the 6 cylinder range.

SLegacy99

Yeah, considering there is the Lexus 2.5L V6.

So the current 2.7L puts out 160 hp, 180 tqs. while the 2.5L puts out 205 hp and 185 trqs. Hmmmmm......I'd take the 2.5L.

I thought that the 2.5L woulda been good for the Camry hybrid, at the very least an ES hybrid maybe. Please.

spwolf

they should have 4cly for smaller hybrids - it is more efficient that way. Hopefully this car gets hybrid system similar to Camry and not to Highlander.

Nextourer

But it has a full glass panoramic roof which adds weight. 19" wheels are standard (the Highlander has 17" standard)

SLegacy99

Yes, Im not disgreeing with you about efficiency, but I don't see Lexus putting a 4 cylinder in the ES....ever. Hybrid or not.

Nextourer

Better hope for the 2.5L V6 from the IS250 lol. Where else in the lineup is the 2.5 litre used? Cause if it doesn't fit more than one car, I don't think Toyota's gonna invest money and make an HSD system with the 2.5 litre.

J_RoK

Price range? Any ideas (didnt see anything mentioned in this thread)

-J

MPLexus301

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My guess will be 23K for a 4cyl 2WD -33K for an AWD Limited V6.

xioix

Could be a little bit more for the 4cyl, as it is close to the base of a Rav4, and this is suppose to be a step above that

LexusChris

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If anything i'm guessing it will start around $25 for the 4 cylinder and go upwards to around $35 for a fully loaded AWD.

carguy101

A loaded Highlander AWD Limited with everything except rear seat entertainment system is $40,000 MSRP. So I'm thinking a similarly loaded Venza will be about $37,000 MSRP.

Gotta say I do like this thing. Might even buy one if I can get over the ugly headlights.

Nextourer

Just imagine the interior . It's a lot more striking than any other Toyota/Lexus NA product (esp. the contrast piping)