Honda Crosstour vs. Toyota Venza
01-19-10, 11:53 AM
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You're like my twin when it comes to so many thoughts and feelings related to car analysis, especially in regard to Honda. Reading your posts makes me laugh, cause it's like hey, I wrote that. 
But so true. As I said in another thread, Honda has quickly become a joke and they are turning into the Chrysler of Japan. They have LOST it.
But so true. As I said in another thread, Honda has quickly become a joke and they are turning into the Chrysler of Japan. They have LOST it.
So glad to see your posts today.
01-19-10, 12:25 PM
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I've seen both cars on the road.
And honestly--I didn't know how the Venza would look like on the road and in the flesh when I saw the pictures at first--but it looks great. The big wheels and the general stance translates very well in motion (the grill, I do agree that it's controversial).
Crosstour--it's still just as ugly and awkward in motion and on the road as in pictures. If anything, pictures kind of hide its awkward size/proportions more than anything. It looks stupid ridiculous in person.
And honestly--I didn't know how the Venza would look like on the road and in the flesh when I saw the pictures at first--but it looks great. The big wheels and the general stance translates very well in motion (the grill, I do agree that it's controversial).
Crosstour--it's still just as ugly and awkward in motion and on the road as in pictures. If anything, pictures kind of hide its awkward size/proportions more than anything. It looks stupid ridiculous in person.
01-19-10, 12:42 PM
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I've seen both cars on the road.
And honestly--I didn't know how the Venza would look like on the road and in the flesh when I saw the pictures at first--but it looks great. The big wheels and the general stance translates very well in motion (the grill, I do agree that it's controversial).
Crosstour--it's still just as ugly and awkward in motion and on the road as in pictures. If anything, pictures kind of hide its awkward size/proportions more than anything. It looks stupid ridiculous in person.
And honestly--I didn't know how the Venza would look like on the road and in the flesh when I saw the pictures at first--but it looks great. The big wheels and the general stance translates very well in motion (the grill, I do agree that it's controversial).
Crosstour--it's still just as ugly and awkward in motion and on the road as in pictures. If anything, pictures kind of hide its awkward size/proportions more than anything. It looks stupid ridiculous in person.
The Venza looks great with the 20" wheel/tire set up but I test drove one and you pay the price with highway tire growl and rougher ride.
I wasn't crazy about the interior look.It seems toyota doesn't want it to look too nice which may take away Lexus sales.
I didn't test drive the Crosstour.It's ugly and not a very functional vehicle crossover wise.So there was no need to.
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01-19-10, 12:42 PM
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Honda is really starting to remind me of Chrysler. Lets charge alot for ugly cars that don't do much and lag behind the competition, oh and we don't really seem to care what others think.
01-19-10, 12:54 PM
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IMHO the crosstourer will never beat the Venza on space , style, or performance ( even though its the last category buyers really care about in this segment of the market)
01-19-10, 02:22 PM
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I agree the Accord interior is a fine place to be. However this is obvious cost cutting. The SAME interior? Would people accept the Camry interior in the Venza? I much prefer the different interior. Having inspected one I found quality fine. I mean its no Passat but I was much more intriguing with all the awesome storage spaces etc.
The Honda double standard. Its okay for the Crosstour to have the same interior as the Accord. If the Venza had the same interior as the Camry, the entire world would scream bloody murder!!!
The Honda double standard. Its okay for the Crosstour to have the same interior as the Accord. If the Venza had the same interior as the Camry, the entire world would scream bloody murder!!!
its name is Accord Crosstour, so i can't really blame honda for having the same interior. Honda wants customers to know that this is an accord.
01-19-10, 07:45 PM
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Mike (1SICKLEX) and I don't totally agree on this, but, IMO, that setup is somewhat awkward and not particularly space-efficient. It is somewhat more efficient in the Mazda5, though, than in the larger vehicles because the space-robbing full-length console is smaller and doesn't rob as much room.
01-19-10, 07:49 PM
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I haven't seen the Crosstour in person but, based on the pictures, I agree the rear end is ugly and awkward-looking. I hope to see one at the D.C. Auto Show next week. I may (?) review one (as I did the Venza) but I haven't gotten any requests for it. The Venza is not what I would call a handsome car either, and the 19/20-inch wheels are too large for a car in this class.
The Crosstour might (?) run into some competition from the upcoming Acura TSX Sportwagon......a far better-looking vehicle, and something I also hope to see next week
The Crosstour might (?) run into some competition from the upcoming Acura TSX Sportwagon......a far better-looking vehicle, and something I also hope to see next week
01-19-10, 08:29 PM
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01-19-10, 11:56 PM
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I think the Pacifica made pretty good use of space. I also liked the NAV by the speedometer. I also thought it looked pretty good. The R-class looks weird makes okay use of space and costs a ton.
Thats true but still odd no one mentions it. I mean 40k for the same thing?
I am 100% with you on the Venza interior, it was designed very smartly. I loved its practicality.
Thats true but still odd no one mentions it. I mean 40k for the same thing?
I am 100% with you on the Venza interior, it was designed very smartly. I loved its practicality.
Yes, it's the first Toyota that I can remember that has contrast piping!
In this case, you have a car with ugly proportions all over while you have the other car which has a super-fugly grille while everything else is alright.
In this case, pick the lesser evil of the two (the Toyota Venza)
P.S.
The 2+2+2 setup
Isn't that what the Mazda 5 uses? (or is that for the European version only?)
In this case, pick the lesser evil of the two (the Toyota Venza
)P.S.
The 2+2+2 setup
Isn't that what the Mazda 5 uses? (or is that for the European version only?)
I haven't seen the Crosstour in person but, based on the pictures, I agree the rear end is ugly and awkward-looking. I hope to see one at the D.C. Auto Show next week. I may (?) review one (as I did the Venza) but I haven't gotten any requests for it. The Venza is not what I would call a handsome car either, and the 19/20-inch wheels are too large for a car in this class.
The Crosstour might (?) run into some competition from the upcoming Acura TSX Sportwagon......a far better-looking vehicle, and something I also hope to see next week
The Crosstour might (?) run into some competition from the upcoming Acura TSX Sportwagon......a far better-looking vehicle, and something I also hope to see next week
01-20-10, 12:47 AM
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...ill choose Venza just off its family tree, Interior wise Accord>>>>>Camry/Venza
01-20-10, 10:05 AM
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