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SPY PHOTOS: New Toyota Caught In Testing-Will Lexus Get Their Own Version Of It?
Our ace spy photographer Fred Khaz was at it again today when he snapped these photos of the upcoming this new Toyota Crossover.

Crossover's are taking over more and more for SUV's, as gas prices have risen to insane levels.

It's the Venza that was introduced at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show.

We want to know if you think they should make a Lexus version of this?

More Toyota Venza photos here
SPY PHOTOS: New Toyota Caught In Testing-Will Lexus Get Their Own Version Of It?



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wildcatmanwildcatman - 6/29/2008 5:52:57 PM
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I believe Lexus already did, its called RX

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Agent001Agent001 - 6/29/2008 6:26:39 PMView My AgentSpace
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RX doesn't have 3 rows of seats and isn't built off the Camry...

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LexusKindaGuy12LexusKindaGuy12 - 6/29/2008 6:54:14 PM
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the RX is based off the previous gen camry. we're still not sure if the 3gen RX will continue to be based off the camry platform or if it will be unique for lexus


charlik05charlik05 - 6/29/2008 8:19:22 PM
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it probably will be based off the camry. its the most cost efficient method of production.


mitchatlexusofmarinmitchatlexusofmarin - 6/29/2008 8:34:27 PM
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There are no plans to have a Lexus interpretation of the Venza.


damikcodamikco - 6/29/2008 10:36:51 PMView My AgentSpace
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its just a cheap toyota chasis disgusesd as a lexus.


JordanskiJordanski - 6/30/2008 1:12:35 AM
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lexus rx.
is based on
the last-gen
highlander
-.-


85bmw745i85bmw745i - 6/30/2008 1:28:42 AMView My AgentSpace
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and the last generation highlander was based on the last generation camry platform, so yes the rx is based on the camry as is the es.


204E60204E60 - 6/29/2008 6:32:02 PM
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Amazing how many SUV-type vehicles Toyota produces. Who buys all these things? Highlander, Outlander, Freelander, 4Runner, Sienna, RAV4, CRV.... oh, I'm probably mixing in a few models/types of other manufacturers. But that's the point. They're all the same: big boxes on wheels. Dull.

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204E60204E60 - 6/29/2008 7:06:39 PM
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No matter how green and/or fuel efficient, they're still DULL.


BoredBored - 6/29/2008 7:30:04 PM
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@ MichaelTaylor,

Does your Daddy tell you to use only "talking points" as opposed to actually facts and knowledgeable information?

As for the Venza, that Camry nose has got to go.


RupertRupert - 6/29/2008 8:26:15 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yeah, I hear the Sequoia and LX570 are absolute paragons of fuel efficiency.


damikcodamikco - 6/29/2008 10:38:38 PMView My AgentSpace
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yea 13 mpg city is real green,


M35MTM35MT - 6/30/2008 1:57:06 PMView My AgentSpace
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SUVs are popular, consumers buy them. Remember now, Toyota is running a business.


cycocyco - 6/29/2008 6:51:38 PM
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The grill is hedious. Otherwise it's neat.

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LexusKindaGuy12LexusKindaGuy12 - 6/29/2008 6:53:27 PM
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they reveale this last year at an autoshow. nothing special. this will apparently sit under the highlander since it is available in a 4 cyl. model that might be good for these high fuel prices. the highlander is onl available in a v6

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LexusKindaGuy12LexusKindaGuy12 - 6/29/2008 6:55:06 PM
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it looks very similar to the RX prototypes we saw last week. i fear for lexus and toyota. please dont tell me the new RX will look close to this... :(

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SpicyMikeySpicyMikey - 6/29/2008 7:13:31 PM
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Can't be any worse the current RX. Can it? They need to toughen up it's looks a bit. Doesn't look like they did from those spyshots we've seen. In fact, doesn't look any different except maybe a few more inches in length


LexusKindaGuy12LexusKindaGuy12 - 6/29/2008 7:31:13 PM
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im hoping that last weeks spy shots were of the venza and not of the lexus. they look way too similar. even the trunk lid area bears high resemblance.

in the past, the RX was much nicer looking than the highlander.


sholemonsholemon - 6/29/2008 7:23:31 PMView My AgentSpace
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well the only reason i'd see that show up as a lexus was if they did do away with one of their SUVs. Maybe not RX , because though they look similar the 3rd row is a difference maker...maybe the LX though?

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JordanskiJordanski - 6/29/2008 7:33:49 PM
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wow.
a toytoa edge.
scary.

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 6/29/2008 7:41:10 PM
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this car has already been revealed completely before......months ago..and not in spy shots

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Agent001Agent001 - 6/30/2008 12:55:50 AMView My AgentSpace
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But not in production form...the car in Detroit was not final production

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 6/30/2008 7:49:41 AM
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well for the record TOYOTA already has a microsite up on their website about this car with photos and everything.......


EL34EL34 - 6/29/2008 8:12:18 PM
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Some more generic lookin' crap :-/

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_43LE_43LE - 6/29/2008 10:02:49 PM
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And not far behind, a generic hating comment from you know who.


DROOPYSAKKDROOPYSAKK - 6/29/2008 9:34:38 PM
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venza = boring station wagon

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JordanskiJordanski - 6/30/2008 1:20:27 AM
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um
DROOPYSAKK
its called a cuv (crossover utility vehicle)
but...
i think
that the photos above
are testing toyotas new
4 cylinder engine
not much has been said about it yet
but i only see one exhaust pipe and no 20" chrome wheels


M35MTM35MT - 6/30/2008 2:03:23 PMView My AgentSpace
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dont
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528i528i - 6/30/2008 4:17:43 AMView My AgentSpace
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motor1motor1 - 6/30/2008 4:31:19 AM
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Brilliant - the new RX yet slightly uncovered.

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damikcodamikco - 6/30/2008 9:56:14 AMView My AgentSpace
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How is it Brilliant? Really all Toyota and Lexuses are a blur of the same Ho Hum design cues.


motor1motor1 - 7/3/2008 6:13:09 AM
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i was being sarcastic


atomicbriatomicbri - 6/30/2008 6:44:49 AMView My AgentSpace
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OK some facts: The Venza uses the Avalon Chassis and will be built at the Kentucky plant and replaces the Solara on the assembly line. As for a Lexus version, doubtful. This is more like a cross between a wagon and a camry styled vehicle than a crossover, but the elevated ride height I guess makes it a crossover. This to me is more along lines of the Ford Flex than a Ford Edge. I hear it is positioned between the RAV4 and Highlander. Toyota does have a lot of these style vehicles available and most look bland as usual. Scary part in the show car trim was Toyota's usual style copying and their version of Ford's 3 Bar Grill is horrid. I am sure this will sell though since the American public is so brainwashed by Toyota.

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 6/30/2008 4:43:19 PM
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that would be a crossover.......


vman1013vman1013 - 6/30/2008 8:51:05 AM
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bland mix of styling cues from the Volvo XC90 and Maxda CX-9.

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M35MTM35MT - 6/30/2008 2:04:01 PMView My AgentSpace
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Which are both much better choices overall.


damikcodamikco - 6/30/2008 9:55:00 AMView My AgentSpace
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Toyota/lexus = boring!

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LemonadeLemonade - 6/30/2008 11:44:26 AM
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Yet, they sell like hot cakes!!.. What's wrong with these people, damikco?


LexSucksLexSucks - 6/30/2008 11:56:25 AM
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Just because they sell does not mean that they are still not boring.

What's wrong with these people? Nothing. They could care less about cars. All they want is a car that can get them from point-A-to-point-B. Just don't confuse that with exciting vehicles. Which is something that Toyota forgot how to make.


LemonadeLemonade - 6/30/2008 3:45:55 PM
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LexSucks,

Don't come up on here and tell me some stupid shit like "people could care less about cars" especially the ones they drive. I don't know what planet you're from but if I'm spending thousands of dollars on a vehicle, I better care about it. The fact that you've devoted your entire existence on Autospies to bashing the Lexus/Toyota brands discredits anything you post, especially on a Lexus subject. And in case you didn't notice, I was being sarcastic with damikco's post. Now, just because a car can go 0-60 in 2 seconds and pumps out 900 hp and stiff suspension, decorated with some leather and loaded with fancy electronic gadgets (which causes electrical problems).. doesn't make it the most beautiful car on the market. I like a car that suits my needs with a style that (I) am comfortable with. I'm sure I speak for every individual on this site. Now, do yourself a favor and just keep your BIASED opinions to yourself and get a life while you're at it LexSucks.. What a freaken loser!


damikcodamikco - 6/30/2008 7:49:24 PMView My AgentSpace
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Well like you im expressing my opinion, yes they sale great. I think they are boring.... my true feelings.....put their drivetrains in a BMW body then you might have somthing. T sum it up i have a love for all cars.


LemonadeLemonade - 7/1/2008 10:10:00 AM
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I understand where you're coming from damikco, but I don't think all Toyota cars are boring. As a matter of fact I do like their trucks especially their Land Cruiser. I like BMW's too especially the M3, but understand that even BMW is not as bullet proof as a lot of people on autospies make them out to be. I take it that anything without a BMW badge falls short of your expectations, which falls under the BIASED category.


enthusiastx11enthusiastx11 - 6/30/2008 11:55:25 AM
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of course they'll do a lexus version. leveraging platforms across lexus/toyota brands is a critical part of the toyota cost-reduction model.

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LexSucksLexSucks - 6/30/2008 12:00:02 PM
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Blandsville!!! But since they will sell tons of these things to soccer moms, that will make this car exciting.

It's not the actual design that makes a car boring or not, its the sales numbers that decide that. LOL!! We have some serious retards here. LOL!!



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ChicaneShooterChicaneShooter - 7/2/2008 3:17:22 AM
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by your logic, the 3-series must be THE MOST BORING of all entry lux econoboxes! lol!


WhelanWhelan - 6/30/2008 2:27:20 PM
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Not gonna lie it kinda has the lines of a CX-9, wouldn't be surprised if Lexus offered a version to compete with the R class Mercedes.

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JordanskiJordanski - 6/30/2008 8:49:44 PM
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Is it just me or is Lexus a grandma brand?
Whenever I see people driving Lexus's in my area...
they all look 50+!

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LemonadeLemonade - 7/1/2008 10:14:37 AM
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Don't get it twisted... Majority of old farts buy Benz and BMW's too


StickShiftCamryStickShiftCamry - 7/1/2008 12:50:12 AM
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Toyota/Lexus is one of the few car companies that make true RWD cars that r high quality and fast. Open ur eyes.

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PlanBPlanB - 7/1/2008 10:18:06 AM
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Looks nice and of high quality. Looks safe and performance will be a non-factor. It won't turn any heads either. Another typical Toyota.

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